Recruitment of Gorkha Sepoys in Odisha Police – 2025
Recruitment of Gorkha Sepoys is being done by Odisha Police
Articles by TheDC News Desk
Breaking the Glass Ceiling – A Gorkha at the Helm
Breaking the Glass Ceiling is the inspiring and long-awaited story of the first ethnic Gorkha officer to rise to the highest echelons of command in the Indian Army. Commissioned into the Grenadiers, a regiment where Gorkhas traditionally do not serve, Lt General Shakti Gurung’s journey defies norms and challenges assumptions
Vedant Basnett, NEET AIR 2417
A young scholar Vedant Basnett, a permanent resident of Reshep Bazaar, Mungpoo has performed exceptionally well in NEET 2025 exams
Nepali Finally Included as an “Optional Subject” in WBCS Mains Exams
We are happy to report that after over a decade of activism, Nepali has been finally included as an Optional Subject in WBCS Mains Exams.
Are we ready to #BeatPlasticPollution, this World Environment Day?
#BeatPlasticPollution is back again as the theme for World Environment Day on 5 June 2025. This itself shows the gravity of the plastic crisis that the world is faced with, and it is a great opportunity for us to respond to the Himalayan waste crisis and promote mountain solutions.
Amidst Festivities, CST Darjeeling Students Offer “Tenshug” to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Amid vibrant cultural festivities, former students of the Central School for Tibetans (CST), Darjeeling, joined by members of the Tibetan communities from New York, New Jersey, and Minnesota, gathered on June 4 at the Tsuglagkhang Temple Complex in McLeodganj to offer a heartfelt “Tenshug – long life prayer ceremony”, to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
Tenshug Offering to His Holiness the Dalai Lama – Former CST Darjeeling Students Assemble in McLeodganj
Tenshug refers to a ceremonial and devotional request made to a great spiritual teacher to live long and continue turning the Wheel of Dharma for…
Lt. Shashank Tiwari Lays Down His Life Saving A Comrade In Sikkim
In an extraordinary display of courage, leadership, and comradeship, Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari of SIKKIM SCOUTS of Indian Army made the ultimate sacrifice while saving a fellow soldier during an operational task in North Sikkim on 22 May 2025.
“Restoring Democracy” by Beating Up Activists?
On the 2nd of May, an activist from Darjeeling – Sudhan Gurung, was brutally attacked by some men right in the heart of the town. The attack caused grievous injuries to Sudhan, deep cuts on his head and massive blood loss. Fortunately, he could be rushed to the hospital immediately, and was pulled out of danger.
Kalimpong Ultra Marathon 2025 – A Triumph of Human Endeavour
Kalimpong Ultra Marathon is one of the most challenging yet scenic races in India. This year 450 participants came from all over India for this epic run.