Boxing Prodigy Jyoti Pradhan Dies During Practice
A 20-year-old boxing prodigy Jyoti Pradhan, originally from Darjeeling who had represented Bengal in the Nationals died during practice on Wednesday afternoon.
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CENTRAL UNIVERSITY IN DARJEELING – “Cash in on Brand Darjeeling to Attract International Students” – argues MP Raju Bista
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista has taken up with the Union Government the demand for the establishment of a Central University in Darjeeling, and claimed that the Human Resources Development minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, has given assurances that he would take the matter up on a priority basis.
Indian Parliament Remembers Saheed INA Major Durga Malla
On the occasion of the 106th birth anniversary of INA Freedom Fighter Shaheed Durga Malla, a memorial ceremony was organized at the statue of Major Durga Malla in the Parliamentary Premises.
TheDC Story Series – “हाम्रा कथाहरु” Episode 6: अन्तिम पत्र
TheDC Story Series “हाम्रा कथाहरु” Episode 6 – As we had informed earlier, we have tied up with RJ Samir – Samir Gideon Ghimire, to…
Lodhoma Bridge Finally Nears Completion
On June 21st, 2015 we had posted a WAKE UP call to then powers that be in GTA, highlighting how Lodhoma Suspension Bridge was another accident waiting to happen. It took four long years, but we are very happy to report that the new Lodhoma Steel-frame Bridge is about to be completed and opened for public use.
Victoria Cross Winners – Netra Bahadur Thapa and Againsingh Rai
Victoria Cross winners Netra Bahadur Thapa and Againsingh Rai are two names from the annals of history that may not ring many bells today, but…
Mamata Govt Likely to Introduce Bill Allowing Non-Councillor to be Elected Chairperson in Darjeeling Municipality
The Mamata Banerjee govt is likely to introduce two bills in the assembly that will enable non-councillors to be elected mayor or chairperson of a civic body,
Knowing Peter Rai, Floriculture Crusader at Lizahill, Darjeeling
Monalisa Youth Welfare Society, a social group dedicated to the conservation and promotion of floriculture in Lizahill and surrounding areas, was started by Mr Peter Rai along with other likeminded people of Lizahill.
BAN HONKING in Darjeeling
Most of the houses in Darjeeling are built adjacent to the main highway or around the periphery of the main road. Therefore we HUMAN BEINGS live there, the reason for my emphasis is that my fellow brothers and drivers of the vehicles fail to understand that their constant honking can make people SICK.
NEPAL: Communist Govt Forced to Withdraw Repressive Bill – After Massive Protest
The Communist run government of Nepal on Tuesday withdrew a controversial bill that sought to nationalise private and public trusts meant for running the cultural activities and temple affairs following a week-long intense protests by the ethnic Newar community which feared that it could jeopardise Sanatan Hindu tradition.