6-Year-Old Gorkha Girl Raped and Murdered in Arunachal Pradesh
A 6-year-old baby girl was brutally raped and murdered under Chowkham Circle, Namsai District of Arunachal Pradesh by four men.
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Meghalaya IAS Officer Walks 10km to Market Inspires Internet
A Meghalaya IAS officer is leading by example in his quest to inspire people towards a cleaner, greener and healthier lifestyle. Ram Singh, the deputy commissioner of West Garo Hills, walks 10 kilometres every week to buy organic vegetables from local markets. His initiative to avoid plastics, reduce vehicular pollution and walk towards fitness has inspired many, including other officers.
Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Hockey Association Gifts Plants to Event Guests
The Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Hockey Association organised an Inter-School Hockey Tournament for boys and girls at St. Robert’s School Ground on 22nd of September. The event marked the revival of school level hockey in Darjeeling Hills after five long years. The Joint Secretary of Bengal Hockey Association Kolkata, Dr Mohammad Khalid Hussian graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
TEESTA – Through the Lens of St Joseph’s College, Mass Communication Department
This video is made by the students St Joseph’s College 3rd Semester Mass Communication and Journalism students on Debashish Mothey’s song on Teesta. This song…
2021 West Bengal Elections: IPAC Attempts at Buying Social Media Influence?
Beware 2021 West Bengal Elections are coming up, and from what we have seen, there are already attempts at buying Social Media Influence on behalf of IPAC.
North Bengal Development Department to Fix Tungsoong Bridge
Toonsoong Bridge, a 280 feet long bridge on Balasun River connects, Tungsung, Balasun, Dhotrey, Rangbul, Pussumbing, Kalej valley etc. with Pokhriabong region. It, however, is in a miserable state today.
Assam NRC – CM Sonowal Assures Darjeeling MP Led Delegation on Gorkhas
Hon’ble CM assured me that the Gorkha community have no need to worry, even if some names have been left out. He specifically emphasized that the government considers Gorkhas as Assamese people, and told MP Bista there is no need to keep referring them to as Gorkhas. He said that the Gorkhas are an integral and inalienable part of the Assamese community.
The Darjeeling Connection: Yes Benedict Cumberbatch Was Here During His Gap Year
Not many know that the actor most famous for portraying Sherlock Holmes in TV series of the same name, who has recently portrayed the role of Julian Assange in the movie The Fifth Estate has spent a good chunk of his time in Darjeeling. He thoroughly enjoyed his stay in Darjeeling and has given credit to his stay here for his calmness and ability to focus. Speaking about Darjeeling days, Mr Cumberbatch recently told a London based journalist:
Inauguration of St Joseph’s College Geographical Society
On 02 September 2019, Department of Geography, St Joseph College inaugurated St Joseph’s College Geographical Society. Major objectives of this society is: to develop the critical thinking skill among the students; to explore the Eastern Himalaya with especial reference to Darjeeling Himalaya in terms of its history, culture, livelihood and physical make up; to organise a field survey with especial reference to disaster studies, spring management and rainwater harvesting in Darjeeling Himalaya.
Hill College Professors Not Paid Arrears to the Tune of Over Rs 2.71 Crores by West Bengal Govt
In a shocker of sorts, it has come to light that the Govt of West Bengal hasn’t paid arrears due to Hill College Professors to the tune of Rs. 2,71,67,825/-. This comprises of various types of arrears such as salary arrears, promotional arrears and increments for MPhil and PhD.