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…
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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.
Dissolution of Darjeeling Municipality is Another Attempt at Murdering Democracy in the Hills
The dissolution of Darjeeling Municipality by the West Bengal Government, before the end of its term in 2022, will intrigue even the most ardent critique of democracy, and will give serious heartburn to those who believe in the principles of constitutionalism.
Darjeeling Municipality Dissolved – Mamata Appoints Administrator
It may be recalled that 17 councillors from Darjeeling Municipality had recently joined BJP, and placed a no confidence motion against the current board, which is led by Binay Tamang loyalist Prativa Rai Tamang.
“JAI GORKHA” – Rings for the First Time in Parliament – as Darjeeling MP Takes Oath
Expectations were very high from Darjeeling MP Raju Bista for his maiden oath-taking ceremony. Especially after the video of Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba taking…
Child Parliamentarians embark on their journey in Child-Led Advocacy
Child Parliamentarians from across North Bengal attended a two-day workshop on Child Rights and Advance Training in Child-led Advocacy.
Darjeeling Girl selected for One-year UPSC Coaching Scholarship
Anshika Baraily from Darjeeling has been selected for a one-year UPSC Coaching Scholarship at ALS institute through Helping Hands NGO in Delhi.