The Politics of Census and Schedules
A few days ago, after returning from New Delhi, the incumbent chairman of GTA, Mr Binoy Tamang raised the bogey of Fifth Schedule of the…
Articles by TheDC News Desk
JUST IN: GJM Demands Introduction of ST Bill in the Winter Session of the Parliament
The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has demanded the introduction of a bill calling for inclusion of 11 left out Gorkha sub-communities under the ST category. Here…
Na Ka Matlab Na Hota Hai
I woke up to the news of Kangana Ranaut alleging that the ‘Queen’ movie Director would bury his face in her neck, hold her really…
BREAKING: GJM-Union Home Secretary Meet, Discuss Darjeeling Situation
A meeting between the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) and the Union Home Secretary was was held today at the Chambers of Union Home Secretary at…
BEWARE: Kathmandu Swindlers Using “Darjeeling” As Their Bait
One of our readers working as a teacher in Kathmandu sent to us a story about a group of fraudsters, who are going from school…
HORRIFIC: Miscreants Stab Youth in Siliguri, Severely Injured
Last night, two youths Adarsh Gurung and his friend were headed to Devidanga bazar, Siliguri at around 8:30 PM to buy groceries, when two guys…
New Zealand Killed in Birpara Accident
A tourist from New Zealand, identified as Shawn Michael (50) was killed near Himalaya Hotel in Birpara after being hit by a vehicle. He was…
The Lotos-Eater – Gorkhas of Hills
Stupefied by the worldly fame, On being labelled as the greatest martial race, Sadly today struggles to assert its name, And, in the crowds, seeks…
71 Year After Independence – People Forced to Carry Their Sick and Infirm at Night in Hope Gaon, Dhajey, Darjeeling
Even 71 years after Independence, the people in various parts of the Darjeeling region have remained deprived of the most basic of infrastructure. Here is…
STILL AWAITED: Road to Sumripani Top Line
One of our readers write about the plight of villagers in Sumripani, Pokhriabong “I would like to draw your kind attention towards a grieving situation…