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Global February 5, 2019

HH Gyalwang Drukpa Lead 7-day Mahakala Drupchod Concludes in Darjeeling

The 7-day long Mahakala Drupchod puja is one of the most auspicious prayers offered to Lord Mahakala – who also happens to be the Guardian Deity of Darjeeling

Regional February 5, 2019

Sibling Rivalry: Four Family Members Charred to Death in Malda

Angry over his younger brother securing a government job on compassionate grounds, a 30-year-old man allegedly set two rooms of their house on fire, killing four members of the family and injuring four others in West Bengal’s Malda district, police said Monday.

Local, National February 4, 2019

Chit Fund Crisis: Binay Tamang Faction Joins Protests Against BJP

The Binay Tamang faction of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha today took out rallies in different parts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts in support of Mamata Banerjee, to protest against, what they are calling vindictive politics by BJP.

National February 3, 2019

THEATER OF ABSURD: Mamata Goes on Dharna – CRPF Deployed Outside CBI Regional Office in Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has gone on a dharna, while companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have been deployed outside CBI regional office in Kolkata, following a tense standoff between CBI and WB Police.

Local, National, Regional February 3, 2019

Team Run With Roshni Shine at IDBI Kolkata Marathon

With podium finishes at the IDBI Kolkata Marathon Team Run with Roshni have once again proven that the Gorkhas can compete at the highest level and emerge triumphant.

Local February 2, 2019

Bimal Camp Writes to Mamata – ‘Whole hearted support to talks resolving long pending demands of our people’ – pledges Giri

“This realization and acknowledgement by Chief Minister Ms. Mamata Banerjee, that the current status of our community and the current administrative setup in the form of GTA has not been able to fulfill the aspirations of the people from our region, is welcome.”

Local February 1, 2019

Darjeeling Post Office Passport Seva Kendra to Begin Functioning From Feb 4th

After an inordinate delay, the much-awaited Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) is finally set to become operational in Darjeeling from the 4th of February, 2019. The Post Office Passport Seva is set to benefit the hill people, who had to travel long distance for their passport-related works.