Darjeeling Politics & Issues – The week that was
A roundup of this week’s political events and stories from Darjeeling
News
Mirik Lake (Sumendu Lake) is Turning into a Sewage Dump
Mirik Lake also known as the Sumendu Lake is probably the first such artificial lake in the entire Hills. Made to attract tourism, which it has been able to do, the lake has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in this region. Many people here in the hamlet are dependent on tourism, as Mirik neither has fertile soil for agriculture nor there being many other means of employment.
IIT Mandi Researchers Discover Gurans Can Potentially Cure Coronavirus
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi and The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, have identified Phytochemicals in the petals of Gurans could potentially be used to treat COVID-19 infections.
Delhi Police Solve the Murder of Two Darjeeling Women Case – 5 Arrested, Around Rs 90 Lakhs Recovered
The Delhi Police have solved the case concerning the murder of two women from Darjeeling – Sujala Gurung Pradhan and Meena Rai, in South Delhi’s Jangpura Extension. They have arrested five men for allegedly smothering the women to death and stealing Rs 90 lakh from the house.
Watch out for Three Fashion Influencers from Darjeeling District on Myntra Fashion Superstar Season 3
There’s not one but three good news for Darjeeling. Fashion influencers namely Nirjal Basnet, Priyam Yonzon and Shrawan Chhetri will be seen on national reality show “Myntra Fashion Superstar” season 3 airing on November 11, 2021 on Voot and Myntra App.
Kurseong Man Arrested on Sexual Assault on a Minor Charges
We have been informed that following the incident, the child narrated everything to her mother. The parents then went on to raise the issue with their neighbours, who shockingly chose to settle the case internally and to forgive the accused culprit.
UNITY IN DIVERSITY – Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri Rank Among the Districts With Most Diverse Languages – North East Leads, Bengaluru Tops the List
Bengaluru is the district where the most number of languages are spoken in the country, says a recent analysis of the 2011 Census by a Delhi-based academician. No less than 107 languages are spoken in Bengaluru, including 22 scheduled and 84 non-scheduled languages.
Independence Day Glory – Samsing Fari Busty Shows the Way
India today completed its 75th Independence Day and as always, everything in India is a festival. Today was no different. Small villages, towns, urban centers celebrated this grand day with much fun fervor, and enthusiasm and Darjeeling hills were no different This Ground report is from one of India’s such villages where change is happening silently.
Gorkhas in Assam not to be prosecuted under CAA, says Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma
The Government of Assam issued a notification to include Gorkha communities as one of the ‘protected classes’ in Sadiya Tribal Belt for those who are permanent residents.
Fake CA Dupes Many in Darjeeling
What does it take to take up a fake persona? A little charm, lots of chutzpa, a calling card and fancy looking office and most important of all – gullible people, boat loads of them.
A Fake CA has duped many in Darjeeling – we are exposing him