2021 – A YEAR OF GREAT SIGNIFICANCE
Dear readers. We wish you all a very happy and joyous New Year. 2020 has been a tough year for all of us. It was…
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Dr. Shanti Chhetri Denied His Appointment as First VC of Alipurduar University
Dr. Shanti Chhetri the Principal of PD Women’s College has been removed as the Vice Chancellor of the proposed Alipurduars University, only a day after the Governor had announced his appointment to the post.
Devithans of Sikkim Himalaya: A Cultural Embodiment
Devithans provide a fertile ground to testify for the rich cultural and biological diversity of the Himalayan region. The embedded belief system in societies lays the foundation of sacred sites which often evokes awe and reverence among the local people.
Vijaynagar Ex-Army Family Delegation Meets Defence Minister – Highlight recent eviction threat
A delegation from ex-army family members from Vijayanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, met with the Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh today to highlight the recent eviction threat and sought his intervention.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute organizes Kanchenjunga Skydiving Event
The Darjeeling-based Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) organizes the first ever trial of Sports Skydiving with an aim to introduce skydiving as annual event, near Mount Kanchenjunga peak.
Art Workshop in Darjeeling: A Report
Mr. Bobby Blown Wylde from the famous London’s Slade School of Fine Arts conducts a three-days art workshop at Hayden Hall, Darjeeling from December 04-06, 2020.
INS Khukuri – A tribute to the weapon of the Bravest of the Brave
On Indian Navy Day, we celebrate INS Khukuri, a Gorkhali weaponry that has earned world wide reputation as one of the fiercest and handiest weapons for hand to hand combat world over.
Kukur Tihar – Why we celebrate it
The second day of Diwali, also known locally as Kukur Tihar, is dedicated to the celebration of relationship between humans and Dogs.
Lnc Hav Dil Bahadur Chhetri MVC of 4/5 Gorkha Rifles – Army Chief Hands Rs 10 Lakhs for Retired Soldier From Nepal
Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane yesterday met with one of the heroes of 1971 War Lnc Hav Dil Bahadur Chhetri in Nepal, who had…
Bihar Polls and What I miss this season
The upcoming Bihar Polls has much to do with the politics of reservation and the movement led by National Front under VP Singh.