India






It’s ‘Gorkha pride’ vs ‘Development’ in Darjeeling

“People here are looking for a permanent political solution in the highest form of constitutional autonomy. They will vote in favour of BJP as it has always tried to accommodate the Gorkha aspirations in its political manifesto while the Bengal government has clearly stated that they oppose the idea of Gorkhaland,” he said.


Brave Heart Dipen Tamang Martyred in Kashmir

The eldest son of Doma and Jagat Singh Tamang, Dipen was a resident of Chambi village under Sitong-1 of Kurseong, his in-laws are from Latpanchar. He did his schooling from Panchvati Shelpu High School. He leaves behind a young wife and a baby son.


Season of Mahagathbandan

Some tea–gardens are planning not to vote at all. Every hill vote is important. Do not waste it. Names of favourites unlikely-to-be-voted are also being suggested as candidate. There can be only two parties fighting it out this election–TMC and the GNLF-GJMM original. It is clear what each means for the future. There are no more choices. So use your precious votes judiciously.



Bhasa Andolan Crusaders Wanted Mirik to Have These Landmarks

Here is a rare historical document from Bhasa Andolan Days. On Mirik on 15 August 1982 – our “Bhasa Sangrami” demanded that the beautiful bridge over Mirik Lake named as ‘Indreni Bridge’ in honour of INA freedom fighter Sahid Indreni Thapa by Late Tirtha Singh Moktan in a programme organized by All India Nepali Bhasa Samity, Mirik Branch.