Mizoram Town in the Grip of Scrub Typhus
Mizoram health department officials have reported that at least 152 people have been diagnosed with the scrub typhus disease at Thenzawl town in Serchhip district….
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When Hope Was Murdered – Recalling the Historic Tea Garden Workers Agitation of 1955
From Ranbir Kapoor trying to woo Ileana D’Cruz in Baarfi, to Rajesh Khaana singing Mere Sapno Ki Rani Kab Aayegi Tu for Sharmila Tagore in Aradhana,…
Tintin in Darjeeling – Warmest Welcome
Dear Tintin, on behalf of our lovely town and its beautiful people, we welcome you to Darjeeling. It’s an honour and a privilege for us…
Rfn. Jiwan Gurung of Lamahatta, Martyred in Kashmir
We are sad to report the Martyrdom of Rfn Jiwan Gurung of Lamhatta in Nausera sector, Kashmir. Rifleman Jiwan Gurung along with his officer Major…
Nepal Army Chief PC Thapa Accorded ‘General of Indian Army’ Status
Honouring anage-old tradition existing between the Indian and Nepalese army, President of India Shri. Ram Nath Kovind today conferred upon Nepal Army Chief the Honorary…
REGISTER TO VOTE – Make Yourself Count
Dear people, before you do anything else today, please make this a priority, and register to vote. Do it as soon as you are done…
Glorious Footballing History – Whence Darjeeling Today?
I came across this 42 years old document. Looks like it’s the HERLIHY CUP FIXTURE 1976. Was it called HERLICY CUP? Or could it be…
From Winter Training Camp to Representing India – Manish Chettri and his Boys are on a Roll
TheDC team sends a warm “Shout Out” to the amazingly talented Manish Chettri, who is running the badminton training camp at VVA school. Some of…
Jharkhand Gorkhas Showcase Gorkha Unity on 139th Raising Day of JAP 1st Battalion
At a time when the alleged community leaders here in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts are busy dividing our Gorkha society into Jat-Thar-Gotra just to earn…
Where’s Your Heart Darjeeling?
“Athithi Deva Bhawa” has been our mantra for centuries. Darjeeling is particularly known for treating the guests like extended members of our own family. Yet…