The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is set to revive one of its oldest steam locomotives—Steam Locomotive Sharp, Stewart & Co: 777-B—just in time for the Durga Puja season. The move is...
In a first-of-its-kind move, West Bengal's Darjeeling Municipality has imposed a Rs 5,000 fine on anyone caught feeding monkeys in the hill town. The decision comes amid rising complaints of monkey aggression and an increase in...
Once a vibrant emblem of the Himalayan wilderness, hornbills—famed for their vivid beaks and radiant feathers—are fast disappearing from the forests of Darjeeling, Kalimpong...
In a historic first, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR)—a living symbol of colonial-era engineering and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—is all set to celebrate...
As the plains of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand endure intense heat waves, families are flocking to Darjeeling and its neighboring hill stations, including...
Amid rising concerns over adulteration of Darjeeling tea with other low-quality teas, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that the state government...
In a proactive move to reinforce national security in the highly sensitive Siliguri Corridor—popularly known as the Chicken's Neck—the police and administrative authorities have...
In a significant move for wildlife conservation, the West Bengal state forest department has launched a comprehensive census of the endangered red panda (Ailurus...
