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Darjeeling’s iconic Toy Train to celebrate first-ever birthday in 144 years on July 4
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Darjeeling’s iconic Toy Train to celebrate first-ever birthday in 144 years on July 4

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 its official birthday on July 4, the very day its first locomotive ascended the misty hills from Siliguri to Darjeeling in 1881. The day has now been christened ‘Toy Train Day’, a new cultural milestone aiming to honour, preserve and celebrate one of India’s most iconic heritage railways…Read Article
Yaks Veteran Darjeeling crowned champions of the 2nd APFA Gold Cup
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Yaks Veteran Darjeeling crowned champions of the 2nd APFA Gold Cup

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 1: In a thrilling display of experience and athleticism, Yaks veteran Darjeeling clinched the title at the 2nd APFA Gold Cup 2025, defeating Happy FC Kathmandu 2-0 in a gripping final at Gangtok’s historic Paljor Stadium on Monday.  The final kicked off with high energy as Yaks veteran Darjeeling seized early control. Just four minutes in, Dawa Tsering scored a sensational header from outside the box, capital…Read Article
Bagdogra Airport’s New Terminal Designs Are Inspired By Himalayan Foothills & Bengal’s Heritage
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Bagdogra Airport’s New Terminal Designs Are Inspired By Himalayan Foothills & Bengal’s Heritage

Earlier this year, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) announced expansion plans for Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal. A new terminal will be built at the airport and the construction is set for completion by March 2027. The first look of the new terminal is now out and it shows textures, tones, and tranquillity of Bengal’s landscape and culture blended with Himalayan serenity. First Look Of Bagdogra Airport’s New Terminal Architectural firm CP …Read Article

Nepali Finally Included as an "Optional Subject" in WBCS Mains Exams - The Darjeeling Chronicle

Nepali has been finally included as an Optional Subject in WBCS Mains Exams. Earlier, students who had Physics as their elective, honours or Masters/PhD could take Physics as their optional subject, those with Economics could take economics, those with Maths could take Maths, those with Bangla could take Bangla or Hindi or Santhali or Urdu etc. But students who studied Nepali in their undergraduate or masters/PhD level did not have this option. …Darjeeling · DarjeelingRead Article

Bengal: Presidency University's Kurseong campus likely to be operationalised in year's time

Kolkata, Jun 17 (PTI) A new campus of Presidency University in Kurseong in Darjeeling district of West Bengal is likely to be operationalised within a year, subject to the state cabinet's decision, an official of the institution said on Tuesday.The new campus, which will be the university's third in the state, will be focussed on advanced research, specialised programmes and interdisciplinary studies, he said.The timeframe for opening the propos…Kurseong · KurseongRead Article

From Bengal to Everest: This Man Cycled 1346 Km to Make History

Some journeys don’t begin with big announcements or detailed plans. They start with a simple quiet idea; one that grows slowly, takes shape over time, and then refuses to let go. A classic example of the same is the story of 29-year-old Jyotishko Biswas, a mountaineering instructor from West Bengal. He wasn’t chasing a record or prize. This journey, as he puts it, was “a test of mental and physical limits.”  It was also a message — about discipl…History · DarjeelingRead Article

9th Local Tibetan Assembly of Kamlimpong Tibetan Settlement Sworn in

Dharamshala: The 9th Local Tibetan Assembly of Kalimpong was sworn in on 3 June 2025 as per the directive from the Tibetan Election Commission.  Under the provisions of Article 69 of the Charter of Tibetans in Exile, Dawa Dorjee, Principal of Sambhota Tibetan School in Kalimpong, was appointed as the temporary Local Justice Commissioner by... The post 9th Local Tibetan Assembly of Kamlimpong Tibetan Settlement Sworn in first appeared on Central …Kalimpong · KalimpongRead Article

Arunachal karatekas win 17 medals at National Karate Championship

ITANAGAR, 4 Jun: The Arunachal Wado-Kai Association won a total of 17 medals-8 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze at the 7th All India Wado-Kai National Karate Championship, held in Darjeeling, West Bengal, from 31 May to 1 June. Among the standout performers was John Dodum, who won a gold medal in kumite and a […]Gold · DarjeelingRead Article

India-Based Climate Tech Startup Alt Carbon Raises $12 Million to Trap Carbon in Rocks and Soil

India-based climate tech startup Alt Carbon announced that it has raised $12 million in a seed financing round, with proceeds aimed at scaling its Enhanced Rock Weathering solution to remove and store carbon across the Global South. According to the company, the announcement marks the largest seed round to date for climate tech in India. […]Darjeeling · DarjeelingRead Article

Parliamentarians Geshe Lharampa Atuk Tseten and Tenzin Jigdal Successfully Complete Official Visit to Darjeeling in West Bengal

Dharamshala: Parliamentarians Geshe Lharampa Atuk Tseten and Tenzin Jigdal successfully completed their official visitation program to the Darjeeling Tibetan settlement in West Bengal on 23 May 2025. After completing programs in Kurseong and Sonada Tashiling settlement, the two MPs visited the Darjeeling’s Regional Tibetan Freedom Movement and the settlement office construction project on the morning... The post Parliamentarians Geshe Lharampa A…Darjeeling · DarjeelingRead Article

Parliamentarians Geshe Lharampa Atuk Tseten and Tenzin Jigdal Commence Periodic Visit to West Bengal

Dharamshala: As part of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile’s official program, parliamentarians Geshe Lharampa Atuk Tseten and Tenzin Jigdal began their periodic visit to West Bengal on 21 May 2025, meeting with the Tibetan community in Kurseong and paying their respects at the Sakya Kunga Shedupling monastery under the jurisdiction of the Tibetan Settlement Office of Darjeeling.... The post Parliamentarians Geshe Lharampa Atuk Tseten and Tenzin Ji…Kurseong · KurseongRead Article

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