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First rain brings joy in Darjeeling and Himalayan foothills tea beltPlanters in Terai and Dooars region in foothills are also happy with the shower. “After almost five months long dry spell, the shower was v...
CPM’s tilt to Gorkha force in Darjeeling may cost the party a lotGoing one step ahead of its policy to shake hands with all possible non BJP forces against ruling party TMC, CPIM state Secretariat Member ...
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha forms Muslim wingGorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) has formed a Muslim wing of the outfit, apparently to cosy up to the minority community.
BJP showing different faces at center and state on Gorkhaland issue on electoral interest.As expected, the move has made Gorkha Janamukti Morcha, overwhelmed. “It proves how strongly BJP at topmost level supports our Gorkhaland d...
High valued 'First Flush' of tea feared to get hampered due to the prevailing adverse weather pattern"This low humidity may significantly delay breaking of buds and growth of new leaf hampering first flush," said Darjeeling planters.
Tourism sector apprehends Rs 150 crore festive season business loss in DarjeelingDarjeeling tourism arena apprehends a loss of over Rs 150 crore worth business during forthcoming festive season. Courtesy, political turmo...
West Bengal foothills political scenario is getting complicatedIn addition, the submerged Tribal vs Gorkha sentiment is also surfacing up fast in the region on different political issues.
Gorkha Janamukti Morcha to contest panchayat electionsGorkha Janamukti Morcha has successfully brewed up a friendship with JMM and a faction of Tribal communities to fight jointly in these loca...
After GTA, now demand of ATA is coming up fastAfter Gorkhaland Territorial Administration(GTA) in Gorkha community dominated Darjeeling hills, now the demand for another autonomous admi...
Political uncertainity looms large ahead of polls in North Bengal foothillsDarjeeling adjoining foothills in northern half of West Bengal is under deep political uncertainty before the statewide Panchayat (Rural Bo...
Darjeeling: Rainfall shortage worries tea plantersBehind the delight of Sunny spring in Darjeeling hills, severe shortage of rainfall there has brought a big worry for tea planters.
- Dynamics in political friendship puts Darjeeling under deep uncertainty
The dynamics is developing yet another uncertainty for the hills and foothills those are under political crisis since long.
- First flush of Darjeeling tea may get hampered due to political crisis in foothills and hills.
It is also likely to hamper harvest and production of high quality and high valued 'First Flush' tea in its next season beginning in March.
- Polarisation of Tribals and Gorkhas making political scenario complicated
Gradually developing polarization of Tribals and Gorkhas in WB foothills over the question of governance of the area is making the politica...
- Tribal populace in W Bengal foothills to begin aggressive movement demanding VIth schedule status
Demographic majority- Tribal populace in West Bengal foothills to begin aggressive movement demanding VIth schedule status.
- Statehood demand remains, says Gorkha Janamukti Morcha
"Darjeeling is my heart and will always remain in Bengal," Mamata Banerjee had declared at Sukhna on Monday.
- Darjeeling tea tasting party in Dubai
The Indian tea industry held a high-profile tea tasting party to promote its premium Darjeeling brand here.