CK Shrestha a n oted intellectual and dramatist has come with an idea of National Gorkha Council a national organization to find an enduring solution to the identity problem of the Gorkha community. Addressing a function held in Guwahati by Gorkha Bharati Bichar Mancha yesterday, Shrestha shared his vision of forming of such an organisation. […]

After supporting Congress over the passing of Telangana Bill in Parliament, BJP today said the issue of Gorkhaland in West Bengal was not related to Telangana. “The issue of Gorkhaland should not be connected with Telangana. The people of Telangana were much deprived although the region contributed most to the state’s income,” BJP national spokesperson […]

All India Gorkha League Party has sent a memorandum to the honorable President and Prime minister of the country to create a separate state of Gorkhaland. Party general secretary Pratap Khati has sent the memo congratulating UPA Govt move for full filling the long cherish demand and aspiration of Telangana at the same time the […]

Congratulating the Telangana aspirants for the passage of “T Bill” in the parliament Gorkhaland Rajya Nirman Morcha president Dawa Pakhrin said now new states can be formed directly from the parliament without necessarily going via state legislative assemblies. Expressing hope that a separate state of Gorkhaland can be formed even if the state government opposes […]

Darjeeling : After a gap of around four years, the Darjeeling toy train service from NJP to Ghayabari was finally restarted yesterday, but the direct journey of the toy train from NJP to Darjeeling is yet to be restored. Steam engine toy train en-route to Ghayabari on Sunday. Notably, since June, 2010, there has been no […]

Today Bimal Gurung  inaugurated a 10- bedded Critical Care Unit (CCU) along with another 10 bedded High Dependency Unit (HDU) at the Darjeeling District hospital. These units will have life support systems, monitoring systems, ventilators and other modern medical facilities. Bimal Gurung  inaugurated a 10- bedded Critical Care Unit CCU in Darjeeling The Gorkhaland Territorial […]

After the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha sidelined its statehood movement and the Lepcha community got a development board of its own, several communities in the Darjeeling hills have begun demanding development bodies for themselves. Moreover, some communities have also started demanding for scheduled tribe status. CK Shrestha. Amid such a backdrop, the region’s intellectuals and observers […]

The Darjeeling hills today received their first snowfall of the year in Tiger Hill, but the joy was short-lived as the sun came up almost immediately much to the disappointment of the locals. Located at a height of 2,560 metres, Tiger Hill is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations, especially for its breathtaking view […]

Indian Gorkhas , Bebechana Gurung and Urgen Tenzing Lama both aged 10 are rocking the floor of Boogie Woogie. Bebechana Gurung Bebechana Gurung Age: 10 years Hometown: Kurseong, Darjeeling Dance Style: hip-hop Impressed by Madhuri Dixit’s expressions, Bebechana is learning bharatnatyam and freestyle. She wants to become a dancer, actor, singer, doctor, scientist, choreographer and […]

SNS,Gangtok:To bring the Gorkha community staying in Mumbai under one platform, Basibiyalo ~ an organisation engaged in promoting literary excellence in the community all over India ~ would host Gorkha Mela next month. Gorkha Mela in Mumbai The two-day long Mela that would begin on 11 January, would stage literary and cultural programmes along with […]

While the European fashion designing industry has emerged dominant over the Indian traditional deigns, designer Alka Adhikari from Bagdogra has gained worldwide popularity by mixing up Indian and Nepali traditional outfits with western costumes in her designs. With this unique concept Adhikari’s efforts to add colours to the fading Indian and Nepali traditional dresses have […]

National level parties have not yet uttered anything about their stance on Darjeeling constituency although the next Lok Sabha polls are approaching quickly. However, regional parties and apolitical organisations have announced their candidates’ names and have even begun campaigning. Darjeeling and the Dooars returned to Sikkim – GRC If Dr. Mahendra P Lama has already […]

The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) has not yet finalised anything on a tie up with Trinamool Congress for the Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat, which is presently held by senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh. GJM TMC may tie-up on the Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat “Nothing has been finalised with the TMC (about the Darjeeling LS seat),” […]

During her three-day stay, chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s itinerary includes attending a programme at Roy Villa here and handing out awards to youths in Lebong. Chowrasta getting decked up ahead of Mamata’s visit. Banerjee is scheduled to attend the annual convention of the Tamang community in Mirik on Tuesday before arriving in Darjeeling. Speaking about […]

The prestigious Kirti Chakra award will be given to Naib Subedar Bhupal Singh Chhantel Magar of 5/5 Gorkha Rifles. Kirti Chakra award to 5/5 Gorkha Rifles jawan. President Pranab Mukherjee has approved the award of one Kirti Chakra and seven Shaurya Chakra to Army jawans and officers. These will be conferred at the Republic Day […]

Young Indian Gorkha boxer Shiva Thapa is set for his first bout in the World Series of Boxing (WSB) with team USA Knockouts after he was granted American visa to reach Miami in time for the Jan 17 tie against Ukraine Otamans. Sumit Sangwan, however, is yet to get his visa. The two are the […]

Siliguri, Jan. 6: Around 1,500 Limbus held a demonstration here today to demand a development council for the community, on the lines of the one for the Lepchas, under the state government. The demonstration by the Limbus in Siliguri on Monday. Picture by Kundan Yolmo The community members also submitted a memorandum, addressed to the […]

Darjeeling, Jan. 12: Darjeeling came to a standstill this morning, but this time 17-year-old Raksha and her mother Asha were not confined indoors. They were out on the streets at 7am and running in the first-of-its-kind marathon in the hills. Winners of Amway Darjeeling Police Marathon 2014 After the prolonged statehood agitation that had crippled the […]