Kolkata, 21 April, 2015: The Calcutta High Court today directed the West Bengal government to file an affidavit on the steps regarding appointment of Lepcha teachers in Darjeeling district and asked it why it was having frequent conflicts with GTA. Lepcha parateachers of 46 schools in hunger strike in Kalimpong – darpan pic After hearing […]

Kalimpong April 10: Expected and speculated in the political circles of the hills, the Indigenous Lepcha Tribal Association (ILTA) Thursday extended its support to TMC candidate Bhaichung Bhutia that could put things for the GJM-BJP alliance in jeopardy. Bhaichung and Mamata Bannerjee Attended by Lepchas from across the hills, the association today held a public […]

Darjeeling : Lepchas have been demanding primitive tribal status since 1997: Ahluwalia A delegation of Lepchas living in the Darjeeling Hills today called on BJP Lok Sabha election candidate for the Hills SS Ahluwalia and put forth a four-point charter of demands. Darjeeling Lepcha delegation tables demands before BJP SS Ahluwalia The delegation of the […]