In a meeting held with GTA representatives and all stakeholders of tourism the following issue was resolved. Tourists  will not be allowed to enter Darjeeling and Kalimpong Hills from 19th March. The ban will extend till 15th April. GTA appeals to all taxi drivers and travel associations not to bring in tourists. In order to […]

Shut Down Plantations and Pay Wages to the Workers. Darjeeling Tea Association and Consultative Committee of Plantation Association has turned deplorable and inhuman by shamelessly requesting the West Bengal State Government to allow the complete operation of Tea Plantations in Darjeeling as reported in the Statesman on 27th March 2020. How indifferent, insensitive and self- […]

Racism in the time of Corona! Nothing can be an excuse to be Racist! As the pandemic of Corona virus is spreading throughout the world, it is not only spreading fear but also bringing forth the worst face of Racism across the world. The Asian communities residing in Europe and US are facing constant hostility […]

West Bengal recorded its second death due to COVID-19 on Monday, when a 44-year-old woman passed away at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital. “She passed away early in the morning. We are trying to isolate the doctors and medical staff who treated her. Attempts are also being made to isolate the patient’s relative who seem to […]

Gorkhas daughter Manila Pradhan wins the title MTV Supermodel of The Year. Supermodel of the Year has found its winner in the gorgeous Manila Pradhan in a dazzling finale. Hailing from Sikkim, Manila took the pageant home defeating Drisha More andPriya Singh in the fight to finish on Sunday (March 15). The show that premiered […]

Dr Swamy Calls for Formation of Gorkhaland Union Territory BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dr Subramanian Swamy has called for BJP to fulfill their promise, and to keep Gorkhaland as number one priority. He tweeted, “Time for the BJP to start looking at our 2014-to date the party’s organisational culture. In many. States we had made […]