Darjeeling
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'Hum dhyaan nahi diye': Bihar tourist's response after being confronted for urinating in public
Trending | Jun 10, 2026, 04:21 PM ISTA tourist from Bihar was confronted in Darjeeling after he was caught urinating by the roadside despite a pay toilet being nearby. The video went viral after he explained that he had simply "not noticed" the facility.
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What happened in seats such as Cooch Behar, Howrah Uttar, Jorasanko, Murshidabad, Darjeeling
West Bengal | May 05, 2026, 02:24 PM ISTThe saffron party won 207 seats, a significant rise from the 77 seats it secured in the 2021 elections. In contrast, the TMC accumulated 81 seats, a sharp decline from the 184 seats it won previously.
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Visiting Darjeeling this winter? Weather right now, best places to visit and how to reach
Travel | Dec 30, 2025, 10:15 AM ISTDarjeeling is trending as a winter destination for 2025, thanks to clear skies, fewer crowds and a slower pace. We cover why winter works for Darjeeling, best places to visit, current weather, what to pack, how to reach the town and practical travel tips.
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Darjeeling landslides: Death count rises to 24; rescue ops on as several people remain missing
West Bengal | Oct 06, 2025, 10:44 AM ISTDarjeeling landslides: The landslides, triggered by over 300 mm of rain in just 12 hours, have ravaged the Darjeeling hills and the Dooars region at the foothills, officials said.
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Darjeeling disaster: 20 dead, tourists stranded as massive landslides wipe out roads and homes
Kolkata | Oct 05, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTHeavy rainfall triggered massive landslides across West Bengal’s Darjeeling district, causing widespread devastation, killing at least 20 people. Homes have been swept away, roads blocked, communication lines severed, and hundreds of tourists stranded.
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Darjeeling landslide LIVE: 20 dead as heavy rains trigger landslides; rescue ops underway
West Bengal | Oct 05, 2025, 11:33 PM ISTHeavy rains in Darjeeling district have led to severe landslides, resulting in at least 20 confirmed deaths and 2 injuries. The worst-hit areas include Mirik Lake, Dhar Gaon, and several remote villages.
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10 dead, 2 missing as heavy rain triggers landslides in Darjeeling; PM Modi expresses grief | Video
West Bengal | Oct 05, 2025, 02:54 PM ISTThe road connecting Siliguri and Sikkim is partially closed due to the Teesta River flooding the road in the Rabijhora area of National Highway 10.
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7 exciting places to visit in India for New Year 2025 | See pics
India | Dec 26, 2024, 02:33 PM ISTCheck out these seven places that you must visit in India for New Year 2025 to experience the rich culture, music, beautiful beaches, sunsets, and magnificent hills and mountains.
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Bengal: Man arrested with confidential DRDO documents, radioactive californium in Darjeeling
West Bengal | Nov 30, 2024, 07:47 AM ISTA police officer said that the arrest was made from Belgachi village in Naxalbari block on November 26 in a joint raid by the Army and the West Bengal Police.
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West Bengal weather: Mercury dips across various places, Darjeeling coldest with 8.6 degree Celsius
Kolkata | Nov 19, 2024, 04:08 PM ISTIn terms of drop in temperature, Purulia recorded the maximum fall in temperature with a dip of 5 degrees Celsius followed by, 4.6 degrees Celsius in Jharbam, and 3.6 degrees Celsius in Kalimpong. The conditions will prevail for a few days given the dryness in the weather.
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Two wagons of goods train derail near Rangapani railway station in Bengal, Mamata Banerjee reacts
West Bengal | Jul 31, 2024, 01:58 PM ISTThis latest derailment comes amid a concerning spike in train accidents across the country in recent times, highlighting ongoing challenges in railway safety and infrastructure maintenance.
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Heavy rainfall alert: IMD predicts week of heavy downpour in parts of West Bengal
Kolkata | Jul 10, 2024, 06:36 PM ISTThe IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in north Bengal in the coming days. The region is already witnessing heavy downpours which have caused landslides in a hilly region and severe waterlogging in low-lying plains.
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West Bengal: Major trains cancelled and rerouted following Kanchanjungha Express tragedy | DETAILS
Kolkata | Jun 18, 2024, 12:25 PM ISTIn Darjeeling district, a fatal collision between the Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train claimed 10 lives and injured over 60 individuals on Monday. Following the incident, several trains were canceled for Tuesday, with reroutes announced for others.
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Need to cool off? 5 must-visit places in Darjeeling to escape summer heat
Travel | Jun 10, 2024, 01:43 PM ISTDarjeeling is not just a popular tourist destination, it’s also a perfect summer escape for those looking to beat the heat. With its cool climate, stunning views, and serene atmosphere, it’s no wonder that it’s known as the ‘Queen of Hills’.
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Darjeeling Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: BJP MP Raju Bista wins by a huge margin
West Bengal | Jun 04, 2024, 11:49 PM ISTDarjeeling Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: BJP's Raju Bista experienced a rocky start but later he established a solid lead over TMC's Gopal Lama.
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Lok Sabha elections 2024: 'Khela' reaches phase 2 in West Bengal, 3 seats to go for polls today
West Bengal | Apr 26, 2024, 12:00 AM ISTThe strategically key parliamentary constituencies of Darjeeling, Raiganj and Balurghat will go for polls in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 26. Raju Bista and Sukanta Majumdar from the BJP along with TMC's Biplab Mitra are the key candidates in the second phase.
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Darjeeling Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP's Raju Bista Vs Congress's Munish Tamang | Hot Seat
News | Apr 26, 2024, 01:54 PM ISTDarjeeling, one of the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal, will go for polls in the second phase of the parliamentary elections on April 26. Like most constituencies, Darjeeling is also set to witness a triangular contest.
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Darjeeling Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP's Raju Bista faces an uphill task in triangular contest
West Bengal | Apr 25, 2024, 07:18 PM ISTHot seats in Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP's Raju Bista is the incumbent MP in Darjeeling, who defeated TMC's Amar Singh Rai in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The Trinamool Congress has fielded Gopal Lama while the Indian National Congress has nominated Munish Tamang for the seat.
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Darjeeling Election Result 2024: Constituency profile, winners, margin, party-wise candidates list
India | May 29, 2024, 11:32 PM ISTDarjeeling Lok Sabha Election 2024: The CPM won the seat six times in 1971, 1980, 1984, 1996, 1998 and 1999. The Congress won the seat five times in 1957, 1962, 1977, 1991 and 2004. The BJP emerged victorious in 2009, 2014 and 2019.
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WATCH VIDEO: Mamata Banerjee dances, plucks tea leaves with garden workers in Darjeeling
West Bengal | Dec 07, 2023, 06:08 PM ISTWest Bengal news: A few days ago Mamata Banerjee joined Film Director Mahesh Bhatt, former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, actors Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha on stage and danced with them at the Kolkata International Film Festival.