darjeeling hills

Pro-Gorkhaland parties call for bandh in Darjeeling, Mamata says no

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Pro-Gorkhaland parties call for bandh in Darjeeling, Mamata says no

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. | Photo Credit: PTI The ripples of a resolution against any division of West Bengal in the State Assembly were felt in Darjeeling on Tuesday as pro-Gorkhaland parties called for a 12-hour bandh in the hills on February 23. However, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that government would take action … Read more

Covid-19: Darjeeling tour operators say authorities need to decide on allowing visitors in hills

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Covid-19: Darjeeling tour operators say authorities need to decide on allowing visitors in hills

A section of the local people are apprehensive that the virus would spread in the hills if tourists are allowed, and they should be informed of the measures to be taken to ensure their safety, he said. (File image) Stakeholders in the tourism industry are keen to restart business in the Darjeeling hills in the coming Durga Puja and Diwali … Read more