Shrayan Sen In the North Bengal hills, food is not about luxury — it is about warmth. Most homestays here serve what they eat themselves: simple, nourishing meals that tell the story of the land. The mornings often begin with a cup of steaming tea grown in the nearby gardens, its fragrance blending with mist […]
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The small hamlet of Tabakoshi near Mirik, has been among the worst-affected regions following the recent spell of torrential rain and landslides that hit the Darjeeling hills. Situated along the banks of the Rangbhang River, this quiet valley — known for its tea gardens and natural beauty — has suffered extensive damage. The river has
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US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first stage of his proposed Gaza peace plan, describing it as a major step toward ending the prolonged conflict. In a post on his social media platform, Trump said that under the first phase, all hostages held in Gaza would
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Kolkata: The Election Commission of India on Wednesday held a virtual meeting with district election officers and district magistrates across West Bengal to review the status of election preparedness. The Commission instructed all districts to complete necessary preparations, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, by October 15. The meeting was attended by most district
The Indian government is in the final stages of introducing a ₹7,350 crore scheme aimed at promoting domestic production of sintered rare earth permanent magnets (REPMs) and reducing import dependence, according to information accessed by Business Standard. The initiative comes in the wake of China’s export restrictions on REPMs in April, which disrupted supplies for
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Shrayan Sen The North Bengal hills — once peaceful retreats wrapped in silence and mist — are now facing the burden of mass tourism. The same slopes that once echoed with birdsong now reverberate with car horns, loud music, and weekend revelry. In places like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, or even the smaller Lepcha villages, the serenity
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A distinct transitional phase in weather conditions is expected to begin across West Bengal from wednesday, marking the onset of the monsoon withdrawal process. Meteorologists describe this period as a climatic tug-of-war between retreating monsoon winds and advancing northwesterly dry winds — a phase that can jokingly be referred to as the “Withdrawal Symptom.” The
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In a significant step to make train travel more flexible, the Indian Railways has announced that passengers will soon be able to change the travel date of their confirmed tickets without paying any cancellation charge. The new facility, expected to roll out from January, was confirmed by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. At present, passengers
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With the dates of the Bihar Assembly elections announced, political activities have intensified across the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday held a meeting with Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan to finalize seat-sharing arrangements within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). At the same time, tensions have surfaced within the opposition alliance
India’s coal exports surged 23.4% year-on-year to 1.908 million tonnes (MT) in FY2024-25, marking a significant increase as the government pushes to tap growing global demand for fossil fuels. According to provisional government data, coal exports stood at 1.546 MT in FY2023-24.In value terms, exports were pegged at ₹1,828.2 crore in FY25, compared to ₹1,643.4
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