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The British-era Capital Hall and Clock Tower in Darjeeling.

Darjeeling’s British-era gem to get new lease of life

July 31, 2025, 03:06 PM - 6 min read

Darjeeling’s historic Capital Hall and Clock Tower are set for a grand revival as a cultural and tourism hub, showcasing the region’s legacy, art and heritage.

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Paragliding in Kalimpong and river rafting in the Teesta River, both popular adventure sports in the Darjeeling hills, have been suspended due to safety concerns during the monsoon season.

All adventure sports suspended in Bengal hills during monsoon

June 18, 2025, 12:52 PM - 3 min read

All adventure sports have been suspended in the North Bengal Hills following the onset of monsoon. The GTA’s decision, driven by safety concerns, applies to paragliding, rafting, and other high-risk activities, and follows a spate of weather-related accidents in the Himalayan region.

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A cloud of smoke engulfs a congested Darjeeling street, situated at 6,700 feet, in the popular West Bengal hill station.

Bengal plans new hill township to ease overcrowding in Darjeeling

May 28, 2025, 02:33 PM - 4 min read

The Bengal government has greenlit a new hill township near Darjeeling to ease the tourist and population burden. Planned at Rangarun Tea Garden, the project aims at sustainable growth, with experts backing it—cautiously—while heritage and environment remain key concerns.

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Tourists take a glance of the Kanchenjunga mountains during the Sandakphu trek in the Darjeeling hills in West Bengal.

After tourist deaths, call for healthcare centre in WB hills

December 13, 2024, 07:30 PM - 3 min read

The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) has proposed establishing a primary health centre in Sandakphu to address healthcare gaps amid rising tourist safety concerns. This follows the tragic death of a tourist, highlighting the region's lack of medical facilities and reliance on traditional healing practices.

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