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February 19, 2026, 06:09 PM - 3 min read
Sharma had contested the 2021 Assembly elections as an independent candidate from the Kurseong constituency in Darjeeling, defeating Tshering Lama Dahal of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (Tamang faction) by a margin of 15,515 votes. He later joined the BJP and has since served as a legislator in the Assembly under the party’s banner.
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July 3, 2025, 02:45 PM - 3 min read
Hornbill numbers in Darjeeling hills have crashed 70 %. A new drive will plant 50,000 fruit trees, fit nest boxes and seek village support to lure the birds back.
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June 26, 2025, 02:20 PM - 4 min read
In a hopeful turn, the rare Himalayan salamander is staging a comeback in Bengal’s hills, with communities and forest officials uniting to protect its fragile habitat.
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May 25, 2025, 02:31 PM - 4 min read
Darjeeling’s iconic toy train is preparing for a night-time transformation, with plans under way for moonlit rides aboard glass-roofed coaches. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway hopes to combine nostalgia, romance and eco-tourism in a scenic journey through the starlit hills.
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