Tiny dragons of Darjeeling: How a small community became the last hope for the Himalayan salamander
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The world's nine best affordable, cinematic rail journeys, according to an expert
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Can a Sri Lankan company teach India to love its own tea?: Dilmah's Thambapanni is made almost entirely from Indian tea, herbs and spices ...
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Paid articlePaywall Storm in a teacup: why Darjeeling is facing an uncertain future: Demand for the ‘champagne of teas’ has slumped as ageing bushes yield a lower quality product ...
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The Queen of the Hills, Darjeeling celebrated the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day with a unique all night run to draw attention to the issues faced by the ... Show more


Heavy rain alert in North Bengal until July 20, weather department sounds caution
indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/west-bengal-weather-imd-orange-alert-north-bengal-heavy-rain-10792618/
🇮🇳🚂 Sarita Yolmo is the first female ticket collector on India's iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
The nearly 150-year-old railway ... Show more
Unexpected Elements - Two-hundred years of trains - BBC Sounds
Unexpected Elements - Two-hundred years of trains - BBC Sounds


Microsoft to purchase 36,920 tons of carbon removal credits from ERW firm Alt Carbon in Darjeeling, India
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Export pain for Assam, Darjeeling tea leaves: West Asia turmoil hits premium tea markets | Explained
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International Tea Day 2026: How to brew the perfect cup of Darjeeling tea? We find out at Flurys Kolkata
thehindu.com/food/features/international-tea-day-2026-how-to-brew-the-perfect-cup-of-darjeeling-tea-we-find-out-at-flurys-kolkata/article71001112.ece

Darjeeling Election Results 2026 Live: Check Darjeeling Darjeeling election results, trends, winning and runner-up candidates
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Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at the Bagdogra airport | West Bengal Elections #AmitShah #Bagdogra #Darjeeling #WestBengal # WestBengalElections #UnionHomeMinister #PoliticalVisit #IndiaPolitics #BJP #NorthBengal ... Show more


How climate change is threatening the flavour — and future — of India's prized Darjeeling tea
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A journey through India’s most historic tea plantations: Explore 5 of the oldest tea estates in India, from Assam to Darjeeling, that played a key role in ...
indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/destination-of-the-week/a-journey-through-indias-most-historic-tea-plantations-10593169/

The April refuge: Best Indian destinations to visit before the heatwave hits: Planning a quick getaway before the summer heat intensifies? From cool Himalayan ...
indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/destination-of-the-week/the-april-refuge-best-indian-destinations-to-visit-before-the-heatwave-hits-10583194/
Concerns grow over Darjeeling first flush amid shortage of commercial LPG: Darjeeling tea planters warn LPG shortages may disrupt first flush processing amid ...
business-standard.com/industry/news/concerns-grow-over-darjeeling-first-flush-amid-shortage-of-commercial-lpg-126031700600_1.html
Darjeeling में President Murmu का दर्द: Santali Sammelan में प्रशासन पर उठाए सवाल#DroupadiMurmu #MamataBanerjee #Darjeeling #WestBengalPolitics #SantalConference

The #MinistryofHomeAffairs (MHA) has sought a detailed report from the #WestBengal government on the "lapses" in connection with President #DroupadiMurmu 's event in #Darjeeling ... Show more

MHA seeks report from West Bengal over protocol 'lapses' at President Droupadi Murmu event
deccanherald.com/india/mha-seeks-report-from-west-bengal-over-protocol-lapses-at-president-droupadi-murmu-event-3924166

After 146 years, Darjeeling’s iconic toy train finally gets its first woman TTE: Meet Sarita Yolmo
indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/sarita-yolmo-first-woman-tte-darjeeling-himalayan-railway-146-years-10532175/
Wife Martha Aley, daughter pay tearful last respects to Prashant Tamang in Darjeeling#PrashantTamang #MarthaAley #Darjeeling #LastRespects #TearfulTribute #FamilyMourning #Chowrasta

Key FactsPrashant Tamang’s Rise and Sudden Passing
Jan 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
- Prashant Tamang gained national fame after winning the third season of Indian Idol in 2007.
- He started his career as a Kolkata police constable while performing with the police orchestra.
- He released the album Dhanyavad and acted in Nepali films and TV shows.
- His unexpected death, suspected to be from cardiac arrest, has deeply affected the entertainment industry.

How sugarcane farming fuelled a rise in leopard attacks in Maharashtra: Hello,
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Darjeeling tea output may hit new low in 2025 amid weather, labour woes: Darjeeling tea production may fall to a new low in 2025 as erratic weather ...
business-standard.com/industry/news/darjeeling-tea-output-may-hit-new-low-in-2025-amid-weather-labour-woes-126010900537_1.html

On the road to Chardham, a landslide every two kilometres: Hello,
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Darjeeling shivers at 1°C, Kolkata 11.6°C, as IMD predicts cold winds in West Bengal
indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/kolkata-imd-predicts-cold-winds-in-west-bengal-10461591/

Kalka-Shimla to Konkan Railway: Three scenic train journeys in India you must experience
indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/destination-of-the-week/kalka-shimla-to-konkan-railway-three-scenic-train-journeys-in-india-you-must-experience-10414846/

OpinionWhen Prada prices our heritage: It reveals global appetite for Indian designs—and India’s failure to monetise them
financialexpress.com/opinion/when-prada-prices-our-heritage/4076736/

You can jail me, torture me, but you cannot wish away the Gorkhaland issue: IGJF leader Ajoy Edwards
indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/you-can-jail-me-torture-me-but-you-cannot-wish-away-the-gorkhaland-issue-igjf-leader-ajoy-edwards-10417885/

The dream of Darjeeling: How Tom Stoppard’s childhood in India forged the playwright
indianexpress.com/article/books-and-literature/how-india-shaped-playwright-tom-stoppard-10395866/

Darjeeling Unlimited: How Boyhood Years In India Shaped Tom Stoppard's Vision: India was the first country that gave Stoppard clear, continuous memories of ...
worldcrunch.com/culture-society/darjeeling-unlimited-how-boyhood-years-in-india-shaped-tom-stoppard-s-vision/

Richa Ghosh to get rare honour untouched by even Sachin Tendulkar or MS Dhoni: “Richa Cricket Stadium” in plans | Cricket
hindustantimes.com/cricket/richa-ghosh-to-get-rare-honour-untouched-by-even-sachin-tendulkar-or-ms-dhoni-richa-cricket-stadium-in-plans-101762842964974.html

Darjeeling school students exempted from singing state anthem during prayers: Administrator
deccanherald.com/india/west-bengal/darjeeling-school-students-exempted-from-singing-state-anthem-during-prayers-administrator-3791347

3 die as car with 8 passengers skids off slippery road, plunges into gorge in Darjeeling
indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/3-die-as-car-skids-off-slippery-road-plunges-into-gorge-in-darjeeling-10337442/
India is the second-largest tea producer globally and the largest producer of black tea, yet it struggles to claim a global identity. Most of India’s tea ... Show more

Dreams go up in smoke along with a Nepalese supermarket: In the mid-1990s, I was enrolled in a boarding school in Darjeeling, India, nearly 170 kilometers from ...
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Delhi’s failure to act against the biggest source of its air pollution – vehicles
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Heavy rain trigger floods, landslides kill 18 in India’s Darjeeling region: Local government officials in India’s state of West Bengal warned that the death toll ...
straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/heavy-rain-trigger-floods-landslides-killing-18-in-indias-darjeeling
India is the 2nd largest tea-producing country in the world. It is specifically popular for its strong black teas, such as Assam and Darjeeling ... Show more
From Darjeeling to Nilgiris: The top 7 largest tea-producing states in India
From Darjeeling to Nilgiris: The top 7 largest tea-producing states in India

OpinionThe Story of the First Sherpa to Climb to the Top of Mt. Everest: Tenzing Norkay has been on more Everest expeditions than any other man, and he probably ...
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UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise static quiz: History and Culture MCQs on MONDIACULT, Sarnath and more (Week 127)
indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/upsc-prelims-daily-subject-quiz-history-culture-mcqs-week-127-10304193/
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Death toll rises to 28 as heavy rains wreak havoc in northern Bengal, PM extends condolences
firstpost.com/india/death-tolls-rises-to-28-as-heavy-rains-wreak-havoc-in-north-of-bengal-pm-extends-condolences-13939592.html

India: Extreme rains wipe out about 5% of Darjeeling's renowned tea estates: The deluge wiped out around five percent of Darjeeling's renowned tea gardens ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/india-darjeeling-tea-estates-extreme-rains

Extreme rains hit India's premier Darjeeling tea estates: KOLKATA, (India): Torrential rains that triggered deadly landslides and floods in India's ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/10/07/extreme-rains-hit-india039s-premier-darjeeling-tea-estates

Paid articlePaywall Tea growers in rain-soaked Bengal stare at heavy losses as production dips: Information from the tea belt is still trickling in, but industry officials say ...
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Torrential rains hit Darjeeling, India on Sunday (Oct 5), causing floods and landslides that washed away homes, roads and bridges ... Show more

Over 20 dead in landslides: Rescuers were scouring India's northeastern tea-growing hill district of Darjeeling for missing people a day after landslides ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/10/07/over-20-dead-in-landslides

Rescuers scramble to deliver aid after deadly Nepal, India floods: Rescuers in Nepal and India on Monday scrambled to deliver emergency aid after days of ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/10/06/rescuers-scramble-to-deliver-aid-after-deadly-nepal-india-floods
#TopOfTheMorning ☕️ The hills turned into rivers, the cricket field into a battlefield, and the world’s biggest democracies just drew their battle lines ... Show more

Paid articlePaywall Landslides and floods kill 64 in Nepal and India after torrential rains: Nepal’s PM Karki said the government is ‘fully prepared for rescue and relief’ while ...
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Key FactsDeadly Rainfall Devastates Nepal with Landslides, Floods
Oct 5, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Landslides in Illam district wiped out several villages, killing at least 18 people and leaving seven missing.
- A single landslide buried a home, causing the deaths of six family members during their sleep.
- Heavy rain obstructed rescue operations and damaged roads, necessitating helicopter evacuations for medical emergencies.
- Authorities closed major highways and declared a national holiday while rescuing 114 individuals from affected zones.
Heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in North Bengal and Sikkim, claiming the lives of at least seven people and disrupting several transportation and infrastructure ... Show more
Seven dead as heavy rains trigger landslides, bridge collapse in Bengal's Darjeeling
Seven dead as heavy rains trigger landslides, bridge collapse in Bengal's Darjeeling
Sashastra Seema Bal and Nepal’s Armed Police Force conduct joint patrolling along Indo-Nepal border#panitanki #indonepal #darjeeling

Nepal में डर का माहौल कायम, SSB ने बताया 553 भारतीय लौटे भारत, लोगों ने बताई आपबीती#nepal #darjeeling #indonepalborder

Weather extremes are shriveling harvests on India's tea plantations, endangering the future of an industry famed for iconic varieties such as Assam and ... Show more
Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park in West Bengal's Darjeeling is India’s first 'frozen zoo' working to conserve rare and endangered animals ... Show more
Violent clashes erupt between Trade Union leaders, TMC workers during ‘Bharat Bandh’ in Darjeeling #Bharatbandh #darjeeling #naxalbari


Indian ‘chai’ at special event hosted by India at U.N. to mark International Tea Day
thehindu.com/news/national/indian-chai-at-special-event-hosted-by-india-at-un-to-mark-international-tea-day/article69604844.ece

The Phoenician Scheme: Wes Anderson isn’t in a rut, but he could do with another flop
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/wes-anderson-phoenician-scheme-b2755152.html
Inside India's quest to end Maoist insurgency
India is waging an all-out offensive against the last vestiges of its Naxalite rebellion ... Show more
West Bengal: Preparations in full swing ahead of Ram Navami in Darjeeling#WestBengal #Preparations #RamNavami #Darjeeling #Festival
Kali Mandir के पास मांस बिकता देख बेकाबू हुए गांव वाले, Darjeeling में तनाव, पुलिस की गाड़ियां तोड़ी#Darjeeling #KaliMandir #WestBengal
Dar(jee)ling no more: Why India’s most expensive tea has fallen on hard times: The production of iconic Darjeeling tea has fallen chronically in recent years ...
straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/bitter-brew-for-indias-champagne-of-teas-lower-yields-labour-shortage-hit-darjeeling-growers
BSP personnel celebrates Holi along India-Bangladesh borders in Darjeeling #BSP #Holi #IndiaBangladesh #Darjeeling
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visits India-Nepal border at Panitanki in Darjeeling #CVAnandaBose #WestBengal #IndiaNepalBorder #Panitanki #Darjeeling #BorderSecurity #GovernorVisit

Who is Asma Khan? Indian-origin woman who sent King Charles home with a chicken biryani takeaway
hindustantimes.com/trending/who-is-asma-khan-indian-origin-woman-behind-darjeeling-express-that-hosted-king-charles-camilla-101740739771801.html

King Charles, Queen Camilla visit Indian restaurant, help pack dates and biryani for Ramadan
hindustantimes.com/trending/king-charles-queen-camilla-pack-dates-biryani-for-ramadan-at-indian-restaurant-in-london-101740641166736.html
West Bengal: First ever day-long ‘Terai Himalayan Festival’ organised in Darjeeling #WestBengal #TeraiHimalayanFestival #Darjeeling

The 138-Year-Old Darjeeling Hotel Where Paatal Lok 2 Is Shot Was Once A Maharaja's Summer Home
ndtv.com/lifestyle/the-138-year-old-darjeeling-hotel-where-paatal-lok-2-was-shot-was-once-a-maharajas-summer-home-7593642

Meet Menuka Paudel, the Indian Idol singer who made Ranbir Kapoor touch her feet: Menuka Paudel talks about her journey from rural Nepal to Indian Idol’s top 10 ...
thehindu.com/entertainment/music/meet-menuka-paudel-the-indian-idol-singer-who-made-ranbir-kapoor-touch-her-feet/article68917800.ece

Darjeeling toy train back on track after four-month hiatus, services resume on New Jalpaiguri-Darjeeling route
financialexpress.com/business/railways-darjeeling-toy-train-back-on-track-after-four-month-hiatus-services-resume-on-new-jalpaiguri-darjeeling-route-3667938/

Thukpa, the perfect Tibetan hotpot that found its place in Indian kitchens: Thukpa is a Tibetan soup, but is also a staple in Sikkim, Darjeeling and Arunachal ...
indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/thukpa-tibetan-hotpot-that-found-its-place-in-indian-kitchens-9680870/

A fruity paradise: Orange orchard in Sreepur becomes local attraction: On a recent afternoon, the orchard bustled with visitors who paid Tk 30 for entry tickets
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/fruity-paradise-orange-orchard-sreepur-becomes-local-attraction-3759106

The World Tiger Beetle Day celebrations draw attention to these lesser-known group of colourful insects
thehindu.com/life-and-style/the-world-tiger-beetle-day-celebrations-draw-attention-to-these-lesser-known-group-of-colourful-insects/article68867514.ece

India's Darjeeling Zoo shortlisted for a global award for red panda programme: The zoo aims to release 20 red pandas every five years, to save them from ...
gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indias-darjeeling-zoo-shortlisted-for-a-global-award-for-red-panda-programme-1.1731591851358

India's 'toy' trains transport passengers to a bygone era: DARJEELING, India -- As the tiny steam-powered train winds its way through Darjeeling ...
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