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April 22, 2026 7:31 PM

West Bengal gears up for first phase of a high-stakes, tightly-policed Assembly election

West Bengal goes to the polls on Thursday, in the first of the two-phase high-stakes, tightly-policed Assembly election, where about 3.6 crore voters are expected to exercise their franchise in roughly 44,000 polling booths across 152 constituencies in 16 districts. Though there has been a significant reduction in phases compared to earlier elections, the state is witnessing an unprecedented deployment of central security agencies with new and unique Election Commission measures aimed at the st...

February 24, 2026 6:35 PM

Youth embody aspirations of confident India: V-P Radhakrishnan

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, on Tuesday, interacted with a youth delegation from Darjeeling at the Vice-President's residence, noting that the youth embody the aspirations of a confident and forward-looking India. Describing India's demographic strength as one of its greatest assets, Vice-President Radhakrishnan said that the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' calls upon young citizens to contribute with innovation, integrity and enterprise. Self-reliance, he emphasised, ...

February 24, 2026 4:49 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan urges Darjeeling youth to preserve heritage and embrace development

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday interacted with a youth delegation from Darjeeling at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, encouraging young people to preserve their cultural heritage while actively contributing to India’s development journey. Welcoming the delegation, the Vice-President said it was a pleasure to receive vibrant young minds from a region known for its natural beauty, rich cultural traditions and significant contributions to the nation. He described India’s demographic streng...

October 5, 2025 7:31 PM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Darjeeling bridge mishap, assures all possible assistance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic bridge collapse in Darjeeling, West Bengal. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Deeply pained by the loss of lives due to a bridge mishap in Darjeeling. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.” He added that the situation in Darjeeling and adjoining areas is being closely monitored in the wake of he...

September 16, 2024 6:27 PM

Kanchenjunga Express train accident: Passenger files complaint against loco and co-loco pilot of goods train

A passenger traveling on the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express that derailed on Monday after a collision with a goods train in West Bengal's Darjeeling district has filed a complaint against the loco pilot and co-loco pilot of the goods train. The passenger, identified as Chinmoy Majumdar, has alleged in her complaint that the accident occurred due to the "negligent conduct of the loco pilot and co-loco pilot." The death toll in the accident rose to 10 on Tuesday, with over 25 people reported...

September 16, 2024 6:34 PM

Goods train collides with Sealdah-bound Kanchenjunga Express in Darjeeling, several feared dead

Several people were feared dead and several others injured after a goods train rammed into Kanchenjunga Express train in Darjeeling district in West Bengal on Monday. Kanchanjungha Express which runs between Silchar in Assam to Sealdah in Kolkata was Sealdah bound when a goods train hit it from behind near Rangapani station, located close to New Jalpaiguri in North Bengal, according to Sabyasachi De, Chief Public Relations Officer - Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). As per Katihar Divisional R...