Darjeeling

Vi is significantly expanding its 5G services across West Bengal, launching in three new cities and planning to cover seven more by June. This strategic rollout targets industrial centers, commercial hubs, and tourism destinations to meet growing demand for high-speed connectivity and enhance the digital infrastructure in key regional markets.

Rare harvests, ancient mother trees and silver buds picked at dawn: How tea became an unexpected luxury obsession

Amid the push to cut non-essential foreign travel, domestic destinations offering similar scenic escapes and leisurely stays, are seeing renewed interest

In West Bengal's darjeeling, BJP's Noman Rai secured victory with 62,076 votes, defeating BGPM's Bijoy Kumar Rai by 6,057 votes. This high-profile constituency, known for its competitive nature and Nepali-speaking population, faces key issues like infrastructure and economic opportunities. darjeeling district saw a high voter turnout of 88.98% in the recent polls.

There is a lot that darjeeling could learn from Champagne when it comes to protecting its legacy. As the 87 odd estates in the Himalayan foothills gear up to educate the world about their authentic GI tagged teas, we get a whiff of what’s brewing

India faces dual weather extremes: severe heatwaves scorch the north and center, while heavy rains lash the south and northeast. Travellers should brace for challenging conditions, from dehydration risks in the north to landslides and waterlogging in the hills and coastal areas. The monsoon's advance brings warnings of intense downpours and rough seas.

Following a significant electoral defeat, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has told unhappy party leaders they are free to leave, vowing to rebuild the Trinamool Congress. She urged loyalists to restore damaged party offices and reconnect with grassroots workers, asserting the party will not bow down despite the perceived "looting" of the people's mandate.

Several Indian states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan, have announced extended summer school holidays due to severe heatwave conditions and IMD warnings of rising temperatures through June. Schools across CBSE, ICSE, private and government boards have revised schedules or shifted to morning classes to protect students from extreme heat. The report also explains why many children struggle returning to school after long holidays, citing disrupted routines, academic pressure, altered sleep schedules and attachment to leisure activities.

Higher Secondary Examination 2026 results show rural and semi-urban districts outshining Kolkata. Purba Midnapore led with a 94.19 percent pass rate. This trend signals a growing academic shift away from traditional urban hubs. Districts like Howrah, South 24 Parganas, and Hooghly also achieved high pass percentages. The state average was 91.23 percent.

Following a significant electoral defeat, Siliguri Mayor Goutam Deb has hinted at stepping down and potentially renting out part of his residence. This development comes after a substantial loss to BJP's Shankar Ghosh in the recent elections. Siliguri, a key urban and commercial hub in North Bengal, faces challenges in infrastructure, transportation, and employment, making its political landscape highly competitive.

The West Bengal Class 12 or Higher Secondary Result 2026 has been officially declared by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. Students can now check their scorecards online using their roll numbers. Along with the results, the board has also announced the toppers’ list, pass criteria, and details regarding the distribution of original mark sheets and certificates.

Sixty years of leftism & quasi-leftism killed the city & state’s economic vitality. But a revival isn’t hard. Policy needs to build on moribund industrial bases & stock exchange. Plus, prioritise learning English

A 97-year-old lifelong RSS swayamsevak and grassroots political worker, Makhanlal Sarkar, received a lifetime honour from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a recent oath-taking ceremony. Sarkar, an aide to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee, expressed fulfillment after Modi touched his feet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar at the party's first West Bengal government swearing-in. Sarkar, a key grassroots leader since the BJP's inception, was recognized for his decades of service and association with the nationalist movement. His arrest in Kashmir in 1952 while with Syama Prasad Mukherjee highlights his early commitment.