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December 06 2023

This winter, head to Sittong - 'The Orange Village of Darjeeling'

Quaint town of Kurseong is the new tourist destination

By Information Desk

September 11 2023

It took years to build Mahajati Sadan, the dream project of Netaji - GetBen...

Mahajati Sadan is a fully air-conditioned theatre with a capacity of 1309 seats

By Information Desk

December 02 2022

Darjeeling Hills set to be the new ‘Saffron’ cultivation hub

Saffron has beome synonymous with luxury

By Information Desk

November 02 2022

Railway coach at New Jalpaiguri gets an áppetizing’ makeover

A brand new initiative that helped turn an abandoned railway coach into a promising restaurant in New Jalpaiguri Station

By Information Desk

July 20 2022

Desmond Doig, the man captivated by Calcutta

Last year marked Doig’s birth centenary

By Yajnaseni Chakraborty

April 23 2022

Modern Masterpieces: Sagina Mahato, the saga of a forgotten North Bengal he...

A tribute to the memory of Tapan Sinha and Dilip Kumar

By Yajnaseni Chakraborty

February 11 2022

Josinta Kamala: Lives in Tarai slum and educates local children

She has been working tirelessly to uplift the status of the downtrodden members of society in remote areas

By Bapi Ghosh

December 25 2021

Dawn of Christianity in North Bengal: Church that got its name even before ...

This Parish was named after the first Archbishop of Calcutta, Msgr Paul Goethals

By TTW

December 24 2021

Dawn of Christianity in North Bengal and influence of Tibetan craftsmen on ...

From Belgian Jesuits to Tibetan craftsmen, the melting pot of North Bengal Christianity

By TTW

December 21 2021

Dawn of Christianity in North Bengal and its historical churches

In February 1896, Dores Alanzo Robinson became the first Adventist to enter the territory of North Bengal

By TTW

December 20 2021

Kolkata heralds winter with Christmas Festival on Park Street

The festival begins today and will continue until Dec 30

By Information Desk

December 07 2021

Rare Bird, sighted 170 years ago, seen again in Darjeeling

Satyr Tragopan is found in the Himalayan range of Sikkim and Bhutan

By Information Desk

August 25 2021

‘Detectives of Supernatural,’ a Ghostbuster team joins hands with Kolka...

Exclusive Interview with ghost busters on the launch of ‘Rise above Fear’

By Gopa Bhattacharjee

July 03 2021

Kurseong in the rains, an experience not to be missed

Kurseong was beloved of Netaji Subhas Bose and his family

By Information Desk

June 15 2021

First rail link between Bengal and Sikkim promises boost for tourism

The Sevoke-Rangpo Rail Project was proposed when Mamata Banerjee was Railway Minister

By Information Desk

May 01 2021

Tea garden bungalows of North Bengal come alive in new book

The heritage homes are scattered across Darjeeling and the Dooars

By Information Desk

March 30 2021

Top 10 summer destinations in West Bengal - Part I

In no particular order, here are Bengal’s top 10 summer retreats

By Information Desk

March 15 2021

Tea tourism, a growing industry in itself

Experience unparalleled natural beauty, taste some of the world’s finest teas

By Information Desk

March 06 2021

Sittong, Bengal’s orange and quinine county

The first sight of luscious oranges hanging from trees is delightful

By Information Desk

February 15 2021

Netaji sent written messages in bread slices through his attendant

The House in Kurseong where Netaji was interned

By Jayatri Nag

January 28 2021

On your next trip to Darjeeling, watch out for film crews!

Once in great demand as a shooting location, Darjeeling is reclaiming that popularity

By Information Desk

December 19 2020

A trip to Bagora, a trip to paradise

The little village of Bagora is the highest point in Kurseong, offering unparalleled views across a stunning valley

By Ajanta Sinha

December 18 2020

Covid or not, Kolkata will get its Christmas Carnival

Kolkata will end the year on a high with the Park Street Christmas Carnival 2020

By Information Desk

November 19 2020

As Darjeeling is set to host tourists again, let us look back at a few lost...

The Darjeeling agitation of 2017 cost the Queen of the Hills a few losses to its heritage

By Information Desk

August 20 2017

Two faces of Darjeeling

Students leave schools, tea-workers join gardens

By Information Desk

May 30 2018

Getaway to Eastern Hills has a rich past

Siliguri celebrates 111 years of existence

By Bapi Ghosh

September 14 2019

Siliguri farmers grow Hill Orchids and earn in lakhs

Orchids are no more restricted to Hills

By Information Desk

February 02 2018

Why were Darjeeling oranges smaller in size this year?

Viral attack or lack of scientific organic farming?

By Information Desk

June 02 2019

Sip that exotic cuppa and enjoy the lush Makaibari Tea Estate

The Estate of Kurseong that produces the world’s most expensive tea

By Information Desk

May 15 2019

Lava – The Land of Mist and More

Not to miss one of the oldest monasteries of India

By Amita Ray

April 24 2019

Margaret’s Deck – exclusive tea-lounge of Kurseong

Sip on that hot cuppa while sitting within a tea estate!

By Saheli Mitra

March 16 2018

When Hills rose to Mamata Banerjee’s call

Hill Business Summit in Darjeeling a grand success

By Information Desk

June 05 2019

How ball room dance steps helped Darjeeling Toy Train journey

Engineer’s wife discovered how train could run on reverse

By Information Desk

January 22 2019

The Ghosts of Kurseong

Are there spirits lurking in the forests of Kurseong?

By Information Desk

January 07 2019

New service of Darjeeling Toy Train starts

 ‘Jungle Safari’ from Siliguri to attract more tourists

By Information Desk

June 06 2018

Tilabari – the house atop a hill

This summer head to new tourist destination of Tilabari

By Information Desk

February 05 2018

Tea-Estate tourism is gaining popularity in Bengal

Vinita Bajoria of Sourenee Estate speaks to GB

By Rahul Haldar

September 20 2019

GEAR UP! 9th edition of Kolkata Christmas Festival starts on 16th December ...

CM Mamata Banerjee to inaugurate the festival

By Information Desk

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