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Toy train engine derails in Darjeeling hills, no injury

Siliguri (WB), Apr 25 (PTI) The engine of a Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train derailed near Sukna in Darjeeling district on Friday, railway officials said.There was no report of any injury to the driver or his assistant.The engine, with no bogies attached, was on its way from New Jalpaiguri to Kurseong, when it suddenly jumped the rails near Sukna and fell on the adjacent road, they said.Brake failure could be the reason behind the derailme…Darjeeling · Darjeeling Read Article

Sachin joins in preserving Gopal Yonjan's creations: RajdhaniDaily.com

‘Badal Varsha Bijuli, Shrawan’s water is cold, the weather is hot, my heart has started to hurt, my life has started to dry up, what can I say, the medicine of love…’ This song from the movie Kartabya is still as popular as ever. Some time ago, after singer Anand Karki re-recorded this song, Badal Varsha Bijuli went viral again. As the song went viral, the talk of its composer Sachin Singh has risen again. This song was included in Sachin’s musi…Kalimpong · Kalimpong Read Article

SP steam engine, long displayed in Fresno, Calif., to be relocated

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Southern Pacific 0-6-0 No. 1238, on display in Fresno, Calif., since 1956, is shown in 1948. The locomotive is about to be moved to a new home. Kingsburg Depot FRESNO, Calif. — A Southern Pacific steam locomotive on display in a Fresno park for almost 70 years is about to receive a new home. SP No. 1238, a class S-10 Baldwin 0-6-0 built in 1918, is slated to be moved from Fresno’s Roeding Park to the city of Kingsburg, about 24 miles to the sout…Darjeeling · Darjeeling See the Story

Can Darjeeling Tea Hope for a Climate-Resilient Future?

Darjeeling tea farms have been severely impacted by climate change, but innovative farming practices could help preserve the prized black tea. The post Can Darjeeling Tea Hope for a Climate-Resilient Future? appeared first on Fresh Cup.Climate Change · Darjeeling Read Article

Veteran radiographer who helped set up hospitals during the Burma campaign has died aged 100

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One of the last survivors of the Burma campaign during the Second World War has passed away at the age of 100.World War II · England See the Story

Darjeeling's summer rush starts early - TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism

Darjeeling has kicked off its summer tourism season with an unexpected early boom. Despite schools in the plains still being open, the hill town is witnessing a massive influx of visitors—weeks ahead of the usual peak period in May. Hotels are already fully booked from mid-April to early June, and car rentals are maxed out through June 10. The early start has brought a wave of optimism to the local tourism industry. According to the Darjeeling A…Tourism · Darjeeling Read Article

Beautiful Alternatives You Could Explore Other Than Darjeeling — The Second Angle

The mesmerizing city of Darjeeling in West Bengal has become a favorite amongst travelers since it enchanted the masses with the picturesque backdrop location of blockbuster Bollywood movies like Main Hoon Na and Barfi. With the majestic Kanchenjunga peak of the Himalayas in the background, the place will provide you with a soothing environment to enjoy your vacation with your loved ones. However, the popularity of Darjeeling has rapidly increa…Travel · Darjeeling Read Article

How Grassroots Innovation Can Drive India’s Economic Transformation - The Commune

India’s economic growth story has been defined by its ambitious national programmes, from MGNREGA to Skill India, which have strengthened rural livelihoods and lifted millions out of poverty. But for truly inclusive development, top-down policies must be complemented by bottom-up innovation. Across India, regions dependent on single industries are struggling with economic shifts, climate challenges, and changing consumer demand. Large-scale gove…Darjeeling · Darjeeling Read Article