Sharad Pawar outlines visions for NE states

Gangtok 29 Nov 2013 Union Agriculture and Food Processing minister Sharad Pawar, who is presently in Sikkim, today attended the inaugural session of the North Eastern States Conference of Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries Ministers. Outlining his vision for the NE states, Pawar said the region needs to develop the livestock and fisheries sector to ensure better nutrition for its residents. He said this should be done through...

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Madan Tamang murder case transferred to Kolkata

Darjeeling 29 Nov 2013 In what could have significant ramifications to the political landscape of the hills, the additional and district session’s (third court) judge today issued an order that the case record of the Madan Tamang murder be transferred to the Principal District and Session’s court in Kolkata. As many as 30 Gorkha Janmukti Morcha activists and leaders were named in the charge sheet filed by the CID when investigations...

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Farmers’ body demands Eco-City status for structural development

KALIMPONG 29 Nov 2013 The Kalimpong Farmers’ Welfare Association has demanded inclusion of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong and Mirik under the central eco-city project. Association secretary Bishnu Chettri today submitted a deputation to Deputy Magistrate B Lepcha and requested her to forward it to Union Forests and Environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan. The Central Pollution Control Board grants eco-city status to urban areas that have the potential of environment promotion. Chettri said the project that was initiated...

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Assault on women members

PRADIP LOHAGUN KALIMPONG 29 Nov 2013 Accusing the police of negligence on cases of violence against women, the Kalimpong Farmers’ Welfare Association today demanded an in-depth investigation into such incidents. This comes after two of its female members, Deepa Katiyar and Kiran Basor, were brutally beaten up by one Rakesh Basor and his uncle Sankhar Basor on the night of November 15. The two women lodged at the guest house in the SDO office premises had also accused Rakesh of hitting Kiran with a sharp weapon to cause...

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GNLF convener gets anticipatory bail

PRADIP LOHAGUN KALIMPONG 26 Nov 2013 The Kalimpong ACJM court today granted anticipatory bail to Gorkha National Liberation Front leader Maurice Kalikotay. Kalikotay had been arrested on November 14 from his Eastmen Road residence for conducting a rally in Algarah without seeking permission from the administration, which allegedly created an air of tension in the area. He was also charged for selling GNLF-commissioned CDs following...

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DDUDF inaugurates new office in Darjeeling

Darjeeling 26 Nov 2013 The Darjeeling Dooars United Development Foundation, a newly formed apolitical body, today established its main office in Darjeeling town. The DDUDF is the brainchild of Mahendra P Lama, former vice chancellor of Sikkim University, who is contesting in the upcoming general elections from Darjeeling as an independent candidate. Bereft of any political allegiance, the organisation’s primary agenda is of achieving...

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SKM supporters ambushed while returning from meeting

Gangtok 26 Nov 2013 Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supporter Wangdi Lepcha sustained a severe head injury on Monday evening following an ambush allegedly by SDF cadres. The SKM in a press release today accused SDF supporters of pelting stones at the convoy in which SKM supporters were travelling after attending a public meeting in Chakhung, West Sikkim. Lepcha received 17 stitches on his head and is presently undergoing treatment at...

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Kalijhora CPRM meets NHPC manager over 18 demands

KALIMPONG 26 Nov 2013 The Kalijhora unit of the Communist Party of Revolutionary Marxist today submitted a deputation containing 18 demands to NHPC Stage 5 chief manager Dr. Chottopadhayay urging development of the region. Among the demands include proper investigation of the quality of the protection wall, rebuilding it on RCC lines and installation of low tension electricity lines at some places in the area. The CPRM has also demanded increasing the number of counters at the local bank, establishment of a 24-hour service...

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सकमा कविता भन्दै कविहरु टिस्टामा

डी के वाइबा, कालेबुङ 24 नोभेम्बर। ‘‘म फेरी हार्ट अपरेसन गरेर                               स्वास्थ्य मुटु लिई दार्जीलिङ फर्कि आउँनेछु                              ...

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Political parties protest against high toll-taxes

KURSEONG 25 Nov 2013 Several political parties today protested against the high toll-taxes which has been decided to be collected from December 1 by the GTA at Rohini road. The Hills Congress had protested on Sunday and decided to meet the concerned department of the GTA demanding reduction of the presently decided toll rates. The Hill convener of Congress Saroj Khati said the high toll rates will be a burden on the commuters. Protesting...

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Nominations for ‘Parasmani Purraskar’ start in Kalimpong

PRADIP LOHAGUN KALIMPONG 25 Nov 2013 The ‘Nepali Sahitya Adhyaan Samiti’ of Kalimpong has started choosing nominees for annual literary award ‘Parasmani Purraskar’, starting today. Samiti secretary Balbhadra Sharma said, “The award is given every year on January 26. We have started selecting the candidate for the award.” The Samiti today made a press release and announced the different criterion for winning the award. Sharma added the Samiti will make the names of nominees’ public on December 21. He added people who consider...

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Ram Krishna organization to conduct pre-board coaching classes

KALIMPONG 25 Nov 2013 The Ram Krishna organization of Kalimpong today appealed all political parties and social groups to support them for their gargantuan endeavour of changing the prevailing education system in the Hills. Founder Sisir Sharma through a press release today highlighted on the falling education system in the Hills. He also went to the extent of appealing support from academician Dr. Mahendra P Lama. As a part of its endeavour, the organization has decided to conduct coaching classes in Kalimpong for students...

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