Category: Economy

Economy West Bengal

WB announces 4% DA hike for state govt employees with effect from Apr 1

7 months ago
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Bengal’s Chief Secy said that the government of West Bengal increased the Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief by 4 percent in the state. The government notification was released on Tuesday…

Economy Regional

DHR Darjeeling-NJP passenger service to resume from Sunday

7 months ago
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Amitava Banerjee, MP, 7 June 2024, Darjeeling: There are good tidings for the Railway enthusiasts visiting Darjeeling.  The popular New Jalpaiguri-Darjeeling passenger is all set to roll from Sunday, after…

Economy West Bengal

State government to send letters to vehicle owners asking them to clear pending dues

7 months ago
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 Those who don’t comply can find their vehicle’s registration locked for non-payment and will not be able to ply on roads Kinsuk Basu, TT, Calcutta, 07.06.24 : The state government…

Economy West Bengal

WBSEDCL converts domestic connections to commercial

7 months ago
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Dibyendu Sinha, MP, 30 May 2024, Jalpaiguri: The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) has repeatedly stated that e-rickshaws cannot be charged on domestic supply connections. Despite this,…

Economy Regional

One day hill trail for hikers: GTA to introduce route to commemorate Tenzing’s Everest summit

7 months ago
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Darjeeling’s Mall or Chowrasta from where the Tenzing Norgay Hiking Trail will start.: File picture

Economy National

Parents lament high fees of private schools, blame central and state governments for ‘burden’

7 months ago
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 With government schools in a state of neglect, parents in small towns, cities and rural areas send kids to private institutions that charge high fees Basant Kumar Mohanty Kannauj, TT,…

Economy Regional West Bengal

Tea workers’ union seeks MGNREGS safety net from Mamata Banerjee government

7 months ago
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In a letter to Mamata, the National Union of Plantation Workers (NUPW), which is affiliated with Intuc, has said that workers of several tea estates of the Terai and the…

Economy Sikkim

No footfall dip, visitors choosing rural homestays over Gangtok hotels: Sikkim government

7 months ago
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The Temi Tea Garden in Namchi district of Sikkim, a tourist destination famed for its pine trees and view of the mountains: Sourced by The Telegraph

Economy International National

China, Nepal open traditional border trade points

7 months ago
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PTI, Beijing, May 25, 2024 :  China and Nepal on Saturday reopened their traditional border trade points that have “supported livelihoods” and played a “significant role” in fostering the development…

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Gorubathan has natural resources for adventure tourism

7 months ago
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KalimNews, Kalimpong, 24 May 2024: The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) is set to enhance the adventure tourism potential of Gorubathan, leveraging its abundant natural resources. Dawa Gyalpo Sherpa, the chief…

Business Economy Regional West Bengal

North Bengal-based online platform launches three new travel shows to boost homestays

7 months ago
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A grab of the video released by homestaying.in shows Manpreet Kaur, a yoga instructor, performing a yoga session at a homestay in the Darjeeling hills.: The Telegraph

Economy Regional West Bengal

Crisis in north Bengal tea industry, Dooars garden staff halt work over unpaid salary

7 months ago
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Around 80 staff and sub-staff of Nagaisuree, a tea estate in Matiali block of Jalpaiguri district, didn’t join duties on Wednesday TT Correspondent, Jalpaiguri, 16.05.24 : The staff and sub-staff of…

Economy International Regional West Bengal

Bitter brew over Nepal tea imports, Darjeeling industry ‘shocked’ at lack of proper testing

7 months ago
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 The latest bitterness against the government’s failure to check the quality of Nepal tea comes after 28 trucks carrying Nepal tea were reportedly allowed to enter India in April-end without…

Economy Regional West Bengal

Tea gardens struggle as weather wreaks havoc

7 months ago
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MP, 15 May 2024, Alipurduar: This year, tea production has been significantly impacted by extreme weather conditions.  After thorough analysis, the tea plantation workers’ organisations are planning to approach the…

Economy Regional Sikkim West Bengal

After a lull in April, tourists start returning to Darjeeling, Sikkim

7 months ago
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Sanchita Aich Bag, MP, 15 May 2024, Siliguri: After a slump in tourism during the month of April, it is back on track again with a large number of tourists…

Economy Regional West Bengal

GTA launches tourism app for homestay owners in Darjeeling, Kalimpong

8 months ago
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A homestay in the hills: Sourced by The Telegraph

Economy Misc Sikkim

President of India confers Padma Shri on renowned bamboo craftsman Jorden Lepcha

8 months ago
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PIB, GANGTOK, MAY 9, 2024 : President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Shri on Jorden Lepcha from Sikkim in the field of Art at a Civil Investiture Ceremony in…

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International National

India Extends Support to Bangladesh with 468 Tons of Potatoes Amid Soaring Prices

1 week ago
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National Politics

Debate Intensifies Over ‘One Nation, One Election’: Cabinet Clears Bill Amid Opposition Protests

2 weeks ago
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Economy National

Central Report Highlights BJP-ruled States Face Higher Inflation Rates Than West Bengal

3 weeks ago
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National

India Steps Up Border Surveillance Amid Concerns Over Bangladesh’s Deployment of Turkish Drones

3 weeks ago
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