GSP opposes GTA revival and calls for Sabhasads’ resignationAmitava Banerjee, MP, September 28, 2026, Darjeeling ; The Gorkhaland Sangram Party (GSP) has asked all the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) Sabhasads to resign from the GTA. Dubbing GTA as a major obstacle in the path of Gorkhaland, they have warned that a series of protests will be held against attempts to revive the GTA. If required, Lalkothi- the GTA secretariat would also be gherao
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Sikkim Politicians and the Art of FearmongeringIn Sikkim, politicians often use the "Darjeeling merger" narrative to fear-monger during elections for their own political gains. This tactic has been employed multiple times since 2014 and is linked to a perceived insecurity among certain groups who benefit politically from this narrative.
Orchid Tissue Culture Nursery | Rajganj's first orchid tissue culture nursery, reducing dependence on Thailand and targeting the Northeast market.Purnendu Sarkar, Jalpaiguri: The state's first orchid tissue culture nursery has been launched in Bholanathpara of Sannyasikata gram panchayat in Rajganj block of Jalpaiguri. With government financial assistance and private initiatives, this nursery will produce 10 lakh tissue-cultured orchid saplings per year. In addition to the hilly areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, it will also cater to the states of North East India.
UNESCO revives Neora Valley World Heritage bid, seeks scientific report
ANATOMY OF AMBITION – Power-grab attempts behind altruism?From a purely political perspective, had Hamro Party not contested the 2022 GTA elections, it would have automatically de-legitimized the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration. With Ajoy Edwards and his merry men contesting the elections, they provided credibility to the GTA elections, that was majorly rigged by Kolkata. In 2026, Anit Thapa has resigned as GTA Chairman, and some Sabhasad of his pa