Devraaj Adhikari
Major Fire Breaks Out at Naxalbari Police Station; Seized Vehicles Gutted Naxalbari, February 24, 2026 — A sudden fire broke out in the backyard of the Naxalbari Police Station compound today at around 11:00 AM, destroying seized vehicles and triggering momentary panic in the adjoining areas. According to initial reports, the blaze originated in the … Read more
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista’s News18 Op-Ed Blasts TMC on Bengal’s Youth Crisis: “From Decay To Doles” Siliguri, February 23, 2026 — In a recent opinion article published on News18 titled “From Decay To Doles: How TMC Has Let Down Bengal’s Youth”, Darjeeling MP Raju Bista mounted a sharp critique of the All India Trinamool Congress … Read more
Gyalshing on High Alert: District Administration Cracks Down on Forest Fires and Bird Flu (H5N1) Threat Gyalshing, February 23, 2026 — In response to growing environmental and public health concerns, the Gyalshing District Administration convened a high-level coordination meeting today to aggressively tackle the recent surge in forest fires and ensure strict preparedness against the … Read more
“Drop, Cover, and Hold”: SSB 36th Battalion Conducts Earthquake Mock Drill in Gyalshing Schools Gyalshing, Sikkim February 23, 2026 — In a proactive step to enhance disaster preparedness among students and educators, the Disaster Management Team (DMT) of the 36th Battalion, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), organized a comprehensive earthquake mock drill in Gyalshing today. The … Read more
UPFDA Raids Illegal Tea Warehouse in Lucknow, Seizes 850 kg Adulterated Tea Lucknow, February 23, 2026 – In a major crackdown on food adulteration, the Uttar Pradesh Food and Drug Administration (UPFDA) raided an illegal tea warehouse in Lucknow and seized approximately 8.5 quintals (850 kg) of adulterated tea leaves. The warehouse was operating without … Read more
Major Breakthrough in Siliguri’s Panitanki More Hit-and-Run Case: Accused Arrested Siliguri, February 23, 2026 — In a major breakthrough, the Siliguri Police have arrested the prime accused in the horrific Sevoke Road, Panitanki More hit-and-run case that claimed the life of a young man and left a woman critically injured. The accused has been identified … Read more
Darjeeling Youth Delegation Arrives in New Delhi to Promote National Unity and Cultural Heritage New Delhi, February 22, 2026 — In a significant cultural and educational initiative, a delegation of 20 youths from the Darjeeling Hills arrived in New Delhi today. The visit is designed to foster a deeper understanding of India’s rich cultural heritage … Read more
BJP MP Raju Bista Demands Governor’s Intervention Over Brutal Assault on Pregnant Adivasi Woman in Phansidewa Darjeeling, February 22, 2026 — Escalating the fight for justice in a horrific case of land-grabbing and violence in the Darjeeling district, Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista has formally written to West Bengal Governor Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose, urging … Read more
Election Commission to Host Historic Round Table with State ECs After 27-Year Gap New Delhi, February 22, 2026 — In a major development aimed at strengthening India’s democratic infrastructure, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced it will convene a ‘National Round Table Conference’ with all State Election Commissioners (SECs) on Tuesday, February 24, … Read more
PM Modi in 131st Mann Ki Baat: ‘AI Impact Summit a Turning Point, World Stunned by India’s Innovations’ New Delhi, February 22, 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation today in the 131st episode of his monthly radio broadcast, Mann Ki Baat. The Prime Minister heavily focused on the transformative power of emerging … Read more
New Delhi/Tiruppur, February 22, 2026 — In a major coordinated operation, the Delhi Police has busted a terror module linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Bangladeshi terrorist organizations, arresting a total of eight suspects. According to officials, the group was plotting a major terrorist strike in India at the behest of foreign handlers. While … Read more
Mumbai, February 21, 2026: IDFC FIRST Bank has disclosed a suspected fraud involving approximately ₹590 crore at its Chandigarh branch, according to a regulatory filing made to the stock exchanges on Friday. The bank informed both the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited that it had identified unauthorized and potentially fraudulent activities involving … Read more
Dehradun, February 21, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista participated in the Gorkha Himalayan Festival 2026 organised by the Shaheed Durga Malla Memorial Trust in Dehradun today. The vibrant cultural festival brought together artists, singers, dancers, and craftsmen from the Gorkha, Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Jaunsari communities across Darjeeling, Sikkim, Assam, Uttarakhand, and Himachal … Read more
Jewar (Uttar Pradesh)/New Delhi, February 21, 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi today virtually laid the foundation stone for India Chip Pvt. Ltd., a ₹3,706 crore joint venture between HCL and Foxconn for an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility at the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) in Jewar. The plant, approved under … Read more
New Delhi, February 21, 2026 — In a major bilateral push to secure the raw materials driving India’s rapid industrial expansion, the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, and the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Brazil today signed a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The strategic agreement, focused on enhancing cooperation in the mining … Read more
New Delhi, February 20, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista on Friday strongly criticised the Indian Youth Congress for staging a disruptive “shirtless” protest at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit, terming it a “National Shame”. In a sharply worded post on X, Bista accused Congress workers, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, … Read more
New Delhi, February 20, 2026 — The future of Artificial Intelligence will not be determined solely by breakthroughs in advanced models, but by the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and open network architectures that allow these innovations to reach billions. This was the resounding consensus at a high-level panel during the fifth day of the India … Read more
New Delhi, February 20, 2026 — India’s strategic push to become a global manufacturing powerhouse is yielding massive dividends. According to the latest data released by the government, the ₹1.91 Lakh Crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme has fundamentally reshaped the country’s industrial landscape, driving unprecedented investment, export growth, and job creation across 14 key … Read more
New Delhi, February 20, 2026 — Marking a monumental shift in global technology geopolitics, India formally joined the US-led ‘Pax Silica’ coalition today on the fifth day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The strategic agreement cements a powerful technology and supply chain alliance between India and the United States, designed to secure and … Read more
Mangan, February 20, 2026 — Following a major fire that broke out in the Lower Jhushing area on Thursday, the Mangan District Administration, alongside the Army and local representatives, maintained a strict overnight vigil to prevent any resurgence of the flames and ensure public safety. The fire initially erupted on February 19 in Lower Jhushing, … Read more