Darjeeling MP Raju Bista accuses state of neglect
After chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s criticism of Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, the latter hit back with a strong counterattack, responding to her remarks.
After chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s criticism of Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, the latter hit back with a strong counterattack, responding to her remarks.
Railways on Saturday announced that it will conduct an internal probe on the derailment of three coaches, one parcel coach and two passenger coaches, of 22850 Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express at Nalpur in Kolkata.
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista has welcomed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the eve of her visit to Darjeeling to attend a Central government-sponsored programme.
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee will be visiting the Darjeeling Hills after many days.
Joining their protest, organisations Nagarik Manch and Srijan have also pledged support, intensifying the pressure on authorities and estate management.
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, accompanied by Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba, met with Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Jual Oram on Mon day, urging him to expedite the re-inclusion of left-out Gorkha sub-tribes as Scheduled Tribes.
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista on Saturday criticised the West Bengal government's decision to impose a 12.5 per cent value-added tax (VAT) on air turbine fuel (ATF) at Bagdogra airport, warning it poses a significant threat to the aviation industry's recovery.
He urged the central government to take action in order to protect this vulnerable area from further encroachment.
Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) is planning to celebrate Independence Day in a unique way.
Mr Bista also emphasized that, as per Section (21) of the Act, land and land revenue matters are within the purview of GTA, not the state government.
