The Himalayan Beacon Online Gundree Bazaar

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Darjeeling! This Online Shopping Site is an offshoot of my blog The Himalayan Beacon, where I have dedicated myself to bringing news, views and insights from Darjeeling Hills. While it had been my ardent desire to explore and share the fascinating aspects of Himalayan Culture prevalent in the Hills,it became seemingly impossible to continue my research without financial support and patronage. While The Himalayan Beacon [http://www.beacononline.wordpress.com] rising from a meager 75 readership to more than 120,000 readership in the first four months of its existence, does receive a good patronage from her most respected patron, it became evident that I had to find a better means to continue my research work. This shopping site named Gundree Bazaar after the famous market in Darjeeling is thus the result of that thought. I hope you will like the products offered through this online Gundree Bazaar and hopefully buy its products.

Regs
Barun Roy

Republic Day Celebration Aglore in Darjeeling Hills

THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE UNFURLING INDIAN TRICOLOUR AT CHOWRASTA, DARJEELING

[Photo:Barun Roy]

Darjeeling, Jan 26 10:50 AM IST: Republic Day is being celebrated with pomp and galore all over Darjeeling Hills today. In the main event at Darjeeling minutes ago, District Magistrate Rakesh Pandey unfurled the Indian Tricolour at Chowrasta followed by Police and Civil Defence march past, Territorial Army Band Show and cultural Programme by Children. Speaking to the people on the occasion the District Magistrate offered his greetings to the people of the hills. He said that it had been his intention to announce gallantry awards but due to the lack of time he could not. He however, stated that he would do so as soon as it was possible. Numerous festivities have been organised by the administration including movie shows for children at the Inox, Administration XI and Media XI Cricket match at the N. P. Ground Darjeeling. Official flag unfurling ceremony took place in all offices, associations, institutions, clubs etc. The Indian Tricolour is seen atop almost all houses in Darjeeling Hills.

Zero reaction from GNLF on I. N. Pradhan’s Arrest!

Darjeeling, January 26 8:45 AM IST: [Photo: Mikma Lepcha] Mixed reactions on the part of GNLF has marked the arrest of I. N. Pradhan. I. N. Pradhan who was arrested yesterday has been sent to the jail custody after being produced at the Kurseong Subjudicial Magistrate’s Court. However, keeping in mind the condition of his health, especially since there were several injury marks on his face as well as his body and legs, the court ordered immediate medical attention. Following a preliminary investigation by doctors at Kurseong Subdivisional Hospital, Pradhan was referred to Siliguri Sadar Hospital. The next hearing of the Court will be held on February 7. I. N. Pradhan has been charged under Sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 326 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means) of the IPC. Sources close to I. N. Pradhan states that a bail plea would be made on Monday. Pradhan’s wife is also in prison. She has been booked under Sections 25 and 27 of the arms act.

While N.B. Khawas, the general secretary of the Kurseong Branch committee of the GNLF, refused to comment. The GNLF headquarters in Darjeeling offered a deserted look with most leaders wanting not to make comments. Deepak Gurung, President, GNLF Darjeeling Committee among other leaders remained unreachable. Ajoy Edwards, the convenor of GNLF Youth Wing refused to comment.