I Abide by Blogger Code of Ethics
I hereby declare from this day, the 27th of January 2008, that I shall
I will post as accurate only information that I know to be accurate.
If accuracy is in doubt, I will convey this in a note to the reader.
I will not plagiarize material, nor quote without attribution.
I will delete comments only when they are needlessly inflammatory, racist, or spam.
I will try to ensure that what I post is not only accurate but presents a complete picture, I will not try to post only part of a story or an argument.
I will not edit photographs to misrepresent news.
I will not reveal details that have been given to me in confidence.
I will not publish private emails unless explicitly permitted to do so. I will not publish names or details when asked not to do so.
I will respect other’s copyrights and not post without the copyright holder’s permission, except when abiding by the terms of “fair use” (generally small excerpts for journalistic purposes).
Unless my posting inadvertently violates one of the other codes mentioned, I will generally not change the URLs or delete my postings, although I may correct for grammar, clarity, or spelling.
If corrections need to be made, I will try to use strikeout rather than deleting the material and mark all updates as such.
I will not attack, embarrass, humiliate, or make others fear for their safety.
I will do no personal harm. Beyond this, I will endeavor to create what is good and beneficial for society, rather than hurt it or waste its time.
I will try to ensure that my posts are edited for spelling, grammar, and clarity, and that all links are correct.
I will always provide all facts relevant to an opinion when criticizing. I will always assume possible confusion or misunderstanding before labeling something or someone as fraudulent.
I will try to provide original material of interest to my readership. I will not simply quote or link to other blogs.
I will not pass on gossip about private individuals nor report on embarrassing facts about others. I will not link to or report information that is accidentally leaked.
I will respect my readers, critics, and subjects of my posts. I will discuss and answer all people with respect, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, nationality, ability, attractiveness, and social or economic status.
I will not respond with rudeness to rudeness. I will apologize when appropriate and stand on principle only when absolutely necessary.
I will affirm what are my own words and posts, and not claim credit for others, or deny responsibility for my own. I will clearly separate what are my own words from others.
I will not post anything that could endanger others’ safety, including identifying information about minors or vulnerable individuals.
Signed
Barun Roy
Place: Darjeeling
Dated: 27th of January 2008
January 30, 2008 at 10:19 am
Nice.
Esp. #3 and #20
January 30, 2008 at 11:25 am
It is said that we are pushed and kicked at times by our peers and our friends. Never feel bad for in their actions are hidden the love of a teacher! I thank you Mr. Reader for your inputs - I know you will be there whenever I falter, to point out my mistakes. Thank you once again for making me do the right thing the ‘right way’.
Regards
Barun Roy
January 31, 2008 at 12:06 pm
You’re welcome dear webmaster. I’m glad you had the courage, humility and wisdom to appreciate the criticism and advice, and to take positive steps in that regard. Good job. Your site improves by leap and bounds, and you won’t see me again if you stick to that code.
Cheers and good luck.
Regards,
“internet morale (sic) police”
January 31, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Thanks dear friend
January 31, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Dear Barun,
You are doing an exceptionally good job. I am from Darjeeling and now based in Dubai. So,I am getting all the recent news from Darjeeling through you. Its been a regular routine in the office to start my day after viewing your site. Great going ! I was on vacation during November and December, when the wave of GJM was on peak so its nice to be acquainted with the all the recent happenings through your webpage.
All the Best,
Susamir
February 18, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Dear Mr. Barun Roy,
I am a Nepali. I’m right now studying in Kolkata. Actually I finished my graduation in Philosophy from Jadavpur University just last year.Your endeavour is highly appreciated Sir. It is just the platform we need to make our presence felt and to unite our people for our cause. Our cause to have a separate homeland. i would do anything that is possible in my capacity to support such a noble cause.
Regards Aki.
February 18, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Thank you for your comment Akhilesh and Welcome to Beacon Online. Since you are a student studying in Kolkata and since we are practically family - I am a hybrid with a Nepalese mother and a Bengali father, there is no need to use such prefixes as Mr. You can simply call me Barun. It is good to know that you are doing well in your studies. We need a lot more guys like you. My best wishes. I started this site because I wanted to do something for Darjeeling Hills. My most important objective is to have our aspirations resonated all over the world not just among our community but among all humanity. I would be much obliged if you could participate on the many discussion that takes place in this site. I would also be greatly obliged if you could send articles, essays and write ups touch Gorkha/Nepali life to be shared with all our friends. Please to keep in touch.
thanking you
Barun
February 19, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Hi Barun,
Thanks for replying. Actually we, and i speak on behalf of all my friends who hail from Darjeeling District, were searching for a platform to vent our feelings and to contribute in some way to our common cause. I’am really excited at the prospect of contributing to the betterment of my homeland. It is for this reason that i was searching the net for topics on Gorkhaland and i came across your site. I will tell all i know about your novel endeavour and will encourage all to be a part of it.
Thanking you again.
Akhilesh
P.S. Will participate on the discussions after i read the articles on your site.
February 22, 2008 at 2:27 pm
i appreciate your jesture
February 27, 2008 at 5:32 pm
HI Barun,
This is a friend of Akhilesh Raj Gurung.I am from Bangalore working as an Associate Test Engineer with EDS(Electronic Data System).Im keeping the watchful eyes upon Hills through Darjeeling Times and of course your Himalayan Beacon. It was infact Aki who had mentioned about Himalayan Beacon. He made me google search ‘Himalayan Beacon + Barun Roy’ and so im happy to find yours posts which are very thought provoking.
I wish you luck,success n full sense of achievement in whatever you do for the Hills.
Regards
Arnav Subba
NB:I have written a post ‘Who is Barun Roy?’ in Sikkim Forum @ http://www.sikkimonline.info/barun-roy-t1942.html if any edition requires in my post do feel free to notify me.
February 27, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Dear Arnav,
Thank you very much for your comment on this blog and your write up on sikkimonline. It is very much appreciated.
Best wishes
Barun
February 27, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Hi Barun,
Any update on the outcome of the meeting today with the CM?
February 27, 2008 at 9:13 pm
No Update as yet, the meeting started at around 7 pm
Regs
Barun
February 28, 2008 at 3:18 pm
hello barun,
i was the one who gave you that call.my name is saurabh rai and am based in kolkata.the comments made by the bengali were directly aimed at hurting our sentiments and as i have already mentioned to you,bloggers like him should be barred.it seems he has entered this site with a premeditated aim of degrading the gorkhas and i also request you to bar our people from making any such derogatory comments against the bengalis.but i am sure the GORKHAS will never stoop that low.WE ARE A PROUD RACE AND WE WILL REMAIN THAT WAY FOREVER.
February 28, 2008 at 6:08 pm
hi there…..u have provided a helpmate for the people of hills…..do u think its ok for sikkim people to suffer……whenever darjeeling goes for BANDH…..???
February 28, 2008 at 6:13 pm
and thank you for this website…….its simply wonderful
February 28, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Barun u ve a great site. Its really welcoming to find a site bout Darjeeling.
As for Damdul, we all sorry for u’ll plz bear with us. Im hopeful things will be fine very soon.
February 29, 2008 at 9:28 pm
i pray for good outcome for Darjeeling…with nonviolence……and i think u can help us(people of Sikkim) by writing down the problem WE are facing……with this i hope there might be some changes…..in NH31A
February 29, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Dear Mr. Damdul,
I think everything should come to normal by tomorrow. And we must thank all the people and the Government of Sikkim for the help rendered to the people of Darjeeling Hills.
regs
Barun
April 13, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Nice blog…good journalist work
April 29, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Good to hear that Barun. Best wishes.
May 22, 2008 at 8:12 pm
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June 17, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Mr. Barun
Today is the 17th June and all Party meeting may be going to held, so what is your opinion for the out come and what should be a prospective decision for handling the current situation, May we read some of ur views in this regard?
June 17, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I wish every blogger did so.
Keep up the good work, Barun.
June 18, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Barun Roy, you’re one of the greatest bloggers of all times !
Check out my blogs ‘n’ stuff also
June 27, 2008 at 1:26 pm
hello barun
i just want to thank you for whatever you’re doing…..keep up the good work…what amaze me most is being a bengoli you’re supporting the ‘gurkhas’ is there any interesting reason behind this? if its possible..i just like to know..
all the luck
June 27, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Lama ji,
That is what I call a true Bhumiputra. This is what we should get it in our brains, we should be true to our Mother Soil irrespective of Caste and creed.
Hats off to you Barun ji….
Surely you shall sit by our side and share our table in good times once the Victory of Gorkhas is achieved.
Hail Gorkha, Hail Grokhaland.
June 27, 2008 at 6:20 pm
thanks a million for sharing your inspiring patriotic words lepcha ji, nowdays everybody has the same feelings i guess & i really respect that… i just love to hear from barun ji
July 7, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Hi Barun,
Its nice to see that you are enocouraging the general public to share their voice;Though we are busy with our corporate world but I do take a few moments to glance through the reviews and comments made in your blog;I too have kept history of darjeeling from pre independence with dates mentioned even the number of days the pakistani flag was fluttering in capital hall;The rape of the nurse in kalimpong,the letter to the govt by her sister the than Ambassador of India to Panama.The first meeting and movement in sukhia pokhri before GNLF,I was just a student then but even then I would love to take note and interact with leaders ;My last meeting with Mr ghisingh was in 2002 in LalKothi but now Im just left with history and my corporate world,so thanks for youe news high lights;
July 7, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Mr NB, if you can, please share those interesting facts and dates in your archive as we can rarely find those these days anywhere and most of them are tampered ones befitting the distributors’ benefit!