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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
144th DHR Birthday Celebrations – 4 July 2025

On Monday 4 July 1881 the full length of the DHR line from Siliguri to Darjeeling opened for public traffic and this date is now regarded as the DHR’s ‘Birthday’.

This year and in a first-ever community led initiative, celebrations centred on Sukna Station where, on Sukna Station where the North Bengal Painters Association, supported by the DHR and the Techno India Group Public School Siliguri, presented a vibrant range of artistic events blending tradition with heritage and culture.

About fifty artists took part in the celebrations and the art exhibitions, poster-making and painting workshops all proved very popular with the many young students.

Thanks to Tapan Malakar, Station Manager Sukna, for information and photographs provided.

Enquiries: Paul Whittle, Vice Chairman DHRS pro@dhrs.org

Mr Sujay Mitra, Secretary, North Bengal Painters Association presenting flowers
to one of the distinguished guests.