Open to talks to restore normalcy in Darjeeling: West Bengal government
State Home Secretary Malay De, who chaired an all-party meeting here on the prevailing situation in the scenic hills, said the doors of the government "are open for talks to restore normalcy in there".
Fresh FIR registered against GJM chief Bimal Gurung, wife
A fresh suo moto FIR has been lodged against Gorkha Janamukti Morcha supremo Bimal Gurung, his Asha and other supporters.
Jun 22, 2017, 11:20 AM IST
Darjeeling unrest: Gorkhaland offers 12-hr window to schools to evacuate students, indefinite strike to continue
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), which called for an indeifinite strike demanding for a separate statehood for the Gorkhas, on Wednesday offered a 12-hour window on June 23 in Darjeeling hills to evacuate students safely to Siliguri and Rongpo.
Jun 21, 2017, 17:48 PM IST
Indefinite bandh continues in Darjeeling hills
The parties, which attended yesterday's meeting, also decided not to participate in the June 22 all-party meet called by the West Bengal government to discuss the prevailing situation in the hills.
Jun 21, 2017, 12:27 PM IST
Indefinite bandh in Darjeeling Hills to continue, announces GJM after all-party meeting
The indefinite bandh in the Darjeeling hills, which entered its sixth day, will continue until security forces are withdrawn, a GJM-sponsored all-party meeting decided on Tuesday.
Jun 20, 2017, 21:45 PM IST
Normal life paralysed; GJM-sponsored all-party meet today
Effigies of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee were burnt as thousands of protesters marched on the streets of Darjeeling demanding a separate state.
Jun 20, 2017, 10:52 AM IST
Slain GJM men's families vow to carry on fight for Gorkhaland
Since June 8, Darjeeling has witnessed violent clashes between GJM activists and police over the demand of a separate state of Gorkhaland.
Jun 19, 2017, 19:11 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee appeals for peace in Darjeeling
Mamata Banerjee will address the Public Service Day of the UN on June 22 at The Hague in the Netherlands.
Jun 19, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
Darjeeling situation: Mamata Banerjee asks concerned parties to attend all-party meeting
Mamata Banerjee accused the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha of hatching a "conspiracy to divide the state".
Jun 19, 2017, 13:19 PM IST
Darjeeling incident-free; security forces remain on high alert
Security forces were on high alert and internet services remained suspended, though no incidents of violence were reported in Darjeeling hills till 9.30 am on Monday.
Jun 19, 2017, 11:33 AM IST
Arson in Kalimpong, GJM marches with bodies of two supporters
The police said that a library, two panchayat offices and a police vehicle were set on fire in Kalimpong in the afternoon as the indefinite shutdown call given by the GJM to press for a separate state had entered its fourth day.
Jun 18, 2017, 21:56 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee sees conspiracy in everything: Amit Shah
"It is true that we are in favour of small states. Once we decide something about it, we will announce it": Amit Shah
Jun 17, 2017, 23:58 PM IST
Rajnath Singh speaks to Mamata Banerjee over Darjeeling protest
Thirty-six policemen were injured on Saturday in clashes with the GJM supporters.
Jun 17, 2017, 23:54 PM IST
Darjeeling turns battleground: Civilian killed, 35 securitymen injured in clashes over separate Gorkhaland
This was the first death since violent protests returned to Darjeeling on June 8, after a gap of a few years.
Jun 17, 2017, 23:06 PM IST
GJM rules out talks with Bengal govt
"We are not ready for talks with West Bengal government. Mamata Banerjee has insulted us, she has called us terrorists," GJM leader Binay Tamang said.
Jun 17, 2017, 22:48 PM IST
Darjeeling protests turn violent, IRB commandant injured; Mamata Banerjee calls it 'deep-rooted conspiracy'
Darjeeling virtually turned into a battlefield as protests marked the shutdown which was countered by supporters of West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress and GJM.
Jun 17, 2017, 15:44 PM IST
Rajnath Singh reviews security in Darjeeling, more troops sent; situation remains tense
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the security situation in West Bengal`s Darjeeling by sending more troops to help restore normalcy as the state government has not yet submitted its report on the situation.
Jun 17, 2017, 10:25 AM IST
Darjeeling remains tense, GJM supporters set ablaze govt buildings, health centres; Army deployed at multiple locations
The northern West Bengal hills remained tense on Friday as Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) supporters indulged in widespread arson to protest a police raid on party chief Bimal Gurung's house that was carried a day before.
Jun 16, 2017, 14:33 PM IST
Darjeeling unrest: GJM supporters set ablaze govt buildings; health centers, schools targeted
The protest of separate Gorkhaland is taking violent turn as the members of GJM set 5 places in Darjeeling ablaze. A Health centre and school have also been attacked. Watch video to know more.
Jun 16, 2017, 13:26 PM IST
GJM chief Bimal Gurung's residence raided, weapons recovered
Amid an ongoing shutdown across the Darjeeling Hills over separate Gorkhaland statehood issue, the West Bengal police on Thursday raided the residence of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gu
Jun 15, 2017, 16:52 PM IST
