Mamata Banerjee meets Darjeeling parties; requests to call off strike, says talks positive
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday held talks with political parties of Darjeeling hills and requested them to withdraw the indefinite bandh, which entered the 76th day.
Aug 29, 2017, 19:50 PM IST
GJM chief Bimal Gurung smells conspiracy ahead of talks with govt
The GJM chief reiterated that he would not compromise on the demand for Gorkhaland.
Aug 28, 2017, 13:08 PM IST
Five-member GJM team to attend all-party meet, raise Gorkhaland demand
We hope for a positive outcome of the meeting. The central government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) both are prepared to help," BJP state President Dilip Ghosh said.
Aug 26, 2017, 21:42 PM IST
GJM to attend all party meet on Aug 29, raise Gorkhaland demand
The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha would attend the August 29 all party meeting convened by the West Bengal government on the Darjeeling issue, and raise the demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland during the parleys, a senior party leader said on Friday.
Aug 25, 2017, 22:31 PM IST
Darjeeling stalemate: GJM writes to West Bengal govt, to attend August 29 meeting
The GJM has expressed its willingness to attend the August 29 talks to resolve the Darjeeling stalemate.
Aug 24, 2017, 22:44 PM IST
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha writes to CM Mamata Banerjee, requests dialogue on Darjeeling crisis
The Darjeeling hills have been on the boil for over two months with an indefinite shutdown called by the GJM continuing since June 12 to press for a separate state of Gorkhaland.
Aug 24, 2017, 20:31 PM IST
GJM chief booked under UAPA, high alert sounded in Darjeeling hills
A hand grenade was hurled at the Kalimpong police station at around 11 pm yesterday, killing a civic volunteer and injuring two others.
Aug 21, 2017, 00:13 AM IST
Darjeeling blast: GJM writes to Rajnath Singh seeking intervention
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) leader Bimal Gurung has written to Home Minister Rajnath Singh regarding an FIR filed against him on suspicion of the deadly bomb blast in Darjeeling, on Friday.
Aug 19, 2017, 23:02 PM IST
GJM chief Bimal Gurung discharged in Madan Tamang murder case
A city court on Thursday discharged GJM supremo Bimal Gurung in the Madan Tamang murder case and directed that charges be framed against 47 other accused.
Aug 17, 2017, 20:20 PM IST
No evidence against Roshan Giri in Madan Tamang murder case: Counsel
Madan Tamang was attacked with sharp weapons when he was overseeing preparations for a public meeting at Clubside in the heart of Darjeeling town on May 21, 2010.
Aug 02, 2017, 16:50 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee briefs Rajnath Singh on Darjeeling situation, West Bengal flood
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday briefed Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh about the prevailing situation in Darjeeling, where normal life has been hit due to an ongoing strike demanding a separate Gorkhaland state.
Jul 25, 2017, 22:46 PM IST
No proposal to form panel to look into Gorkhaland demand: Govt
The Darjeeling hills have been witnessing an indefinite strike called by the GJM, demanding a separate state of Gorkhaland, since June 12.
Jul 25, 2017, 19:09 PM IST
Madan Tamang murder: CBI seeks arrest warrant against GJM president Bimal Gurung
The CBI on Monday sought an arrest warrant against the GJM president Bimal Gurung, his wife Asha and 20 others in connection with the Madan Tamang murder case.
Jul 24, 2017, 16:00 PM IST
Fresh violence in Darjeeling following Gorkhaland activist's death
The situation in Mirik continued to be tense following the death of a Gorkhaland activist allegedly in police firing.
Jul 18, 2017, 22:16 PM IST
BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya blames Mamata Banerjee's mentality for Darjeeling situation
He also defended BJP leader Roopa Ganguly over her controversial statement on women safety, saying she was referring to the "poor" law and order situation in West Bengal.
Jul 18, 2017, 20:00 PM IST
All-party meet on agitation in Darjeeling hills today
As the indefinite shutdown in the Darjeeling hills entered it 22nd day, all eyes are set on the all-party meeting convened by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha in Kalimpong area on Thursday.
Jul 06, 2017, 12:26 PM IST
Darjeeling shutdown enters 20th day, situation remains tense
The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha is scheduled to take out rallies in various parts of the hills during the day in support of its demand for a separate Gorkhaland.
Jul 04, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
Opposition to skip Mamata government's all-party meeting in the hills
Terming the West Bengal government-sponsored all party meet on June 22 to discuss the volatile situation in the north Bengal hills as "delayed and pointless", the state opposition parties have decided to stay away from it.
Jun 22, 2017, 00:00 AM IST
West Bengal govt's absentee employees in Darjeeling hills to face pay cut
The West Bengal government employees in Darjeeling hills, who failed to attend to their regular duties owing to the indefinite shutdown by Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM), will face pay cut.
Jun 21, 2017, 23:43 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
