SC allows withdrawal of central forces from Darjeeling
An SC bench directed the Centre to withdraw the seven companies of Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPF).
Oct 27, 2017, 16:59 PM IST
SC allows Centre to withdraw forces from strife-torn Darjeeling
The Centre had appealed for withdrawal of forces so that they can be used for election duties in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat.
Oct 27, 2017, 14:46 PM IST
Centre moves SC to withdraw central forces from Darjeeling
The Central government on Wednesday moved the SC seeking the withdrawal of central security forces from Darjeeling.
Oct 25, 2017, 18:39 PM IST
Centre urges SC to allow withdrawal of troops from Darjeeling for Gujarat, Himachal polls
The Central government on Wednesday urged the Supreme court to allow the withdrawal of troops from Darjeeling. The Centre said that troops stationed at Darjeeling need to be mobilised for deployment for Gujarat and Himachal elections that are due in December.
Oct 25, 2017, 13:53 PM IST
Calcutta High Court puts a stay on removal of central forces from Darjeeling
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh claiming that the withdrawal of forces was "politically and administratively a bad decision."
Oct 17, 2017, 15:26 PM IST
MHA orders withdrawal of 1000 paramilitary personnel from Darjeeling
The home ministry has ordered withdrawal of as many as 1,000 paramilitary personnel, including 300 women, deployed in Darjeeling to maintain law and order during the agitation for a separate Gorkhaland state.
Oct 15, 2017, 21:27 PM IST
Darjeeling: Four houses gutted in GJM chief Bimal Gurung's neighbourhood
The police said the fire broke out after midnight and was brought under control around 3 a.m. on Sunday.
Oct 15, 2017, 13:03 PM IST
Fresh violence in Darjeeling hills, car torched
A number of shops and other business establishments opened in Darjeeling on Sunday after remaining shut for 101 days over the demand for separate Gorkhaland.
Sep 24, 2017, 17:39 PM IST
Second all-party meeting on Darjeeling issue on Tuesday
West Bengal Tourism Minister Goutam Deb on Monday said: "We are hopeful of resolving the deadlock. People of Darjeeling do not want strike."
Sep 11, 2017, 19:48 PM IST
Incident-free day in Darjeeling, several shops open
A large number of shops were open in the Darjeeling hills today braving threats and intimidation by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM).
Sep 10, 2017, 22:52 PM IST
Indefinite shutdown continues, massive manhunt for Bimal Gurung
A massive search operation launched by the West Bengal police for the absconding Gorkha Janmukti chief Bimal Gurung continued even today.
Sep 03, 2017, 15:42 PM IST
Darjeeling: Sharp differences among hill parties on continuing shutdown
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee yesterday held talks with political parties of the Darjeeling hills at the state secretariat in Kolkata and requested them to withdraw the indefinite shutdown.
Aug 30, 2017, 19:18 PM IST
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
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
Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong students can be allowed in ICSE schools in plains
"The move is essential as students who will appear for their board examinations have to finish the syllabus and Class 9 students have to complete their board registration by September 10," De said in view of the indefinite shutdown in the hills which entered its 68th day today.
Aug 21, 2017, 17:14 PM IST
Bomb blast in Darjeeling, no injuries
A bomb ripped through the heart of West Bengal`s hill town of Darjeeling damaging a few shops early on Sunday, police said.
Aug 19, 2017, 11:44 AM IST
Last date of CISCE student registration to be extended in Darjeeling
The Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations has decided to extend the last date of registration of students for class 9 and 11 in schools situated in the Darjeeling Hills in view of the prolonged shutdown there.
Aug 02, 2017, 17:09 PM IST
