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
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
Rajnath Singh appeals GJM to resolve issues through dialogue as Darjeeling protests continue
Amid Darjeeling remaining on the boil over a separate statehood agitation, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday appealed to Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) protesters not to resort to violence and, instead hold dialogue with the government to resolve the issue.
Jun 18, 2017, 14:17 PM IST
GJM takes out rally with activist's dead body in Darjeeling, black flags, slogans raised
As the indefinite strike called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha enters its seventh day in Darjeeling Hills on Sunday, protests over the demand for a separate state are set to intensify with GJM ruling out talks with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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Darjeeling unrest: GJM to hold protest with dead bodies of men killed in clashes, police say "rally not permitted"
Darjeeling is bracing for another shutdown as the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) leadership has decided to hold a protest rally with the bodies of two persons allegedly killed during clashes on Saturday.
Jun 18, 2017, 11:09 AM 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
Mamata Banerjee condemns GJM violence, says ready to talk in conducive atmosphere
"Development work will continue and there should be an end to this deep rooted conspiracy in the hills. In this matter, the central and state government must come together," she said.
GJM supporters clash with police in Darjeeling
GJM supporters violated the orders and took a procession. When police stopped them, they hurled stones and bottles.
Jun 17, 2017, 13:12 PM IST
GJM MLAs meet West Bengal Governor; unrest, violence continue in hills
Amid continuing unrest, sporadic violence and demonstrations in the north Bengal hills, a delegation of Gorkha Janamukti Morcha lawmakers on Friday met West Bengal Governor Keshri Nath Tripathi to inform him about the situation in the region.
Jun 16, 2017, 22:51 PM IST
Prepare for final battle for Gorkhaland, Bimal Gurung tells people
GJM general secretary Roshan Giri said, "Time for autonomy, GTA, DGHC is over. Now the fight will not stop until and unless our demand for Gorkhaland is fulfilled."
Jun 16, 2017, 17:35 PM 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
Centre rushes 400 more paramilitary to Darjeeling; total 1,400
The Centre on Thursday rushed 400 additional paramilitary personnel to Darjeeling, taking the total number to 1,400, to assist the local administration there to restore peace and normalcy.
Jun 15, 2017, 18:42 PM IST
GJM supporters clash with cops after raid on Bimal Gurung's residence, attack with petrol bombs
The Gorkha separatist campaign in the hills of Darjeeling spiralled deeper into violence on Thursday as protesters and riot police hurled stones at each other, while a media vehicle was torched down by the agitating workers after GJM chief Bimal Gurung's house was raided by the police.
Jun 15, 2017, 17:29 PM IST
Political crisis in Darjeeling takes new turn; GNLF snaps ties with TMC, joins hands with GJM
The political crisis in the Darjeeling hills took a new turn on Wednesday with the GNLF breaking its alliance with the TMC.
Jun 14, 2017, 22:44 PM IST
GJM protests hampering Darjeeling economy
The statehood agitation conducted by the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) is hampering the tourism industry in Darjeeling, and hence, its economy.
Jun 14, 2017, 12:31 PM IST
West Bengal tea gardens shut on Day 2 of strike, production hit
The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has also supported the tea workers` strike.
