Intellectuals write to PM Narendra Modi opposing Gorkhaland demand
Intellectuals from diverse fields in West Bengal have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking restoration of normalcy in Darjeeling.
Jul 11, 2017, 17:49 PM IST
Gorkhaland agitation: Rajnath Singh assures Sikkim CM of security of NH 10
Rajnath Singh on Sunday assured the Sikkim government that the Centre will ensure the security of national highway 10.
Jul 09, 2017, 16:15 PM IST
Widespread violence in Darjeeling, army deployed
Home Ministry sources in Delhi said that West Bengal sent back four companies of the Border Security Force (BSF) and four companies of additional paramilitary forces.
Jul 09, 2017, 00:37 AM IST
Sikkim planning to move SC over ransacking of vehicles: CM Pawan Chamling
The Sikkim government too asked West Bengal government to provide security to all state-registered vehicles and people from the state in Siliguri.
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
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".
Sikkim CM Pawan Kumar Chamling backs Gorkhaland demand
Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling has come out in support of the demand for a separate Gorkhaland to be carved out of North Bengal hills.
Jun 22, 2017, 15:50 PM IST
GJM bandh in Darjeeling enters eight day
Ambulance services were hit and TV cable connections snapped in some areas as the GJM- sponsored indefinite shutdown in Darjeeling hills entered the eight day on Thursday.
Jun 22, 2017, 11:58 AM 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
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
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
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
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
Movement for Gorkhaland will go on, at any cost: GJM chief Bimal Gurung
Amid the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM)-called indefinite shutdown in the north Bengal hills, party chief Bimal Gurung on Wednesday yet again virtually threw a challenge to the West Bengal government by declaring that the agitation for a separate Gorkhaland state will continue `at any cost`.
Jun 14, 2017, 17:37 PM IST
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose`s grandnephew demands respect for Gorkhas
GJM in the north Bengal hills is pressing for a separate state of Gorkhaland.
Jun 14, 2017, 12:50 PM IST
Centre rushes 600 paramilitary personnel to Darjeeling; seeks report from West Bengal govt
The Centre on Tuesday rushed 600 additional paramilitary personnel to Darjeeling to assist the administration in restoring normalcy.
Jun 13, 2017, 18:57 PM IST
Centre will surely consider demand for Gorkhaland: GJM chief Bimal Gurung
The GJM chief slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling in the Army to control the situation in Darjeeling.
Jun 13, 2017, 14:21 PM IST
GJM supporters torch, vandalise offices on Day 1 of shutdown
Six columns of army have been deployed in Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong towns since Thursday, officials said.
Darjeeling limping back to normal amid uncertainty
Life returned to normal in the northern West Bengal hills with no violence reported so far on Sunday, but uncertainty prevails as the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) called an indefinite shutdown from Monday.
Jun 11, 2017, 12:43 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee assures to restore normalcy in violence-hit Darjeeling
Two army columns were deployed in the town at the request of Banerjee to maintain law and order.
Jun 10, 2017, 14:32 PM IST
