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GJM's Bimal Gurung to Move Court After Bengal Govt Drops His Name From Votersâ€™ List

The decision of the Darjeeling District Electoral Office is considered a major setback for the GJM ahead of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration elections that are likely to be held in August.
Sujit Nath, June 29, 2018, 6:13 pm explore: India

OPINION | As Tea and Tourism Take a hit, Binay Tamang is Mamata's Trump Card in Darjeeling

The most significant development in the midst of the overt antagonism that has ripped the hills apart in the last five months is, however, the split down the middle in the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM).
Sougata Mukhopadhyay, January 9, 2018, 5:42 pm explore: India

MHA Orders Withdrawal of 1,000 Paramilitary Personnel From Darjeeling

In a communication, the ministry said seven companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), including three women companies, and three companies of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel would be withdrawn from Darjeeling from tomorrow.
October 15, 2017, 10:35 pm explore: India

Binay Tamang Warns Darjeeling MP, State BJP Chief Not to Visit Hills

On September 20, in a major setback for GJM Chief Bimal Gurung, Mamata Banerjee formed a new administrative body called the Board of Administrators for Darjeeling Hills till the scheduled election of Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) and appointed Binay Tamang as its Chairman.
Sujit Nath, October 2, 2017, 9:08 pm explore: India

Off Centre: Life Comes to Grinding Halt in Darjeeling Due to Gorkhaland Agitation

For two months now life in the hills of Darjeeling has been at a standstill. Barring medical stores all shops are shut, the banks and schools are closed, internet services are suspended, making it difficult for the locals to make ends meet. Their demand once again, for a separate state of Gorkhaland â€“ an aspiration the Gorkha community has nursed for decades. While the indifferent response from the Centre and the state suggests an end of the road for a separate state as of now, the Gorkhas are determined to continue their strike till their demand is fulfilled. On Off Centre this week listen in to what the Gorkhas want.â€‹
Anuradha SenGupta, August 19, 2017, 10:38 pm explore: India

Rajnath Likely to Meet GJM Leaders Today to Discuss Darjeeling Unrest

In a statement, GJM chief Bimal Gurung said the meeting is scheduled for 4:30 pm Sunday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is unlikely to attend.
Sujit Nath, August 13, 2017, 8:50 am explore: India

GJM Slams Mamata, Says No Invitation of Talks From West Bengal Govt

GJM said Mamata Banerjeeâ€™s occasional remarks to the press offering talks to resolve the impasse are surprising as no formal communication has reached the organisation so far.
Sujit Nath, August 11, 2017, 11:28 pm explore: India

OPINION | The Volatile Situation in Bengal Needs Only a Match to Explode

Whether or not the cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed that offended Basirhatâ€™s Muslims was the handiwork of a Class 11 pupil, as alleged, the disturbances seem to be settling down.
Sunanda K Datta-Ray, July 10, 2017, 12:46 pm explore: India

Impact of Gorkhaland Agitation on Sikkim Should be Looked Into: Chamling

The government of India and all the concerned authorities should safeguard the interest of Sikkim from these hazards and constraints, said Chamling.
July 7, 2017, 9:10 am explore: India

To End Darjeeling Crisis, Centre May Urge Mamata to Give Gorkha Council More Powers

Centre is considering amending the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) accord and giving the council more power as it tries to explore the middle path to solve the Darjeeling crisis.
Sujit Nath, June 27, 2017, 7:09 pm explore: India

BJP at Crossroads Over Carving Out a Separate State of Gorkhaland

The Bengal faction of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has backed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjeeâ€™s stand on Gorkhaland.
Sujit Nath, June 24, 2017, 8:07 pm explore: Politics

How Mamata Put BJP in a Tight Fix in Bengal Over Gorkha Stir

â€œThe West Bengal Chief Minister is playing with fire,â€ a visibly nervous BJP leader said throwing an occasional glance at his smartphone screen to seek updates on the situation in Darjeeling. Office of Gorkhaland Janmukti Morcha (GJM) leader Bimal Gurung had just been raided by the state police.
Sumit Pande, June 16, 2017, 12:49 pm explore: India

Mamata Admits Darjeeling Violence Was a Result of Intel Failure

Mamata Banerjee admitted violence in Darjeeling was due to an intelligence failure as police failed to control restive GJM supporters who attacked troops and indulged in arson.
Sujit Nath, June 15, 2017, 8:11 pm explore: India

Darjeeling MP and MoS Ahluwalia Writes to Home Ministry on Gorkhaland Demand

Amidst the escalating protests in Darjeeling and adjoining areas, Minister of State for Agriculture SS Ahluwalia has written to Home Minister Rajnath Singh to examine the demand for a separate hill state Gorkhaland.
Sumit Pande, June 14, 2017, 8:33 pm explore: Politics

Blow to Mamata as Many TMC Members Quit to Join Gorkhaland Protest

Mamata Banerjee held an emergency meeting with Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi and briefed him about the crisis in the hills.
Sujit Nath, June 14, 2017, 4:58 pm explore: India

Gorkhaland Joint Action Committee calls for street protests

The government has deployed the CPRF, IRB and striking force on National Highway 31A, the lifeline of Sikkim, police sources said.
August 20, 2013, 5:13 pm explore: India

GJAC asks people to hit the streets, threatens economic blockade

"The 'Janta Sadak Ma' programme has been organized to voice our demand for Gorkhaland," Gurung said in a Facebook post.
August 19, 2013, 1:08 am explore: India

Darjeeling tense as Gorkhaland stir continues

GJM says they are willing to talk, but only want to discuss statehood.
Sougata Mukhopadhyay, February 10, 2011, 11:36 pm explore: India

Gorkhas want land but without violence

The death of Gorkha leader Madan Tamang threatens to push the agitation into the backburner.
Sougata Mukhopadhyay, May 25, 2010, 11:33 pm explore: Politics

Mob blocks Gorkha chief's convoy in Darjeeling

He was proceeding to Darjeeling town from Kalimpong to address a rally when he was mobbed by locals.
test sharma, May 25, 2010, 5:00 pm explore: India

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