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Gorkhas dejected over questions raised on them being Indians
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 26 (ANI): As the indefinite shutdown in Darjeeling entered its 11th day on Monday, the Gorkhas expressed their dejection over doubts being raised about their nationality.
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Muslim community relieved as GJM offers 12-hour 'window' for Eid
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Darjeeling (Assam) [India], June 25 (ANI): Hailing the decision of the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) to levy 12 hours relaxation for the Muslim community to observe Eid in the protest-torn Darjeeling, Jama Masjid Imam, Ahmed Ali Kadri on Sunday said that demands of the agitators should be m
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Woman Buddhist monk walks through Darjeeling streets to spread peace
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 25 (ANI): A woman Buddhist monk on Sunday walked through the streets of Darjeeling to spread the message of peace amidst an ongoing protest for the creation of Gorkhaland out of West Bengal.
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GJM relaxes indefinite strike by 12 hours on eve of Eid
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 25 (ANI): The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) on Sunday gave a 12 hour relaxation of its indefinite strike in Darjeeling, for the Muslim community on the eve of Eid.
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GJM leader Gurung urges action against police for firing teargas shells
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal)[India], June 23 (ANI): The recent teargas shell firing by police in Darjeeling, West Bengal, prompted Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) leader Bimal Gurung to ask the relevant authorities to charge Darjeeling's Superintendent of Police (SP), Deputy Inspector General
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Bimal Gurung resigns from GTA's chief executive post
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 23 (ANI): Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gurung on Friday resigned from the post of chief executive of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA).
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Darjeeling unrest: 43 GJM members resign from GTA
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 23 (ANI): At least 43 Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) members resigned from the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA).
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Darjeeling: Students evacuated after GJM gives 12-hour relaxation
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India] June 23 (ANI): Darjeeling, a home to some of the oldest and renowned boarding schools in the country, is facing an indefinite shutdown over the demand of a separate Gorkhaland.
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FIR against GJM supporters, chief 'mockery of democracy': Rosha
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, [India], June 22, (ANI): Hours after a fresh suo motto FIR lodged against Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gurung, his wife Asha and other party supporters, the party general secretary on Thursday dubbed it a 'mockery of democracy' while demanding Centre's i
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Sikkin CM backs Gorkhaland movement in letter to Rajnath Singh
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling on Thursday wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in which he backed the Gorkhaland movement.
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Darjeeling unrest: Suo motto FIR lodged against GJM chief
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 22 (ANI): A fresh suo motto FIR has been lodged against Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gurung, his wife Asha and other party supporters under sections 302 and 120B.
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Darjeeling schools to be given relaxation for 12 hours on June 23: Binay T
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 21 (ANI): Amidst a burgeoning political crisis in Darjeeling, Assistant General Secretary of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Binay Tamang on Wednesday said all schools in Darjeeling will be given a relaxation for 12 hours on June 23 to evacuate student
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