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GTA PWD office in Darjeeling set on fire
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 28 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing protests in Darjeeling, the Public Works Department (PWD) office of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) was set ablaze on Wednesday morning.
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Darjeeling Stir: GJM burns copies of Gorkhaland Territorial Administration
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM)on Tuesday burnt copies of the tripartite Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA)?accord at several places in Darjeeling.
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Mamata Govt. should find amicable solution to Darjeeling stir: BJP
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kolkata/Bengaluru [India], June 27 (ANI): A day after Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Yuva Morcha chief Prakash Gurung said that they would fast till death if justice is delayed, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday said the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal Government should bring about a
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We would fast unto death if justice is not given: GJM Yuva Morcha chief
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India] June 26,(ANI) : As the indefinite shutdown entered its 14th day, Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Yuva Morcha president Prakash Gurung stated on Monday that they would be going on a fast unto death if justice is not served to them.
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Gorkhas dejected over questions raised on them being Indians
Updated : 8 years, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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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