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Swamy backs 'Gorkhaland' demand, says its 'well-deserved�
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): In the wake of the ongoing protests being staged by the Gorkha Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti and Gorkha Janmukti Morcha for a separate 'Gorkhaland' from West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy asserted that the demand is '
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Jantar Mantar: 'Gorkhaland' protest reaches national capital
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Jul 9 (ANI): The Gorkha Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti on Sunday held a protest march at Jantar Mantar demanding a separate 'Gorkhaland' from West Bengal.
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Gorkhaland supporter found dead, GJM allege murder by police
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Sonada (Darjeeling) [India], July 8 (ANI): A Gorkhaland supporter was found dead in Sonada, on the outskirts of Darjeeling, on Friday. The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) has alleged that he was killed by the police force present there.
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Gorkhas says they are not safe in West Bengal
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], July 3 (ANI): In the wake of indefinite protests being conducted by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) demanding a separate state Gorkhaland, the GJM has asserted that Gorkhas of Darjeeling are not safe in West Bengal.
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Siliguri: Scores of people take out torch rally demanding Gorkhaland
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], July 2 (ANI): Scores of people on Sunday took out a torch rally here demonstrating a protest, demanding a separate Gorkhaland state.
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GJM to continue indefinite strike in Darjeeling
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 29 (ANI): The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, which has launched protest demanding a separate Gorkhaland, on Thursday, announced continuation of its indefinite strike after conclusion of the all party meeting in Darjeeling.
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GTA PWD office in Darjeeling set on fire
Updated : 8 years, 7 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, 7 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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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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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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