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GJM withdraws indefinite shutdown in Darjeeling after Rajnath's appeal to
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], September 27 (ANI): The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) has withdrawn the indefinite shutdown in Darjeeling hills with effect from tomorrow - 6 a.m., following Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh's appeal to restore normalcy in the area.
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Separatists call for shutdown in Kashmir over Pulwama encounter
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 2 (ANI): The separatists in Kashmir called for 'bandh' on Wednesday to protest the killing of two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists and a civilian on Tuesday.
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Despite Hurriyat arrests, situation in Kashmir 'normal': J-K DGP
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 25 (ANI): After the Hurriyat leadership called for a shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) following the arrests of the Hurriyat leaders, state Deputy General of Police (DGP) S.P. Vaid said that the shutdown has not affected the Valley's normalcy
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Arunachal capital shutdown ends peacefully
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
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Amarnath terror attack: Political parties hold protest in Jammu
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Moradabad/ Jammu [India], July 11 (ANI): Various political parties have called for a shutdown across Jammu and Kashmir in view of yesterday's terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims in which at least seven people were killed and several others were injured.
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J-K: Police directs blocking of social media sites until further notice
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 6 (ANI): In view of the apprehension of misuse of Internet services by anti-national elements, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has directed the nodal officers of various telecom organisations to block all social media sites on lease line and if it'
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Traders, transporters calls for shutdown in Kashmir valley on GST issue
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 01 (ANI): All shops and business establishments were closed and transport was off roads in Kashmir after traders and transporters called for a shutdown on the Goods and Service Tax (GST) issue.
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McDonald's shuts down 43 out of 55 outlets across Delhi-NCR
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): In an unprecedented move, McDonald's on Thursday shutdown its 43 outlets out of 55 in New Delhi because of its ongoing tiff with the CPRL (Connaught Plaza Restaurants).
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We would fast unto death if justice is not given: GJM Yuva Morcha chief
Updated : 8 years, 7 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, 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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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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Human Rights Watch raps India for '20 Internet Shutdowns in 2017'
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June. 17 (ANI): India has received an earful from the Human Rights Watch, who in its recent report stated the nation has shut down the internet in various regions 20 times in the first five months of this year, and that four of those blackouts have taken place this month,
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