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The court has now fixed the appeal of the Centre for further hearing on November 27. (Photo: PTI)

SC allows Centre to withdraw 700 paramilitary personnel from...

The Calcutta HC had stayed the withdrawal of CAPF till October 27 after the state government approached it against the...

27 Oct 2017 2:59 PM GMT

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) General Secretary Roshan Giri has alleged that his house was ransacked by West Bengal Police on Wednesday night. (Photo: ANI)

West Bengal Police ransacked my house: GJM Gen Secy Roshan Giri

The conflict between GJM leaders and West Bengal Police has culminated into violent clashes in the past.

19 Oct 2017 7:21 AM GMT

Activists of the GJM and the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) also clashed with the police at Sonada and Chawkbazar in Darjeeling as the indefinite shutdown in the hills entered its 24th day. (Photo: AP)

14 GJM leaders arrest: Situation will be worse if govt keeps...

A look-out notice was issued against GJM chief Bimal Gurung and general secretary Roshan Giri by the police.

3 Sep 2017 3:21 AM GMT

Bimal Gurung (Photo: PTI)

Gorkha agitation continues; massive hunt on for GJM chief Bimal Gurung

The police had on Friday issued a lookout notice against the GJM chief for his alleged involvement in various cases,...

2 Sep 2017 9:55 AM GMT

West Bengal Chief Minister said that she would do everything for the development of Darjeeling but not anything which may lead to a riot or create disturbance among the people. (Photo: PTI)

Every district our asset, will never support division of WB, says...

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha is spearheading the shutdown in Darjeeling to press the demand for a separate Gorkhaland.

1 Aug 2017 3:12 PM GMT

Gorkhaland supporters take part in a mass rally in Mirik in Darjeeling on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Darjeeling shutdown day 53: No violence reported, police to keep...

The GJM also took out rallies demanding restoration of the Internet services, which have been banned in the hills since...

7 Aug 2017 5:10 AM GMT

Home Minister Rajnath Singh described the attack on Amarnath pilgrims as very unfortunate and painful. (Photo: PTI)

Rajnath Singh invites GJM for talks over Darjeeling unrest today

This is the second time when Union Home Minister appealed for talks in the recent past.

13 Aug 2017 5:27 AM GMT

The city of Changshu in Jiangsu province, about 80 kilometres (50 miles) northwest of Shanghai, said in a brief social media post that the fire broke out around 4:30 am China time. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

GJM office torched, party claims no invitation for talks from WB govt

Petrol bombs were hurled at the GJM office in the early hours, the police said, adding that the entire office was...

11 Aug 2017 4:42 AM GMT

Activists of the GJM and the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) also clashed with the police at Sonada and Chawkbazar in Darjeeling as the indefinite shutdown in the hills entered its 24th day. (Photo: AP)

RPF office, police outpost, library set ablaze in Darjeeling

The RPF office in Kurseong and a police outpost in Sukhiapokhri were set afire in the early hours of the morning on...

14 July 2017 12:56 PM GMT

Army jawans on patrol in Darjeeling town on Sunday before the funeral procession of two people who had died in the police firing.

Sending 4 more CRPF cos to Darjeeling, Kalimpong: Govt to SC

The Calcutta HC had directed the Centre to provide 4 additional companies of CRPF within 48 hours in Darjeeling to quell...

14 July 2017 10:01 AM GMT

All the CRPF men who are posted in Kashmir have to go through a rigorous Pre- Induction training to handle different situations in the Valley. (Representational Image)

Darjeeling unrest: Calcutta HC asks Centre to send 4 CRPF companies

The HC also directed the state government to provide additional forces from its own resources in order to bring back...

14 July 2017 8:42 AM GMT

People observe Gorkha Ekta Diwas, organised by the Gorkhaland Movement Coordination Committee, on the occasion of the 203rd Bhanu Jayanti in Darjeeling. (Photo: PTI)

Darjeeling simmers again

Minister's convoy attacked, railway station, govt offices set on fire.

13 July 2017 7:22 PM GMT