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Meanwhile, an official of the West Bengal government said the state has shot off a letter to protest the Centres sudden decision to pullout forces within two days. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Centre orders pull out of forces from Darjeeling, Mamata govt objects

However, five additional companies of the CRPF will be in the hills to assist the state police force.

16 Oct 2017 11:06 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee meets with the members of GJM, JAP, GNLF and other Gorkha leaders at Uttarkanya near Siliguri on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

West Bengal CM Mamata urges Gorkhaland protesters to call off stir

The indefinite bandh was called by the hill parties, including the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), demanding a separate...

13 Sept 2017 2:10 AM IST

A file photo shows a cordoned off area in Darjeeling after an explosion. (Photo: PTI)

All-party meet in WB to discuss Darjeeling-Gorkhaland situation today

The Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) and other hill parties will also participate in the meeting.

12 Sept 2017 12:01 PM IST

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 Sept 2017 8:51 AM IST

'Gorkhaland was never promised by us,' says West Bengal BJP chief

Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of the state had witnessed a 104-day strike in 2017 seeking creation of separate...

14 July 2019 9:11 PM IST

Gorkha Janamukti Morcha chief Bimal Gurung addresses a press conference in Kolkata on 21 October 2020. (PTI)

Shikha Mukerjee | TMC realpolitik, BJP & future of Gorkhaland'

This time the spark was lit by the October 7 invitation to talks to discuss issues related to Gorkhaland by the Union...

2 Nov 2020 10:55 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur constituency Mamata Banerjee addresses during her Assembly By-election campaign in Kolkata, Sept. 26, 2021. (PTI)

Didi offers 'permanent solution' for Darjeeling to stay with Bengal

The CM also called for an eco-friendly infrastructure in the hills in wake of multiple landslides due to a heavy...

26 Oct 2021 7:50 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee. (PTI Photo)

Didi protests bid to divide Bengal, fuel price hike, attacks on TMC in...

Ms Banerjee flagged her objection after union home minister chaired a tripartite meeting to open a dialogue to solve...

25 Oct 2021 4:53 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public meeting at Kawakhali ground, in Siliguri, Saturday, March 9, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Gorkhaland solution is near: PM Modi

Hints separate statehood may become reality

9 March 2024 11:20 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

Dialogue positive, consideration of Gorkhaland demand not in govt's...

Leaders of GJM, GNLF and Jan Andolan Party attended the peace-talk alongwith other political leaders.

29 Aug 2017 10:23 PM IST

A file picture of Rajiv Gandhi meeting Russian Hare Krishna devotees in New Delhi in 1989.

Rajiv: PM who first visualised India could be a global power

Defence and foreign policy received Rajiv Gandhi's top priority even while he was preoccupied with political and...

21 Aug 2017 12:47 AM IST

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 10:40 AM IST