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1 Killed In Crude Bomb Blast At Kalimpong Near Darjeeling
One person was allegedly killed Saturday night in a blast in at Kalimpong, the district adjoining Darjeeling in north Bengal. At least three people -- possibly policemen -- are also reported to be injured. The local police station may have been the target of the bomb which was hurled at about 10:45 pm.
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Pro-Gorkhaland Agitators Burn Food-Laden Truck, Loot Money
A truck carrying food supplies was set ablaze by pro-Gorkhaland agitators in Darjeeling on Wednesday on the 49th day of the indefinite strike called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha in support of its demand for a separate state.
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Only Gorkha Janmukti Morcha Can Withdraw Bandh, Says Chief Bimal Gurung Ahead Od Delhi Meeting
All eyes are on a meeting of all the parties of the Darjeeling hills, to be held in New Delhi today over Gorkhaland, while Gorkha Janmukti Morcha or GJM chief Bimal Gurung on Monday said only his party could withdraw the indefinite shutdown in the hills, which is going on for 47 days.
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Protest For Separate Gorkhaland Reaches Delhi
With a 110-metre long national flag, Gorkhaland supporters today marched in the national capital to reinforce their demand for a separate state and the immediate imposition of President's Rule in West Bengal. Protestors belonging to the Gorkha Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti (GSSS) here demanded the Centre's intervention in removing paramilitary forces wi...
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Gorkhaland Issue Not Just Restricted To West Bengal: Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling
Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling today demanded urgent intervention of the Centre for early settlement of the Gorkhaland issue to safeguard the interest of Sikkim.
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After Fresh Violence In Darjeeling, Mamata Banerjee, Centre Trade Charges: 10 Points
As fresh violence erupted in Darjeeling on Saturday, prompting the West Bengal government to call out the Army, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she was ready for talks with protesting Gorkha leaders if they "eschew violence". The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) - which has been spearheading protests - promptly rejected that offer, saying doors for...
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With Darjeeling Under Lockdown, Tourists Are Heading To Sikkim
While the crisis in Darjeeling has led to a total shutdown of the tourism industry in North Bengal, it has not dithered tourists from going to the hills. Since the outbreak of the unrest, many visitors decided to drive 110 km north of Darjeeling to neighbouring Sikkim
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Officer Stabbed After Protests Turn Violent In Darjeeling, Mamata Banerjee Calls It A 'Deep-Rooted Conspiracy'
AsGJM supporters threw stones, bottles at security forces prompting them to lathicharge and use teargas shells, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called it a conspiracy and said that "insurgency groups are supporting the GJM".
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1 Killed In Crude Bomb Blast At Kalimpong Near Darjeeling
One person was allegedly killed Saturday night in a blast in at Kalimpong, the district adjoining Darjeeling in north Bengal. At least three people -- possibly policemen -- are also reported to be injured. The local police station may have been the target of the bomb which was hurled at about 10:45 pm.
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Pro-Gorkhaland Agitators Burn Food-Laden Truck, Loot Money
A truck carrying food supplies was set ablaze by pro-Gorkhaland agitators in Darjeeling on Wednesday on the 49th day of the indefinite strike called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha in support of its demand for a separate state.
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Only Gorkha Janmukti Morcha Can Withdraw Bandh, Says Chief Bimal Gurung Ahead Od Delhi Meeting
All eyes are on a meeting of all the parties of the Darjeeling hills, to be held in New Delhi today over Gorkhaland, while Gorkha Janmukti Morcha or GJM chief Bimal Gurung on Monday said only his party could withdraw the indefinite shutdown in the hills, which is going on for 47 days.
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Protest For Separate Gorkhaland Reaches Delhi
With a 110-metre long national flag, Gorkhaland supporters today marched in the national capital to reinforce their demand for a separate state and the immediate imposition of President's Rule in West Bengal. Protestors belonging to the Gorkha Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti (GSSS) here demanded the Centre's intervention in removing paramilitary forces wi...
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Gorkhaland Issue Not Just Restricted To West Bengal: Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling
Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling today demanded urgent intervention of the Centre for early settlement of the Gorkhaland issue to safeguard the interest of Sikkim.
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After Fresh Violence In Darjeeling, Mamata Banerjee, Centre Trade Charges: 10 Points
As fresh violence erupted in Darjeeling on Saturday, prompting the West Bengal government to call out the Army, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she was ready for talks with protesting Gorkha leaders if they "eschew violence". The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) - which has been spearheading protests - promptly rejected that offer, saying doors for...
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With Darjeeling Under Lockdown, Tourists Are Heading To Sikkim
While the crisis in Darjeeling has led to a total shutdown of the tourism industry in North Bengal, it has not dithered tourists from going to the hills. Since the outbreak of the unrest, many visitors decided to drive 110 km north of Darjeeling to neighbouring Sikkim
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Officer Stabbed After Protests Turn Violent In Darjeeling, Mamata Banerjee Calls It A 'Deep-Rooted Conspiracy'
AsGJM supporters threw stones, bottles at security forces prompting them to lathicharge and use teargas shells, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called it a conspiracy and said that "insurgency groups are supporting the GJM".
