Darjeeling unrest: GJM says its activist killed in Mirik after police open fire on protesters

Jul 18, 2017, at 10:12 pm

Darjeeling, Jul 18 (IBNS): One activist of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) was allegedly shot dead after the state police and the CRPF allegedly fired bullets aiming at Gorkhaland supporters during a clash between GJM and state's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) supportersin Darjeeling's Mirik area on Monday late evening, reports said.

Strike, protest continue in Darjeeling hills, internet service suspended for seven days

Jun 22, 2017, at 01:38 am

Darjeeling, June 21 (IBNS): To prevent deteriorating in law and order situation, local authorities have suspended internet connection in Darjeeling hills for seven days.

Indefinite strike in Darjeeling begins, hills in the grip of uncertainty

Jun 12, 2017, at 07:18 pm

Darjeeling, June 12 (IBNS) : A GJM-sponsored indefinite strike gets underway on Monday, threatening a fresh lease of trouble and uncertainty in the Darjeeling hills.

Shutdown in Darjeeling hills in presence of Mamata Banerjee ; 10,000 tourists stranded

Jun 09, 2017, at 07:25 pm

Darjeeling, June 9 (IBNS) : Two persons were injured when an under-construction building was set on fire during a 12-hour general strike, called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, in the Darjeeling hills on Friday in protest against introduction of Bengali as a subject in schools.