Darjeeling
WB: Major fire burns down 6 shops in Darjeeling
Over 4 fire tenders reached the spot immediately to douse the fire and no injuries were reported.
Uncertainty over Puja celebrations in Darjeeling
The Durga Puja, the biggest festival of Bengal, is scheduled from September 26-30.
Second blast in hills in 5 days, no one injured
Preliminary investigation revealed that the IED blast caused heavy damage to the nearby shops and vehicles.
In Darjeeling, musicians give new voice to Gorkhaland debate
musicians give new voice to Gorkhaland debate
GJM chief, others quit posts, to intensify stir
The accord paved way for the formation of GTA, an autonomous body in the hills with administrative & financial powers for development in Darjeeling.
GJM gives 12-hr 'window' to schools to evacuate students
On June 23, students will be allowed to go to Siliguri and Rongpo only in school buses.
Linguistic flashpoints
The Northeast too has witnessed violent ethno-linguistic agitations and even secessionist movements over decades.
Slain GJM men’s kin vow to carry on fight
The police, however, confirmed the death of only one person but did not identify him nor gave the reason for his death.
Mamata Banerjee urges all to attend June 22 meet
Ms Banerjee also added that journalists are being intimidated and harassed in the hill areas by Gorkha leaders.
WB: Net still suspended, GJM marches in protest
Security forces patrolled the streets as the situation remained tense on the 5th day of the indefinite shutdown.