Everything you need to know about Gorkha: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Gorkha: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Darjeeling, May 24 (IANS) The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Friday called an indefinite shutdown in north Bengal's Darjeeling hills from Sunday to protest the arrest of an elected member of the hill development body for alleged involvement in arson and violence.
Darjeeling, May 24 (IANS) The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Friday called an indefinite shutdown in north Bengal's Darjeeling hills from Sunday to protest the arrest of an elected member of the hill development body for alleged involvement in arson and violence.
Darjeeling (West Bengal), May 22 (ANI): Tourists, both domestic and foreign, are making a beeline for Darjeeling, to escape the scorching heat of the plains.
Darjeeling, May 17 (IANS) The house where Swami Vivekananada's favourite disciple, Sister Nivedita breathed her last over a century ago, in this northern West Bengal hill district, has been handed over to the Ramakrishna Mission which plans to turn it into a centre of excellence for education and cultural studies.
Kolkata, May 12 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will embark on a three-day visit to Darjeeling Hills beginning May 14 during which she will meet the GJM leaders as well as hold talks with the Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA).
Darjeeling, May 5 (IANS) The Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) Sunday called an indefinite strike in the Darjeeling Hills of northern West Bengal demanding the removal of a cop and arrest of the rival GNLF activists for "attacking" its members.
Darjeeling, May 5 (IANS) The GJM Sunday called for an indefinite strike in the Darjeeling Hills of northern West Bengal, demanding the removal of a police official and arrest of the rival GNLF activists for "attacking" its members.
Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) has demanded Rs.575 crore from the central and state governments for creating infrastructure for the Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) in northern West Bengal's Darjeeling hills now run by the party.
Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Independent legislator Wilson Champramary, who had won the 2011 assembly polls with support from the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) from Kalchini in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, Saturday joined the Trinamool Congress.
Kolkata, March 12 (IANS) Giving a stern message to the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha which has raised its old demand for a separate Gorkhaland state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday said any efforts at reviving the separatist movement would not go down well with the people.
Darjeeling, Feb 17 (IANS) Terming the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government "fascist", the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) Sunday said it has lost its faith in her and demanded President's rule in the state.
Darjeeling, Feb 17 (IANS) Terming the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government "fascist", the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) Sunday said it has lost its faith in her and demanded imposition of president's rule in the state.
Darjeeling, Feb 12 (IANS) Around 3,000 members of the Lepcha community who were on a hunger strike Feb 7 demanding creation of a council in northern West Bengal's hills Tuesday withdrew their fast as the state government issued a notification for setting up a Lepcha Development Board.
Guwahati, Feb. 10 (ANI): Women sumo wrestlers held a bout for sports enthusiast at the 20th International Guwahati Trade Fair with an objective to promote the sport among young boys and girls.
Darjeeling, Feb 9 (IANS) Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gurung Saturday demanded an apology from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for hurting the sentiments of the people of the northern hills of West Bengal, and normal life was hit hard in the region following a 12-hour shutdown called by the pro-Gorkhaland outfit.
Darjeeling, Feb 9 (IANS) Normal life was hit hard in the hills of West Bengal Saturday following a 12-hour shutdown called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) demanding creation of a Gorkhaland state.
Darjeeling, Feb 6 (IANS) A day after the West Bengal government announced its plans to form a Lepcha Development Council in the Darjeeling hills, the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) Wednesday called a 12-hour shutdown Feb 9 in protest the government's move.
Kolkata, Feb 6 (IANS) Rapping the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government for "mishandling" the Darjeeling hill issue, former chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has said that compromising on the Gorkhaland matter would create severe problems.
Siliguri, Jan 31 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday called the pro-Gorkhaland slogans raised in her presence in Darjeeling "a minor thing" and said she took it as a challenge to make the "hills smile".
Darjeeling, Jan 31 (ANI): Gorkha Jan Mukti Morcha (GJMM) chief Bimal Gurung on Thursday threatened a 'violent' agitation for creation of a separate Gorkhaland state after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ruled out dividing West Bengal.
Kolkata, Jan 31 (IANS) In the wake of the pro-Gorkhaland GJM threatening for a "bloodied" agitation, West Bengal's opposition parties have asked the state government to tread cautiously and sought an all party meeting on the issue.
Darjeeling, Jan 30 (IANS) Calling for an "intensified movement", the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) Wednesday warned of "violence and bloodbath" if their demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland was not met.
Darjeeling, Jan 29 (IANS) Hardening their stand on their demand for Gorkhaland, GJM activists Tuesday raised slogans for a separate state in West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's presence at a programme here.
Darjeeling, Jan 29 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced embarrassing moments Tuesday after Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) supporters demanded a separate Gorkhaland state at a function where she announced development initiatives.
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Activists of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Monday held a sit-in demonstration at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to press their demand for carving a separate state of Gorkhaland from West Bengal.
Darjeeling, Jan 16 (IANS) Observing that "time had come for the final battle", the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Wednesday said it would restart the movement for a separate Gorkhaland state.
Darjeeling (West Bengal), Dec. 21 (ANI): The Gorkhaland Territorial Authority (GTA) in Darjeeling, West Bengal, has organised a 17 day-long tea tourism festival, with an aim to boost tourism in the state.
Kolkata, Nov.21 (ANI): General Secretary of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), Roshan Giri met West Bengal Home Secretary G.D. Gautam to discuss the issue of departmental transfer and demanded swift withdrawal of cases against those agitating for the Gorkhaland.
Kathmandu, Sep.24 (ANI): At least nine climbers have been killed in avalanche in northern part of Nepal's Gorkha district.
Kolkata, Aug 22 IANS) A delegation comprising the elected representatives of Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) called on West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan here Wednesday to discuss development issues of the northern Bengal hills.
Bagdogra (W. Bengal), Aug.21 (ANI): The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) on Tuesday condemned the recent ethnic violence in Assam that has claimed at least 80 lives and displaced 400,000 others.
Darjeeling, Aug 4 (ANI): The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) took over the reins of the hilly region from the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council here on Saturday, marking a major step forward in the regional administration.
Darjeeling, Aug 4 (IANS) As the newly-elected members of the Gorkha Territorial Administration were sworn in Saturday, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured all kinds of support to the newly formed autonomous hill agency.
Darjeeling, Aug 2 (IANS) The Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) Thursday swept the polls to the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), capturing all 45 seats in the proposed Darjeeling hills governing body.
Kurseong (West Bengal), July 29 (ANI): Polling began for the establishment pf a Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), the proposed new development body in northern hills of West Bengal, began here on Sunday amid tight security.
Kolkata, July 21 (IANS) Issuing a stern warning to the central government, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday said her party MPs and legislators will go to Delhi to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh if their demand for a three-year moratorium on interest payments on central loans was not met soon.
Siliguri, July 18 (ANI): Activists and supporters of the regional Bangla-O-Bangla Bhasa Bachao Committee observed a 24-hour shutdown here on Wednesday. The forum has demanded annulment of Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) for which the Central and state governments had endorsed a tripartite pact with the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM). It has opposed the anticipated agreement between the West Bengal Government and the GJM to finalise the interim set-up in the disputed Gorkhaland region. President of Bangla-O-Bangla Basha Bhachao Committee Dr. Mukundu Majumdar said they are against the partition of West Bengal. "Today we observed 24-hours strike demanding abrogation of the GTA, which is the first step towards partition of Bengal. We will resist partition of Bengal with last drop of our blood and for that people have responded spontaneously. Without any picketing people have supported and the strike is completely successful," Dr. Majumdar said.
New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): The army chief, General Bikram Singh, has recently concluded an official visit to Nepal, our neighbour, which has significant social and security relations with India. Seemingly, the visit was of a routine nature to conduct a long- standing reciprocal military convention of conferring upon the new chief the rank of honorary General of the Nepal Army.
Kalimpong (West Bengal), July 13 (IANS) As the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) secured an absolute majority in the proposed Darjeeling hills governing body Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) even before the scheduled poll date, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday stressed on peace and democracy in the region.
Darjeeling, July 12 (IANS) All Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) candidates Thursday withdrew from the fray for the July 29 elections to the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) in northern West Bengal, alleging threats and intimidation by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM).
Darjeeling, July 11 (IANS) The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) seems to have an edge in the July 29 election to the 45-member Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), the new body for governing the Darjeeling hills in northern West Bengal, as in almost half of the seats their candidates are the only contestants.
Darjeeling, July 9 (IANS) A total of 122 candidates have filed nominations for the July 29 election to the 45-member Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), the new body for governing the Darjeeling hills in northern West Bengal, officials said.
Darjeeling, July 7 (IANS) Candidates of the CPI-M, Trinamool Congress and Independents Saturday alleged they were forcibly prevented by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) from filing nominations for the July 29 polls of the proposed new development body in West Bengal's troubled Darjeeling district.
Darjeeling, June 30 (IANS) The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Saturday decided to take part in the July 29 Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) polls, leading to a "happy" West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hoping that peace and development will bring new era in the area.
Darjeeling, June 30 (IANS) The Gorkha Janmuktui Morcha will take part in the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) polls to be held July 29, a party leader said Saturday.
Kolkata, June 28 (IANS) The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) would decide Saturday on whether the party would take part in the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) polls to be held July 29, a top leader said after meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee here.
Kolkata, June 28 (IANS) The Gorkha Janamukti Morcha, which has three legislators in the West Bengal assembly, Thursday said it will go along the ruling Trinamool Congress's decision in July 19 presidential poll.
Kolkata, June 21 (IANS) The West Bengal Assembly witnessed uproarious scenes Thursday as Left Front members staged a noisy walkout accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of deliberately ignoring the house on the developments in the proposed Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA).
Kolkata, June 19 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Tuesday admitted a petition by GNLF chief Subhas Ghishing challenging the constitutional validity of the proposed Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) and asked the West Bengal government to submit a reply in three weeks.
Kolkata, June 18 (IANS) West Bengal's Left Front Monday demanded an all-party meeting on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent talks with the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha and also a statement from her in the assembly on the deliberations on the proposed Gorkhaland Territorial Administration.
Kolkata, June 16 (IANS) The West Bengal government has decided to form a three-member fact verification panel to look into the recommendations of a high-powered committee on the issue of area demarcation in the proposed Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA).
Kolkata, June 16 (IANS) West Bengal will form a three-member fact-verification panel to look into the recommendations of a high-powered committee on the issue of area demarcation in a proposed Gorkhaland hill council, after the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) rejected them.
Kolkata, June 13 (IANS) Gorkhaland National Liberation Front (GNLF) supremo Subhas Ghishing is all set to challenge in the Calcutta High Court the constitutional validity of the proposed Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) -- a new hill council proposed to run the administration in the North Bengal hills.
Kolkata, June 11 (IANS) Amid reports of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) planning to revive violent agitation in protest against a high-powered panel's report, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday said she was likely to meet its delegation here June 14 to find a solution.
Siliguri, June 11 (IANS) In a bid to increase its presence in the Darjeeling hills, West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress Monday inducted hundreds of "dissident" supporters of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) and Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) into its fold.
Kolkata, June 10 (IANS) Asking the West Bengal government not to implement the high-power committee's report on additional areas in the proposed Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) in northern West Bengal, the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Sunday said it will burn the copy of the GTA agreement if their demand is not met.
Kolkata, June 10 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has lauded a high-powered committee's report on the Gorkhaland issue.
Kolkata/Darjeeling, June 9 (IANS) Upset over a high-power committee's report on additional areas to be included into the proposed Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) in northern West Bengal, the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha Saturday threatened to launch a protest agitation.
Kolkata, June 9 (IANS) As the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) and its associates threatened to launch a protest campaign against the high-powered committee's recommendations on formation of Gorkhaland, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday urged all stakeholders to abide by the report.
Kolkata/Darjeeling, June 9 (IANS) The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Saturday threatened to launch another protest campaign to press for its demand for a separate Gorkhaland.
Kolkata, June 9 (IANS) The pro-Gorkhaland Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Saturday threatened to launch another protest campaign.
Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) West Bengal's opposition Left Front (LF) Wednesday blamed the recent unrest in the Terai-Dooars region in the state's northern part to the "undue haste" of the Mamata Banerjee government to announce a solution to the long-standing problem of Darjeeling hills and its adjoining plains.
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) West Bengal opposition leader Surya Kanta Mishra Monday citicised the Mamata Banerjee regime over the ongoing violence in the Terai and Dooars regions, saying the government should show a "positive attitude" to resolve the problem.
Darjeeling, April 22 (IANS) The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Sunday called for a boycott of all future meetings of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and North Bengal Development Minister Goutam Deb in the Darjeeling hills.
Darjeeling, April 22 (IANS) The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Sunday called for a boycott of all future meetings of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and North Bengal Development Minister Goutam Deb in the Darjeeling hills.
Jalpaiguri, Apr 22 (ANI): The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of 26 organisations have called for a shutdown in Terai and Dooars region of West Bengal on Sunday to protest the proposed inclusion of 359 areas from the region to the Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA).
Udhagamandalam (Tamil Nadu), April 3 (IANS) One of India's most celebrated soldiers, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, was remembered on his 98th birth anniversary Tuesday, with Defence Minister A.K. Antony and army chief Gen. V.K. Singh paying rich tributes to the 1971 war hero at a special prayer and commemoration event near here.
Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), which Saturday met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, asked for representation from the Darjeeling Hills in the Rajya Sabha.
Kolkata, Mar 24 (ANI): Designated members of the High-Power Committee of Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) on Saturday called on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to discuss the issue of the region's autonomy.
Jalpaiguri, Mar 17 (ANI): Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) in West Bengal has rued at the impasse over the inclusion of their areas in the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) Bill.
Jalpaiguri, Mar 17 (ANI): Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) in West Bengal has rued at the impasse over the inclusion of their areas in the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) Bill.
New Delhi, Feb 29 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday rubbished reports that there was a delay in the formation of a Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), and said that there is a process, which has to be followed.
New Delhi, Feb 29 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday rubbished reports that there was a delay in the formation of a Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), and said that there is a process, which has to be followed.
Siliguri, Feb 12 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) leaders here on Saturday to take stock of the development work in northern areas of the state.
Siliguri, Feb 6 (ANI): West Bengal Governor M.K Narayanan on Monday said that the Government is committed to carve out a separate Gorkha state.
New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): India on Thursday showcased its military might and cultural heritage at its 63rd Republic Day Parade in the heart of the national capital New Delhi.
New Delhi, Jan 9 (ANI): Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) leaders met Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram here on Monday and requested him to expedite the process for the formation of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA).
New Delhi, Jan 6 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaran has said that militant groups, operating in the Northeast, have realised that violence will never pay and the only way to solve their problems is peace negotiations.
New Delhi, Jan 4 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) to Nepal Domiciled Gorkhas (NDGs) pensioners ex-servicemen (ESM).
Siliguri, Dec 30 (ANI): Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) General Secretary Roshan Giri has said that his outfit would never drop the issue of separate state of Gorkhaland from their agenda.
Kathmandu, Nov.16 (ANI): A court in Nepal has found six men guilty of murdering seven rivals in a fight over a rare caterpillar fungus highly prized as an aphrodisiac.
Siliguri, Nov 1 (ANI): The Akhil Bharatiya Adivasi Vikash Parishad (ABAVP), a non-political tribal outfit in West Bengal, which joined hands earlier with the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), has now distanced itself from the separate state demand.
Kolkata, Sep 3 (ANI): Gorkha Janmukti Morcha leader Harka Bahadur Chettri has said people demanding the creation of a separate Gorkhaland state would agitate if the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) Bill does not fulfill its promises.
New Delhi, Aug 1 (ANI): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni has condoled the death of Inder Jit, veteran journalist and former member of the Lok Sabha.
Darjeeling, July 18 (ANI): The Centre, West Bengal government and Gorkha Janmukti Morcha will sign an agreement to resolve the Darjeeling issue here today.
Darjeeling, July 18 (ANI): The Centre, West Bengal government and Gorkha Janmukti Morcha on Monday signed the tripartite agreement paving way for creation of autonomous elected hill council, the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA).
Siliguri, July 18 (ANI): Activists of the Bangla-O-Bangla Bhasa Bachao (BOBBBC) committee, a regional forum, called for a 48-hour shutdown against the signing of tripartite accord on Gorkha demands.
Kolkata, July 18 (ANI): Communist Party of India- Marxist (CPI-M) General Secretary Prakash Karat has said his party does not favour the Darjeeling tripartite accord in West Bengal.
Siliguri, July 16 (ANI): Adivasi Vikas Parishad, a non-political outfit, called for a 24-hour shutdown in Dooars and Terai region here on Saturday to oppose the proposed agreement between the West Bengal Government and the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) to finalise the newly agreed interim set-up in the disputed Gorkhaland region.
Siliguri (West Bengal), July 15 (ANI): The non-political outfits have called for a 12-hour shutdown here on Friday to oppose the proposed agreement between the West Bengal Government and the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) to finalise the newly agreed interim set-up in the disputed Gorkhaland region.
Kolkata, July 9 (ANI): Expressing happiness over the consent given by West Bengal government for the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to be carried forward, Gorkha Janmukti Morcha General Secretary Roshan Giri has said the agreement will now be presented before the central government to facilitate the creation of a separate Gorkhaland state.
Darjeeling, June 15 (ANI): The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJMM) has stated that the memorandum of settlement (MoS) with state government would be signed only if the party's demands tallied with the proposals of the Centre and the state.
Kolkata, June 10 (ANI): In backdrop of the agreement of West Bengal government with Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), Communist leader Biman Bose expressed his displeasure, saying it may finally lead to the bifurcation of the state.
New Delhi, June 2 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday said the separatist Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) should cooperate with the West Bengal Government over their demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland.
London, June 2 (ANI): Corporal Dipprasad Pun of 1st Royal Gurkha rifles has been conferred the top bravery award, Conspicious Gallantry Cross from Queen Elizabeth at the Buckingham Palace.
Kolkata, May 31 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said a meeting of political leaders concerned with Darjeeling Hills would be held on June 6 to resolve the demand for creation of separate hill state.
Siliguri, May 29(ANI): Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) party chief Bimal Gurung on Sunday arrived in Kolkata to congratulate the new West Bengal government led by Mamata Banerjee that took office last week.
London, Apr 22 (ANI): Britain paid tribute to Tul Bahadur Pun, a Gurkha hero who won the Victoria Cross for saving dozens of lives including actress Joanna Lumley's father's, after he died at 92 in Nepal.
Darjeeling, Mar.22 (ANI): The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), a regional outfit in West Bengal, has said it will continue its call for a ban on the export of Darjeeling Tea till the demand for a hike in the wages of tea garden workers is met.
Darjeeling/Siliguri, Feb 27 (ANI): The announcement of a ban on the exports of tea leaves by the regional Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) in West Bengal will hit the world famous tea industry of Darjeeling.
