Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) supporters on Tuesday will burn copies of the landmark Gorkhaland Territorial Administration accord in a protest. The accord was signed on July 18, 2011 between the Centre, state and GJM that allows the semi-autonomous body to rule the hills. The programme of the burning of the[Read More…]
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Darjeeling: Centre sends 600 paramilitary jawans; here’s what happened so far
After 40 years of peace in Darjeeling, the demand for a distinct state, Gorkhaland, has resurfaced. Subsequently, Darjeeling has witnessed several incidents of violence in last few days. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee tried to calm the situation, but the protest continued. Eventually, the Centre had to intervene. On Tuesday, an[Read More…]