Roshan Giri

Gorkhaland agitation: Shops open in Darjeeling; all eyes on Tuesday's party meeting with govt

All eyes are on Tuesday's all-party meeting, convened by the West Bengal government in Siliguri to discuss the Darjeeling crisis, even as the indefinite shutdown in the hills entered its 89th day on Tuesday.

Darjeeling unrest: Ousted GJM leader Binay Tamang says he will fast unto death if government does not give in to demands

GJM leader Binay Tamang on Saturday said he, along with his friends, will hold a fast unto death after the 12 September all-party meeting to press the government

Darjeeling unrest: Ousted GJM leader Binay Tamang asks Bimal Gurung to lead agitation from front

Accusing the Gorkha Janamukti Mocha leadership of corruption and conspiring against him, ousted leader Binay Tamang on Sunday challenged GJM chief Bimal Gurung to "come out of hiding" and lead the Gorkhaland movement from the front.

Gorkhaland agitation: Massive hunt launched for GJM chief Bimal Gurung over involvement in criminal cases

A massive search operation was launched on Saturday in Darjeeling Hills and adjoining areas for Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) supremo Bimal Gurung, even as the indefinite shutdown entered its 80th day.

Darjeeling unrest: GJM ends strike till next round of talks with West Bengal govt, says party convenor Binay Tamang

The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha put off the indefinite bandh in the Darjeeling hills from Friday till the next round of talks with the West Bengal government on 12 September, its convenor Binay Tamang said on Thursday

Madan Tamang murder case: Supreme Court refuses to transfer trial from Kolkata to Sikkim

Supreme Court refused to transfer the trial in the Madan Tamang murder case of 2010 from Kolkata to Sikkim

Darjeeling unrest: Rajnath Singh urges Gorkhaland leaders, state govt to initiate dialogue

Home Minister Rajnath Singh Sunday appealed to the leaders of the Gorkhaland statehood movement in Darjeeling to call off their agitation, and urged the West Bengal government to initiate dialogue with them, a Home Ministry official said

Gorkhaland demand: GJM seeks transfer of Madan Tamang murder case to Sikkim

GJM general secretary Roshan Giri moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of his trial in the Madan Tamang murder case to Sikkim from Kolkata apprehending serious law and order crisis

Gorkhaland agitation: GJM, other parties take out rallies, criticise Centre in Darjeeling on 42nd day

The GJM activists and those of other parties took out processions in its various parts, flaying the Centre for ignoring people's aspirations for a separate state on the 42nd day of indefinite shutdown in the Darjeeling hills.

Darjeeling unrest: GJM activists demand restoration of internet connectivity as shutdown enters 33rd day

A group of Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) activists on Monday demonstrated outside the District Magistrate's office in Darjeeling demanding access to internet.