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GJM calls off indefinite shutdown in Darjeeling
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) says the indefinite shutdown in Darjeeliing would be suspended from 6 am on Wednesday
2 min read27 Sep 2017Decision to withdraw Darjeeling stir brings GJM rift to the fore
The revolt against GJM president Bimal Gurung was in the public domain with new party coordinator Binoy Tamang announcing withdrawal of the general strike from 1 to 12 September
2 min read1 Sep 2017Gorkhaland stir: GJM youth wing to cancel hunger strike
The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha said it was withdrawing a hunger strike by its youth wing, in the first sign of the GJM reining in activists fighting for the creation of a separate state of Gorkhaland
1 min read14 Aug 2017Cauvery dispute: Lukewarm response to Tamil Nadu Bandh
The bandh did not affect functioning of state and Central government offices in Tamil Nadu. Several establishments shut in Coimbatore, Tirupur and Nilgiri districts
4 min read16 Sep 2016Cauvery row: Siddaramaiah raises concerns on Tamil Nadu bandh with Jayalalithaa
Siddaramaiah writes to Jayalalithaa saying any escalation of animosity between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka would be to the collective detriments of both the states
1 min read15 Sep 2016Three dead, nearly 60 voting booths ablaze in Bangladesh
The election panel sents text message to voters saying their security is ensured and urged them to turn out
3 min read4 Jan 2014Tunisia faces general strike as political crisis deepens
Thousands expected to take to the streets after powerful workers union calls for general strike today
2 min read8 Feb 2013Maoist protesters clash with police in Nepal
Maoist protesters clash with police in Nepal
1 min read20 Dec 2009Popular Topics
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