News from Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong, DarjeelingHills by darjeelingTimes

GJM team to hold talks with Pranab, Strike for Chattrey Subba, not supported by GJMM

2008-08-20T00:00:00-05:00

After walkout threat, a trip to Delhi - Morcha rejects bandh before Pujas OUR CORRESPONDENT - The Telegraph Darjeeling, Aug. 19: A nine-member delegation of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha today left for Delhi to prepare the groundwork for the proposed tripartite talks to be held this month. ...

Darjeeling and HIV/AIDS

2008-08-19T00:00:00-05:00

Darjeeling and HIV/AIDS By Tashi C Sherpa An article in the Telegraph dated 28th July 2008 read “Queen of hills in HIV grip”. The article states that Darjeeling is “a new HIV hotspot with two persons infected in every 100”, the figures are based on surveillance during 2007 conducted ...

GJMM threatens not to join tripartite talks, GJMM closes down NHPC, GL number plates must for state govt vehicles: GJMM

2008-08-18T00:00:00-05:00

Morcha sets statehood rider for talks - Gurung threatens boycott if delhi bypasses gorkhaland OUR CORRESPONDENT - The Telegraph Darjeeling, Aug. 18: The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has threatened to walk out of the proposed tripartite meeting if the demand for Gorkhaland is not included in the talks agenda. ...

I-DAY in Kalimpong

2008-08-18T00:00:00-05:00

Kalimpong, 15 August: Kalimpong has been always the trend of celebrating Independence Day in its own way, which is probably counted as one of the best I-DAY celebration in the entire North East. Photo Courtesy: By Samtem Kabo Lepcha