West Bengal foothills political scenario is getting complicatedIn addition, the submerged Tribal vs Gorkha sentiment is also surfacing up fast in the region on different political issues.
10 Jun, 2013, 05.15 PM IST
After GTA, now demand of ATA is coming up fastAfter Gorkhaland Territorial Administration(GTA) in Gorkha community dominated Darjeeling hills, now the demand for another autonomous admi...
31 May, 2013, 05.56 PM IST
Political uncertainity looms large ahead of polls in North Bengal foothillsDarjeeling adjoining foothills in northern half of West Bengal is under deep political uncertainty before the statewide Panchayat (Rural Bo...
29 May, 2013, 04.39 PM IST
- Tribals mainstream organization ABAVP to go soft on TMC in next Panchayat election
Akhil Bharatiya Adivasi Vikash Parishad(ABAVP) has decided to remain friendly to TMC during next panchayat election.
22 May, 2013, 06.07 PM IST
- Mamata Banerjee announces separate tribal affairs department
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today announced a separate department of tribal affairs, which would be under her.
22 May, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
Mamata keen on developing friendship with tribalsMamata Banerjee's initiative to develop new friendship with the tribal communities in the foothills in West Bengal is not going to be an ea...
12 Mar, 2013, 04.01 PM IST
- Dynamics in political friendship puts Darjeeling under deep uncertainty
The dynamics is developing yet another uncertainty for the hills and foothills those are under political crisis since long.
07 Feb, 2013, 05.12 PM IST
- Tribal populace in W Bengal foothills to begin aggressive movement demanding VIth schedule status
Demographic majority- Tribal populace in West Bengal foothills to begin aggressive movement demanding VIth schedule status.
11 Jun, 2012, 05.48 PM IST
- Nine tribal and adivasi organisations demands self governance for Darjeeling foothills
Nine tribal and adivasi organizations have demanded the formation of an Adivasi Territorial Administration under the sixth schedule of the ...
13 Oct, 2011, 04.10 AM IST
- Tripartite accord for Darjeeling to be signed on July 18
The tripartite accord for Darjeeling will be signed on July 18, not at the renowned hill station as was earlier announced, but at Sukhna, w...
16 Jul, 2011, 01.16 AM IST
- Tripartite accord for Darjeeling to be signed on July 18 at Sukhna
The tripartite accord for Darjeeling will be signed on July 18, not at the renowned hill station as was earlier announced, but at Sukhna.
15 Jul, 2011, 06.36 PM IST
- GJM ends its agitaion
Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) has finally withdrawn its hunger strike on Saturday, just before the vital tripartite meet which is scheduled...
19 Dec, 2009, 09.08 PM IST
- Left scores narrow win in Siliguri
Left Front has somehow managed to retain its hold on Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad and the four municipalities where elections were held.
02 Jul, 2009, 05.27 PM IST
- Dooars unrest hits Bhutan-Bangla trade through India
Political unrest in Dooars, which is close to the Indo-Bhutan border, has cast a shadow over the Bhutan-Bangladesh trade through India. Goo...
14 May, 2009, 09.42 PM IST
- Dooars strike brings trade to a standstill
As feared earlier, the indefinite strike called by the Akhil Bharatiya Adivasi Vikas Parishad (ABAVP) has put Dooars in a spot.
11 May, 2009, 09.39 PM IST
- Tribal voter mood in North Bengal leaves parties guessing
Tribal voters, numbering around 7.5 lakh, are set to play a key role in the four Lok Sabha seats in North Bengal. These are Alipurduar, Jal...
29 Apr, 2009, 08.11 PM IST
- ABAVP to boycot poll, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri & Alipurduar to be affected
The Dooars and Terai Coordination Committee of Akhil Bharatiya Adivasi Vikash Parishad (ABAVP) has decided to boycott poll in the region. W...
01 Apr, 2009, 09.13 PM IST