Gorkhas of Assam extends support to Gorkhaland demand

Nanda Kirati Dewan
Chief spokesperson of Gorkha Autonomous Council Demand Committee (GACDC) the political wing of All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union (AAGSU) in Assam Mr. Purna Chetri speaking as a Special Guest of Honour  at the 194th Bhanu Jayanti and 1st Bi-nennial Conference of Bokajan Regional Committee of AAGSU at Talbalijan Birsa Munda Mini Stadium, Sariahajan [...]

Symposium for separate statehood

DARJEELING, July 18: To analyse the Gorkhaland demand and to remove the misconception that the movement is violent in nature, the ‘Intellectual Forum of Darjeeling District and Dooars’ a body of intellectuals has organised a two-day symposium from tomorrow.
“The symposium on 19 and 20 July is to bring intellectuals and strong advocates of smaller states [...]

Oh, Kanchenjunga

Satis Shroff
July 18, 2008
Memoir:
A splash of the crimson rays of the sun appeared on the tip of the 8598m Kanchenjunga Range. Then it turned into orange and was gradually bathed in a yellowish tint, becoming extremely bright. You could discern the chirping of the Himalayan birds in the surrounding bushes and trees, amidst the clicking [...]

Gathering storm in the tea gardens of Darjeeling

As a Gurkha separatist campaign is relaunched, the region’s most famous export is hit by a strike and the eviction of tourists
Jeremy Page in Darjeeling (Timesonline)

Tea time at the Darjeeling Planters Club and Major J.S. Rana settles into a wicker chair on the veranda, taking a long slow slurp from his afternoon brew. It is [...]