GNLF claim

http://www.telegraphindia.com Kalimpong, Dec. 27: The GNLF has claimed that around 170 CPM members at Pedong, about 21 km from here, have crossed over to it. General secretary of the GNLF Sakyong Zonal Committee Francis Dewan said: “The CPM members of lower Minchu in Pedong joined us on December 23. They were the last of the …

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Ghisingh on surprise visit after five years

http://www.telegraphindia.com Kalimpong, Dec. 21: GNLF chief Subash Ghisingh’s visit today, after a gap of five years, came as a surprise to residents and GNLF leaders alike. Ghisingh’s visit, which lasted for an hour, was aimed at inspection of the new water reservoir-cum-park being constructed at Sherpa Gaon near Deolo, about 5 km from here. Not …

Ghisingh reappears after four years!

Statesman News Service KALIMPONG, Dec. 21 — It was a pleasant surprise for GNLF supporters and leaders when their party supremo Mr Subash Ghisingh visited Kalimpong today after four years. The last time Mr Ghisingh visited Kalimpong officially was during the Magey Mela at Beni in December 2001. Just as he arrived here around 11 …

Royal bash for Lepchas

http://www.telegraphindia.com Kalimpong, Dec. 20: The 274th birth anniversary of Pano Gaeboo Achyok was celebrated today amid huge pomp and fanfare. According to the Lepchas, Achyok was their last king and members of the community had come from across the district western Bhutan, Sikkim and other parts of India to join the festivities. Organised by the …

Move to press state for cinchona revitalisation

Statesman News Service KALIMPONG, Dec. 20. — In a move to pressurise the state for revitalisation of the Cinchona directorate as well as to avert “privatisation”, the United Forum will approach chief minister Mr Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and state commerce and industries minister Mr Nirupam Sen on this matter. This was decided in a meeting of …