GJM defers bandh in Darjeeling hills

The Hindu PTI The Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) has deferred its indefinite bandh to August 30 from tomorrow to allow the administration more time to find Nicol Tamang, the main accused in the killing of Gorkha leader Madan Tamang, who escaped from CID custody last week. The decision to defer the bandh was taken after …

Chances of Nickole in Nepal less: CID – Settlements around Pintail under scanner – ABGL alleges state-Morcha nexus in escape

The Telegraph Siliguri, Aug. 25: The inspector-general of CID today ruled out that Nickole Tamang had escaped to Nepal, hinting that the prime accused in the Madan Tamang murder case might still be in the vicinity. “We do not have any positive leads that he has fled to far-flung areas,” said P. Nirajnayan, IG, CID, …

Tamang son aide dead

The Telegraph Siliguri, Aug. 25: The body of an aide to Sanjog Tamang, the son of slain ABGL leader Madan Tamang, was found in a room in the family’s house this morning. Raju Tamang, 29, of Jorebungalow, used to stay with Sanjog in his house in a township near Matigara on the outskirts of Siliguri. …

2-day bandh break after cop boss balm

The Telegraph Darjeeling, Aug. 24: The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has announced a two-day relaxation in its indefinite strike from tomorrow after the Darjeeling police chief assured the party that there was no foul play in Nickole Tamang’s disappearance from custody. Even though the Morcha said a decision on the continuation of the strike would be …

Study to spot structures for heritage tag

The Telegraph Siliguri, Aug. 24: The West Bengal Heritage Commission has decided to identify and document historic buildings and sites in five districts of north Bengal. The commission today signed a memorandum of understanding with North Bengal University to carry out the study that will cover Cooch Behar, Darjeeling, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur and Jalpaiguri …