JMM, Congress renew pledge on LS seat-sharing formula

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 16:20

The Lok Sabha seat sharing formula was one of the key conditions before the two political parties forged an alliance ahead of the swearing-in of the JMM-led UPA government on July 13.

JMM, Congress renew pledge on LS seat-sharing formula

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 15:16

Ruling allies Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Congress on Tuesday renewed their pledge, made before the formation of the government, to contest the next year`s Lok Sabha election in alliance with the JMM, conceding ten out of 14 seats to the Congress.

Warrant issued against former UP minister

Last Updated: Friday, November 15, 2013, 16:56

A warrant has been issued against a former UP Minister by a local court for failing to appear as a witness in a murder case trial.

Arjun Munda hints at BJP allying with JVM(P)

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 19:45

Former Jharkhand chief minister Arjun Munda, belonging to the BJP, hinted at the possibility of an alliance with his predecessor Babulal Marandi`s Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (P) in the next Assembly Elections. <br><br>

Oppose trend of dynastic politics: Gadkari`s mantra for youths

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 00:46

Taking a dig at dynastic politics, former Nitin Gadkari has said his party was preparing a Vision 2025 document to inculcate ethics and values in youths.

Gorkhaland demand will not be dropped: GJM

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 20:25

GJM on Sunday said the demand for separate Gorkhaland would not be dropped though it has been decided to carry forward the movement through dialogue and not bandhs after a truce with West Bengal government.

Separatists are extortionists, says Mamata Banerjee

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 01:03

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee dubbed separatists as "extortionists" day after Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) reconciled with her government and announced it would work jointly with her for development.

Mamata turns attention on KLO

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 21:09

With peace returning to Darjeeling after the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha called off its agitation for Gorkhaland, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday turned her attention to a militant organisation in the adjoining plains.

GJM holds out olive branch to West Bengal government

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 16:26

With the Gorkhaland agitation going slow following strong measures taken by the administration, the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha on Friday held out an olive branch to the the West Bengal government, saying it wanted to clear `misunderstandings` with it.

Negotiations can bring peace in Darjeeling Hills: Biman Bose

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 23:29

CPI(M) state secretary and Left Front chairman Biman Bose appealed to all political parties to come together to bring back peace to the Darjeeling Hills.

GJM MLA`s meeting with TMC leadership fans speculation

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 21:03

GJM MLA Harka Bahadur Chettri met TMC leadership, ahead of Mamata Banerjee`s first party convention in Darjeeling on October 24.

GJM insincere in its efforts for Gorkhaland: GJAC constituent

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 18:16

A member group of Gorkhaland Joint Action Committee (GJAC), which is spearheading the agitation for the separate state of Gorkhaland, on Saturday criticised the body`s major constituent Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) for being "insincere" in its efforts.