Mamata announces slew of developmental projects for Darjeeling hills
2 years, 5 months ago

Mamata announces slew of developmental projects for Darjeeling hills

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 12, 2022 18:48 IST West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a slew of developmental projects in the Darjeeling hills on July 12 during the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected members of the Gorkha Territorial Administration, the regional autonomous administrative body in the hills. Appealing to the people for peace in the days to come, Mamata Banerjee said: “I want you to promise me that you will not allow any opportunistic politician to foment trouble in the hills. Mamata Banerjee also announced four skill training institutions in the hills to help youths find employment. The Chief Minister’s speech suggested that for the first time since the Gorkhaland movement started in 1986, the State government and the ruling power in the hills will not be taking an antagonistic stance against each other and will be working together towards development in the region.

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Govt to reconstitute development boards under the GTA: Mamata Banerjee
1 month, 1 week ago

Govt to reconstitute development boards under the GTA: Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

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GTA Chairman Meets Mamata Banerjee Amid Churning in Darjeeling Hill Politics

News 18  

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Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tries her hand at making momos in Darjeeling | Watch
2 years, 5 months ago

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tries her hand at making momos in Darjeeling | Watch

India TV News  

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A twist in the politics of the Darjeeling hills
4 years, 1 month ago

A twist in the politics of the Darjeeling hills

The Hindu  

THE reconciliation between the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal and Bimal Gurung, the erstwhile undisputed leader of the Darjeeling hills of north Bengal, has given a new twist to the volatile and unpredictable politics of the hills. In 2017, Gurung fled the Darjeeling hills after the Mamata Banerjee government slapped a number of criminal charges, including those under the …

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