What is the Gorkhaland issue?
The Gorkhaland movement is a campaign to create a separate state of India in the Gorkhaland region of West Bengal for the Nepali speaking Gorkha people.
Where is Gorkhaland?
Gorkhaland is the name of the proposed state in India that the Nepali-speaking Gorkha ethnic group in the district of Darjeeling and Kalimpong and the Dooars in northern region of West Bengal have expressed a desire to create.
What is Gnlf movement?
Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) is a political party in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal, India. It was formed in 1980 by Subhash Ghisingh with the objective of demanding a Gorkhaland state within India.
When was Darjeeling gifted to the British?
In Nov. 1864, the treaty of Sinchula was executed in which the Bhutan Duars with the passes leading into the hills and Kalimpong were ceded to the British. The Darjeeling district can be said to have assumed its present shape and size in 1866 is 1234 sq. miles.
Who is the head of GTA?
| Sam Houser | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Video game producer, voice actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Organization | Rockstar Games (president) |
| Known for | Grand Theft Auto |
What year was GTA created?
The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration Act, 2011 has come into force with effect from 15.03. 2012 and the election to the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration Sabha has been held on 29th July, 2012 and Gorkhaland Territorial Administration Sabha (GTA) has been formed with effect from 4th August, 2012.
Who was the founder of Gnlf?
Subhash Ghisingh
Gorkha National Liberation Front/Founders
Why Darjeeling is called Queen of Hills?
Darjeeling is amongst one of the most significant and planned hill resort of the Indian state of West Bengal which is at a height of 2134 meters. Adding to this is the rich flora and fauna and icy chilly weather of the hill station that proudly brags on her nickname, “The Queen of Hills”.
Why is Darjeeling famous for?
It is noted for its tea industry, its scenic views of the world’s third-highest mountain Kangchenjunga, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a narrow-gauge mountain railway which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
How safe is Siliguri?
Siliguri is one of the safest cities of West Bengal with a crime index as low as 29.62 and a high safety index. The level of crime, over the past few years, has increased at a low to moderate rate. Crimes such as theft and robbery are very minimal in the city.