GJM supporters hold dharna demanding restoration of Internet
Team Udayavani, Jul 17, 2017, 2:18 PM IST
Darjeeling (WB) : Supporters of GJM and other hill parties today held a dharna outside the district magistrate’s office as the indefinite strike demanding a separate state entered its 33rd day. The dharna was held to demand restoration of Internet service in the hills, GJM sources said.
The suspension of Internet services, which was imposed on June 18, have been extended till July 25, by the district administration. Although no incident of violence was reported since last night, police and security forces continued their patrolling in the hills.
With food supply severely hit due to the ongoing strike, GJM activists and NGOs of the hills were seen distributing food items among the people. The Army was deployed in Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Sonada.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
SC issues notice to Centre over vacancies in Debt Recovery Tribunals
North India facing medical emergency due to stubble burning: Atishi
Man runs over 9 persons with his car after argument at wedding in Rajasthan
SC directs President’s secretary to place before her Beant assassination convict’s mercy plea
Gadkari criticises Cong for falsely claiming BJP wants to modify Constitution
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
SC issues notice to Centre over vacancies in Debt Recovery Tribunals
North India facing medical emergency due to stubble burning: Atishi
As AI and megaplatforms take over, the hyperlinks that built the web may face extinction
Vaughan shocked by India’s call to skip warm-up matches ahead of Australia series
Man runs over 9 persons with his car after argument at wedding in Rajasthan
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.