Purulia district

Kurmi tribals continue 'Rail Roko' protest over demand for SC status, over 50 trains cancelled in West Bengal

Besides the ST tag, the agitators are also demanding the inclusion of the Kurmali language in the eighth schedule of the Constitution.

Sep 21, 2022, 15:41 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee to hold 'hindi-bhashi' sammelan in Purulia to woo tribal voters

Banerjee will be accompanied by her nephew and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee on a two-day visit to Purulia.

Nov 12, 2018, 23:19 PM IST

Youth beheads mother to propitiate Goddess Kali

A youth allegedly beheaded his mother with a sword apparently in an attempt to please goddess Kali in Purulia district of West Bengal, police said on Sunday.

Apr 09, 2017, 20:51 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly polls 2016: Surjya Kanta Mishra files nomination from Narayangarh seat

Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Surjya Kanta Mishra, today filed his nomination for Nrayangarh Constituency under West Midnapore district where elections will he held on April 11.

Mar 16, 2016, 00:15 AM IST