Kolkata, 22 September (IANS) Police arrested 29 people belonging to the Kurmi community in Purulia district of West Bengal to attack the police during the agitation at Kotshila railway station. At least six police personnel, including two IPS officers, were injured during violent protests by members of the Kurmi community on Saturday, who blocked the … Read more
Kolkata, 20 September (IANS) The movement by the tribal Kurmi Samaj was minimal in West Bengal, even about 21 trains were dyed, short -lived or canceled in the state. The state police administration took a strong stand in view of the decision of the Calcutta High Court, which called the movement ‘illegal and unconstitutional’. Adequate … Read more
Kolkata, September 18 (IANS) A division bench of the Calcutta High Court directed the Indian Railway officials to take appropriate action along with the Indian Railway officials on Thursday, so that the Rail Blockade Movement by the Kurmi community on September 20 does not affect the normal life in the state on that day. Last … Read more