Tag: Thakurnagar

Matua matriarch Boroma cremated with full state honours in Thakurnagar

Funeral marred by family feud over timing of the cremation

March 7, 2019

Boroma’s last rites today in Thakurnagar, to be given gun salute

The centenarian leader of the influential Matua community passed away at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata on Tuesday night after multi-organ failure

March 7, 2019

Stampede in Thakurnagar as people jump barricades to catch glimpse of PM Modi

The Prime Minister’s speech in Thakurnagar in West Bengal lasted only 14 minutes due to disturbance in the crowd who jostled for space in the packed stadium to see Narendra Modi.

February 2, 2019

West Bengal: PM Modi likely to meet ‘Boroma’ Binapani Devi at Thakurnagar today

Matua community matriarch Binapani Devi, also known as Boroma, is 102 years old and has not been keeping well.

February 2, 2019