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Wheelchair-bound woman travels about 62 km to bless her brothers
23 Oct 2025 11:37 PM ISTBALURGHAT: Bhai Phonta—a festival that celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters—became a tale of courage, love and indomitable spirit...
Chaos at temple over shortage of prasad
22 Oct 2025 11:58 PM ISTBALURGHAT: A scene of chaos unfolded at the revered Bura Maa Kali Temple in Balurghat on Tuesday after Prasad ran out during distribution, sparking...
Lakshmi Puja amid Kali Puja: Unique village tradition continues for 91 years
22 Oct 2025 12:22 AM ISTBALURGHAT: In a rare and fascinating custom, villagers of Sharangram under Bolla Gram Panchayat in Balurghat block of South Dinajpur are worshipping...
Balurghat: Centuries-old Burakali Temple still glows on Diwali night
19 Oct 2025 11:47 PM ISTBALURGHAT: When the moonless sky of Diwali night descends upon Balurghat, thousands of lamps flicker in unison around a temple that has stood the test...
‘Tara Kali Puja’ of Atreyee forest continues under cover of night
17 Oct 2025 11:34 PM ISTBALURGHAT: Long before dawn breaks over the Atreyee River, the flicker of oil lamps glow faintly in the dense forest near Balurghat. There, under the...
Festive season brings business boom for Balurghat tailors
16 Oct 2025 11:38 PM ISTBALURGHAT: After years of decline amid the rise of online shopping and ready-made wear, traditional tailoring shops in Balurghat are seeing a strong...
Accused of witchcraft, man threatened with death
16 Oct 2025 12:56 AM ISTBALURGHAT: An elderly man from Birohini village under Balurghat Police Station has lodged a written complaint against eight villagers, alleging that...
E-prescriptions to be introduced in all depts at Balurghat Dist Hosp
16 Oct 2025 12:55 AM ISTBALURGHAT: In a move aimed at improving patient convenience and eliminating confusion caused by illegible handwriting, Balurghat District Hospital is...
B’deshi woman reunited with family after residing for nearly 10 yrs in India
15 Oct 2025 12:40 AM ISTBALURGHAT: A mentally-unstable Bangladeshi woman, who had inadvertently crossed the international border and lived in India for nearly 10 years, was...
Youth cheats students with fake exam mark promises; held
13 Oct 2025 11:45 PM ISTBALURGHAT: A youth was arrested by the South Dinajpur Cyber Crime Police for allegedly cheating college students by promising to increase their...
‘Chamunda’ dance & ‘Mahishbathan’ masks revive ancient Kali Puja traditions
13 Oct 2025 11:44 PM ISTBALURGHAT: With the approach of Kali Puja, South Dinajpur district has once again come alive with the rhythmic beats and vibrant colours of the...
Balurghat: Earthen lamp makers struggle to keep tradition alive
13 Oct 2025 1:18 AM ISTBALURGHAT: With the echoes of the Sharadiya Durga Puja still lingering in the air, preparations are now underway for Kali Puja and Diwali — the...













