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‘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...
Sumit Mahanta makes it to Ranji Trophy squad
10 Oct 2025 11:33 PM ISTBALURGHAT: Balurghat’s young pacer Sumit Mahanta has made history by becoming the first-ever cricketer from South Dinajpur to earn a place in the...
Two women caught trying to steal newborn from Balurghat hospital
9 Oct 2025 11:30 PM ISTBALURGHAT: Panic gripped Balurghat Super Specialty Hospital on Wednesday night after two women, identified as Renoka Mardi and Sonali Murmu, both...
Autopsy backlog mounts at Dakshin Dinajpur Dist Hosp
8 Oct 2025 11:41 PM ISTBALURGHAT: Post-mortem examinations at Dakshin Dinajpur District Hospital have been stalled for weeks following the prolonged absence of its sole...
Mentally unstable man dies after ‘assault’, 1 held
7 Oct 2025 11:54 PM ISTBALURGHAT: The Balurghat Police have arrested a man on charges of assault, which led to the death of a mentally unstable resident in the Mangalpur...
Balurghat Municipality takes up post-idol immersion river clean-up drive
7 Oct 2025 11:52 PM ISTBALURGHAT: In a remarkable environmental initiative, the Balurghat Municipality has undertaken a large-scale drive to lift the remaining structures of...
Parents held for killing two-yr-old daughter
6 Oct 2025 12:05 AM ISTBALURGHAT: A shocking case of filicide has come to light in South Dinajpur district, where a couple has been arrested for allegedly murdering their...
Admission banned at Gangarampur nursing home; Balurghat hospital ‘under scanner’
6 Oct 2025 12:04 AM ISTBALURGHAT: South Dinajpur district health authorities have taken stern action against a Gangarampur nursing home following the tragic death of a young...
Panta bhaat and fish offered to Goddess at Balurghat Puja
3 Oct 2025 11:45 PM ISTBALURGHAT: Durga Puja in Bengal is steeped in centuries-old customs, many of which are unique to particular families and regions. Among them, the...
Puja brings hope & unity at correctional home
28 Sept 2025 11:49 PM ISTBALURGHAT: Within the high walls of Balurghat Central Correctional Home, life is monotonous. However, during the four days of Durga Puja, the...
In 300-yr-old tradition, Phulghara celebrates Durga Puja by honouring Goddess Manasa
28 Sept 2025 11:48 PM ISTBALURGHAT: At a time when the rest of Bengal is celebrating Durga Puja with grandeur, the residents of Phulghara village near Balurghat follow a...








