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Earth Day: Awareness drive held on river, birds & fish conservation
23 April 2025 12:17 AM ISTBALURGHAT: On the occasion of World Earth Day, celebrated globally on April 22 since 1970, environmental enthusiasts in Balurghat marked the day with...
Historic Nilkuthi of Kushmandi crumbles amid years of neglect
22 April 2025 12:32 AM ISTBALURGHAT: A historic Nilkuthi located near Mahipal Dighi in Kushmandi, South Dinajpur, is slowly deteriorating due to years of neglect. Once a...
Gangarampur: Three arrested for nursing training scam
22 April 2025 12:21 AM ISTBALURGHAT: Three youths from East Midnapore have been arrested for allegedly duping students in the name of providing nursing training in Gangarampur....
Balurghat: Violence erupts during BJP protest
21 April 2025 2:46 AM ISTBALURGHAT: Violence broke out in Balurghat on Saturday during a BJP protest rally led by party state president and Union Minister of State, Sukanta...
Low-cost night stay facility to be launched soon at Balurghat Hospital
19 April 2025 12:25 AM ISTBALURGHAT: A new low-cost night-stay facility is set to be launched soon at Balurghat Hospital, offering affordable lodging and meals in a clean,...
S Dinajpur: 2 stalwarts honoured for their lifelong contributions to Bengali Folk Art
17 April 2025 11:37 PM ISTBALURGHAT: In a moment of pride for the cultural heritage of Dinajpur, two stalwarts of Bengali folk art — Aakulbala Sarkar and Sachindranath Sarkar —...
‘Water crisis looms over Balurghat town as Atreyee River drying up’
17 April 2025 12:14 AM ISTBALURGHAT: The municipal water supply in Balurghat town is facing a “severe crisis” due to the dwindling water levels of the Atreyee River, the...
Balurghat: Annual worship of ‘Bikata Kali Mata’ celebrated with grandeur in Hili
16 April 2025 12:05 AM ISTBALURGHAT: In keeping with centuries-old traditions, the annual worship of Bikata Kali Mata was observed with immense devotion and grandeur in Hili on...
Vibrant Charak festival draws massive crowd in Balurghat
14 April 2025 11:55 PM ISTBALURGHAT: With the end of the Bengali calendar year, the festive spirit of Gajan has swept across North Bengal. In celebration of this age-old...
Ancient Bengali ‘Hal Khata’ faces modern apathy in Balurghat
14 April 2025 11:54 PM ISTBALURGHAT: Once an inseparable part of Bengal’s business culture, the age-old tradition of Hal Khata is gradually losing its charm and relevance and...
High demand for traditional almanacs in Balurghat
13 April 2025 11:30 PM ISTBALURGHAT: As the Bengali New Year approaches, a familiar tradition returns to homes across Balurghat — the purchase of a fresh, pink-covered Bengali...
Balurghat-Hili Rly project: ‘Land acquisition to be completed in 45 days’
11 April 2025 11:59 PM ISTBALURGHAT: The long-standing hurdles over land ownership and inheritance disputes have finally been resolved, clearing the way for the Balurghat-Hili...