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South Dinajpur: Inferno destroys 25 bighas of wheat field

3 April 2025 12:03 AM IST
BALURGHAT: A massive fire ravaged through approximately 25 bighas of wheat fields in Bolla Mallikpur village, under the Patiram Police Station in...

Traditional wooden mask craft thrives ahead of Gazon festival

1 April 2025 11:59 PM IST
BALURGHAT: As the Gazon festival approaches, the demand for traditional wooden masks in South Dinajpur has surged, bringing renewed vigour to the...

Archaeological Survey of India to preserve & promote Bangarh

1 April 2025 12:02 AM IST
BALURGHAT: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has taken the initiative to develop Bangarh, a historic site in South Dinajpur district, with an...

Balurghat-Howrah Express upgraded with LHB coaches

30 March 2025 11:55 PM IST
BALURGHAT: In a major boost for railway passengers, the Balurghat-Howrah Express has been upgraded with modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches. This...

Farmers in Balurghat shift to maize cultivation amid water crisis

28 March 2025 11:44 PM IST
BALURGHAT: Facing an acute water crisis and changing climatic conditions, farmers in the Chingishpur region of Balurghat block are increasingly...

‘Black Bengal goat meat to boost economy in South Dinajpur’

28 March 2025 12:08 AM IST
BALURGHAT: South Dinajpur is widely known for its delicious ‘chevon’. To capitalise on this and to strengthen the rural economy, the district...

Water scarcity in Punarbhaba River casts shadow over Baruni Mela

27 March 2025 12:27 AM IST
BALURGHAT: Devotees attending the renowned Baruni Mela in Gangarampur’s Shivbari are facing difficulties due to inadequate water levels in the...

South Dinajpur admin takes steps to eradicate child marriage in dist

26 March 2025 12:12 AM IST
BALURGHAT: South Dinajpur district administration has launched a special initiative to eradicate child marriage. A high-level meeting on this issue...

Balurghat: Villagers protest, demand permanent bridge

24 March 2025 11:40 PM IST
BALURGHAT: As the Assembly elections approach, villagers in South Dinajpur’s Kumaraganj block staged a protest on Monday demanding a permanent bridge....

Research begins for GI recognition for Katari Bhog Rice, Jam Alu

19 March 2025 11:57 PM IST
BALURGHAT: Following the success of Tulaipanji rice, North Bengal Agricultural University has now turned its attention to Katari Bhog rice and Jam Alu...

Govt pump malfunction threatens Boro rice cultivation in Balurghat

7 March 2025 11:30 PM IST
BALURGHAT: Farmers in the Ghazi Pur area of Bhattpara Gram Panchayat are facing serious setbacks in their Boro rice planting season due to a...

Duplicate EPIC numbers: ‘Nearly 5,000 such cases across South Dinajpur district’

7 March 2025 12:13 AM IST
BALURGHAT: In a startling revelation, two voters have been found to have the same Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number in Gangarampur. One of...
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