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Relief: Rent slashed for local theatre groups at Balurghat Rabindra Bhavan
11 April 2025 12:03 AM ISTBALURGHAT: In a move that brings welcome relief to local theatre groups, the district administration has announced a significant reduction in the rent...
Expert team visits Atreyee River to assess depth and water crisis
8 April 2025 11:42 PM ISTBALURGHAT: A team of researchers and environmentalists led by Professor Mahbub Shahana of the University of Manchester visited the Atreyee River in...
Woman from London visits remote South Dinajpur village to buy handmade carpet
8 April 2025 12:28 AM ISTBALURGHAT: A quaint village in South Dinajpur’s Kushmandi block recently got a visitor from London. However, it was a visit with a mission. Drawn not...
Balurghat hospital reunites burn survivor with family
6 April 2025 11:55 PM ISTBALURGHAT: A woman with severe burn injuries and signs of mental distress was reunited with her family following the efforts of the Balurghat District...
State Education dept rejects temporary campus proposal for Dakshin Dinajpur University
4 April 2025 11:26 PM ISTBALURGHAT: The Dakshin Dinajpur University continues to struggle with the absence of a permanent campus as the state government is yet to allocate the...
Local garment traders struggle as shopping malls dominate ‘Chaitra’ sale
3 April 2025 11:45 PM ISTBALURGHAT: Balurghat’s garment shops and ready-made garment sellers are facing a severe business downturn this ‘Chaitra’ sale, as the rise of shopping...
South Dinajpur: Inferno destroys 25 bighas of wheat field
3 April 2025 12:03 AM ISTBALURGHAT: 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 ISTBALURGHAT: 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 ISTBALURGHAT: 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 ISTBALURGHAT: 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 ISTBALURGHAT: 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 ISTBALURGHAT: South Dinajpur is widely known for its delicious ‘chevon’. To capitalise on this and to strengthen the rural economy, the district...