Balurghat: Annual worship of 'Bikata Kali Mata' celebrated with grandeur in Hili

BALURGHAT, April 15 -- In keeping with centuries-old traditions, the annual worship of Bikata Kali Mata was observed with immense devotion and grandeur in Hili on Monday night, coinciding with Chaitra... Read More

Vibrant Charak festival draws massive crowd in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, April 14 -- With the end of the Bengali calendar year, the festive spirit of Gajan has swept across North Bengal. In celebration of this age-old tradition, the 34th annual Charak festival w... Read More

Ancient Bengali 'Hal Khata' faces modern apathy in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, April 14 -- Once an inseparable part of Bengal's business culture, the age-old tradition of Hal Khata is gradually losing its charm and relevance and the town of Balurghat is no exception. ... Read More

High demand for traditional almanacs in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, April 13 -- As the Bengali New Year approaches, a familiar tradition returns to homes across Balurghat - the purchase of a fresh, pink-covered Bengali almanac or panjika. Despite the growin... Read More

Balurghat-Hili Rly project: 'Land acquisition to be completed in 45 days'

BALURGHAT, April 11 -- The long-standing hurdles over land ownership and inheritance disputes have finally been resolved, clearing the way for the Balurghat-Hili railway extension project. The South ... Read More

Relief: Rent slashed for local theatre groups at Balurghat Rabindra Bhavan

BALURGHAT, April 10 -- In a move that brings welcome relief to local theatre groups, the district administration has announced a significant reduction in the rent for staging plays at the Balurghat Ra... Read More

Expert team visits Atreyee River to assess depth and water crisis

BALURGHAT, April 8 -- A team of researchers and environmentalists led by Professor Mahbub Shahana of the University of Manchester visited the Atreyee River in Balurghat to assess the current depth of ... Read More

Woman from London visits remote South Dinajpur village to buy handmade carpet

BALURGHAT, April 7 -- 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 by tourist attractions but by the skill... Read More

Balurghat hospital reunites burn survivor with family

BALURGHAT, April 6 -- A woman with severe burn injuries and signs of mental distress was reunited with her family following the efforts of the Balurghat District Hospital, which not only treated her b... Read More

State Education dept rejects temporary campus proposal for Dakshin Dinajpur University

BALURGHAT, April 4 -- The Dakshin Dinajpur University continues to struggle with the absence of a permanent campus as the state government is yet to allocate the necessary funds. In a fresh setback, t... Read More

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