BALURGHAT, April 3 -- Balurghat's garment shops and ready-made garment sellers are facing a severe business downturn this 'Chaitra' sale, as the rise of shopping malls overshadows local markets. With ... Read More
BALURGHAT, April 2 -- A massive fire ravaged through approximately 25 bighas of wheat fields in Bolla Mallikpur village, under the Patiram Police Station in South Dinajpur district, on Tuesday afterno... Read More
BALURGHAT, April 1 -- As the Gazon festival approaches, the demand for traditional wooden masks in South Dinajpur has surged, bringing renewed vigour to the region's artisans. These handcrafted masks,... Read More
BALURGHAT, March 31 -- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has taken the initiative to develop Bangarh, a historic site in South Dinajpur district, with an allocation of approximately Rs 2.08 cro... Read More
BALURGHAT, March 30 -- In a major boost for railway passengers, the Balurghat-Howrah Express has been upgraded with modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches. This transformation aims to enhance passen... Read More
BALURGHAT, March 28 -- Facing an acute water crisis and changing climatic conditions, farmers in the Chingishpur region of Balurghat block are increasingly shifting from Boro paddy to maize cultivatio... Read More
BALURGHAT, March 27 -- South Dinajpur is widely known for its delicious 'chevon'. To capitalise on this and to strengthen the rural economy, the district administration has taken an initiative to expa... Read More
BALURGHAT, March 26 -- Devotees attending the renowned Baruni Mela in Gangarampur's Shivbari are facing difficulties due to inadequate water levels in the Punarbhaba River. This annual fair, which beg... Read More
BALURGHAT, March 25 -- South Dinajpur district administration has launched a special initiative to eradicate child marriage. A high-level meeting on this issue was recently held at Rabindra Bhavan in ... Read More
BALURGHAT, March 24 -- As the Assembly elections approach, villagers in South Dinajpur's Kumaraganj block staged a protest on Monday demanding a permanent bridge. Residents of Chhatintair, along with ... Read More