BALURGHAT, Sept. 17 -- Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) on charges of illegal entry into India to buy liquor. The duo, identified as Mohammad Mithu (32) and S... Read More
BALURGHAT, Sept. 16 -- The international border trade hub of Hilli in South Dinajpur district is witnessing a revival, with both import and export activities between India and Bangladesh increasing st... Read More
BALURGHAT, Sept. 15 -- At a time when the atmosphere across the country is often marred by religious polarisation, Balurghat is set to witness a unique example of communal harmony during this year's D... Read More
BALURGHAT, Sept. 14 -- Two separate cases of cyber fraud have surfaced in South Dinajpur, leaving victims financially devastated and highlighting the growing menace of online scams. In the first case... Read More
BALURGHAT, Sept. 14 -- The 'Balurghat Diwas' was observed on Sunday with solemnity and pride to honour the historic uprising of 1942, when local freedom fighters etched their names in the 'Quit India ... Read More
BALURGHAT, Sept. 12 -- The sound of the dhak (traditional drums) is inseparable from the spirit of Durga Puja and in Balurghat, local dhakis (drummers playing the dhak) are once again in high demand. ... Read More
BALURGHAT, Sept. 11 -- A memorandum demanding the installation of an inscription marking the birthplace of the renowned Buddhist leader and scholar Atish Dipankar Shrigyan was submitted on Wednesday a... Read More
BALURGHAT, Sept. 11 -- With just a few days left for Vishwakarma Puja, the festive spirit is steadily building across Gangarampur. Local rice mills, brick kilns, bus owners and several factories are p... Read More
BALURGHAT, Sept. 10 -- For Bengalis, no meal feels complete without sweets. Even though fruits like grapes often find a place on lunch tables, children usually shy away from them. But when grapes take... Read More
BALURGHAT, Sept. 9 -- The festive season, which once brought cheer to the weaving families of Gangarampur, has turned into a period of deep uncertainty this year. As Durga Puja approaches, handloom ar... Read More