Duplicate voter cards found in name of an elderly woman

BALURGHAT, Nov. 6 -- A case of two separate voter identity cards issued in the name of the same person has sparked controversy in Balurghat's Ward 8. The anomaly came to light when a Booth Level Offic... Read More

Timber cutter crushed to death by lorry; mob sets vehicle ablaze

BALURGHAT, Nov. 5 -- Tension gripped Boyrapara area of South Dinajpur's Kumarganj block on Wednesday morning after a timber cutter was crushed to death by a speeding lorry. The incident sparked outrag... Read More

Boaldar Anganwadi Centre to finally get electricity after 13 years

BALURGHAT, Nov. 4 -- After remaining in darkness for over a decade, the Boaldar Anganwadi Centre in South Dinajpur is finally set to receive electricity-13 long years after it began functioning. Despi... Read More

At 80, Balurghat resident opens cafe that's more about joy than profit

BALURGHAT, Nov. 3 -- At an age when most choose to slow down, 80-year-old Kiran Shankar Ghosh of Balurghat's Biswaspara has chosen a new beginning-one steeped in tea, warmth and companionship. His mod... Read More

Continuous rain triggers fear of crop damage

BALURGHAT, Nov. 2 -- Two consecutive days of rainfall - Friday and Saturday - have sparked widespread concern among farmers across South Dinajpur, triggering fear of severe damage to paddy and vegetab... Read More

Balurghat: Pest attack puts Kushmandi farmers in deep distress

BALURGHAT, Oct. 31 -- Farmers in several areas of Kushmandi block are facing severe distress following a large-scale pest attack on Aman paddy fields. The insects, locally known as 'Choshok Poka,' hav... Read More

Balurghat: Minor girls flee abuse, seek shelter in govt home

BALURGHAT, Oct. 29 -- In a shocking incident, three minor girls from South Dinajpur fled from their house on Tuesday after allegedly facing severe physical and emotional abuse from their family. Their... Read More

Mahipaldighi chokes under hyacinths, migratory birds may skip winter halt

BALURGHAT, Oct. 28 -- As winter approaches, bird watchers and nature enthusiasts in South Dinajpur's Kushmandi block are gripped by concern - Mahipaldighi, once a vibrant haven for migratory birds fro... Read More

Molestation on Sealdah-Balurghat Exp: Accused held

BALURGHAT, Oct. 27 -- A young lady passenger from South Dinajpur has lodged a molestation complaint with the Malda (Town) Government Railway Police Station (GRPS) on Sunday, alleging that she was sexu... Read More

Balurghat's women artisans rush to meet the Chhath Puja demand

BALURGHAT, Oct. 26 -- With just a day left for Chhath Puja, women of several villages under Balurghat block - including Dollah, Dumoir, Malancha Amritkhand and Jalghar - are working tirelessly to make... Read More

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