Man impersonating anti-crime bureau officer cheats thousands

BALURGHAT, Aug. 3 -- A major online investment scam has come to light in South Dinajpur's Harirampur, involving crores of rupees and a man allegedly posing as an Anti-Crime Bureau official. Acting on... Read More

Flooding, erosion hit Sadarghat after Atreyee canal gates opened

BALURGHAT, Aug. 1 -- Continuous torrential rains over the past few days have triggered a sharp rise in the water level of the Atreyee canal, leading to sudden flooding and erosion of the banks in seve... Read More

State's 11-member health team visits Balurghat Hospital after maternity infection incident

BALURGHAT, July 30 -- As many as 12 days after eight maternity patients at Balurghat District Hospital fell ill under mysterious circumstances, an 11-member team from the state Health department from ... Read More

Around 200 migrant workers return to South Dinajpur from Haryana

BALURGHAT, July 29 -- Amid growing concerns over alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states, around 200 migrant workers from South Dinajpur have returned from Haryana. The worke... Read More

South Dinajpur Police launch helpline for migrant workers

BALURGHAT, July 28 -- In a proactive step to protect the rights of migrant workers, the South Dinajpur District Police have announced a dedicated helpline number for workers from the district employed... Read More

Balurghat sees surge in demand for spl saffron attire during 'Shravan'

BALURGHAT, July 27 -- The holy month of Shravan, dedicated to Lord Shiva, has turned Balurghat and other parts of South Dinajpur into vibrant hubs of saffron apparel. With thousands of devotees visiti... Read More

'Financial dispute ': 3 South Dinajpur labourers held hostage in Bihar

BALURGHAT, July 24 -- Three migrant workers from South Dinajpur district have allegedly been held hostage in Bihar following a financial dispute between contractors from West Bengal and Bihar. The vi... Read More

Balurghat: 3 get lifer in 2014 gangrape case

BALURGHAT, July 22 -- Justice has finally been served in the 2014 Balurghat gangrape case, where a tribal woman was brutally assaulted by three men. The South Dinajpur District Court on Tuesday sente... Read More

Negligence & infrastructural failures mar Balurghat Rly Stn; passengers frustrated

BALURGHAT, July 21 -- The Balurghat Railway Station is facing growing criticism over repeated mismanagement and infrastructural failures, leaving passengers frustrated and local organisations demandin... Read More

Committee formed to probe sudden illness of 8 pregnant women

BALURGHAT, July 20 -- The Balurghat Super Speciality Hospital authorities have formed a committee to investigate the sudden illness of eight pregnant women. They suddenly fell ill on Friday night prom... Read More

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