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Severe drinking water crisis in Tapan Block sparks concern

BALURGHAT, Feb. 26 -- The problem of drinking water scarcity in Tapan Block is nothing new. Except for a few months in monsoon and winter, residents face acute water shortages throughout the year. Ta... Read More


Call for GI tag to revive Gangarampur's dying handloom industry

BALURGHAT, Feb. 24 -- Following the GI recognition of Kheer Doi, researchers and experts are now advocating for the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Gangarampur's handloom industry. The once-thriv... Read More


Traffic dept takes strict action against law-breaking e-rickshaw drivers

BALURGHAT, Feb. 23 -- As evening falls, the streets of Balurghat are filled with numerous electric rickshaws moving without headlights. Many drivers are also ignoring traffic laws, taking turns withou... Read More


South Dinajpur police tighten grip on cybercrime, SIM fraud

BALURGHAT, Feb. 21 -- In a decisive move to curb cybercrime, the South Dinajpur District Police has stepped up efforts to combat SIM card fraud and financial scams. The district police have imposed mu... Read More


Int'l Mother Language Day not celebrated amid political tensions

BALURGHAT, Feb. 21 -- The International Mother Language Day celebrations at the Hili border's zero line, a tradition upheld jointly by citizens of India and Bangladesh, were not observed this year due... Read More


Balurghat: Drive to eradicate filariasis from Feb 24

BALURGHAT, Feb. 21 -- The Balurghat Municipality, in collaboration with the district Health department, has undertaken a special initiative to eradicate filariasis. According to reports, a two-phase s... Read More


BJP Panchayat member, husband 'demand bribe' to hand over Awas Yojana payment to beneficiaries

BALURGHAT, Feb. 19 -- Allegations of bribery have surfaced against BJP Panchayat member Anjali Sarkar and her husband, Tapas Sarkar, in connection with the Bangla Awas Yojana. The incident has caused ... Read More


Balurghat District Hospital bans entry of private ambulances

BALURGHAT, Feb. 18 -- Following recent trespassing incidents at the Balurghat Nursing Training School, the authorities of Balurghat Super District Hospital are set to enforce several restrictions to e... Read More


Balurghat's iconic rain tree saved again after public outcry

BALURGHAT, Feb. 18 -- Balurghat's century-old rain tree, also known as Koroi or Sirish, once again finds itself at the centre of public attention. Standing tall at the city's entrance, this majestic t... Read More


Export concerns rise as trade with Bangladesh slows down

BALURGHAT, Feb. 17 -- The ongoing internal instability in Bangladesh has raised fresh concerns among exporters, leading to a significant drop in trade activity over the past one and a half to two mont... Read More