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Gangarampur: Three arrested for nursing training scam

BALURGHAT, April 21 -- Three youths from East Midnapore have been arrested for allegedly duping students in the name of providing nursing training in Gangarampur. The arrested individuals have been id... Read More


Balurghat: Violence erupts during BJP protest

BALURGHAT, April 20 -- Violence broke out in Balurghat on Saturday during a BJP protest rally led by party state president and Union Minister of State, Sukanta Majumdar. The rally, held to protest all... Read More


Low-cost night stay facility to be launched soon at Balurghat Hospital

BALURGHAT, April 18 -- A new low-cost night-stay facility is set to be launched soon at Balurghat Hospital, offering affordable lodging and meals in a clean, modern environment styled after upscale re... Read More


S Dinajpur: 2 stalwarts honoured for their lifelong contributions to Bengali Folk Art

BALURGHAT, April 17 -- In a moment of pride for the cultural heritage of Dinajpur, two stalwarts of Bengali folk art - Aakulbala Sarkar and Sachindranath Sarkar - have been honoured with prestigious s... Read More


'Water crisis looms over Balurghat town as Atreyee River drying up'

BALURGHAT, April 16 -- The municipal water supply in Balurghat town is facing a "severe crisis" due to the dwindling water levels of the Atreyee River, the primary source of drinking water for the are... Read More


Balurghat: Annual worship of 'Bikata Kali Mata' celebrated with grandeur in Hili

BALURGHAT, April 15 -- In keeping with centuries-old traditions, the annual worship of Bikata Kali Mata was observed with immense devotion and grandeur in Hili on Monday night, coinciding with Chaitra... Read More


Vibrant Charak festival draws massive crowd in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, April 14 -- With the end of the Bengali calendar year, the festive spirit of Gajan has swept across North Bengal. In celebration of this age-old tradition, the 34th annual Charak festival w... Read More


Ancient Bengali 'Hal Khata' faces modern apathy in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, April 14 -- Once an inseparable part of Bengal's business culture, the age-old tradition of Hal Khata is gradually losing its charm and relevance and the town of Balurghat is no exception. ... Read More


High demand for traditional almanacs in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, April 13 -- As the Bengali New Year approaches, a familiar tradition returns to homes across Balurghat - the purchase of a fresh, pink-covered Bengali almanac or panjika. Despite the growin... Read More


Balurghat-Hili Rly project: 'Land acquisition to be completed in 45 days'

BALURGHAT, April 11 -- The long-standing hurdles over land ownership and inheritance disputes have finally been resolved, clearing the way for the Balurghat-Hili railway extension project. The South ... Read More