BALURGHAT, April 10 -- In a move that brings welcome relief to local theatre groups, the district administration has announced a significant reduction in the rent for staging plays at the Balurghat Ra... Read More
BALURGHAT, April 8 -- A team of researchers and environmentalists led by Professor Mahbub Shahana of the University of Manchester visited the Atreyee River in Balurghat to assess the current depth of ... Read More
BALURGHAT, April 7 -- A quaint village in South Dinajpur's Kushmandi block recently got a visitor from London. However, it was a visit with a mission. Drawn not by tourist attractions but by the skill... Read More
BALURGHAT, April 6 -- A woman with severe burn injuries and signs of mental distress was reunited with her family following the efforts of the Balurghat District Hospital, which not only treated her b... Read More
BALURGHAT, April 4 -- The Dakshin Dinajpur University continues to struggle with the absence of a permanent campus as the state government is yet to allocate the necessary funds. In a fresh setback, t... Read More
BALURGHAT, April 3 -- Balurghat's garment shops and ready-made garment sellers are facing a severe business downturn this 'Chaitra' sale, as the rise of shopping malls overshadows local markets. With ... Read More
BALURGHAT, April 2 -- A massive fire ravaged through approximately 25 bighas of wheat fields in Bolla Mallikpur village, under the Patiram Police Station in South Dinajpur district, on Tuesday afterno... Read More
BALURGHAT, April 1 -- As the Gazon festival approaches, the demand for traditional wooden masks in South Dinajpur has surged, bringing renewed vigour to the region's artisans. These handcrafted masks,... Read More
BALURGHAT, March 31 -- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has taken the initiative to develop Bangarh, a historic site in South Dinajpur district, with an allocation of approximately Rs 2.08 cro... Read More
BALURGHAT, March 30 -- In a major boost for railway passengers, the Balurghat-Howrah Express has been upgraded with modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches. This transformation aims to enhance passen... Read More