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Farmers in Balurghat shift to maize cultivation amid water crisis

BALURGHAT, March 28 -- Facing an acute water crisis and changing climatic conditions, farmers in the Chingishpur region of Balurghat block are increasingly shifting from Boro paddy to maize cultivatio... Read More


'Black Bengal goat meat to boost economy in South Dinajpur'

BALURGHAT, March 27 -- South Dinajpur is widely known for its delicious 'chevon'. To capitalise on this and to strengthen the rural economy, the district administration has taken an initiative to expa... Read More


Water scarcity in Punarbhaba River casts shadow over Baruni Mela

BALURGHAT, March 26 -- Devotees attending the renowned Baruni Mela in Gangarampur's Shivbari are facing difficulties due to inadequate water levels in the Punarbhaba River. This annual fair, which beg... Read More


South Dinajpur admin takes steps to eradicate child marriage in dist

BALURGHAT, March 25 -- South Dinajpur district administration has launched a special initiative to eradicate child marriage. A high-level meeting on this issue was recently held at Rabindra Bhavan in ... Read More


Balurghat: Villagers protest, demand permanent bridge

BALURGHAT, March 24 -- As the Assembly elections approach, villagers in South Dinajpur's Kumaraganj block staged a protest on Monday demanding a permanent bridge. Residents of Chhatintair, along with ... Read More


Research begins for GI recognition for Katari Bhog Rice,JamAlu

BALURGHAT, March 19 -- Following the success of Tulaipanji rice, North Bengal Agricultural University has now turned its attention to Katari Bhog rice and Jam Alu (potato) from South Dinajpur district... Read More