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Human trafficking nexus busted at India-B'desh border

BALURGHAT, June 22 -- A racket facilitating illegal infiltration from Bangladesh into India, followed by the creation of fake identity documents and employment assistance, has once again come under th... Read More


College student goes missing during exam in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, June 20 -- A college student mysteriously went missing during her undergraduate exam - just seven days after her wedding. The girl, a student of Hili SBS Government College in South Dinajpu... Read More


College teachers go door-to-door to revive student enrollment

BALURGHAT, June 19 -- In a unique initiative to boost student enrollment, teachers of Kumarganj College have taken to the streets with microphones and leaflets, travelling from village to village in a... Read More


Balurghat Municipality marks 75th anniv with major development drive

BALURGHAT, June 18 -- As the 75th anniversary of the Balurghat Municipality approaches in 2025, the civic body has announced a series of developmental and social initiatives to commemorate the milesto... Read More


Balurghat: IIT Madras to launch training centres

BALURGHAT, June 17 -- In a significant step towards educational innovation, Balurghat in South Dinajpur is set to host a training centre under the Vidya Shakti initiative led by IIT Madras. The progra... Read More


Silent stories: Unique evening 'adda' of speech, hearing impaired

BALURGHAT, June 16 -- As twilight descends over Balurghat's Thana More and High School ground, a different kind of gathering takes place - quiet yet full of life, silent yet powerfully expressive. Eve... Read More


First Santhali-medium high school approved in South Dinajpur

BALURGHAT, June 15 -- For the first time, South Dinajpur district has received approval for a Santhali-medium high school. The Bandhmulluk Kismat High School, located under the Jalghar Gram Panchayat ... Read More


Family brutally assaulted over witchcraft allegations in South Dinajpur village

BALURGHAT, June 13 -- In a horrifying case of medieval-style mob justice, four members of a single family were allegedly assaulted and forced to consume human excreta after being branded as witches by... Read More


Vanishing wheels of Balurghat: A farewell to the town's rickshaws

BALURGHAT, June 12 -- Before the whir of totos (electric rickshaws) claimed the streets of Balurghat, it was the quiet strength of the cycle rickshaw that ferried the city residents - a three-wheeled ... Read More


Slow utilisation of 15th Finance Commission funds in S Dinajpur raises concerns

BALURGHAT, June 11 -- In South Dinajpur, only a fraction of the funds allocated under the 15th Finance Commission has been utilised so far, raising concerns among officials and prompting the District ... Read More