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'Bhamini': Folk-inspired crime thriller hits screens in Bengal

BALURGHAT, April 25 -- The Bengali feature film 'Bhamini', directed by local filmmaker Swarnayu Maitra, premiered on Friday across 15 cinema halls, marking a significant moment for independent cinema ... Read More


Confusion over 2016 appointment list creates uncertainty among South Dinajpur teachers and staff

BALURGHAT, April 24 -- Following a directive from the District Inspector of Schools (Higher Secondary), school heads of all government-aided schools in South Dinajpur submitted a detailed list of teac... Read More


Research-based book on Atrai River launched in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, April 23 -- A formal launch ceremony of the research-based book "Atrai Nadir Itikotha" (the tale of the Atrai River), authored by eminent historian Professor Himangshu Kumar Sarkar, was hel... Read More


Earth Day: Awareness drive held on river, birds & fish conservation

BALURGHAT, April 22 -- On the occasion of World Earth Day, celebrated globally on April 22 since 1970, environmental enthusiasts in Balurghat marked the day with a unique awareness campaign focusing o... Read More


Historic Nilkuthi of Kushmandi crumbles amid years of neglect

BALURGHAT, April 21 -- A historic Nilkuthi located near Mahipal Dighi in Kushmandi, South Dinajpur, is slowly deteriorating due to years of neglect. Once a significant site for indigo cultivation duri... Read More


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