BALURGHAT, Oct. 23 -- Bhai Phonta-a festival that celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters-became a tale of courage, love and indomitable spirit this year, thanks to 40-year-old homemak... Read More
BALURGHAT, Oct. 22 -- A scene of chaos unfolded at the revered Bura Maa Kali Temple in Balurghat on Tuesday after Prasad ran out during distribution, sparking anger and protests among hundreds of devo... Read More
BALURGHAT, Oct. 21 -- In a rare and fascinating custom, villagers of Sharangram under Bolla Gram Panchayat in Balurghat block of South Dinajpur are worshipping Goddess Lakshmi during Kali Puja-and tha... Read More
BALURGHAT, Oct. 19 -- When the moonless sky of Diwali night descends upon Balurghat, thousands of lamps flicker in unison around a temple that has stood the test of time - the Burakali Mata Temple of ... Read More
BALURGHAT, Oct. 16 -- After years of decline amid the rise of online shopping and ready-made wear, traditional tailoring shops in Balurghat are seeing a strong revival this festive season. A month bef... Read More
BALURGHAT, Oct. 15 -- An elderly man from Birohini village under Balurghat Police Station has lodged a written complaint against eight villagers, alleging that he was branded a witch and threatened wi... Read More
BALURGHAT, Oct. 15 -- In a move aimed at improving patient convenience and eliminating confusion caused by illegible handwriting, Balurghat District Hospital is set to introduce computer-generated e-p... Read More
BALURGHAT, Oct. 14 -- A mentally-unstable Bangladeshi woman, who had inadvertently crossed the international border and lived in India for nearly 10 years, was finally reunited with her family on Sund... Read More
BALURGHAT, Oct. 13 -- A youth was arrested by the South Dinajpur Cyber Crime Police for allegedly cheating college students by promising to increase their examination marks in exchange for money. The ... Read More
BALURGHAT, Oct. 13 -- With the approach of Kali Puja, South Dinajpur district has once again come alive with the rhythmic beats and vibrant colours of the traditional Chamunda Dance-a unique folk expr... Read More