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Unique: 'Shasthi Brata' celebrated for women's happiness & welfare

BALURGHAT, June 1 -- Breaking away from traditional customs, Ward 22 in Balurghat witnessed an extraordinary celebration of 'Shasthi Brata', not for sons-in-law or children but for the well-being of w... Read More


Atreyee Canal erosion sparks fear of collapse in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, May 30 -- Erosion along the banks of the Atreyee Canal in Balurghat has intensified in recent days, causing widespread panic among residents of the Atreyee Colony. Everyday, small sections ... Read More


Illegal border crossings: 3 Rohingya women, one B'deshi youth detained

BALURGHAT, May 29 -- Two separate incidents of illegal border crossing have sparked widespread concern in South Dinajpur district. Three young Rohingya women and one Bangladeshi youth have been detain... Read More


Balurghat District Hospital: 18 new doctors to join within a week

BALURGHAT, May 28 -- In a significant move to strengthen public healthcare in South Dinajpur, 18 new doctors are set to join various departments of Balurghat District Hospital within the next seven da... Read More


'Mysterious' light streaks over Balurghat trigger panic, curiosity

BALURGHAT, May 27 -- A regular Monday evening in Balurghat took a dramatic turn as residents witnessed a series of 'mysterious' bright lights in the sky, triggering widespread curiosity and concern. ... Read More


Patient given oxygen from 'empty cylinder', dies

BALURGHAT, May 26 -- In a shocking case of alleged medical negligence, a critically ill patient died at Gangarampur Super Speciality Hospital, allegedly after being "administered" oxygen from an empty... Read More


Cracks appear in newly-built road near Kashia Canal Bridge in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, May 25 -- A newly-constructed road near the Kashia Canal Bridge in Balurghat has developed major cracks and subsidence just three months after completion, sparking fear and frustration amon... Read More


Reverse vending machine installed with plastic recycling initiative

BALURGHAT, May 23 -- In a pioneering move to combat plastic pollution and promote recycling, the South Dinajpur district administration has introduced Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) across various bl... Read More


ECI orders probe after BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar's wife found registered in two constituencies

BALURGHAT, May 22 -- A controversy has erupted in Bengal involving BJP state president and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar. Allegations have surfaced that his wife, Koel Majumdar, is registered as a v... Read More


Balurghat: Embankment project on Atreyee River nears completion

BALURGHAT, May 21 -- Significant progress has been made on the construction of an embankment project in the AK Gopalan Colony area of Balurghat. This area, home to nearly 3,000 residents, lies adjacen... Read More