Strict night curbs imposed along S Dinajpur border after turmoil in

BALURGHAT, Nov. 21 -- With escalating tension in neighbouring Bangladesh following the issuance of a death sentence against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the South Dinajpur district ... Read More

Traditional 'Choddohat' Kali Puja in Hili kicks off in Hili Block

BALURGHAT, Nov. 20 -- The India-Bangladesh border region of Hili Block has once again come alive with the traditional 'Choddohat' Kali Puja, which commenced late Wednesday night on the auspicious 'ama... Read More

Photo not required for SIR, yet Balurghat studios see surging demand

BALURGHAT, Nov. 19 -- Despite a fresh notification stating that no photograph is required for filling up the enumeration form in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across ... Read More

Border villages in South Dinajpur gripped by anxiety amid SIR process

BALURGHAT, Nov. 18 -- An atmosphere of uncertainty has engulfed the border areas of South Dinajpur as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls progresses across Bengal. In the Hili bloc... Read More

Missing for 5 yrs, migrant from Hili found in Maharashtra

BALURGHAT, Nov. 17 -- After five long years of despair, court battles and fading hope, a mentally unstable youth from Hili who had gone missing in Bihar has finally been traced-hundreds of kilometres ... Read More

Kala-azar resurfaces in Hili block after 14 years

BALURGHAT, Nov. 16 -- After a long gap of 14 years, Kala-azar has resurfaced in Jothghotok village under Binshira Gram Panchayat of Hili block, triggering concern among district health officials. The ... Read More

Winter's sweet aroma: Date palm sap collection begins in S Dinajpur

BALURGHAT, Nov. 13 -- With the arrival of mild fog and chilly winds, a wintry charm has begun to settle over South Dinajpur. As winter approaches, rural Bengal once again turns to one of its most cher... Read More

Minor's marriage foiled in Balurghat after call to district helpline

BALURGHAT, Nov. 12 -- A case of child marriage involving a 15-year-old girl from Balurghat block in South Dinajpur district was successfully thwarted following a call made to the district administrati... Read More

Apple export to B'desh resumes via Hili Land Port after a decade

BALURGHAT, Nov. 11 -- After nearly 10 years, India has resumed apple exports to Bangladesh through the Hili land port in South Dinajpur. On Sunday, a truck carrying about 30 tonnes of Kashmiri apples ... Read More

Enumeration forms found by roadside in Kalna stir controversy

BALURGHAT, Nov. 9 -- Tension spread through Kalna in East Burdwan on Sunday after 25 enumeration forms, reportedly linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of Balurghat in South Dinajpur... Read More

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