At 80, Balurghat resident opens cafe that's more about joy than profit

BALURGHAT, Nov. 3 -- At an age when most choose to slow down, 80-year-old Kiran Shankar Ghosh of Balurghat's Biswaspara has chosen a new beginning-one steeped in tea, warmth and companionship. His mod... Read More

Continuous rain triggers fear of crop damage

BALURGHAT, Nov. 2 -- Two consecutive days of rainfall - Friday and Saturday - have sparked widespread concern among farmers across South Dinajpur, triggering fear of severe damage to paddy and vegetab... Read More

Balurghat: Pest attack puts Kushmandi farmers in deep distress

BALURGHAT, Oct. 31 -- Farmers in several areas of Kushmandi block are facing severe distress following a large-scale pest attack on Aman paddy fields. The insects, locally known as 'Choshok Poka,' hav... Read More

Balurghat: Minor girls flee abuse, seek shelter in govt home

BALURGHAT, Oct. 29 -- In a shocking incident, three minor girls from South Dinajpur fled from their house on Tuesday after allegedly facing severe physical and emotional abuse from their family. Their... Read More

Mahipaldighi chokes under hyacinths, migratory birds may skip winter halt

BALURGHAT, Oct. 28 -- As winter approaches, bird watchers and nature enthusiasts in South Dinajpur's Kushmandi block are gripped by concern - Mahipaldighi, once a vibrant haven for migratory birds fro... Read More

Molestation on Sealdah-Balurghat Exp: Accused held

BALURGHAT, Oct. 27 -- A young lady passenger from South Dinajpur has lodged a molestation complaint with the Malda (Town) Government Railway Police Station (GRPS) on Sunday, alleging that she was sexu... Read More

Balurghat's women artisans rush to meet the Chhath Puja demand

BALURGHAT, Oct. 26 -- With just a day left for Chhath Puja, women of several villages under Balurghat block - including Dollah, Dumoir, Malancha Amritkhand and Jalghar - are working tirelessly to make... Read More

Steep rise in price of rice leaves Balurghat consumers worried

BALURGHAT, Oct. 24 -- The price of different rice varieties has skyrocketed in Balurghat's grain markets, leaving common and middle-class families struggling to manage household expenses. The cost of ... Read More

Wheelchair-bound woman travels about 62 km to bless her brothers

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

Chaos at temple over shortage of prasad

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

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