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Tribal Mela organised in Itahar after Durga Puja idol immersion

Raiganj, Oct. 6 -- The festive spirit of Durga Puja continued with members of Ulka Club in Itahar of North Dinajpur district organising a Tribal Mela at their puja premises after the immersion of the ... Read More


Raiganj's Khadimpur marks 350-yr-old Balai Chandi Puja

Raiganj, Oct. 3 -- While Durga Puja festivities wind down elsewhere, Khadimpur village in Raiganj, North Dinajpur, comes alive with its historic Balai Chandi Puja. Beginning on Dashami, the age-old ce... Read More


Mehindigram's 300-year-old Puja: A festival of faith & communal harmony

Raiganj, Sept. 28 -- The centuries-old Durga Puja at Mehindigram village in North Dinajpur's Raiganj subdivision stands as a timeless symbol of communal harmony, where Hindus and Muslims unite to cele... Read More


Raiganj police to prepare three green corridors for ambulances

Raiganj, Sept. 26 -- With Durga Puja festivities set to draw massive crowds in Raiganj town, the district police have announced special arrangements to ensure uninterrupted medical access for patients... Read More


Raiganj traders launch drive against forced Puja collection

Raiganj, Sept. 25 -- In a bid to curb the long-standing practice of forceful collection in the name of Durga Puja, the Raiganj Merchants' Association has launched a campaign urging Puja committees to ... Read More


Fire station proposed for Karandighi; DPR preparation 'begins'

Raiganj, Sept. 25 -- In response to a long-standing demand of the locals, an initiative has been taken to set up a fire station at Karandighi in North Dinajpur district. The move has been spearheaded ... Read More


Raiganj police launch Puja guide map to ensure smooth celebrations

Raiganj, Sept. 24 -- With Durga Puja round the corner, the Raiganj Police District has introduced a comprehensive Durga Puja Guide Map to ensure a smooth festive season for pandal hoppers in North Din... Read More


Drive against illegal constructions, unauthorised traders commences

Raiganj, Sept. 23 -- Authorities of Raiganj Municipality in North Dinajpur have launched a drive against illegal constructions and unauthorised traders. The civic body will also generate revenue and c... Read More


Raiganj: Steeped in tradition, Bandar Adi Durga Puja draws thousands of devotees

Raiganj, Sept. 22 -- Bandar village in Raiganj of North Dinajpur district is home to the oldest Durga puja in the region. Known as the Bandar Adi Durga Puja, this centuries-old celebration may not daz... Read More


Durga Puja looms as Raiganj residents face rising garbage

Raiganj, Sept. 21 -- With Durga Puja around the corner, residents of Raiganj are grappling with mounting garbage across the town as contractual conservancy department staff of the Raiganj Municipality... Read More