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Ignoring ban, locals indulge in photoshoots at Atreyee Dam

BALURGHAT, May 20 -- Turning a deaf ear to warnings, many people are still risking their lives by visiting the low-height dams of Chakbhrigu and Chalkbhabani in Balurghat town for recreational activit... Read More


Nilgai spotted in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, May 19 -- A Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) was spotted roaming on the National Highway of Balurghat town in the early hours of Sunday, causing a commotion among locals who flocked to catc... Read More


'Several farmers in lurch as Kashia Creek drying up'

BALURGHAT, May 17 -- The Atreyee River has ceased flowing, leading to the drying up of Kashia Creek in Balurghat. Consequently, thousands of local farmers are grappling with water scarcity as the Irri... Read More


In new employment opportunity, craftsmen make wooden ducks

BALURGHAT, May 17 -- Local wood craftsmen in Naltahar, Balurghat block, have come across a new opportunity - crafting ducks from wood. Reportedly, around 2,000 of these meticulously crafted ducks have... Read More


Man released from jail after 28 years plans to start his life afresh

BALURGHAT, May 16 -- Gurupada Burman, who spent half his life at a correctional home, has been released after spending 28 years behind bars for murder. At 60 years of age, he aims to reintegrate into ... Read More


Balurghat Mahila Mahavidyalaya takes responsibility of specially-abled student

BALURGHAT, May 15 -- The authorities of Balurghat Mahila Mahavidyalaya have assumed full responsibility for Payel Paul from South Dinajpur, who has a physical disability but achieved an outstanding 92... Read More


Gangarampur rape victim appeals for justice

BALURGHAT, May 14 -- After 25 days of alleged gangrape, the accused are still at large. The victim met the Superintendent of Police, South Dinajpur urging action against all involved in the heinous ac... Read More


Balurghat: Duo convicted of murder get lifer

BALURGHAT, May 13 -- Ranjan Mahato and Manoranjan Mahato, both residents of the Jamalpur area under the jurisdiction of Hili Police Station, were accused of brutally murdering a person with a sharp we... Read More


Onion trade through Hili border to Bangladesh stops

BALURGHAT, May 13 -- The Government of India (GoI) has granted permission to export onions but the imposition of export tax has diminished the interest of onion traders in both India and Bangladesh. C... Read More


Drive conducted against sand mafias in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, May 12 -- Sand is being illegally plundered from the Atreyee River in Balurghat. The illicit activity of sand smuggling persists openly, with boats being lowered into the river during dayli... Read More