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E-prescriptions to be introduced in all depts at Balurghat Dist Hosp

BALURGHAT, Oct. 15 -- In a move aimed at improving patient convenience and eliminating confusion caused by illegible handwriting, Balurghat District Hospital is set to introduce computer-generated e-p... Read More


B'deshi woman reunited with family after residing for nearly 10 yrs in India

BALURGHAT, Oct. 14 -- A mentally-unstable Bangladeshi woman, who had inadvertently crossed the international border and lived in India for nearly 10 years, was finally reunited with her family on Sund... Read More


Youth cheats students with fake exam mark promises; held

BALURGHAT, Oct. 13 -- A youth was arrested by the South Dinajpur Cyber Crime Police for allegedly cheating college students by promising to increase their examination marks in exchange for money. The ... Read More


'Chamunda' dance & 'Mahishbathan' masks revive ancient Kali Puja traditions

BALURGHAT, Oct. 13 -- With the approach of Kali Puja, South Dinajpur district has once again come alive with the rhythmic beats and vibrant colours of the traditional Chamunda Dance-a unique folk expr... Read More


Balurghat: Earthen lamp makers struggle to keep tradition alive

BALURGHAT, Oct. 12 -- With the echoes of the Sharadiya Durga Puja still lingering in the air, preparations are now underway for Kali Puja and Diwali - the festival of lights - scheduled to be celebrat... Read More


Sumit Mahanta makes it to Ranji Trophysquad

BALURGHAT, Oct. 10 -- Balurghat's young pacer Sumit Mahanta has made history by becoming the first-ever cricketer from South Dinajpur to earn a place in the Bengal Ranji Trophy team, bringing pride an... Read More


Two women caught trying to steal newborn from Balurghat hospital

BALURGHAT, Oct. 9 -- Panic gripped Balurghat Super Specialty Hospital on Wednesday night after two women, identified as Renoka Mardi and Sonali Murmu, both residents of Chingispur in Balurghat block, ... Read More


Autopsy backlog mounts at Dakshin Dinajpur Dist Hosp

BALURGHAT, Oct. 8 -- Post-mortem examinations at Dakshin Dinajpur District Hospital have been stalled for weeks following the prolonged absence of its sole forensic expert, leaving nearly a hundred au... Read More


Mentally unstable man dies after 'assault', 1 held

BALURGHAT, Oct. 7 -- The Balurghat Police have arrested a man on charges of assault, which led to the death of a mentally unstable resident in the Mangalpur Adivasi Para locality of the town. The acc... Read More


Balurghat Municipality takes up post-idol immersion river clean-up drive

BALURGHAT, Oct. 7 -- In a remarkable environmental initiative, the Balurghat Municipality has undertaken a large-scale drive to lift the remaining structures of Durga idols from the Atreyee River foll... Read More