Ration dealers seek state relief from financial crisis

Balurghat, March 6 -- The All India Fair Price Shop Dealers Federation, South Dinajpur Unit, has appealed to the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, seeking relief from the notified financial hardship fac... Read More

Balurghat locals point at history after ancient staircase discovered

Balurghat, March 5 -- South Dinajpur continues to prove itself a cradle of history. In Kismat Jashahar village, under Nazirpur Gram Panchayat of Balurghat block, a wide brick staircase has surfaced fr... Read More

Low water in Atreyee River likely to hit Balurghat water supply

Balurghat, March 2 -- Drinking water supply in Balurghat Municipality area may be affected due to the low water level and reduced pressure in the Atreyee River. In response, the civic authorities on M... Read More

Balurghat Municipality imposes hefty fines to curb littering

BALURGHAT, March 1 -- In a stringent step to ensure cleanliness across town, the Balurghat Municipality has announced heavy penalties against those found dumping garbage indiscriminately on roads inst... Read More

TMC launches wall writing campaign in Ward 19

BALURGHAT, Feb. 28 -- With an eye on the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections, the All India Trinamool Congress has launched a wall writing campaign in Ward No. 19 of the Balurghat Municipality, highlight... Read More

Balurghat: Students trained in ginger cultivation to support midday meals

BALURGHAT, Feb. 26 -- In a bid to promote self-reliance and reduce expenses in school kitchens, the South Dinajpur district Horticulture Department, in collaboration with the district Food Processing ... Read More

Bidi workers unhappy over paltry hike in wages

BALURGHAT, Feb. 25 -- The wages of bidi workers in South Dinajpur district have been increased by Rs 13 per 1,000 bidis, raising the rate from Rs 174 in 2024 to Rs 187. The decision was taken at a rec... Read More

Digital push: Balurghat Dist Hosp set to become 'smart hospital'

BALURGHAT, Feb. 24 -- The Balurghat District Hospital is set to transform into a "Smart Hospital," marking a major step towards the digitalisation of public healthcare in the district. The initiative ... Read More

Gram Panchayat offices in South Dinajpur to run on solar power

Balurghat, Feb. 22 -- In a bid to reduce expenditure from the government exchequer and channelise the savings into public welfare projects, the Dakshin Dinajpur Zilla Parishad has adopted solar energy... Read More

Khapur remembers Tebhaga martyrs, families seek govt support

Balurghat, Feb. 20 -- The 7th day of Falgun in the Bengali calendar, coinciding with February 20, marked a day of solemn remembrance at Khapur village under Patiram in South Dinajpur district. The dat... Read More

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