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Festive season brings business boom for Balurghat tailors

BALURGHAT, Oct. 16 -- After years of decline amid the rise of online shopping and ready-made wear, traditional tailoring shops in Balurghat are seeing a strong revival this festive season. A month bef... Read More


Accused of witchcraft, man threatened with death

BALURGHAT, Oct. 15 -- An elderly man from Birohini village under Balurghat Police Station has lodged a written complaint against eight villagers, alleging that he was branded a witch and threatened wi... Read More


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