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Kin of migrant whose leg was fractured in police assault in Haryana lodges complaint

Raiganj, Aug. 7 -- The family members of Md. Juned Alam, a migrant worker from Goagaon in North Dinajpur, filed a formal complaint on Thursday at the Goalpokhar Police Station against Haryana's Civil ... Read More


Karandighi: Construction of 2 crematoriums begins

Raiganj, Aug. 6 -- Work has commenced on the construction of two new crematoriums in the Karandighi‑I and Domohana Gram Panchayat (GP) areas under Karandighi Police Station in North Dinajpur. ML... Read More


Move initiated to revive aroma & quality of famed Tulaipanji rice of Raiganj

Raiganj, Aug. 5 -- Tulaipanji, the famed indigenous aromatic rice grown in the Raiganj subdivision of North Dinajpur (Uttar Dinajpur) district, is showing signs of decline in aroma and quality due to ... Read More


In a week, 3 migrants severely hurt in police assault in Haryana

Raiganj, Aug. 4 -- In a week of escalating unrest, two more migrant workers from Goalpokhar in North Dinajpur were severely injured, alleging torture by Haryana police, a harrowing echo of the earlier... Read More


Cyclonic storm damages over 50 huts in Goalpokhar-II block

Raiganj, Aug. 3 -- A sudden, violent cyclonic storm swept across Surjapur, Bada Hasan and Chakulia villages in the Goalpokhar‑II block in North Dinajpur on Sunday afternoon, tearing roofs ... Read More


'Torture by Haryana Police' damages Goalpokhar migrant worker's leg

Raiganj, July 31 -- A migrant worker from Goalpokhar in North Dinajpur, Md Juned Alam returned home with a broken leg, after allegedly being brutally assaulted by Haryana Police in Panipat simply beca... Read More


Nearly 100 migrants return to Raiganj from Haryana

Raiganj, July 30 -- Nearly 100 migrant workers have returned to Shankarpur in North Dinajpur over the past two days, following alleged harassment and intimidation by the Haryana police. The workers, ... Read More


Centre sanctions Rs 1.84 crore for Raiganj-Barsoi road link DPR

Raiganj, July 28 -- In a long‑awaited breakthrough, the Union Road Transport & Highways ministry has sanctioned Rs 1.84 crore for a survey and preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for ... Read More


Over 100 'Bengali-speaking' migrants of Goalpokhar detained in Haryana

Raiganj, July 25 -- Over 100 Bengali-speaking migrant labourers from villages, including Biprit and Lodhan, under Goalpokhar police jurisdiction have been detained in Panipat of Haryana, purportedly b... Read More


N Dinajpur: Names of 2 B'deshis in voter list triggers debate

Raiganj, July 24 -- A major controversy erupted in North Dinajpur after two Bangladesh nationals were reportedly found listed as voters in Chhoto Hassan under Goalpokhar-II block. The individuals, ide... Read More