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B'deshi national sentenced to 3 years for illegal entry into India

Raiganj, Feb. 5 -- A Bangladeshi national was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for illegally entering India. The judgment was pronounced by the Additional District and Sessions Judge, 1st Court,... Read More


Village ditches pottery as momo trade delivers steadier income

Raiganj, Feb. 4 -- Momos have proved more lucrative than pottery for residents of Palpara village in Subashganj in North Dinajpur district. As a result, a majority of traditional potter families have ... Read More


Oppn leader alleges fund misuse by ex-Raiganj BDO

Raiganj, Feb. 3 -- Malay Sarkar, Opposition leader of Raiganj Panchayat Samity in North Dinajpur district, has filed a case against former Block Development Officer (BDO) Saran Tamang, alleging misapp... Read More


Banglar Bari Phase II begins in North Dinajpur

Raiganj, Jan. 29 -- The North Dinajpur district administration has begun disbursing the first installment under Phase II of the Banglar Bari housing scheme, benefitting 97,776 families across 98 gram ... Read More


CM virtually inaugurates upgraded State General Hospital in Kaliyaganj

Raiganj, Jan. 28 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday virtually inaugurated the much-awaited upgraded 250-bedded State General Hospital (SGH) with super-speciality facilities in ... Read More


Protest outside PWD office as traders oppose 'proposed eviction' in Raiganj

RAIGANJ, Jan. 27 -- Traders on Tuesday morning staged a protest outside the office of the Executive Engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD) in Raiganj, opposing the alleged decision to evict roa... Read More


HC orders speedy completion of Gajole-Dalkhola railway line

Raiganj, Jan. 23 -- In a significant development for North Bengal, the Calcutta High Court has reportedly directed the Railway authorities to expedite the long-pending construction of the Gajole-Dalkh... Read More


Worker dies by suicide after SIR notice to wife

Raiganj, Jan. 22 -- A 51-year-old migrant worker allegedly died by suicide on Thursday after his wife received a hearing notice under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, triggering tension a... Read More


Surge in Saraswati idol demand brings cheer to Raiganj artisans

Raiganj, Jan. 21 -- Artisans of Raiganj in North Dinajpur district are witnessing a significant surge in demand for Saraswati idols with a large number of idols being transported to various parts of n... Read More


Woman falls ill at SIR queue in Itahar

Raiganj, Jan. 20 -- A 48-year-old woman fell seriously ill and lost consciousness while standing in a long queue for the SIR hearing at Itahar High School in North Dinajpur district on Monday afternoo... Read More