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Clinking of blanket-making tools in markets marks arrival of winters

12 Nov 2024 11:58 PM IST
BALURGHAT: Though the chill of winter hasn’t fully set in, early signs of the season are being felt across South Dinajpur this November. The district...

Filariasis screening camp to be held in Balurghat Municipality on November 14

12 Nov 2024 12:25 AM IST
BALURGHAT: Balurghat Municipality is set to host a filariasis (elephantiasis) screening camp on November 14. Citizens from all 25 municipal wards are...

Railings & safety nets put up along Atreyee Check Dam to prevent accidents

8 Nov 2024 12:09 AM IST
BALURGHAT: The district administration has initiated fencing work around the Atreyee Check Dam in Balurghat to prevent accidents. This step aims to...

Artisans hard at work to meet high demand for bamboo craftwork

6 Nov 2024 1:23 AM IST
BALURGHAT: With only a day left for Chhath Puja on November 7, in the Danga area of Balurghat, craftsmen from about 10 to 12 households are engrossed...

‘Drinking water connections to be provided to all houses in next 2 months’

4 Nov 2024 11:33 PM IST
BALURGHAT: In a major initiative by the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department, drinking water connections will be provided to all households...

Spicy rasogollas and ‘kheer doi’ dominate ‘Bhai Phonta’ market

3 Nov 2024 11:34 PM IST
BALURGHAT: On the occasion of Bhai Phonta festivities, two sweet delicacies have captured the hearts and taste buds of people across South Dinajpur...

Teen’s death at govt residential home sparks outrage in Balurghat

1 Nov 2024 11:58 PM IST
BALURGHAT: The sudden death of Binoy Roy Das, a ninth-grade student residing at ‘Subhayan,’ a government residential home in Balurghat, has caused...

Balurghat: About 350-yr-old Kali Puja honours Goddess as daughter

31 Oct 2024 12:03 AM IST
BALURGHAT: Among the oldest and most revered Kali Pujas in Raghunathpur, Balurghat, the Rajnandini Kali Mata Puja has been celebrated for around 350...

Traditions unhindered at Bura Kali Puja for over 300 yrs

29 Oct 2024 11:42 PM IST
BALURGHAT: Balurghat’s Bura (old) Kali Puja, a revered tradition spanning over 300 years, has continued to draw thousands of devotees from both sides...

Candle artisans of Gangarampur experience peak demand

29 Oct 2024 12:16 AM IST
BALURGHAT: With only a few days left until Kali Puja, candle makers in Gangarampur are experiencing a significant surge in demand as well as business...

‘Significant decrease in dengue cases compared to last year’

27 Oct 2024 11:44 PM IST
BALURGHAT: This year, South Dinajpur has seen a significant decrease in dengue cases compared to last year, with 590 cases reported so far, down from...

Silver-faced ‘Bolla’ Kali idol to be installed for year-round viewing

27 Oct 2024 11:41 PM IST
BALURGHAT: Finally there is good tidings for lakhs of devotees of Goddess Bolla Kali. Earlier the idol was available for viewing only for four days in...
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