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Tragic death of tribal student in Bansipur sparks outrage

18 Oct 2024 11:53 PM IST
BALURGHAT: In a tragic incident in Bansipur in South Dinajpur’s Balurghat block, the mysterious death of a graduate student, Dipika Murmu, has ignited...

Dengue outbreak worsens in South Dinajpur, 470 infected

17 Oct 2024 11:59 PM IST
BALURGHAT: The dengue situation in South Dinajpur is becoming increasingly alarming, with 62 new cases reported during the week of Durga Puja. The...

Painters breathe a fresh lease of life with huge demand for Lakshmi ‘potchitra’

17 Oct 2024 12:05 AM IST
BALURGHAT: Lakshmi Puja has breathed a fresh lease of life for the Potchitra painters of Gangarampur. There is a huge demand for the pots for Lakshmi...

Prices of fruits, veggies and flowers skyrocket ahead of Lakshmi Puja

16 Oct 2024 12:24 AM IST
BALURGHAT: As Lakshmi Puja approaches, the prices of fruits, vegetables and flowers in Balurghat have surged to alarming levels, leaving ordinary...

Balurghat Municipality ensures pollution-free Durga idol immersion

15 Oct 2024 12:16 AM IST
BALURGHAT: Balurghat Municipality has taken significant measures to ensure that the immersion of Durga idols is carried out without polluting the...

Border village in South Dinajpur takes part in Puja festivities amid strict restrictions

9 Oct 2024 11:31 PM IST
BALURGHAT: The border village of Ucha Gobindapur in South Dinajpur’s Hili block, located near the india-Bangladesh border, is currently immersed in...

Women earn extra income by crafting Puja decorations in Balurghat

8 Oct 2024 11:37 PM IST
BALURGHAT: With the advent of Durga Puja, the demand for various decorative materials to adorn Puja pandals has surged. In the town of Balurghat,...

Snake Goddess worshipped during Durga Puja in Phulghara village

8 Oct 2024 12:02 AM IST
BALURGHAT: While the rest of Bengal is busy celebrating Durga Puja at this time of the year, the residents of Phulghara village in Balurghat block of...

Baidul village: 114-yr-old Puja tradition continues at Chowdhury family

6 Oct 2024 11:55 PM IST
BALURGHAT: Baidul, a small village under the Nazirpur Gram Panchayat (GP) in Balurghat Block, has become synonymous with the name “Chowdhury.” The...

From construction of pandal to sculpting idol, school students take lead to organise Puja

4 Oct 2024 11:59 PM IST
BALURGHAT: From construction of the pandal to sculpting the idol, everything is done by school students in this unique Durga Puja in a small village...

Balurghat Municipality initiates beautification drive during Puja

3 Oct 2024 11:43 PM IST
BALURGHAT: The Balurghat Municipality has taken a step towards beautifying the city by installing street lights in various wards. On Wednesday...

Balurghat: Uncertainty looms over Kushmandi artists ahead of Puja

2 Oct 2024 11:59 PM IST
BALURGHAT: With only a few days left for Durga Puja, the artisans of Kushmandi —renowned for their traditional wooden masks and bamboo crafts — find...
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