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Villagers of border villages hope for early restoration of peace
11 Aug 2024 11:42 PM ISTBALURGHAT: Villagers residing on the India-Bangladesh borders hope for speedy return of peace and normalcy. However, the situation is reported to be...
Balurghat’s iconic B’desh Liberation War tank area to get a makeover
10 Aug 2024 12:15 AM ISTBALURGHAT: Balurghat’s historic Bangladesh Liberation War tank of 1971 is set to receive a grand makeover just in time for Independence Day. The tank,...
Bangladeshi youth caught attempting illegal entry into India hiding in goods truck
9 Aug 2024 12:13 AM ISTBALURGHAT: In a daring attempt to cross the India-Bangladesh border, a Bangladeshi youth was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) on...
People return from Bangladesh with tales of ‘living in constant fear’
8 Aug 2024 12:54 AM ISTHili (Indo-Bangladesh border): The immigration checkpoint at the Hili border has witnessed a steady flow of citizens crossing between the two...
Import-export likely to resume soon through Hili
7 Aug 2024 12:11 AM ISTHili: Indian nationals are returning to India through the Hili border amidst mounting anxiety. However, efforts are underway to restore normalcy...
Heavy rains cause culvert collapse, road cave-in at Danga village
6 Aug 2024 12:07 AM ISTBALURGHAT: The continuous rainfall over the past two days resulted in the collapse of a culvert in the Danga village of the Balurghat block, leading...
‘Naya Bajarer Doi’ captivates taste buds
4 Aug 2024 11:59 PM ISTBALURGHAT: The renowned “Doi” (yogurt) from Naya Bazar in South Dinajpur district, celebrated for its unmatched taste and aroma, has transcended state...
Balurghat embarks on safety initiative for check dam
3 Aug 2024 12:38 AM ISTBALURGHAT: To prevent accidents, the Irrigation department has allocated a fund of approximately Rs 15 lakh for fencing the low-height embankments...
Durga Puja preparations gather steam in South Dinajpur
2 Aug 2024 12:06 AM ISTBALURGHAT: With just 69 days left for Durga Puja, preparations are in full swing across South Dinajpur. Artisans are busy crafting both themed and...
National Highway Authority issues eviction notice to traders
1 Aug 2024 12:45 AM ISTBALURGHAT: The National Highway Authority has issued eviction notices to tea and stationery shops along the National Highway-512 near Raghunathpur...
Passengers endure agonizing delays, call for Rly accountability
31 July 2024 12:16 AM ISTBALURGHAT: Sajeda Bewa, a 65-year-old resident of Balurghat, endured an agonising wait at the Balurghat Railway Station on Monday. The...
Gas cylinder subsidy fraud unearthed
30 July 2024 12:08 AM ISTBALURGHAT: The recently resumed LPG subsidy has inadvertently given rise to fraudulent activity in South Dinajpur. Residents have reported of being...