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State approves appointment of 24 docs at Balurghat Dist Hosp
4 March 2025 11:22 PM ISTBALURGHAT: The Balurghat District Hospital has been grappling with a severe shortage of doctors for a long time, affecting several departments,...
Only 35% of target population takes part in Filariasis drug administration programme
3 March 2025 11:44 PM ISTBALURGHAT: Balurghat’s municipal and health authorities have faced a setback in their mission to eliminate filariasis, as only 35 per cent of the...
Dakshin Dinajpur Univ’s fate sealed: V-C appeals for construction funds
2 March 2025 11:38 PM ISTBALURGHAT: In a significant move, the newly-appointed vice-chancellor (V-C) of Dakshin Dinajpur University, Pranab Ghosh, has formally approached the...
TMC launches drive to identify fake voters in South Dinajpur
28 Feb 2025 11:47 PM ISTBALURGHAT: Acting on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s directive, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leadership in South Dinajpur has launched a drive to...
‘Over 1L workers benefit under ‘Karmashree’ in S Dinajpur so far’
28 Feb 2025 12:10 AM ISTBALURGHAT: The ‘Karmashree’ project, initiated by the South Dinajpur district administration, has provided employment to over one lakh workers in the...
Severe drinking water crisis in Tapan Block sparks concern
27 Feb 2025 12:01 AM ISTBALURGHAT: The problem of drinking water scarcity in Tapan Block is nothing new. Except for a few months in monsoon and winter, residents face acute...
Call for GI tag to revive Gangarampur’s dying handloom industry
25 Feb 2025 1:03 AM ISTBALURGHAT: Following the GI recognition of Kheer Doi, researchers and experts are now advocating for the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for...
Traffic dept takes strict action against law-breaking e-rickshaw drivers
23 Feb 2025 11:27 PM ISTBALURGHAT: As evening falls, the streets of Balurghat are filled with numerous electric rickshaws moving without headlights. Many drivers are also...
South Dinajpur police tighten grip on cybercrime, SIM fraud
21 Feb 2025 11:47 PM ISTBALURGHAT: In a decisive move to curb cybercrime, the South Dinajpur District Police has stepped up efforts to combat SIM card fraud and financial...
Int’l Mother Language Day not celebrated amid political tensions
21 Feb 2025 11:46 PM ISTBALURGHAT: The International Mother Language Day celebrations at the Hili border’s zero line, a tradition upheld jointly by citizens of India and...
Balurghat: Drive to eradicate filariasis from Feb 24
21 Feb 2025 11:42 AM ISTBALURGHAT: The Balurghat Municipality, in collaboration with the district Health department, has undertaken a special initiative to eradicate...
BJP Panchayat member, husband ‘demand bribe’ to hand over Awas Yojana payment to beneficiaries
20 Feb 2025 12:00 AM ISTBALURGHAT: Allegations of bribery have surfaced against BJP Panchayat member Anjali Sarkar and her husband, Tapas Sarkar, in connection with the...