Call to solve Siliguri pollution problems
Concerned about the rising pollution levels in Siliguri, a voluntary organisation on Tuesday sought measures to be taken against the same. Members of the Green Forum also demanded that authorities concerned
Statesman (Kolkata)
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Agriculture dept to hire 1500 officers to improve coordination with farmers
KOLKATA, 4 JULY: The state agriculture department is set to engage around 1,500 field officers to improve coordination with the farmers and help them with the latest technologies. Recruitment of field
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Only green-friendly projects in Nayachar
KOLKATA, 4 JULY: The state government has given permission to private parties for setting up three "environment friendly" projects on the Nayachar river island in East Midnapore, which was originally acquired
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SHGs to run ration shops
KOLKATA, 4 JULY: The state government is planning to engage self-help groups and co-operatives to run ration shops, state food and supply minister Jyotipriya Mullick said today at Writers’ Buildings. He
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Human waste to light up bio-toilets developed by DRDO
Kolkata, 4 JULY: Methane gas generated from human waste could be used to light up bio-toilets developed by scientists of the Defence Research and Development Organisation. Acting on suggestions made by
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Land Bill unlikely this session
KOLKATA, 3 JULY: The state government is unlikely to introduce the much-awaited West Bengal Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill in the ongoing extended Budget session of the Assembly.
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Canal-dredging in progress on war footing in Midnapore
MIDNAPORE, 3 JULY: The dredging of canals of Keleghai-Kapaleswari-Bagui river scheme which had been held up for years is proceeding on a war footing. It is likely to be completed in three years. The state
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Tribals lose land in north Bengal, legal complications block govt help
KOLKATA, 3 JULY: Plots belonging to the tribals in north Bengal have been occupied by non-tribals but the state backward classes welfare department is unable to restore them because of legal complications
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KMC takes up `210 crore scheme to resolve water crisis
KOLKATA, 29 JUNE: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) today took up a scheme worth Rs 210 crore to the resolve drinking water crisis in the city. The decision was taken following a meeting with
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Coal projects face land-losers’ wrath
RANIGANJ, 28 JUNE: The coal projects in the state have always faced hurdles, be it in the form of the unyielding attitude of the land losing community or the usual cries of protest of the persons who have
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ECL worker goes missing as fire engulfs Raniganj mine
RANIGANJ, JUNE 28: A devastating fire broke out in a mine due to underground coal seam heating today and has started spreading to adjoining areas. It has destroyed heavy machines deployed for dozing operations.