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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Mobile tower radiations: New kid in pollution block
KOLKATA, 14 FEB: The West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) receives several complaints against radiations from mobile network towers, but it is unable to act on them as it has not been delegated any power to deal with electro-pollution. The WBPCB officials said that harmful effects of non-ionizing radiation from telecommunication towers is a much-debated topic and had been adequately resear
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State wants NGO help to create awareness against pollution
Kolkata, 23 Feb: The West Bengal government today called upon NGOs to help create awareness about environmental issues, saying that the government alone did not have enough public reach for the job.
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9 boats to be used for spraying mosquito repellent
KOLKATA, 10 MARCH: Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) will ply nine boats for spraying mosquito repellent to destroy the larva in some canals. A senior health official said those who have their dwellings beside the canals urged the KMC to take preventive measures against malaria. The decision for plying the boats was taken a month ago.
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Malaria hits Beliaghata
no action taken to clean canals KOLKATA, 15 MARCH: Occupants of houses situated on both sides of the Beliaghata canal have urged the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to conduct the anti-larvae drive in the area after many people were found to be suffering from malaria. The state Irrigation and waterways department had begun dredging operation at the canal.
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Voluntary workers to keep a check on TB
KOLKATA, 24 MARCH: The Kolkata Municipal corporation (KMC) will deploy more voluntary field workers and Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) providers to prevent drug resistant Tuberculosis (TB). Mr Atin Ghosh, member mayor-in-council (health) said the health department is worried over the drug resistant TB as the treatment is very costly and three to four people die on an average in the city with t
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Trinamul protests against fuel price hike
Traffic on Sunday morning almost came to a standstill as Trinamul Congress activists today took to the streets, blocking arterial roads in several parts in the city, to protest against Centre's decision to hike the price of petroleum products.
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WBSEB snaps power supply without notice
The West Bengal State Electricity Board is disconnecting power supply to those who have not paid their electricity bills on time without issuing any notice. Owners have to pay Rs 50 as reconnection
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SEB fuel surcharge questioned by ERC
The Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) has questioned West Bengal state government's decision to approve the fuel surcharge sought by the West Bengal State Electricity board (WBSEB) in respect
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State to oppose WBERCA move in HC
The West Bengal government will challenge in the Calcutta High Court the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory commission's announcement of common rate of power tariff for domestic and commercial
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Punjab villagers up in arms against N-plant
Resentment bordering on rebellion is building up against the Punjab government in some villages of Patiala district over a proposed nuclear power plant to be set up in the