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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MoU inked on Sundarbans eco-tourism
An MoU for an eco-tourism project in the Sundarbans was signed between the state and the Sahara Group at the Writers' Buildings today. The state will provide 750 acres of land for the project to the
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Only ISI-marked water pouches at Eden
The West Bengal health department has asked the Cricket Association of Bengal to ensure that all drinking water pouches sold to spec tators during India-West Indies match at Eden Gardens should be
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Worst blood crisis in 10 years'
Blood scarcity is forcing guardians of thalassaemic children to run from pillar to post, in vain. Over the last fortnight a few blood donation camps were organised because of the pujas and donors
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Garbage piles up at SSKM
Garbage piled up at the SSKM premises till this evening, as the mayor stuck to his decision to withdraw conservancy services to the hospital over what he called "insulting behavior" of the surgeon
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CM, minister discuss steps to control floods
The West Bengal government cannot do without international intervention - that of Bhutan and Bangladesh - to deal with the flood situation in the state. State irrigation minister Mr Amalendralal Roy,
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Five more 'mortal' kids die Misra's Bengal
'No one is immortal'. This is how the West Bengal health minister reacted to the death of five more babies in Burdwan Medical College and Hospital. Dr Surya Kanta Misra said he couldn't stop human
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Rights panel seeks report on crib deaths
The West Bengal Human Rights Commission has asked the government to send a report on the crib deaths in Burdwan Medical Collage and Hospital's pediatric ward. The letters were sent to the director of
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More viral fever cases in hospitals
One person died, reportedly, of viral fever at the Beliaghata ID hospital (West Bengal). Since the pujas, several Kolkatans have been down with fever, which has come with the change in season. Most
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Sanitation woefully inadequate
In West Bengal nearly 40 per cent of the population have proper sanitation facilities. This was highlighted on the eve of an international conference on Sustainable Environment Sanitation and Water
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Maulavis roped in anti-polio drive
The director of health services and the health commissioner met maulavis and maulanas from different parts of Behrampore district (West Bengal) as part of the anti-polio campaign. The second phase of