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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Torsa washes away Cooch Behar village
A village in Cooch Behar II block, Idhhamati, (West Bengal) was washed away by the Torsa. The neighbouring village of Chapaguri is now deserted after 60 families from the village were evacuated,
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Spread of malaria worries minister
The West Bengal government is concerned over the rise in malaria cases in the state. The state health minister Dr Surya Kanta Misra said reports on the spread of the disease was a cause for concern.
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'White rain' in Bankura
Villagers from Khatra, Ranibandh and Shimlipal in Bankura (West Bengal) saw a milky drizzle last Friday(26th) and Saturday (27th). The BDO, Shimlipal, Mr Purnendu Majhi said,'We have preserved
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Drought-like situation in four dists : minister
The drought like situation prevails in Purulia district and if the situation remains same till 15 August, the West Bengal government may have to officially declare Purulia, Bankura, East and West
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KMC ahead in war against malaria
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has landed the first punch in the battle against malaria. Compared to last year, the number of malaria cases has come down. And if the trend continues, then the
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State reverses policy to fight drought
The Left Front, which takes pride in decentralisation and devlution of powers to panchayats, has reversed its stand to tackle drought in some districts in West Bengal. The Prime Minister's Gram
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Machines to battle malaria
In a fresh move to eradicate malaria, the KMC will install Mos Buster machines to spray larvicide at Singhi Park, Girish ark and Shimla Park (West Bengal), the mayor Mr Subrata Mukherjee said.
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Foresters on killer tusker trail
Forest officials today launched a hunt for the tusker which had killed five villagers in, Bankura. Yesterday, the administration decided to kill the animal which is aged around 22 years. A trained
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Eco touch to World Tourism Day
The Meghalaya government will observe World Tourism Day on 27 September by organising programmes across the state. To mark the occasion, the state tourism department has come up with theme
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Flood warning in Burdwan, Bankura, Birbhum, Hooghly
A further spell of torrential rain fall in the Damodar Valley (West Bengal) catchment will cause inundation in the districts of Burdwan, Bankura, Hoogly and Birbhum, a Central Water Commission report