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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State to promote use of Kisan Credit Cards among farmers
In the wake of reluctance among farmers on using Kisan Credit Cards (KCC), state agriculture department will initiate a drive to enlighten farmers and encourage banks to be more considerate. Presently,cards
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Wildlife to be theme for EC campaigns
The rich natural heritage of the geographically-diverse West Bengal has now become a motif for the Election Commission to attract voters to polling booths. Each of the districts in the state have launched
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State to introduce organic farming
The state agriculture department is going to take initiative for integrated organic farming to produce poison free vegetables and fish. The farmers will sell these items in the market and will also
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Committee to assess city air quality
Expressing concern over the ambient air quality of Kolkata and Howrah, the Kolkata Bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday named the principal secretary (home), the principal secretary (environment),
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Mangrove afforestation to protect fragile shoreline
MGNREGS Cell of North 24- Parganas in collaboration with Sunderbans affairs department has taken up mangrove plantation to prevent soil erosion and protect river banks in Sunderbans areas, which has assumed
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Public demand for river clean-up post immersion
Local people have demanded immediate cleaning of Ichamati river near Taki in Basirhat and Bongaon to make the river pollution free as a large number of Durga idols were immersed in the river. A letter
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Energy for better living
The government’s attempts to use renewable sources of energy for domestic purposes serve as a blessing in this era of global warming and climate change. Compared to developed countries like Germany, the
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Dengue numbers row: KMC seeks patients’ details
To avoid confusion regarding whether the dengue patients admitted in hospitals and nursing homes of Kolkata are residents of wards that fall under Kolkata Municipal Corporation, the civic body will issue
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Cases of malaria, dengue have fallen in the city: KMC
Cases of malaria and dengue have fallen in 2015 compared to 2014, according to a report submitted by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to the director of National Vector Borne Control Programme (NVBCP)
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Experts focus on need for renewable energy
The Engineers’ Welfare Forum (EWF) of West Bengal Development Corporation Limited on Sunday organised a national seminar to generate awareness on renewable energy. The day-long seminar focused on creating