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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Solar power for schools in remote parts
The chief minister has instructed environment minister Dr Sudarshan Ghosh Dastidar to install solar power in 300 schools situated in remote areas. While placing the budget for his department, Dr Ghosh
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Over 50 injured in Bengal tremors
Over 50 people, including at least 20 school children, were injured in northern West Bengal, as tremors were felt in most parts of the state including capital Kolkata on Tuesday, officials said. However,
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Maternal Mortality Ratio has come down in WB: Governor
West Bengal Governor K.N. Tripathi today lauded the state government for its effort in bringing down the Maternal Mortality Ratio from 145 to 117 per lakh live births. "From just six sick new born care
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Dengue claims five lives in Kaliachak
Five persons have died of dengue in Kaliachak in the last three days, district health department sources said here today. At least 30 others with dengue symptoms are presently undergoing treatment in
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19 Dengue Cases reported in siliguri
Health Dept meets private nursing home reps to review problem The Darjeeling district health department today held a review meeting on dengue with representatives of private nursing homes in Siliguri.
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Chamling revs up efforts for goal of an organic state
Chief Minister Pawan Chamling today made announcements to supplement the ongoing efforts of the government and stakeholders in making Sikkim a fully ‘organic state’ by the end of 2015. He also issued
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Heavy metals in Hooghly on the rise
Team of scientists finds zinc, lead and mercury in river A group of scientists has found that the level of heavy metals such as zinc, lead and mercury is on the rise in river Hooghly due to the impact
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Little achieved in pollution cut bid
The state government has achieved little success to cut pollution that emanates from immersion of idols during the festive seasons, said environmentalists and river experts in the city. Experts said that
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Eco-friendly rickshaws go the smart way
Keeping in mind the genetics of the global oil crisis and global warming, Home Decor, Karan Merchant Pvt Ltd, is all set to bring about a revolution with the launch of an Eco-friendly battery-operated
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Ebola scare in N dinajpur
A man suspected to have contracted the Ebola virus disease (EVD) was admitted in the Raiganj district hospital in North Dinajpur district today. The patient has been identified as Alik Das, 25, a resident