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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House panel raps govt for SSA scheme failure
KOLKATA, 25 JULY: Despite implementing the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) scheme nine years back, more than 50 per cent of the students who get enrolled in class I in the state drop out before reaching even class IX. This has been revealed by the Assembly Standing Committee on School Education.
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Burdwan plans plantation of broad-leaf trees
BURDWAN, 21 JULY: The district, affected by rampant air pollution, has stressed the extensive plantation of broad leaf trees across the district, especially in the industrial segment of Asansol
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Seven more persons affected by Swine Flu
Seven more persons were affected by Swine Flu today, taking the total number of affected persons to 27. Yesterday, the disease claimed its first victim in the city. Health officials said that among those inflicted with the disease, the condition of one patient is critical and he has been admitted in a private hospital today.
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Aila long gone, but the mark remains...
The devastating storm, Aila, lashed three blocks in South 24-Parganas, Kultali, Basanti and Gosaba, one year ago. The river water gushed into the villages and thousands of mud built huts collapsed. Cultivable lands were submerged under six to seven feet of water during the storm.
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Junglemahal initiatives may be blocked
KOLKATA, 18 JULY: The initiatives taken by the state government to woo the tribal populace in Junglemahal may hit a roadblock as the Backward Classes Welfare (BCW) department, supposed to undertake the projects as a nodal department, is facing trouble in arranging funds.
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PCPA land redistribution on in Lalgarh
CPM cadres
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Confusion prevails over number of Swine Flu victims
KOLKATA, 16 JULY: Confusion prevails over the actual number of patients suffering from Swine Flu in the state. While the principal of Beliaghata ID Hospital confirmed one positive case of Swine Flu today, a Press release issued by the state health department stated that no fresh cases were reported in the city.
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Rare birds sold openly in Kolkata markets
KOLKATA, 16 JULY: While wildlife wing officials of the Forest Department are unsure of the status of threatened wildlife species, hundreds of rare birds are being sold at a fair, currently in progress at the Ramleela Maidan in Moulali (in SNS photo).
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Governor raises questions over panchayat education Bill
KOLKATA, 15 JULY: The initiative taken by the state panchayats and rural development department to form a new board to run the Sishu Siksha Kendras (SSK) and Madhyamik Siksha Kendra (MSK) has run into a rough weather after the Governor, Mr MK Narayanan has raised several questions over the Bill.
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Total no. of Swine Flu victims reaches 12
KOLKATA, 15 JULY: The state health department has decided to make public announcements in railway stations to make people aware of the precautionary measures needed if they are suffering from influenza. They are also planning to meet the railway authorities so that they can screen passengers coming from other states at the railway clinics.