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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2 drinking water projects to come up
With the panchayat polls round the corner, the state government in collaboration with the Israel experts will set up two drinking water projects in South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore, where the ruling
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Grid will accelerate climate change in Sundarbans: Experts
The ongoing extension of the electric grid to the remote islands of Sundarbans will not only adversely affect the viability of existing renewable energy projects, but will also accelerate the process of
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Forest exists only in name as trees disappear
Rampant felling of trees from the age-old dense forest of Barmessya-Ramnagar under Manbazar, Block-1 has been reported for the past few years. The jungle mafias carry on the work smoothly despite police
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Bengal land allotment to be under RTI
The state Cabinet today approved a policy for allotment of government land to private parties for urbanisation and industrial use. To ensure transparency, land allotment cases will come under the purview
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Water project fails in Burdwan
The ambitious Sajal Dhara water project, catering to the needs of five villages, has fallen flat in Burdwan as the panchayat has failed to pay power bill worth Rs 1.10 lakh. Villages like Putunda, Masjidpara,
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Forest rights not given to tribals despite ‘tall claims’
Despite the Mamata Banerjee led-government's thrust on development in the Maoist-hit Junglemahal areas, the state government's performance in granting forest rights to the tribals there is highly disappointing,
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Govt to not extend deadline for keeping potatoes in cold storages
KOLKATA, 20 NOV: Apprehending a further hike in potato prices by creating an artificial demand, agriculture marketing minister Arup Roy today said the government has decided not to extend the deadline
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Chambers’ opinion crucial for new industrial policy’
KOLKATA, 19 NOV: State Commerce and Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee today said opinion of the chambers of commerce will be sought before finalising the new industrial policy. Chief Minister Mamata
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Indiscriminate digging, poor compensation enraged villagers
LOBA, (DUBRAJPUR), 9 NOV: Apart from the grouse that they were deprived of the “right price” and rehabilitation package for their land sold to the joint venture company~ DVC Bengal Emta Coal Mines Limited
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State opposes embargo on environment clearance for industries
KOLKATA, 8 NOV: The state government is contemplating sending a joint delegation with representatives from leading business chambers to Delhi to press the Centre to lift the embargo on environmental clearances