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Sundarini's organic dairy model wins global recognition

Kolkata, June 17 -- Sundarban-based milk cooperative Sundarini has launched a biogas project, using the slurry as organic fertiliser to cultivate native varieties of rice, pulses and mustard. "The gr... Read More


BJP branding Bengali-speaking Indian citizens as Bangladeshi: Mamata

Kolkata, June 16 -- Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the BJP of targeting Bengali-speaking citizens in states ruled by the saffron party by branding even those with valid docume... Read More


Dolomite siding in Madarihat: Will ask Chief Secy to take up matter with Railway Ministry, says Mamata

Kolkata, June 16 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday promptly reacted to an issue of large-scale environmental pollution allegedly caused through a dolomite siding area belonging to the Railwa... Read More


ZSI research strengthens biogeographic links between India and Sri Lanka

Kolkata, June 15 -- In a recent breakthrough, scientists from Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and a group of professors from South Korea have collaboratively uncovered compelling genetic evidence lin... Read More


'State's farmer-friendly schemes curb migration & reduce suicide cases'

Kolkata, June 15 -- Since 2011, the Mamata Banerjee government's farmer-friendly schemes and support initiatives have significantly curbed migration from Bengal and led to a sharp decline in reports o... Read More


'Bengal govt ready to extend full support for more industrial parks'

Kolkata, June 14 -- The Bengal government is prepared to extend full support for the development of more industrial parks in the state and is open to facilitating a defence-specific park as well, if t... Read More


'Nearly 7L beneficiaries of Lakshmir Bhandar transitioned to Jai Bangla'

Kolkata, June 13 -- Nearly seven lakh women beneficiaries of the Bengal government's flagship Lakshmir Bhandar scheme have been automatically transitioned to the Jai Bangla portal upon turning 60, ens... Read More


Since Jan, 15 tea gardens reopen in Bengal under new SOP introduced by state govt

Kolkata, June 13 -- As many as 15 previously closed tea gardens in the state have reopened since January, following the implementation of a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) introduced by the sta... Read More


State govt launches WhatsApp no. to fix potholes 'within 48 hours'

Kolkata, June 12 -- State Public Works Department (PWD) minister Pulak Roy announced a dedicated WhatsApp number (9088822111) on Thursday for citizens and legislators to report potholes on roads under... Read More


Maheshtala clashes: Speaker foils BJP's disruption bid

Kolkata, June 12 -- Speaker Biman Banerjee on Thursday with support from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislators ensured no disruption in the scheduled Assembly proceedings after the Opposition BJP c... Read More