KMC sees increase of Rs 47.43 cr in its property tax collection in 2024-25 fiscal

Kolkata, April 10 -- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) registered a rise of Rs 47.43 crore in its property tax collection in 2024-25 fiscal year (FY) which is 3.9 per cent higher in comparison to 20... Read More

State directs inspection of bridges under PWD

Kolkata, April 10 -- The state Public Works Department (PWD) has issued an order for all its field level engineers directing them to inspect all bridges under its jurisdiction by April 30. There are ... Read More

Now, sanction plan details display mandatory at sites

Kolkata, April 8 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has made the display of building plan sanction details, including QR code mandatory at the construction sites. The Municipal Commissioner ha... Read More

ZSI researchers identify new species of parasitic isopod in Bay of Bengal

Kolkata, March 25 -- A novel species of parasitic isopod, designated 'Lobothorax bharat' (L.bharat) has been identified in the Bay of Bengal by researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). ... Read More

Firecracker making: State bats for non-use of mobiles & wearing anti-static footwear

Kolkata, March 24 -- The state Directorate of Factories has advocated non-use of mobile phones and wearing of anti-static footwear during production of green firecrackers for the sake of safety and se... Read More

Study highlights alarming conservation trends for two giant flying squirrel species amid climate change

Kolkata, March 23 -- A recent collaborative study by researchers from India and South Korea has highlighted alarming conservation trends for two giant flying squirrel species (Petaurista spp.) amid cl... Read More

Work for expansion & rejuvenation of 4 zoos begins in South Bengal

Kolkata, March 23 -- The West Bengal Zoo Authority has started work for expansion and rejuvenation of four zoos in South Bengal whose master plan has already been approved by Central Zoo Authority (CZ... Read More

Coal mining will not affect land surface: State assures tribals

Kolkata, March 22 -- The state government assured the tribals that the underground mining in Deocha Pachami coal project in Birbhum will not affect the surface, causing any environmental concerns or d... Read More

State to come up with 'Bengal Biotechnology Policy'

KOLKATA, March 19 -- The Science,Technology and Biotechnology department is coming up with a Bengal Biotechnology Policy for development in horticulture, food processing and development in traditional... Read More

Consumer Affairs dept to conduct awareness campaigns in univs

Kolkata, March 18 -- The Consumer Affairs department will reach out to the universities across the state through seminars to create awareness about consumer rights among the young generation. The dep... Read More

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