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Pahalgam terror attack cast a pall of gloom over India's tourism sector

Kolkata, April 23 -- The tourism industry in the state is apprehending a long term impact, particularly in terms of foreign tourist influx in India, in the backdrop of the terrorist attack at Pahalgam... Read More


Mamata lays foundation for 1,600 MW Power plant in Salboni, sets 18K MW generation target

Salboni, April 21 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday laid the foundation stone for a 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant at Salboni in West Midnapore district, asserting that the... Read More


Mamata urges peace & harmony; calls for strengthening unity

Salboni, April 21 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday reiterated a subtle yet strong call for peace and unity, addressing the recent sporadic incidents of violence in parts of Murshidabad in t... Read More


Non-energy sources prime air-pollutant in Howrah: Study

Kolkata, April 15 -- An updated 'air pollution source apportionment and atmospheric carrying capacity study' in Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC) areas to assess the air pollution impact management (... Read More


Collaborative study by researchers from India & South Korea sheds light on future of gharial

Kolkata, April 15 -- A recent collaborative study by researchers from India and South Korea has shed light on the future of gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) conservation in the Indian freshwater system, ... Read More


Non-energy sources major air-pollution factor in city, finds study

Kolkata, April 14 -- An updated 'air pollution source apportionment and atmospheric carrying capacity study' in Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) areas to assess the air pollution impact management ... Read More


KMC issues orders for 'absolute' demolition of illegal buildings

Kolkata, April 13 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation's (KMC) municipal commissioner has issued orders for comprehensive demolition to prevent further use of an unauthorised structure. The civic bod... Read More


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