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

Atin Ghosh flags massive pollution issue at railyard in his Constituency

Kolkata, March 17 -- Atin Ghosh, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA from Cossipore- Belgachia flagged off the issue of massive pollution resulting from cement loading and unloading in a Railway siding in wa... Read More

State to complete 12,128 km of rural roads by end of FY25

Kolkata, March 16 -- The state government is well poised to complete construction and renovation of 12,128 km of rural roads under the Pathashree-III scheme by the end of 2024-25 fiscal year (FY). By... Read More

State government plans steps to reduce travel time of fire tenders

Kolkata, March 16 -- The Fire and Emergency Services department with the assistance of Police Commissionerates is developing a mechanism to further reduce travel time of fire tenders to incident spots... Read More

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