Christmas was observed in the city with usual enthusiasm. Thousands of people visited the places of importance while long queues were seen outside restaurants. Vast areas of central Kolkata were lit up giving the flavour of a magical world.
The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has agreed to release irrigation water for five South Bengal districts, which will commence on 5 January for Rabi and 26 January for Boro cultivation in the first phase.
True burden of vaccine-preventable diseases among the adults in the country still remains unknown, claimed the infectious diseases experts here, today.
The three-and-half-year-old Royal Bengal tigress, last month crossed the borders after her soft release along with her another mate. This was a part to strengthen the tiger population of the reserve.
Green vegetation plays a major role in maintaining ecological balance, very important for the life process of all living beings. Humans are indebted to the green vegetation on the earth since we are totally dependent on the green vegetation for our survival.
Chief minister Miss Mamata Banerjee during her official administrative meeting in Purulia yesterday directed the district administration to focus on homestays, cottages and eco-tourism projects to boost the tourism in the district.
Gearing up before the arrival of the monsoons, the sewerage and drainage department of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has decided to procure 110 bucket machines.
Shifting its lens towards crucial suburban stations in addition to the major ones in the city, the Sealdah division of the Eastern Railway is considering a major overhaul of Dum Dum station.
Rebel Congress leader and counsel at Calcutta High Court Kaustav Bagchi announced his resignation from the party, today.
Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Gol Park will organize a two-day folk festival on 1-2 March.
