As human-elephant conflicts become a perennial menace across the south Bengal districts over the years, the forest department aims to minimise depredation and movement of the migratory herds of elephants.
Around 15,000 participants are slated to take part to compete in 12 outdoor and indoor games at the South Bengal's first ever Sports Carnival here.
The Border Security Force (BSF) has foiled an infiltration attempt along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) in West Bengal's Nadia district, officials said.
Rapid economic and population growth in south Bengal have significantly heightened pressures on wildlife resources and their habitats.
Tourists of Kolkata and other parts of South Bengal would be able to enjoy a complete tour of the hotspots of Uttarakhand hassle-free.
South Bengal and north Bengal transport operation was halted for several hours today following an incident of fire on a goods-laden truck near Gate 48 of the Farakka Barrage in Murshidabad, today
After battling with the scorching sun for three days, the City of Joy heaved a sigh of relief with drizzles till 2.30 pm and partly cloudy sky for the larger parts of the day today.
Dr Priyansha Chatterjee, chairperson of Dvita hospital here said: "We've observed the irreversible cylindrical eye power of the kids has increased substantially due to the exorbitant exposure." Dr Amit Das, cornea surgeon of the hospital said, “Cases of retinoblastoma - commonly called eye cancer - have also been recorded in the South Bengal hospitals in recent days, which needs further studies.”
During the LF regime, in its 110th Board Meeting on 8 April, 2004, the state-owned transport major had decided to outsource the job of ticket booking with an aim to bring the booking to the doorstep of the commuters.
Political parties and various other organisations alike in this region have expressed their unhappiness over Miss Banerjee's decision to carve out new districts only in South Bengal.
