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.
Due to the squally weather and wind speed that is likely to exceed 45kmph over North Bay of Bengal along and off West Bengal and Bangladesh coast during 17-19 October, fishermen are being advised to stay on the shore while the ones already in mid-seas are being advised to return to shore by 16 October night.
A total of 2.5 lakh people have already been displaced while 15 people lost their lives in floods; 34347 hectares of crops have been destroyed
The flood victims are facing dire circumstances which have forced them to use the floodwater for drinking purposes which have further sparked off concerns of an epidemic outbreak. Ghatal residents claim it is the only way they can survive since leaving their houses have ceased to become an option ...
The Regional Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning of thunderstorm, lightning winds gusting at a speed reaching 30-40 kmph over the districts of Gangetic West Bengal till 11 June.
Security forces said to have opened fire at voters in two separate incidents during polling in Sitalkuchi constituency, Cooch Behar
