The West Bengal Government informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it has taken a positive step by creating two separate ring-fenced accounts under the scheme "Solid Waste Management Mission" in compliance with the NGT order for sewage and solid waste management.
The West Bengal government has ramped up arrangements for the Gangasagar Mela, next year. The fair ranks as one of the country's top pilgrimage events.
The West Bengal Government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has planned to organise Ganga Aarti in the ghats of the city. The area from Babu Ghat in Kolkata, up to Millenium Park, is the government's first choice for the purpose.
A political fracas broke out soon after TMC leader Manoj Tiwary took a jibe, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Umesh Rai lashed out at the former's remarks and said that the whole West Bengal government was like "Pushpa film" and Tiwary's statements show the party's character.
Days after the West Bengal government banned hookah bars in the capital city of Kolkata citing the effects on public health, Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation Chairman Sabyasachi Dutta on Monday wrote to Bidhannagar Police Commissionarate seeking a ban on hookah parlours in the area citing "
Aindrila, who died after suffering multiple cardiac arrests last night, had been awarded the Tele Samman Award this year in the 'Outstanding Comeback' category by the West Bengal government.
"I am therefore condemning the installation of such an improper statue of our beloved Bhagawan Birsa Munda and urge upon to you to install a statue which will reflect and show the true spirit of the patriotism, sacrifice and rebellion," Union Minister Sarkar told West Bengal government.
It is alleged that one portion of the Heritage Building has been renovated. The matter has reached the Calcutta High Court where the Court has directed the West Bengal government not to tamper with the structure of the Heritage Building.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 16 (ANI): The West Bengal government on Saturday decided to provide compensation to the residents and shop owners in Kolkata who have been affected due to the metro construction work by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (KRMCL).