West Bengal has recently received Geographical Indication (GI) tags for seven traditional products. This recognition includes popular items like ‘Nolen Gurer Sandesh’ and Baruipur guavas. About Geographical Indication...
Recently, West Bengal launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at eradicating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B by 2026. This project, known as the ‘Triple Elimination’ initiative,...
The West Bengal government is currently engaged in legal and administrative process concerning the Other Backward Classes (OBC) list. This follows a Supreme Court directive to update the...
West Bengal is facing a severe air pollution crisis. A recent report by IQAir marks that all cities, except Kolkata, experienced worsening air quality in 2024 compared to...
Recently, researchers identified a new plant species named Stellaria bengalensis in Kalimpong district, West Bengal, which adds to the biodiversity of the region and marks the ongoing exploration...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has recently launched the “Banglar Bari” scheme, which aims to provide housing for impoverished families in rural areas. The scheme is particularly...
West Bengal has gained recognition as a premier heritage tourism destination by UNESCO , Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced. She emphasised the importance of heritage tourism in generating...
The West Bengal Assembly recently passed the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024. This new law is designed to provide stronger...
The first trial movement of vessels carrying stone aggregates was flagged off recently on the Maia-Aricha route, connecting Maia Port in India to Sultanganj Port in Bangladesh. The...
