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RN Ravi Appointed West Bengal Governor Ahead of Assembly Elections
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has been appointed as the new Governor of West Bengal following the sudden resignation of CV Ananda Bose. The change comes just months...
Two New Marine Worm Species Discovered off West Bengal Coast
Researchers have discovered two new species of marine worms along the heavily impacted coastline of West Bengal, revealing hidden biodiversity in the northern Bay of Bengal despite intense...
Nipah Alert in West Bengal After Pune Lab Confirms Cases
West Bengal has been placed on high alert after two samples tested positive for Nipah virus, a zoonotic infection known for its high fatality rate. The confirmation came...
Sagar Island Bridge Project Launched in West Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone of a 5-km-long bridge over the Muriganga river to connect Sagar Island with the mainland. The project marks...
West Bengal Launches Shramashree Scheme For Migrant Workers
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently announced the Shramashree scheme. It aims to support migrant workers returning to the State after facing harassment elsewhere. The scheme offers...
West Bengal’s Newest GI Tags
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...
West Bengal’s Triple Elimination Initiative for Infectious Diseases
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,...
West Bengal OBC List Controversy
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...
Air Pollution Crisis in West Bengal Cities
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...
Stellaria bengalensis: New Plant Species Discovered in West Bengal
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’s Banglar Bari Housing Initiative
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...
