The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
KOLKATA, 13 JULY: At least 15 per cent of the Sunderbans ~ the world's largest mangrove forests ~ will be submerged by 2020 and neglecting the area further can have global implications as it is highly vulnerable to climate change, says a UNDP report. The District Human Development Report (DHDR) …
This press release by UNDP provides an in-depth study of three districts in the Indian state of West Bengal, namely, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas and Uttar Dinajpur. The study reveals that where we live can determine our well-being as there are wide variations in human development between districts …
These District Human Development Reports of Parganas (N), 24-Parganas (S) & North Dinajpur released recently present key developmental challenges of the region. Also warn that Sunderbans is highly vulnerable to climate change & 15 percent of the region will be submerged by 2020.http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR.htmSee AlsoReport: Human Development Report 2007/2008 www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/276404Feature: @110km/hr …
KOLKATA, 28 JUNE: Several residents of Kalitala, North 24-Parganas, have alleged that the postmaster of the Kalitala post office has been taking bribe to disburse money meant for Aila victims. He has also been accused of withholding NREGA wages. The Kalitala post master, Mr Ramen Mandol, allegedly charges Rs 200 …
KOLKATA, 15 June: The chief minister has proposed fresh negotiations to persuade the encraochers at Bhagawanpur mouza in South 24-Parganas to settle for a lesser amount of rehabilitation cost and make way for the new zoo. The district magistrate of South 24-Parganas had earlier proposed that the families should be …
JHARKHALI, 20 MAY: Laila is knocking at the door and residents of Sunderbans don't even know what flood and cyclone shelters are. According to Mr Mortaza Hossain, state disaster management minister, there are 315 flood shelters in coastal areas of North and South 24-Parganas and Midnapore East. But, a visit …
Female health workers in India face an increasing workload that affects their performance. The authors did a study in 2 districts of West Bengal, India, to quantify their workload and identify determinants of good performance.
Kolkata: Land acquisition in Bengal has taken a backseat. But in some pockets, a reverse trend is emerging. Over the past few months, owners of small plots in several parts of the state and in some cases, groups of farmers have been asking the administration to help in selling off …
This report briefly outlines the nature of the global corporate risk around water. It says that businesses around the world must act now if they are to fend off the threat of a growing water shortage and highlights ways in which they can better manage this growing risk. Most businesses …
The West Bengal Chief Minister, Mr Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, on Wednesday inaugurated the Rs 100-crore solar photovoltaic module manufacturing plant set up by Vikram Group of Industries at Falta Special Economic Zone in South 24 Parganas district, according to a company release. Also present were Mr Debesh Das, West Bengal Minister …
Eight research institutions from across the country will set up their units at a research and development zone in Baruipur, where the state government has earmarked 500 acres for setting up the new district headquarters of South 24-Parganas. The list of institutions include the Defence Research Development Organisation, The Energy …
KOLKATA, 10 DEC: The West Bengal horticulture department is planning to set up six multi-purpose cold storage units in the state under the National Horticulture Mission. The initiative has been taken after it was found that most of the fruit and vegetables were wasting away after harvest due to poor …
Poll debacle of the Left parties in the recently held elections has apparently caused severe damage to the confidence of the CPI-M led state government. And the Aila victims are the worst sufferers of the situation. People whose houses were damaged during the cyclone Aila that had hit North and …
Shagufta Kalim Through its many initiatives, Water for People is making clean water an accessible reality in West Bengal's rural areas. The project started in 2005 and it has been showing the required results when and where it matters the most. Around the world, 884 million people do not have …
The chief minister, Mr Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee today chose to support the district magistrate of South-24 Parganas on the issue of filling up a waterbody to provide land to Mani Bhaumik Foundation. The information and cultural affairs department today issued a press release clarifying that the 15 acres of land leased …
The state fisheries minister, Mr Kironmoy Nanda today alleged that the district administration was filling up a waterbody illegally to facilitate setting up of a private educational institution, land for which was leased out by the state government. At the behest of the chief minister the Mani Bhownick Foundation was …
