Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Dhrubo Mukherjee Vs Pollution Control Board, West Bengal & Others dated 22/08/2016 regarding water bodies/low lands which are located on the west side of the Makardah village (Howrah District, West Bengal) stretching upto Ankurhati village which are allegedly being filled up for the purpose of industrial activities without complying with the laws relevant thereto.

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Nutfar Sardar Vs Govt. of West Bengal, service through Secretary, Department of Environment, Govt. of West Bengal dated 07/03/2016 regarding operation of a slaughter house near the Applicant's house located in a thickly populated area where at least 25-30 animals are killed regularly without any scientific management of sewerage system for discharge of animal blood including other slaughter house wastes like cow dung, stomachs etc.

This paper examines that transportation generates maximum pollution in Howrah district mainly in urban area. Development & urbanization has led this city population increased very rapidly in the recent past. Howrah has a well connectivity of multimode road network which is very benefiting the population but use of conventional fossil fuel slowly ruining the Biodiversity and National Wealth like Water.

The present study has been undertaken to evaluate the performance of wastewater treatment systems (WWTS) in three different districts (Kolkata, Howra and Hugli) in West Bengal, India. Performance of these wastewater treatment plants are essential parameter to be monitored as the treated effluent is discharged into River Ganga which is the National River of India. The performance evaluation will also help for the better understanding of design and operating difficulties in wastewater treatment plants.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Sankar Prasad Hajra & Others Vs General Manager Eastern Railway & Others dated 17/09/2014 regarding cutting down of well grown trees in Bally Railway Station under Howrah Division of Eastern Railway for the purpose of putting corrugated shelter for the passengers.

The Centre has lifted a moratorium on environment clearance for new industries in 'highly-polluting' Haldia and Asansol after "pollution controlling norms" were complied with, West Bengal Environme

A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has brought to light the unhygienic conditions that prevail at major stations like Howrah and Sealdah as well as on trains.

Farmers in West Bengal are adopting SRI and reaping benefits. A CSR initiative proves that the corporate world
can play a meaningful role in addressing development issues like food security.

New Delhi: India’s polio-free status could have taken a beating on Thursday when an 18-month-old male baby from Bihar’s Darbhanga district was suspected to have contracted the disease.

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