Just three days after the West Bengal government declared in the Assembly that it would oppose all nuclear plants in the state, including the proposed one at Haripur in East Midnapore district, Pri

Heavy rainfall has led to floods in several districts of the state, putting the rice crop in West Bengal in jeopardy.
Although the state was hopeful of reaching record production in 2011-12 backed by good rainfall in the first half of the monsoon, prolonged rain has inundated vast areas in several districts of south and north Bengal.

While asserting that there could be “no compromise” on ensuring the highest safety standards for nuclear reactors, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday emphasised the importance of nuclear power.

KOLKATA, 19 AUG: Four more persons died today in West Midnapore and Malda taking flood-related death toll to 40 even as the meteorological department predicted heavy rainfall in the state over the

KOLAGHAT, 9 AUG: The city may have got their plates full with delicious hilsa this season, but they are missing out on the much sought-after Kolaghat special.

Calcutta, Aug.

DIGHA, 5 AUG: If everything goes according to plan, a modern and hygienic fish market will soon be established at Digha Mohana in East Midnapore.

KOLKATA, 5 AUG: The Jindal Group's upcoming multi-crore steel plant at Salboni in West Midnapore has hit a roadblock with the state government today making it clear that the project can move forwar

For transmitting the fruits of administration in an effective manner the West Bengal Government is planning to create at least six new districts in the State.

Calcutta, July 26: The Bengal government has sought a status report from the Jindals on their proposed steel plant at Salboni in West Midnapore.

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