India was third-most polluted country globally in 2023, right behind top-ranking Bangladesh and Pakistan
Begusarai in Bihar most polluted city in world, New Delhi the most polluted capital; Africa continues to be most underrepresented continent
COVID-19: Bengal positivity rate dips but so did RT-PCR tests’ ratio
Fast rise in Rapid Antigen Tests percentage among total COVID tests
Two ‘tiger widows’ in the Sundarbans granted Rs 5 lakh each by Calcutta High Court, kindling hopes for others
About 30 fisherfolk or honey gatherers fall prey to tigers annually in the Sundarbans as per unofficial estimates; the kin of most are not …
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चक्रवाती तूफान यास के पूर्वी तट पर उड़ीसा के बालासोर से पश्चिम बंगाल के दीघा के बीच टकराने की संभावना है, जहां से इसके ...
Cyclone Yaas: Record evacuation saves lives in Sundarbans but not livelihoods
Flood waters brought about by rains due to Cyclone Yaas breached embankments across region; residents used their bodies to plug embankment …
Fourth wave on in Bengal but experts say COVID-19 endemic, less virulent this time
INSACOG plans sewage testing for early prediction future waves
UP Assembly Elections 2022: Political parties oblivious to climate change, pollution
Survey finds ecological concern among most urban voters, but key players BJP, SP shy away from commitments
Too much rain, dams & South Bengal floods: Is it really man-made as Mamata complains
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee blames “unprecedented” release from DVC dams, critises Centre
Timing and geography of COVID-19 spike in Bengal point to elections: Experts
Bengal districts polling later have been seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases which hints at the role of the elections, experts said
West Bengal elections: Activists try to push river conservation into agenda
Condition of several rivers in the state critical, puts livelihoods of thousands at risk, flagged environmentalists
COP28: ‘We’ve given you loss & damage fund, do not ask for more’ seems to be unspoken stand of developed countries
US and Saudi Arabia termed obstructionist; developed countries have plans for fossil fuel expansion till 2050
Kolkata gasps for clean air even with Rs 536 cr in 3 years to control pollution
Money spent on non-priority sectors laced with political interest, allege experts
COVID-19: Bengal beckoning 3rd wave with norm flouting during Durga Puja, warn experts
Positive cases in the state are rising and may spike in the days to come, data shows
Sundarbans, several areas of Kolkata incommunicado 24 hours after Amphan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit West Bengal and Odisha on May 22
Sundarbans has been slipping in rank despite an increased tiger count; here’s why
Lack of adequate manpower is its main challenge, a member of the evaluation team points out
COVID-19: Beware of ‘Mexican variant’
Down To Earth speaks to Saumitra Das, director of the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics in West Bengal about the possible role of a …
COVID-19 shouldn’t deter developed countries from Paris Agreement pledges: Bangladesh minister
Cooperation between India and Bangladesh on Sundarbans will lead to win-win situation, says Hasan Mahmud
Diwali amid COVID-19: Will West Bengal have a firecracker-free Kali Puja
The state dilly-dallys despite a high court directive even as environmentalists seek strict action against violations; is the fire …
Durga Puja vs COVID-19: Bengal gears up for festivities, experts say disaster in making
COVID-19 cases on the rise; experts claim political consideration behind allowing pujas with the usual fervour
NHRC raps Mamata govt on silicosis rehabilitation
At least 250 people from Minakhan block in Sunderbans contracted the disease when they left home to work as labourers in stone and mineral …
South Bengal ravaged by Cyclone Amphan
Around 10-12 people may have died and property worth a lakh crore rupees destroyed, Mamata Banerjee tells reporters
Disaster strikes Bengal’s Mousuni island third time in 10 months
Recent breach in embankments follow the devastatations caused by cyclones Amphan, Bulbul
Sikkim floods: Why wasn’t early warning system set up at glacial lake known to be highly vulnerable? Experts ask
South Lhonak Lake that burst was one of the fastest expanding lakes in the region & its dangers were not unknown
Barges carrying fly ash from India to Bangladesh eroding Sundarbans: Bengal minister
Ghoramara island erosion cited as proof by a scientist; central agencies deny allegation
Cyclone Sitrang: ‘Unusual’ quickening of pace, say weatherpeople
T-20 in the last few overs of cyclonic system? Speed doubled within span of four hours between 2 IMD bulletins