The Kosi River, which starts in Tibet and flows through Nepal into India, is causing concerns over possible flooding in districts like Malda and Murshidabad. Due to heavy rain in Nepal, around six lakh cusecs of water were released from the Kosi, raising water levels in the Ganga, which could lead to severe flooding in ...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that a new semiconductor fabrication plant by Global Foundries will be set up in Kolkata, marking a significant investment boost for the state. This project aims to position Kolkata at the forefront of India’s semiconductor industry. Banerjee expressed gratitude for the U.S. partnership and highlighted the potential of ...
 "West Bengal’s WBPDCL achieves coal self-sufficiency, aiming for 20 million tonnes production, overcoming infrastructure challenges and environmental hurdles.")
The West Bengal Power Development Corporation (WBPDCL) has achieved coal self-sufficiency for its thermal plants, reducing reliance on Coal India Ltd. As of August 2024, WBPDCL has dispatched 9.1 million tonnes from its own mines and aims to produce 20 million tonnes this fiscal year. A significant portion of this output comes from the Pachwara ...
The flood situation in South Bengal has slightly improved after 24 hours of no rainfall. Officials from the Damodar Valley Corporation reported a reduction in water release from the Maithon and Panchet dams. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the DVC for releasing excessive water, claiming it led to flooding in districts like Paschim ...
On September 21, 2024, the Congress party appointed Subhankar Sarkar as the new president of the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing longtime leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. The party recognized Chowdhury’s contributions, particularly his leadership during the 17th Lok Sabha. Despite speculation about his replacement, Chowdhury was actively involved in protests against a serious crime ...
 "Junior doctors in West Bengal resume duties after a 42-day protest against the brutal murder of a colleague, seeking justice.")
Junior doctors in West Bengal have partially resumed duties after a 42-day protest against the tragic rape-murder of a fellow doctor. While they are back to providing essential and emergency services at government hospitals, they continue to boycott outpatient departments. Doctors expressed a sense of fulfillment as patients welcomed them back, noting a significant increase ...
West Bengal is facing a severe flooding crisis, with 26 lives lost and 250,000 people displaced. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has blamed officials in neighboring Jharkhand for opening dam sluice gates, which she claims worsened the flooding. Images show rescuers in boats assisting families and a local hospital completely submerged. In response, Banerjee has closed ...
 "After 41 days of protest, junior doctors in West Bengal partially resume duties, seeking justice following a colleague’s tragic death.")
Junior doctors in West Bengal are easing their 41-day cease work by partially rejoining emergency and essential services after the state government addressed several of their demands. This decision follows tragic events involving the rape and murder of a fellow doctor, which sparked the protests. The doctors will lift their sit-in outside the state health ...
The father of a trainee doctor who was tragically murdered at R.G. Kar Medical College in Kolkata expressed his grief, stating that his daughter would still be alive if the West Bengal Chief Minister had acted against former principal Sandip Ghosh in 2021. Following the distressing case, the Chief Minister met with protesting junior doctors, ...
 "In a surprising turn, CM Mamata Banerjee engaged with junior doctors amidst mounting protests for justice in West Bengal’s healthcare.")
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently met with a delegation of junior doctors at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata. This visit comes amid ongoing protests by junior doctors just a short distance from the state’s health department headquarters, Swasthya Bhaban. The protest area, filled with graffiti and slogans demanding accountability and change within the ...
