Space technology developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is actively supporting flagship national initiatives such as Digital India, rural broadband expansion, fisheries safety and agricultural monitoring in West Bengal, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Personnel,…
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Only Two Nipah Virus Cases Reported in West Bengal Since Dec 2025
Minimal Nipah Cases in West Bengal The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that only two cases of Nipah Virus Disease (NiVD) have been reported in West Bengal since December 2025. Reports circulating in media claiming higher numbers have been clarified as inaccurate and speculative. Contact Tracing and…
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Nipah Virus Outbreak Sparks Airport Checks Abroad
India’s confirmation of multiple Nipah virus infections in West Bengal has triggered heightened health surveillance across South and Southeast Asia, with Thailand and Nepal initiating airport and border screening to prevent potential cross-border transmission. The outbreak, though limited in numbers so far, has raised international concern due to the virus’s…
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Nipah Surveillance Begins at Kolkata’s Alipore Zoo
Kolkata: Amid concerns of a potential Nipah virus outbreak, bats at Alipore Zoo in Kolkata underwent RT-PCR testing over two days, according to officials. The tests aim to rule out the presence of the virus in the only facility in Kolkata housing a bat enclosure. The National Institute of Medical…
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SC Clears 8 VC Appointments in Bengal, Refers 3 to Lalit Panel
The Supreme Court on Thursday recorded a major breakthrough in the long-running dispute over the appointment of vice-chancellors in West Bengal universities, noting that the State government and the Governor have reached consensus on eight appointments. The top court directed that the agreed-upon names be forwarded for formal notification, while…
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PM Modi Unveils ₹830-Crore Projects, Flags Amrit Bharat Trains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled a series of major infrastructure and connectivity initiatives in West Bengal, launching development projects worth over ₹830 crore and flagging off three Amrit Bharat Express trains from Kolkata. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening transport networks, improving logistics efficiency, and accelerating economic growth…
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PM Modi Flags Off India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off India’s first-ever Vande Bharat sleeper train, marking a major milestone in the country’s railway modernisation drive. The historic launch took place at Malda Town station in West Bengal, connecting Howrah with Guwahati via an overnight, fully air-conditioned service designed for long-distance travel….
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Consumer Affairs Pushes Faster Justice Digitally
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, organised a Regional Workshop on Consumer Protection in Patna on 13 January 2026. Officials from Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha participated to discuss measures for faster grievance redressal, improved order compliance, and tackling challenges in digital markets, including dark patterns and…
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Namami Gange Mission: 5 New STPs Operational in FY 2025–26
The Namami Gange Mission Phase II has marked a significant milestone with the operationalisation of five key sewerage treatment projects during the third quarter of FY 2025–26. This development further strengthens pollution abatement efforts and enhances river rejuvenation initiatives across multiple States. So far, in FY 2025–26, a total of…
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TRAI Drive Test: Kolkata Mobile Network Report
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of its Independent Drive Test (IDT) for the Kolkata Licensed Service Area, offering a comprehensive assessment of mobile network quality across Kolkata Telecom District and parts of North and South 24 Parganas in West Bengal. Conducted in November 2025,…