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World's longest river cruise 'MV Ganga Vilas' to culminate its journey on
Updated : 3 weeks, 4 days ago IST
'MV Ganga Vilas' a cruise vessel made in India, began its journey from Varanasi on January 13 after being flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The cruise will cover a distance of 3,200 km in over 50 days before reaching Dibrugarh on February 28 via Patna Sahib, Bodh Gaya, Vikramsh
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NGT forms 9-member panel led by chief secy to resolve environmental issues
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a nine-member Committee headed by the chief secretary for remedial action against the environmental degradation of the Sundarbans in West Bengal.
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BSF deploys women guards in Sundarbans on India-Bangladesh border
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In a major step symbolizing women empowerment, Border Security Force (BSF) South Bengal Frontier for the first time deployed Mahila Praharis to protect the international border passing through the marshy and inaccessible Sundarbans area surrounded by vast dense forests and rivers.
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Bengal CM stops address at N 24 Parganas meet midway, scolds district offi
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The CM was also supposed to distribute warm clothes to locals at the venue of the review meeting but the district administration reportedly failed to fetch them.
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Allocate funds for construction of concrete embankment in Sundarbans to pr
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday urged the Centre to allocate funds for the construction of concrete embankment in Sundarbans to resist flood and inundation.
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Sonu Sood overwhelmed as Durga Puja pandal sets theme of him helping flood
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13 (ANI): Actor Sonu Sood, who had helped the flood victims of the Cyclone Yaas affected residents of the Sundarbans, has been included in a Durga Puja pandal of Kolkata's Kestopur Prafulla Kanan Durga Puja Committee, which has dedicated this year's pand
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NHRC seeks compliance report from WB chief secretary on rights of Sundarba
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the West Bengal Chief Secretary to submit a detailed compliance report on the plight of the residents of Sundarbans, where two investigation reports have been received from B B Mishra, Special Rappor
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NHRC asks WB Chief Secretary to ensure human rights in Sundarbans
Updated : 2 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 27 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Saturday directed the West Bengal Chief Secretary to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) on two investigation reports received from BB Mishra, Special Rapporteur of the NHRC East Zone over the problems of re
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Pak violates ceasefire in J-K's Rajouri; Sepoy succumbs to injuries
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 4 (ANI): The Pakistan Army on Wednesday resorted to an unprovoked ceasefire violation on the line of control (LoC) in the Sundarbani Sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, resulting in the death of one Sepoy.
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Depression over Bay of Bengal to make landfall today, rainfall likely in W
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that a 'depression' will cross West Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh coasts between Sagar islands and Khepupara over Sundarbans by Friday afternoon causing rainfall in the region.
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West Bengal: TMC, BJP workers clash in South 24 Parganas; six cops injured
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], September 13 (ANI): A clash broke out between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas on Sunday.
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United Breweries Limited and Inclusive India Foundation Provide Relief Kit
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 23 (ANI/BusinessWire India): On May 20, 2020, Amphan Super Cyclone caused widespread damage in West Bengal specifically in the Sundarbans area. Winds at the speed of 160 to 170 kilometres per hour, tore through the region causing devastating damage to the l
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