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How Migratory Fish Navigate India's Rivers During the Monsoon Using a Biological Compass Science Is Still Mapping

The fish that reads the river like a mapThe Hilsa, Tenualosa ilisha, can detect a change in water salinity of less than 0.1 parts per thousand. That sensitivity is not incidental. It is the opening move in one of the most precise navigational performances in freshwater biology. Every monsoon, adult…

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari targets 'Azadi' slogans, questions 'Red Salute Kishanji' writing on JU wall

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari criticized slogans demanding Azadi in Kolkata. He questioned the writing of 'Red Salute Kishanji' on Jadavpur University walls. Adhikari stated that such slogans and references are anti-national and weaken the country. He also raised objections to opposition towards the complete rendition of 'Vande Mataram'.…

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Return to Bengal, CM Suvendu urges skilled professionals from state working outside

West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has called on skilled professionals to come back to their roots, highlighting promising career opportunities available through the government's recent initiatives. With aims to generate jobs for the educated youth and boost investments, the inauguration of LTM's new IT campus marks a significant step.…

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Nepal floods: 37 from Tamil Nadu, 32 from West Bengal, 77 Isha Foundation members among those missing

Over 130 Indians are missing and many others are stranded in Nepal. Many pilgrims on the Mansarovar Yatra are among those affected by the floods. Several Indian states have launched helplines to assist affected citizens and their families. Communication links are disrupted, making details about missing individuals scarce. Authorities are…

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India's Indian Softshell Turtle Is One of the Most Endangered Freshwater Reptiles in Its Own Rivers

A Reptile Built for Rivers, Stranded by ThemThe Indian softshell turtle, Nilssonia gangetica, can grow to over 70 centimetres and weigh close to 25 kilograms. Its shell is not the hard dome most people picture. It is a flattened, leathery pad, cartilaginous rather than bony, that lets the animal slip…

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School holiday tomorrow, August 26: With Eid, Raksha Bandhan and heavy rainfall all in the mix, is your school closed tomorrow? Check here

School holiday tomorrow, August 26: Schools nationwide are set to close for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, with Kerala also observing Onam. Raksha Bandhan follows on August 28 in several northern states. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall across Delhi-NCR, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and the Northeast has triggered local, weather-related closures in some districts, though no…

The Economic Times

West Bengal SIR: SC directs EC to submit data on pendency of appeals before appellate tribunals

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to submit data on pending electoral roll appeals. Tribunals must adjudicate these appeals in a time-bound manner, the court stated. The poll panel must explain steps taken to streamline appeal disposal processes. Additional tribunals may be constituted if required to expedite the…

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GRSE, YIL step up shipbuilding, defence manufacturing capacity in West Bengal

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Yantra India are expanding defence manufacturing capabilities. Five brownfield projects will involve investments exceeding three thousand three hundred crore rupees. These initiatives aim to boost warship construction and commercial vessel repair capacities. New facilities will incorporate advanced technologies and reduce import dependence. The expansion reflects growing…

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'Bengal must now become a prime destination for investment': Suvendu Adhikari on ₹3,500 crore defence projects

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said Bengal must emerge as a major investment destination as he highlighted the state's cooperation with the Centre in defence, infrastructure and industrial development. His remarks came as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Adhikari virtually performed the Bhumi Pujan for five GRSE…

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After Five Years Living in Ponds, West Bengal Teen Iqbal Sheikh Is Flown to Mumbai for Specialist Treatment

Iqbal Sheikh, 16, has been taken from West Bengal to Mumbai for specialist assessment after spending years seeking relief in ponds.

International Business Times UK

Bengal disaster management force 'Arjun Vahini' to be operational from September: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal is set to unveil Arjun Vahini, its new disaster management force, starting operations in September. This strategic response is a direct reflection of lessons learned from previous disasters and cyclones. The state will provide advanced equipment and vehicles for the unit, aiming to recruit ex-servicemen and Agniveers. With…

The Economic Times

School Holiday August 24: Are schools closed tomorrow due to heavy rain? Check latest state-wise updates

School Holiday Tomorrow: With the southwest monsoon actively delivering heavy rainfall on August 24, 2026, parents and students are advised to stay alert for any school closure announcements. Particularly in Odisha and Bihar, where significant rain is anticipated, local authorities will assess safety before making decisions. As of now, no…

The Economic Times

How Fruit Bats in Kerala Triggered India's 2018 Nipah Outbreak and What It Revealed About Zoonotic Spillover

The Kozhikode Cluster That Alarmed EpidemiologistsIn May 2018, seventeen people died in Kozhikode district within weeks of each other. The deaths came fast and with alarming symptoms: sudden fever, disorientation, and in several cases, acute encephalitis. The Kerala health department, working with the National Institute of Virology in Pune, confirmed…

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Centre forms panel to finalise 'permanent political solution' to Gorkha issue

A committee has been formed to draft an agreement for a permanent political solution. This committee will finalize modalities for the Gorkha identity issue in West Bengal's hills. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a key tripartite meeting discussing long-standing demands. Gorkha leaders committed to finding a solution through constitutional…

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Anyone living in West Bengal will have to sing 'Vande Mataram': Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that all residents must sing 'Vande Mataram'. He emphasized no compromise on nationalism and patriotism within the state. Adhikari criticized alleged anti-national elements at Jadavpur University. He vowed to establish nationalism inside and outside the university campus. The government aims to fulfill Syama…

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Some groups indulge in 'anti-national activities' on Jadavpur University campus: West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh has spoken out against the rise of anti-national activities on the campus of Jadavpur University, advocating that educational institutions must remain free of such disruptions. He highlighted the vice-chancellor's duty to ensure a secure and orderly environment. This comes in the wake of violent confrontations…

International Business Times UK

16-Year-Old Spent 5 Years in Pond To Escape Severe Burning Sensation: What Is Iqbal Sheikh's Rare Condition?

A 16-year-old boy from West Bengal, suffering from a burning sensation, has been airlifted to Mumbai for medical treatment after spending years in ponds for relief.

Medical Daily

A Teenager Spent Years Inside a Village Pond Because Leaving the Water Set His Whole Body Burning

A West Bengal teenager who says leaving water triggers severe body-wide burning was airlifted to Mumbai. No diagnosis has been announced.

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Fire in building housing several hotels in eastern India kills at least nine, injures six

Some of the victims are believed to be Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment, according to a member of West Bengal’s ruling party.

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West Bengal govt seeks custodial interrogation of Abhishek Banerjee's aide in land-grabbing case

West Bengal government informed the Supreme Court that Sumit Roy is not cooperating with the probe. The court had previously stayed Roy's arrest in the Salboni land-grabbing case. Roy's anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the Calcutta High Court earlier this month. The state government requested the withdrawal of protection…

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Hotel blaze in India's West Bengal kills 9 and injures 6

A fire in a hotel has killed at least nine people and injured six others in Kolkata, the capital of India’s West Bengal state

The Economic Times

Kolkata hotel fire: 9 dead, several injured in massive blaze at Mirza Ghalib Street

A massive fire at a Kolkata hotel killed nine Bangladeshi nationals early Wednesday. Firefighters rescued about sixty people from the Shika Inn premises. Separately, eight people died in a hotel fire near Tarapith in Birbhum district. Rescue operations were conducted through the night at both locations. Authorities are investigating the…

The Economic Times

If sitting CM commits an offence, can CBI investigate it? ED asks Supreme Court to decide

The Enforcement Directorate urged the Supreme Court to decide CBI's power to investigate a sitting chief minister. This plea arose from an alleged obstruction during a search of a political consultancy firm. The court heard arguments regarding the transfer of investigation to the CBI. The Solicitor General requested a decision…

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L&T Finance eyes Bengal expansion with 26 new gold-loan locations

L&T Finance plans to add twenty-six new locations by March twenty twenty-seven. This expansion aims to deepen its presence in West Bengal's gold-credit market. The company currently operates twenty-eight locations and has a portfolio of Rs one hundred sixty-five crore. West Bengal's gold-loan market is estimated at Rs forty-seven thousand…

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Bangladesh does not want ties with India to deteriorate over Teesta: Minister

Dhaka urges India to consider its interests in the Teesta water sharing agreement. Bangladesh seeks to preserve its friendly relations with India amid the long-pending issue. The country is exploring a comprehensive management project with Chinese support. India maintains that all stakeholders, including West Bengal, must be consulted. New Delhi…

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