Govt. mulls building 705 structures to stop elephant deaths from train accidents
India recorded 86 train collision triggered pachyderm deaths in last 5 years, over one-fourth in West Bengal
ENVIRONMENT
LEAD STORY
ENVIRONMENT
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Meteorology matters in worsening India’s air pollution, but human action is still the major cause
- by The Plurals News Network
- March 11, 2026
Kolkata’s pollution level becomes severe, peaking in winter, as stagnant air plays a key role
CLIMATE CHANGE
LEAD STORY
Kolkata boy part of groundbreaking global research in plant physiology
- by Jayanta Basu
- March 10, 2026
Discovery may radically transform understanding of how plants exchange water and gases, critical in climate change era
POLITICS
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Activist urges Bengal political parties to include green issues in manifestos, met with silence
- by The Plurals News Network
- March 7, 2026
The letter alleges wholesale violation of key environmental norms in state
CLIMATE CHANGE
LEAD STORY
Indian Rail, world’s biggest railway network, is set to achieve Net Zero by 2030
- by The Plurals News Network
- March 5, 2026
Railways' soon to be achieved 100 per cent electrification offers a ray of hope as West Asia conflict makes India’s oil and gas imports uncertain
CLIMATE CHANGE
LEAD STORY
Four-fifth of Indian youth are worried that climate change can affect their future
- by The Plurals News Network
- March 4, 2026
Eco-anxiety runs high among India’s young; climate-triggered uncertainty linked to Gen Z anger
POLITICS
LEAD STORY
US-Israel war on Iran set to trigger oil crisis in India
- by The Plurals News Network
- March 2, 2026
Experts admit threat but also see it as an opportunity to invest in green energy
POLITICS
LEAD STORY
India and Nepal sign MoU for co-operation on forests, wildlife, biodiversity and climate change impact
- by The Plurals News Network
- February 28, 2026
Agreement to focus on curbing illegal animal trade across border and invest in smart green infrastructure
POLITICS
LEAD STORY
India and Bhutan meet on trans-boundary river agendas and hydropower projects
- by The Plurals News Network
- February 27, 2026
West Bengal part of the dialogue; neighbours explore flood forecasting and data sharing mechanisms, climate change strategies
ECONOMY
LEAD STORY
Gender budget raises hope with many question marks
- by Chandrima S. Bhattacharya
- February 26, 2026
Experts say budget needed more allocations in women’s health, safety, livelihoods and in childcare