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West Bengal unveils roadmap for safer, cleaner food on World Food Safety Da...
Safe food is everyone’s right—and everyone’s responsibility
Women of the Sundarbans Revive Lost Patachitra Art Amid Monsoon Struggles ...
Women like Smritikona Mridha Mondal travel hours every day to revive the lost art of Sundarban Patachitra
By Sanhita Roy
Howrah resident contributing greatly to nature conservation: Exclusive GetB...
Chitrak is fighting stigma and saving biodiversity by restoring habitats
Did you know Behala is older than 330-year-old Kolkata? - GetBengal story
In the 12th century, Behala was part of the Sundarbans
Century-old Gousia Library of Chitpur frozen in time - GetBengal story
Abanindranath Tagore was drawn to the shop's beautiful calligraphy and visited it often in search of rare books
Dukhu Majhi: The man on a ‘green gold’ mission - GetBengal story
Meet Dukhu Majhi – the 80-year-old green crusader from Purulia
By Shuvra Dey
Shiva’s smile in clay: A Bengal heritage fading quietly - GetBengal story...
The ancient art of Shiva mask-making quietly struggles to survive in today's world
By Suvankar Das
How cluster farmers of Bankura are reviving lost varieties of Bengal paddy ...
Meet the farmers fighting for our food
By Indrajit Sen
Fragile Bengali snacks crafted with designs of an alpona – dying art of G...
Goyna Bori is one of the most artistic snacks of Bengal
Blooming Against All Odds: The Bhumikanya of East Midnapore
The girl whose courage empowers society to uplift the needy
The Solar Man of India: Sustainable innovations by a visionary from Bengal ...
The man fuels India’s rural societies with solar energy and exceptional innovations
How climate change is impacting century-old temples of Sundarbans - GetBeng...
Jatar Deul is linked to a lost 975 AD inscription by Raja Jayantachandra
By TTW
West Bengal Breaks Tourism Record with 18.5 Crore Visitors in 2024- GetBeng...
Bengal exceeds tourism giants Kerala and Rajasthan
Bankim Chandra’s office at Jessore, the first district of undivided Benga...
Jessore was the first district of undivided Bengal
Goyna Bori of Bengal: Eat it or wear it as a jewellery? - GetBengal story ...
The Bengal Store is bringing back the lost culinary art of Goyna Bori
Does keeping faith in Sundarban’s Bonbibi help wildlife conservation? - G...
Bonbibi is revered by both Hindus and Muslims in the Sundarbans
The first State Government ‘Organic Haat’ opened in Rajarhat - GetBenga...
Organic Haat is a community effort supporting farmers from Sundarbans, Jangal Mahal, and beyond
By TTW
The winter delight of Bengal, jhola nolen gur - GetBengal story
Jaggery is rich in minerals and antioxidants
After a four-year hiatus, Shantiniketan is all set to welcome back Poush Me...
Debendranath Tagore initiated this fair
Why Organic farmers are doing great in West Bengal - GetBengal story
Bengal is the second-largest organic food market in India
Bengali scientist's groundbreaking invention transforms global industry –...
Industrial caustic waste is a significant pollutant in the global oil refining and petrochemical sectors
The Bengal Store: A celebration of the art, crafts, textiles and agro produ...
The Bengal Store is a treasure trove of Bengal’s rich handcrafted products
Sundarini Naturals from Bengal wins International award in Paris – GetBen...
Sunderbans’ Sundarini is a women-driven dairy brand in Bengal
Government doctors provide doorstep medical services by adopting Bankura vi...
The Health Systems Development Initiative is a five-year reform and investment program
The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden successfully transp...
Can we, as citizens, reduce the impact of cyclones?
By TTW
Shyamal Jana of Contai—Banyan Tree Man on a Mission – GetBengal story
The banyan tree is an unsung hero in the fight against climate change
A Unique Tram Event Held in Kolkata to Preserve the Environment—GetBengal...
Let’s support our trams for a cleaner and greener future
Housewife from rural Sundarbans reach top 5 in all India Nutritious Food Co...
Ganga Rani Haldar, from Sundarban, wins the spotlight with her cooking skills
By TTW
Millet cultivation in Bengal – GetBengal story
Revival of millet cultivation in Bengal, promoting healthy alternatives
By TTW
Paharkol – how the barren land of Bankura turned green in a govt-public d...
The Paharkol hillock, situated in Bankura's Hirbandh block, lacked any vegetation previously
Five products from Bengal get the prestigious GI tags – GetBengal story
Sunderban Honey, Kalo Nuniya rice, Tangail, Garad and Korial sarees are GI tagged
Gangasagar Mela: Does Faith override the ‘Environmental Sustainability’...
Sagar Island is part of the Sundarbans island complex with an area of nearly 240 sq. km
By Saheli Mitra
New beetle discovered in Behala: An interview with Zoology head of Ballygun...
The newly discovered beetle has been christened 'Maladera Kolkataensis' Bhuinya, Gupta, Sarkar and Ahrens-2023
By Shuvra Dey
Bangladesh’s ‘Nona Pani’ to be screened at 29th KIFF - GetBengal stor...
The narrative depicts the profound impact of Cyclone Aila on the lives of Khulna’s inhabitants
By Suman Sadhu
Sourav Sarangi’s Bagh Bahini at KIFF 2023 talks about unknown Tiger Savio...
Sourav Sarangi has been visiting the Sundarbans for 7 to 8 years now
By Suman Sadhu
Upcoming Symposium focusing on ‘The Lives of Sundarbans’ - GetBengal st...
Howrah Bignyan Chetona Samanwaya is a well-known NGO that prioritizes ‘Nature and Environment’
By Shuvra Dey
Teachers and doctors across Bengal, serving the society for 1 rupee or less...
These teachers and doctors are the hope and inspiration of the present generation and their vision must be taken forward by their disciples.
Aspiring sculptors transcend visual disability to make Durga idols - GetBen...
This was the first time that visually impaired apprentices worked on the theme, Maa Aschhen
Bengal’s ‘Raastar Master’ selected for Global Teacher Award - GetBeng...
The Global Teacher Prize acknowledges educators displaying dedication and innovation in their teaching practices
On top of the world, looking down at creation – GetBengal story
Biswas’ love affair with the mountains began back in the early 1990s when he was barely 20
By Shuvra Dey
Bengal to lead mangrove forestation scheme nationwide to stall coastal eros...
The Union government has proposed to the state government to initiate the mangrove plantation module nationwide
SKOCH Star of Governance Award 2022 conferred on WB Forest department - Get...
Following the SKOCH evaluation process for governance awards, West Bengal topped in the forestry sector in 2022
On International Tiger Day, one man reaffirms his mission to save the king ...
India currently has over 3,000 tigers
Organic dairy farming and vegetable production: Purnima Mandal of Sundarban...
Purnima Mandal is a resident of Ramnagar Abad, a remote village in Patharpratima Block
Huge response to KMC plastic bottles craft challenge - GetBengal story
The KMC officials were overwhelmed with the response they received
“Dolphin Mitra” to be launched in Bengal to save Gangetic Dolphins – ...
The Government of India declared the Dolphin as the national aquatic animal in 2009
WB Govt. to install Health ATMs: Machines set to revolutionize healthcare -...
Health ATM is a one-stop digital touch-screen kiosk hardware designed for managing health-related information
Mangroves to the rescue of river banks along Kolkata - GetBengal story
Mangroves are hardy plants and require very little or no maintenance
Get to know about the biodiversity of West Bengal with just a click of a bu...
The Board supported various schools and institutions to organise Bio-Tour or Jeevan Safar
20 green cracker units in Bengal get state govt clearance
A large number of fireworks manufacturers welcomed the government’s proactive gesture and applied for licenses
Beat the heat! Here's top 10 summertime holiday destinations within West Be...
The second part of our summer tourism roundup
Would climate change wipe out Bengal tigers by 2070?
What measures are being taken to protect the Big Cats
Sundarbans’ honey collectors get big-time help from the Forest Department...
These honey collectors are known as Moules
Royal Bengal Tigers of Sundarbans: Casualties of our success and symbols of...
The tiger population in the Sundarbans has already crossed 100
By Shuvra Dey
Exclusive: For this Pakistani, his love for Bengali has opened the world to...
Tahir Wahid is a student of Karachi University
By Suman Sadhu
Bosco on Wheels: distributing free meals to the underprivileged
The first edition of Bosco on Wheels has already distributed more than 2,000 rotis
Gardening is good for health. Yes, even a tiny plant on the window sill
Kolkata’s home gardeners tell you how to find peace
Indigenous rice cultivation and seed preservation in the Sundarbans
The agricultural sector in the Sundarbans now faces multiple new challenges
Raising a toast to wild birds of Eco Park on Earth Hour Day
Earth Hour is an annual global grassroots movement organized by the World Wildlife Fund
I see skies of blue, ‘pink blossoms’ too and I think to myself, what a ...
A corner of Calcutta remains draped in pink trumpets akin to cherry blossoms
Jute Queen of Kolkata Chaitali Das and her Rakshak Foundation revives the l...
Jute can be a game changer and the entire industry can be revived by pumping in new ideas
By Saheli Mitra
Bengal Seed Savers’ Meet pave the way for healthy living
The indigenous varieties can grow in remote areas where modern agricultural devices and techniques are not available
By Saheli Mitra
Bengal’s ancient Mauryan site of Mahasthangarh, where History takes a nap...
Mahasthangarh is one of the oldest and most traditional places among the archaeological monuments of Bangladesh
By TTW
New Haven of Animals, the new zoo at New Town
Hon’ble Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, inaugurated the Harinalaya
By Saheli Mitra
‘MISHTI’ to save Sundarbans through planting and protecting Mangrove
The mangroves help hold back the strong blows of the high tidal waves
By Saheli Mitra
‘Boat Schools’ can be a solution to education in flood prone areas of B...
Boatmen, teachers and volunteers came forward to take part in building the school
On National Tourism Day, look at the vintage travel posters we found!
The stereotype of Bengalis as inveterate travellers is well founded
Charting a safe income for Tiger Widows of Sundarbans
Sundarban Foundation, the NGO that works for upliftment of the community in Sundarban
By Shuvra Dey
Himalaya’s daughter: How Bengal’s foremost mountaineer became involved ...
Utkarshe Aarohan is the voice for humble, small Pujas
A miserable failure in Biology, and I was supposed to be a professor!
Part seven of Dr Partha Bandyopadhyay’s American saga
Mericamaya Satkahan: Potato chips with rice, and other trials
Part three of Dr Partha Bandyopadhyay’s American saga
Mericamaya Satkahan: Friendless in a distant land
A saga covering over three decades of the migrant experience
Raja's Farewell
Raja was brought to the South Khairbari Tiger Rescue Center in North Bengal in the year 2008
Mukti’s Kitchen conquers Brooklyn with Indian style health food
Teaching Americans the fine art of Indian cooking
By Shuvra Dey
Ancient monuments unearthed near the Sundarbans of Bangladesh
The site has been unearthed in Rezakpur village of Khulna
One-man army on a cleaning drive, Prashanta Chandra of Midnapore is an insp...
He is often spotted working at all odd hours at different public zones with a broom- sweeping roads, parking lot, marketplace.
Bengal’s Ghutiari Sharif – where faiths and belief meet beyond religiou...
It is known for the mazaar (resting place) of Pir Ghazi Mubarak Ali, a revered 17th-century Muslim Saint
By TTW
Delectable Belgian waffle set to win Bengal’s gourmet hearts
Waffle has been quietly gaining ground in Bengal and now this delicacy has mesmerized Bengali foodies’ palates
Young filmmaker speaks up for the voiceless of red-light Kolkata
ORA: Daughters on Rent is Olivia Das’ debut as producer-director
Learning at world’s own school - Prithibir Pathshala imparts unique skill...
The school targets first generation learners and aims to bring children from underprivileged families
Innovative Palanquin Ambulances launched in North Bengal
A pregnant woman of the Dukpa community was brought down for delivery from Buxa hilltop in one such palanquin ambulance
Real Rani -- Rani Rashmoni merged philanthropy and business
She was a kind and generous lady who was loved by her subjects
By TTW
West Bengal Forest Department’s conservation drive of rare Batagur Baska ...
It is one of Asia’s largest freshwater and brackish water turtles
State Government delivers nutritious meals for COVID families at your doors...
The service is just a WhatsApp away
Sundarbans farmers turn to floating farms to counter cyclone crisis
Seawater intrusion has made large chunks of coastal land useless
Sundarban Dibas highlights the critical need for mangrove conservation
If this ecosystem vanishes, we risk the destruction of mainland Bengal
Bengal introduces ‘salt-tolerant paddy’ for coastal areas – answer to...
At present scientists have developed around 12-16 salinity-resistant paddy varieties
By Saheli Mitra
East Midnapore brings back native, lost fish varieties of Bengal
Flood-affected pisciculturists can finally breathe a sigh of relief
The simple philanthropic life of Khan Jahan Ali
A large number of Hindus converted to Islam, being attracted by the humanitarian work of Khan Jahan Ali
By TTW
Water ambulance service launched for residents of Sundarbans
The new water ambulance will be of great assistance to the residents of the remote delta islands
On World Tourism Day, the Bengali is travelling again!
How and why has Covid been unable to dampen spirits?
Story of the vanishing rivers – Saraswati and Adi Ganga of Bengal
GB Exclusive with National Awardee Teacher (2013), Swarnali Chattopadhyay, on the importance of conservation of rivers
By Shuvra Dey
Scientist from remote Sundarbans, Subhashish Natua honoured for COVID-19 va...
The exceptionally talented scientist from a remote village in the Sundarbans has made all Bengalis proud of his achievements
By TTW
‘Truck Art’ to be used to ‘Save Tigers’ of Sundarbans: Famous Pakis...
The 'Truck Art' campaign by Joydip Kundu to promote tiger conservation in India will raise awareness among people
By TTW
A walk down Sealdah and Bowbazar, among the oldest areas of Kolkata
Sealdah was intrinsic to the growth of the city
Cultivation of superior quality Prawn with low Glycemic Index starts in We...
New Hatcheries in Haldia to bring huge profits
Tree plantation drive for a greener Maidan
Kolkata has launched a tree plantation initiative in response to the devastation caused by numerous cyclones
Bengal starts Tree Ambulance service
The Tree Ambulance, accompanied by plant experts, is ready to help increase Mother Nature's green cover
West Bengal Government executes massive Mangrove Plantation in Sundarbans
South 24-Parganas district administration has finalized plans to plant 7.5 crores mangrove sapling
Umashankar Mandal- the 'Mangrove Man' of Sundarbans
International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
West Bengal generates environmental awareness by adopting endangered specie...
Bengal Government brings Mother Nature closer to common man
The many good things about pure ghee
While artificial ghee can poison your system, natural ghee does the opposite
West Bengal Government drafts a 120-crore plan to save the East Kolkata Wet...
The plan has been drafted with the help of experts which shall be implemented in the next five years
Sundarbans ecosystem restoration on World Environment Day
Seasonal cyclones are posing a major threat to the largest riverine delta of the world
Mojilpur clay dolls, endangered examples of an ancient Bengali craft
Mojilpur clay dolls differ from fired-clay dolls made in other parts of Bengal
Raw honey from the Sundarbans, and the story behind it
The raw honey that comes to us directly from beehives in the Sundarbans tells a tale of hardship and courage
Bengal leads India’s Sustainable Energy plans for 2022
WBREDA plays major role in creating awareness about wind and solar energy
On International Day of Forests, here’s looking at Baikunthapur and its t...
For 2021, the theme of the International Day of Forests is ‘Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being’
On World Wildlife Day, make a pledge to save the Sundarbans
Four protected areas in the Sundarbans are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Delivering the essence of Bengal, The Bengal Store crosses a milestone
In just eight months, The Bengal Store has reached out to 23 states across India
‘Pad Crusaders’ who lead Menstrual campaigns in Rural Bengal
Meet Pragya Gupta and Ivaana C.Mitra
By Jayatri Nag
Celebrating Gorumara, Bengal’s natural wonder
Gorumara is home to some of the richest animal and plant life in the country
By visiting the Sundarbans, you contribute to their preservation
The Sundarbans have often been called a natural safeguard for nearly 40 million people
A magical cruise through the Sunderbans
Take a two-day boat trip through the world’s largest mangrove forests
The art form called ‘nolen gur’, delivered to your doorstep
The delicate flavour of ‘nolen gur’ has remained an eternal Bengal favourite
First to record the height of Mt. Everest
Radhanath Sikdar needed no computer for calculating the height of Mount Everest
New book of short stories boosts Bengal-Australia ties
Saheli Mitra is the only South Asian writer to feature in a prestigious new anthology of short stories
Bengal school-girl’s virus-killing mask wins National Award
Ushers in hope for front line Covid 19 warriors
Siliguri’s Female Farmers script history in organic paddy and Kadaknath p...
On International Day of Rural Women
By Bapi Ghosh
Samaj Sebi Sangha celebrates Diamond Jubilee by helping 75 Amphan ravaged f...
Installation artist Pradip Das speaks to GB
By TTW
Spend the Pujas at Bakkhali, without missing out on anjali and bhog
As you travel to Bengal's favourite holiday destinations, take the Puja with you
Tote bags, a perfect blend of beauty and utility
Our range of eco-friendly, block printed tote bags truly reflect the heritage of Bengal
Boat Makers of Balagarh --- holding on to 500-year-old craft of hand buildi...
Stuck in a timeless ¬island amidst currents of change
Kolkata in a box, filled with that special brand of magic
Artist Uday Deb has created an evocative set of fridge magnets designed to celebrate the essence of Kolkata
Unique afforestation drive – Sundarbans’ women get paid to nurture sapl...
One lakh saplings to be planted and nurtured
Even after Amphan, tiger population in Sundarbans is on the rise! What’s ...
Tiger population in Bengal shows a healthy graph
Three students from Bengal help in Mangrove Conservation in a unique way
Distributing saplings for free through social media
Abheek Arjun Dutta sells his popular stories online to help Amphan victims
Unique way to garner donations
Meet Chandra Sekhar Kundu, the ‘Foodman’ of Sundarbans
Computer Science teacher who runs community kitchens to feed the poor
Dr Ajoy Mistry turns a boat into his chamber to treat Amphan victims in rem...
GB Inspiration of the week!
Setting foot on Amphaan-ravaged Kakima’s Pathsala in Kultali
Aura of International Teacher’s Day enwraps the hamlet
By Indrajit Sen
Director Kamaleshwar Mukherjee dons the doctor’s coat to treat poor patie...
When a qualified doctor turned filmmaker finds his call
State helps Sundarbans’ farmers grow salt-resistant paddy post Amphaan
Saline water that entered fields will not be able to pose threat
As Sundarbans lies ravaged post Cyclone Amphan, GB traces history of this l...
From Bon bibi to Royal Bengal Tigers
By Sunanda Bose
Lone rice crusader Debal Deb is reviving lost varieties of Bengal paddy
Why indigenous rice varieties are important for health
Revisiting refugees of Marichjhapi as Bengal gives land rights to 12k refug...
Kudos to Mamata Banerjee government for recognizing victims of partition
Who are helping Sunderban’s Tiger Widows?
Alternate livelihoods are needed for Sunderbans
By Biplab Das
Breakthrough in Cancer Therapy: Bengal’s scientists discover anti-car...
Experiments on mice and rabbits complete
Hi-Fashion clothes this Puja being made by Tiger Widows of Sunderbans
Meet Prasenjit Mondal who is helping poor women turn to skilled tailors
‘Crab Man of Sundarbans’ is GB Inspiration of this week ...
Sukumar Mahato, a school drop-out, earns in lakhs
Bengal government’s unique effort to boost Hilsa production
Hilsa sanctuary soon coming up in Bengal
Celebrating Christmas at Sunderbans!
How about celebrating Christmas in the land of the Royal Bengal Tiger?
In this IPL season, hear the tale of a kabaddi captain living in poverty
Sangita was a national player, yet she makes thongas for a living
Sudden spurt of Mangroves in Botanical Gardens has concerned scientists
Is Hooghly water turning saline?
Will Cyclone Bulbul be as severe as Aila? When will it hit Sunderbans?
Severe Cyclone Bulbul brings back memories of Aila
Meet Mangrove Man Pranabesh Maiti of Sunderbans
He has been relentlessly working to protect the fragile ecosystem
West Bengal Tourism Department awarded at the national level
Mangrove Forests of Sunderbans are the ‘Most Iconic Landscape’
SUNDERBAN DIARIES: Lesser-known predators
Not just Royal Bengal Tiger, but many predators lurk rivers
By Sunanda Bose
SUNDERBAN DIARIES: Hethal bushes and Gosaps
How locals have been motivated to preserve Sunderbans
By Sunanda Bose
The ‘Brave Honey Collectors’ of Sunderbans
Sunanda Bose also speaks about Sunderban pirates!
By Sunanda Bose
SUNDERBAN DIARIES: Of Bonbibi and Dakshin Rai
Taki Zamindars and their BoroTushkhal Kachhari Bari
By Sunanda Bose
SUNDERBAN DIARIES - Dead bodies on bhela and bird hunters
Tale of a Taki Zamindar family’s trip to Sunderbans decades ago
By Sunanda Bose
Poverty could not stop this Jadavpur book seller from writing
Book on Sunderbans earn international praise
Join the Green Rhinos Fundraiser Lunch at Z’s Precinct tomorrow
Help to spread awareness for saving the fragile Sundarbans
Sunanda Bose of Taki Zamindar family shares signature cuisine
Gota, Mourala Shukto and Katbael Bori
By Sunanda Bose
Exclusive interview with Voice of Silence director
Debraj Naiya addresses post rape trauma through his film