Society / Environment
Jasmit Singh, the Gutli Man from Bengal, is bringing about a mango revoluti...
Mango trees benefit the ecosystem
By TTW
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
"Like a Dog Foundation’- Treating animals with care—GetBengal story
‘Like a Dog Foundation’ is a Kolkata-based non-profit organisation dedicated to take care of stray dogs
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
Juveline gharials moved to new habitat through first-of-its-kind Green Corr...
Sadly, these unique crocodiles face a multitude of threats
Biker duo Madhuritu and Arunav spreading love for stray animals and birds
The duo, passionate animal lovers since childhood, run a travel agency
Where have all the birds gone? - GetBengal story
Two types of migratory birds come to Bengal, the Trans-Himalayan species and the local migratory birds
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
You too can now adopt animals from Alipore Zoological Park - GetBengal stor...
In 2013, Alipore Zoological Park flagged off their ‘animal adoption’ program
By Shouvik Ray
Rajdeep Mahant and Lisa Dutta become messiahs for stray dogs - GetBengal st...
Beating stray dogs is the most common form of assault, followed by their confinement and maiming them
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
Alipore Zoo gears up to house green anacondas and penguins: Will they survi...
The challenges are daunting but Kolkata zoo authorities are ready to provide the best possible habitat for the animals and birds
By Shuvra Dey
New bird species spotted by Bengali bird enthusiasts in Arunachal - GetBeng...
The Lapland Longspur inhabits the Sumeru region
The first State Government ‘Organic Haat’ opened in Rajarhat - GetBenga...
The Organic Haat building is around 11,000 sqm and has 7 floors
By TTW
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
Sarees made of water hyacinth yarn set to win hearts - GetBengal story
Swachhata Pukare has teamed up with Naturecraft to create sarees using water hyacinths
Bengal's first quarterly ‘dog magazine’ for all pet parents - GetBengal...
A glance at the magazine's table of contents gives an idea of how useful they are for all dog lovers
Nalban to get a 360-degree makeover by New Year - GetBengal story
East Kolkata Wetlands are famously known as the 'Kidney of Kolkata'
Jhargram people skipping sleep to protect migratory birds - GetBengal story...
For many years Kendua under Jambani range, Jhargram has been a safe haven for migratory birds
Global scientific community abuzz with sea-robin species discovered in Digh...
Fish inhabiting the coastal waters of Digha constitute a treasured resource both in terms of their utility as food and as materials for scientific study
Dukhu Majhi: The man on a ‘green gold’ mission - GetBengal story
Majhi decides new destinations each day and plants saplings while watering and tending the ones he has already planted
By Shuvra Dey
Trees growing from disposed ‘rakhis’ – a Gach Green Hands Social Welf...
These people have been making rakhis out of soil and terracotta for the last two or three years
Project PAW – saving canines to save humans – GetBengal story
Project PAW began its journey from Bardhhaman
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
Jalangi river turns into a lotus colony, thanks to RPF worker Nishit Mondal...
The lotus has existed on the earth for thousands of years, and their distribution is widespread
Why protecting 'elephant corridors' is a growing essentiality - GetBengal s...
Northern West Bengal is home to nearly 500 elephants
Seed bombs to rescue the lost greenery of the famous Susunia Hills - GetBen...
It is a reserve for medicinal plants and a good location for camping and rock climbing
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
Howrah resident contributing greatly to nature conservation: Exclusive GetB...
Chitrak Pramanik, a resident of Howrah, Bagnan is dedicated to conserving nature and the animals
Septuagenarian ‘Bird Watcher of Kuthibari’ protecting parrots from poac...
He often raids the nearby fields to cut off the mesh traps laid down by crooks to ensnare the magnificent birds
By Shuvra Dey
Guerilla Gardening – returning to nature, what belongs to nature – GetB...
You can easily teach the kids to prepare seed balls at home
On International Tiger Day, one man reaffirms his mission to save the king ...
India currently has over 3,000 tigers
Banabitan, conserving nature positively amid the bustling Salt Lake - GetBe...
Covering almost an area of 70 acres, this open green space has a variety of flora and fauna
State govt. plans pocket gardens of sandalwood trees across Kolkata
It is widely used in perfumes, cosmetics, aromatherapy and pharmaceuticals
The magnificent snow-capped Tiger Hills declared to be a plastic free zone ...
The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration has declared Tiger Hill a plastic free zone
Huge response to KMC plastic bottles craft challenge - GetBengal story
The KMC officials were overwhelmed with the response they received
Children’s park amid Sal forest built by the Panchet Forest Division
The spot has been designed in a manner that it allures tourists
“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
Kolkata bus roofs are to be fitted with air filters, according to a govt. i...
Named ‘Shuddha Vayu,’ this is the first of its kind device being used in India
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
Burdwan welcomes a blue road made by discarded plastic!
The road stretches from Eklakshmi Toll Plaza to Rautara Bridge
By Shuvra Dey
Mission LiFE - a celebration of conservation and protection of the environm...
Let us all join the movement #ChooseLiFE
Would climate change wipe out Bengal tigers by 2070?
What measures are being taken to protect the Big Cats
Bengali geologist solves the Himalayan puzzle at last - when will the mount...
The Himalayas continue to rise by an average of 2 cm each year
By Shuvra Dey
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
Seed paper pens of Naihati - great alternatives to conventional plastic pen...
A new breed of eco-friendly sustainable alternatives for plastic pens has come to the market
By Shuvra Dey
Kala Bhavan students put up Garbage Art installation made from the waste of...
A colourful structure can be seen these days while entering the Sonajhuri Haat
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
This World Water Day, let us take an oath of saving 100 litres of rainwater...
The groundwater table (known as an aquifer) is drying off at a fast pace
'Green Man' Mantu Hait - the Bengal lawyer behind the creation of an urban ...
On International Day of Forests a look at the Urban Forest of Kolkata
By Saheli Mitra
Critically endangered Gyps vultures released in the Buxa Tiger Reserve
Among the 20 released vultures, there are 13 Oriental White-backed Vultures and 7 rescued Himalayan Griffons
State Forest Department recruits Gaja-Mitras to end Human Pachyderm Conflic...
Clashes between humans and elephants have led to massive damage to crops and human lives
By Saheli Mitra
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
Will ‘Amrit Dharohar’ scheme of Union Budget help protect East Kolkata ...
It falls under the ‘Green Growth,’ one of the seven priorities of the recent budget
By Saheli Mitra
‘Biscuit Cups’ serving tea in Nadia – an answer to land pollution?
Plastic is used in almost every sector around the world
Zero-waste shop of Newtown shows the way to future innovative disposal of w...
India has also ranked to be the 3rd largest e-waste producer in the world
How climate change is impacting century-old temples of Sundarbans
The latest victim is the 11th-century temple of Jatar Deul
By TTW
Water Hyacinth – a simple aquatic beauty with a complicated back-story
Though it may seem like a simple water plant, water hyacinths once posed serious threat for the Bengal government. Here’s how.
Women of Bankura and Jhargram show the way to Green bags
These bags are used extensively in Jhargram medical shops
Feathered friends are approaching Bengal this winter; are you ready to watc...
When and where to find the vast range of migratory birds that visit Bengal each winter? Here is the complete guide
Brikkho Foundation: Setting up Orphanage for Trees
Brikkho Foundation, under the aegis of Ghosh, is working to create an orphan home for trees
By Shuvra Dey
The first Solar Dome of India comes up at Kolkata’s Eco Park
GB pays a visit to this site of scientific feat
By TTW
Kolkata girl’s wildlife film on hoolock gibbons for BBC gets nominated at...
Ashwika Kapur aka Ash Kapur is India’s youngest Green Oscar winner and wildlife filmmaker
By TTW
On International Dog Day, let’s talk about undivided Bengal’s only pure...
The Sarail Hound was first bred by Mughal generals
The cyclone which became a trigger for the birth of a nation
The Bhola cyclone of 1970 is still one of the world’s worst natural disasters
The lost tigers of Buxa could be coming home
BTR was created in 1983 as India’s 15th tiger reserve
By Saheli Mitra
Raja's Farewell
Raja was brought to the South Khairbari Tiger Rescue Center in North Bengal in the year 2008
Kolkata becomes the first Indian city to get a ‘Biodiversity Register’
Kolkata has prepared a detailed register of biodiversity
By Saheli Mitra
Heritage Cycling Tour, first of its kind in Kolkata
The Bengal Chamber Heritage Cycling Tour will be a knowledge sharing event
Taking care of your potted plants after a cyclone and rains
For terrace planters, potted plants are more vulnerable than trees and shrubs
By TTW
KMC trying to save city’s water bodies, too little too late?
Kolkata has lost 44 percent of its water bodies in the last two decades
Howrah’s Green Revolution with first-of-its kind Japan’s Miyawaki fores...
The area chosen is Shibgunj under Shyampur Block I in between Gadiara and Garchumuk on a 1,000 square meter plo
By TTW
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.
Tree Walk in the Victoria Memorial Grounds: Would you like to join?
An initiative by Victoria Memorial authorities
A music festival that celebrates forests, featuring the Rabha of Chilapata
Today is International Day of Forests
Subhankar Patra's 'Sunday Watch' team of obsessed bird watchers
Howrah's well-known ornithologist Subhankar Patra, whose public group is 'Sunday Watch'
By Suman Sadhu
Graceful Trees of Dhakuria Lake – Exotic and Imported from other continen...
These graceful trees around the lake gives a spectacular view
Rare Trees of Dhakuria Lake – Lungs of South Kolkata
The rare trees of Dhakuria Lake have braved several cyclones over the years and yet still standing tall
West Bengal Forest Department’s conservation drive of rare Batagur Baska ...
It is one of Asia’s largest freshwater and brackish water turtles
Gangotri to Ganga Sagar Walk – Meet Sanjit Das who spreads awareness
He aims to create awareness and sensitize the masses about sustainable environment and living
Has the Bengal Tiger truly returned to Buxa Tiger Reserve?
A lone tiger has been spotted at Buxa reserve recently
Scientist from Bengal, Anirban Das develops special boots for Siachen Jawan...
Das recently earned the 'Best Innovator Award' from the Indian government for his major utilitarian invention
Sundarban Dibas highlights the critical need for mangrove conservation
If this ecosystem vanishes, we risk the destruction of mainland Bengal
Rare Bird, sighted 170 years ago, seen again in Darjeeling
Satyr Tragopan is found in the Himalayan range of Sikkim and Bhutan
East Midnapore brings back native, lost fish varieties of Bengal
Flood-affected pisciculturists can finally breathe a sigh of relief
West Bengal becomes a forerunner in discovery of new plants and animal spec...
ZSI has enlisted 30 new animal species from Bengal discovered in the state last year
On World Animal Day, a Kolkata hospital is asking for your help
An international day of action for animal rights and welfare
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
West Bengal has successfully increased Rhino population in the wild
Rajendra Jakhar, Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Wildlife, North Bengal speaks to GB on World Rhino Day
By Shuvra Dey
Darjeeling Zoo breeding programmes help in preserving Red Pandas
Exclusive GB interview with Saurabh Chowdhury, Secretary, West Bengal Zoo Authority
By Shuvra Dey
‘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
GB Exclusive: Darjeeling Zoo set to be revamped on Prague Zoo model
An agreement (MoU) has been signed between the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) and Prague Zoo authorities
Parimal Kanji – Kolkata’s green crusader and his cycling expedition acr...
Penniless yet young at heart, Kanji, in his mid-fifties, sets an example
By TTW
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
Bring ‘Nature’ within your home and conserve it in your way
On World Nature Conservation Day
By Saheli Mitra
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
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
Turn your terrace into a herb garden, the Coochbehar way
On World Environment Day, 100 terraces become herb gardens
By Suman Sadhu
Subhajit Mukherjee leads “Mission Green”- India’s mango seed plantati...
Recognized as ‘Innovator of the Year 2019’, Mukherjee’s initiatives have been praised by the Prime Minister of our country
By TTW
Sundarbans ecosystem restoration on World Environment Day
Seasonal cyclones are posing a major threat to the largest riverine delta of the world
Meet Ujjal Pal-- the man from Siuri who cycled to the top of Chander Pahar
Real life Shankar of Chander Pahar back in action?
Amphan, Yaas prove how global warming is changing cyclones
Why are tropical cyclones becoming so frequent, and so intense?
Bengal leads India’s Sustainable Energy plans for 2022
WBREDA plays major role in creating awareness about wind and solar energy
Eco Park in New Town hosts workshop on its resident birds
Eco Park has evolved from just a patch of wasteland
First to record the height of Mt. Everest
Radhanath Sikdar needed no computer for calculating the height of Mount Everest
Save a tree, it’s the only way you can stay alive
A citizens’ initiative shows how ordinary people can help in the restoration of apparently ‘dead’ trees
Animal rights redefined in colonial Bengal
When saving a dog in British Kolkata led to wrongful case against a native!
How can trees trust the inventor of the axe?
Veteran journalist Suvashis Maitra makes a case for a tree census in Kolkata
On World Rivers Day, in search of the missing Saraswati River of Bengal. Di...
Tamluk port and the flowing Saraswati
Virtual tour to live stream animals twice a day from
Have fun sitting within the safety of your homes
Human-Pachyderm conflict is well tackled in Bengal leading to increase in e...
How is state forest department tackling the issue
NKDA to hold training camps for Cyclist Enthusiasts of New Town
Cycle is the answer to modern mode of transport
Unique afforestation drive – Sundarbans’ women get paid to nurture sapl...
One lakh saplings to be planted and nurtured
Giant century-old Baobab tree replanted successfully at Botanical Gardens
Almost uprooted by Cyclone Amphan
Even after Amphan, tiger population in Sundarbans is on the rise! What’s ...
Tiger population in Bengal shows a healthy graph
Exotic and endangered animal babies born during pandemic in Bengal’s zoos...
Red Panda and Anaconda reproduce and add to the population
Three students from Bengal help in Mangrove Conservation in a unique way
Distributing saplings for free through social media
Where have all the snake charmers of Bengal gone? Do you hear their flutes ...
Snake charmers are now used to protect these endangered reptiles
By Shuvra Dey
Griffon vultures of Rajabhatkhawa return with a flock of rare vultures from...
Bengal’s vultures dared to fly over to Pakistan and bring their hordes
When the Biswa Bangla flag flew atop Mt Kilimanjaro
Cyclist Ujjwal Pal conquers the highest peak of Africa
‘Hakuna Matata’ --- yet the Treeman faced several worries enroute Kibo ...
Many trekkers fell ill due to altitude sickness
Deepest annular solar eclipse of the century can be seen today!
Kolkata will get to see a partial solar eclipse post 9am
Treeman Diaries: Cycling to the top of ‘Chander Pahar’
When Ujjwal Pal left the last camp to the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro
Kolkata’s E-buses get international recognition from International Energy...
Kolkata is the only city in India to be featured
Treeman’s Diary: ‘Green Wheels’ reaches 500 schools across the globe ...
Ujjwal Pal was mistaken as a Tanzanian
Artificial nests set on trees in Howrah to help nestling birds post cyclone...
Many nests were broken and eggs destroyed
The Treeman’s Diary --- Reaching atop Mt Kilimanjaro on a cycle
Ujjwal Pal and his physical challenges on this breath-taking adventure
Why Bay of Bengal is hotbed of world’s worst tropical cyclones?
On World Oceans Day, a GB report
By Saheli Mitra
Losing Bengal’s indigenous fishes & medicinal herbs due to hybridization
On World Environment Day a bio-diversity loss
By Saheli Mitra
The Treeman’s Diary --- Ujjwal Pal on his cycle beyond Mt Kilimanjaro
Tale of a nature-lover cyclist on a mission
We don’t kill elephants! Bengal uses innovative elephant management syste...
Compassion, Scientific methods, solar powered electric wires to bulk sms
By Saheli Mitra
Tree Savers of Maidan! Children of a Rugby Team save damaged trees
Amphan had partially damaged or uprooted many trees of Maidan
Do not throw away fruit seeds. Plant them and let the greens return to Kolk...
How to restore the green cover back in Kolkata?
By Saheli Mitra
In 1928 Tagore started ‘Vriksha Ropon,’ he knew only nature can save us...
Rabindranath Tagore was also an environmentalist!
Remember what Tagore wrote about Locusts in Sahaj Path?
As they return to India, we return to our childhood book
By Saheli Mitra
270-year-old Great Banyan Tree of Botanical Gardens ravaged by Amfaan
A sad day for the green cover of Bengal
Cyclone Amphan threatens to hit; Look at historical cyclones ravaging Benga...
Will it be worse than Bulbul?
After 30 years endangered Gangetic Dolphins return to Hooghly amidst Lockdo...
Two spotted even near Baboo Ghat!
‘Yes, I heal, Yes I breathe’ – Mother Nature’s open letter to Human...
On International Mother Earth Day, a tribute to nature
By Saheli Mitra
Alipore Zoo invents new technique to lure animals for Corona tests
How the zoo animals are also under strict vigil during Lockdown
Homecoming for Kolkata’s birds during Corona Lockdown
The once polluted city is filled with chirps and tweets
Asia’s first zoo at Barrackpore was even older to London Zoo! Surprised?
Barrackpore Zoo was built by Lord Wellesley to preserve Indian animals
Where have all the Buxa Tigers gone?
They were not killed by poachers as per popular belief
By Saheli Mitra
Giving a voice to the voiceless --- superb tales from the animal kingdom
Spectacular wildlife photography exhibition at Nandan
Migratory bird count at Santragachhi Jheel at 5-year high!
Thanks to cleaning by West Bengal Bio-diversity Board