The State Forest Department deployed seed bombs to restore vegetation in the Susunia Hills Bengal’s hills are filled with greenery and are perfect for a weekend getaway, trekking, or a trip to relax. One such place is Susunia Hill, which nestles in southern West Bengal and is
Rabindra Sarovar or Dhakuria Lake is undoubtedly the lungs of south Kolkata. But more than just a haven for morning walkers, the Lake is a rich treasure trove of rare trees that have braved several cyclones over the years and yet stood tall. A Tree
With over 60,000 different types around the world, trees provide us with everything essential for survival, including clean air, access to clear water, shade, and food. However, random cutting of trees is affecting our environment adversely. It is affecting the water cycle, destroying the flora
‘Bhau Bhau', Bengal's first ‘dog magazine' The human-canine bonding can be traced back to at least 15,000 years ago to the Bonn-Oberkassel dog, who was found buried alongside two humans. For centuries, dogs have been man's best friend and the two have co-existed and bonded seamlessly.
Over the last decade or so, the rural women of Bengal, especially those living in the tribal belt, have silently contributed to the Go Green and Plastic Free revolution by making Sal leave baskets, plates, cups, etc on a mass scale. However, recently the women
After Cyclone Amphan, Kolkata lost a massive portion of its greenery, and over 15,000 big trees were uprooted, according to official records. This sparked a big question that is could the city ever recover from such a loss? For the last four and a half years,
As soon as the sun rises high in the sky, everything around feels like it’s burning. Summer holidays in schools and colleges are still some time away. But the weather department has already issued a heatwave alert across Bengal! Temperatures are expected to cross 40
The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP), popularly known as the Darjeeling Zoo, stands as a sanctuary not just for animals, but also for those who cherish nature, wildlife, and conservation. It is situated in the charming hills of Darjeeling, West Bengal. Since its founding
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has initiated a ₹700 crore project to revive the Adi Ganga, or Tolly's Nullah, in a significant move towards environmental rejuvenation. The Adi Ganga was a prospering river at one point in time, but now it has undergone extensive pollution and encroachment over the
In a rare conservation success story, West Bengal has gained a 50% increase in the number of endangered Great One-Horned Rhinoceros. In the latest census, conducted in March 2025, there are 392 rhinos in the state, up by a significant margin from the 253 in 2015. The