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Sundarban women celebrate 'Bhaiphota' by honouring mangroves

Gathered at the banks of the Sundarika River in Haripur village, Namkhana in South 24 Parganas district, the local women performed a unique 'Bhaiphota' ritual the 'Mangrovephota'.

03 November 2024, 09:12 IST

Sundarban women celebrate 'Bhaiphota' by honouring mangroves

Sundarban women celebrate 'Bhaiphota' by honouring mangroves

Sundarban women celebrate 'Bhaiphota' by honouring mangroves

03 November 2024, 09:12 IST

International Tiger Day 2024: Top 5 Wildlife reserves to explore

On International Tiger Day 2024, here are five exceptional tiger reserves worldwide that offer thrilling wildlife encounters and a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes. These destinations are perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.

29 July 2024, 05:51 IST

International Tiger Day 2024: Top 5 Wildlife reserves to explore

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International Tiger Day 2024: Top 5 Wildlife reserves to explore

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International Tiger Day 2024: Top 5 Wildlife reserves to explore

29 July 2024, 05:51 IST

Tides of turmoil: Crisis of small fishermen in Diamond Harbour, Sundarbans echoes amid polls

In Diamond Harbour and the Sundarbans, they face a grave challenge from industrial trawlers, whose destructive bottom trawling practices are devastating marine ecosystems and endangering local marine life.

31 May 2024, 08:27 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Tides of turmoil: Crisis of small fishermen in Diamond Harbour, Sundarbans echoes amid polls

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Tides of turmoil: Crisis of small fishermen in Diamond Harbour, Sundarbans echoes amid polls

Tides of turmoil: Crisis of small fishermen in Diamond Harbour, Sundarbans echoes amid polls

31 May 2024, 08:27 IST

Cyclone Remal: Mamata takes stock of situation

The coastal areas of West Bengal suffered extensive damage to infrastructure and property, as Cyclone Remal tore through the state and neighbouring Bangladesh with winds speeds reaching 135 km per hour, officials said.

27 May 2024, 09:58 IST

Cyclone Remal: Mamata takes stock of situation

Cyclone Remal: Mamata takes stock of situation

Cyclone Remal: Mamata takes stock of situation

27 May 2024, 09:58 IST

BSF plans marine battalion, drone squadron to secure Sundarbans against infiltration, smuggling

The blueprint of the plan has been prepared by the Eastern Command of the border force based in Kolkata and a final approval and financial sanction from the Union Home Ministry in Delhi is awaited.

17 December 2023, 10:42 IST

BSF plans marine battalion, drone squadron to secure Sundarbans against infiltration, smuggling

BSF plans marine battalion, drone squadron to secure Sundarbans against infiltration, smuggling

BSF plans marine battalion, drone squadron to secure Sundarbans against infiltration, smuggling

17 December 2023, 10:42 IST

B'desh bans plastics in world's largest mangrove forest

The Sundarbans forest straddles the Bangladeshi coastline and is home to some of the world's rarest creatures, including the Bengal tiger and the Irrawaddy dolphin

28 March 2023, 14:22 IST

Bangladesh bans plastics in world's largest mangrove forest

Bangladesh bans plastics in world's largest mangrove forest

B'desh bans plastics in world's largest mangrove forest

28 March 2023, 14:22 IST

PIN 743378: Delivering letters to remote Sunderbans

DH reporter Mohammed Safi Shamsi travelled with two 'Speed Post' letters from Kolkata to an island. This was his postal adventure

15 October 2022, 10:39 IST

PIN code 743378: Delivering letters to remote Sunderbans

PIN code 743378: Delivering letters to remote Sunderbans

PIN 743378: Delivering letters to remote Sunderbans

15 October 2022, 10:39 IST

Health, climate, salinity: Battles of Sundarbans women

Irregular menstrual cycles, vaginal infections, recurring UTI and miscarriages are common amongst the women in the Sundarbans

18 September 2022, 16:12 IST

Climate change, salinity and menstrual health problems: Sundarbans women battle triple whammy

Climate change, salinity and menstrual health problems: Sundarbans women battle triple whammy

Health, climate, salinity: Battles of Sundarbans women

18 September 2022, 16:12 IST

Of saline forests & tidal lands...

Sundarbans, an enigmatic cluster of islands, is fraught with challenges — primarily for those who live there, writes Dincy Mariyam

04 June 2022, 19:15 IST

Of saline forests & tidal lands...

Of saline forests & tidal lands...

Of saline forests & tidal lands...

04 June 2022, 19:15 IST

Eco-warriors of Sundarbans

More than 200 women, led by the vision of a blind man, have been growing mangrove forests to shield themselves from nature's fury, writes Hiren Bose

14 May 2022, 09:38 IST

Eco-warriors of Sundarbans

Eco-warriors of Sundarbans

Eco-warriors of Sundarbans

14 May 2022, 09:38 IST