August 01, 2015 12:48 am
Water had to be released from several reservoirs like Kangsabati, Tilpara,Maithon, Panchet and Massenjore to avert overflowing.
August 01, 2015 1:10 am
Mamata, who cut short her London visit and returned to Kolkata on Thursday following the cyclone threat, earmarked responsibilities of all her cabinet colleagues and secretaries.
July 31, 2015 12:05 am
In view of the situation, a flood and cyclone control room has been set up. During the day, the task force members held video conference with many districts affected by the floods, cyclone and incessant rains.
July 30, 2015 1:24 pm
Wind speed reaching 6575 kmph gusting to 85 kmph would prevail along and off West Bengal and north Odisha Coasts, MeT office said.
July 30, 2015 1:03 pm
Komen, which lies centred at about 95 km south southwest of Chittagong in Bangladesh and about 300 km east southeast of Kolkata, would move northwards and cross Bangladesh coast by this afternoon