List of Governors of West Bengal

Following are the List of Governors that the State of West Bengal has seen since 1946: (more…)

List of Chief Ministers of West Bengal

Below is the list of Chief Ministers who have served West Bengal:

1. Dr. Prafulla Chandra Ghosh

Political Party: Indian National Congress

Tenure: August 15, 1947 – January 14, 1948

2. Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy

Political Party: Indian National Congress

Tenure: January 14, 1948 - July 1, 1962 (more…)

Viral Encephalitis a serious outbreak in Bihar – Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

It is reported that viral encephalitis has been broken out in Bihar with a death toll of 82 children. Several people are affected with this disease and it is confirmed that the causative virus is Japanese Encephalitis virus. The virus belongs to flaviviruses group. This group contains about 66 strains of viruses each producing different type of symptoms. Japanese encephalitis virus is mainly neurologic in nature attacking the meninges, brain and the spinal cord. Infection spreads from person to person through the bite of culex mosquitoes. The virus enters the affected person through the saliva of the mosquito. The virus is prevalent in many parts of Asiatic countries like China, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Indonesia and south East Asia. Birds and pigs act as reservoirs of the virus and multiply acting as a source of spread of the disease. Therefore control of the disease poses a problem. (more…)

Watch the Video of Lakshadweep Islands

Lakshadweep Islands forms the smallest union territory of India and were formerly known as Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands. It is located along the sea coast of South West Indian state Kerala.

Lakshadweep Islands are the most spectacular tropical islands of the world and is located in the clear blue waters of the Arabian Sea. These Emerald islands are rich in greenery and are fringed by silvery beaches that adds natural beauty to the location.

The languages that are spoken in these islands are Malayalam, Jeseri and Mahl. Tourism is the main source of income of these islands like Bangaram and Kadmat islands as the small area of this islands do not support industries. Bangaram is the major destination of international tourism.

Agatti Aerodrome  is the only airport in Lakshadweep and is present on Agatti Island. Kingfisher airlines have the commercial flights from to and fro from Agatti. There are about five passenger ships which require advance booking.

Manali – Heaven on Earth

Manali is in the Northern Indian State of Himachal Pradesh. It is a beautiful place covered with snow everywhere in the winter season. The houses are very beautiful and they have down stairs. The temperature will be very low there. Manali is surrounded by mountains and rivers. It is a perfect place for adventurous place, fun and romance. Boat rafting is the special attraction to the visitors.

Subramanian Swamy happy about Kanimozhi’s Bail Rejection

Janata Party President Subramanian Swany is happy about the rejection of the bail for the accused in the Telecom Scam (2G Scam). MK Kanimozhi and seven others were rejected bail and has to remain in jail for another seven days and they do not deserve any special consideration.