Campaigning for the West Bengal Assembly elections has intensified with the poll date inching closer. Voting is slated to be held from March 27 to April 29 in 8 phases. The counting will take place on May 2nd. Business Standard's Sukanya Roy went around the streets of Kolkata to find out what people think about the upcoming State election. Watch the video to know more

West Bengal election: What voters want; a ground report from Kolkata

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A pilot project that involves the use of drones to spray mist at pollution hotspots has not been approved over the high cost and lack of measurable results, an official has said.
The technology was proposed as part of Delhi's 21-point Winter Action Plan to combat worsening air quality. Officials have deemed the project costly and ineffective, stating it has failed to deliver significant, measurable improvements.
"The technology is extremely expensive and does not provide noticeable advancements compared to existing methods, which are already yielding better results at a fraction of the cost," an official involved in the evaluation told PTI.
On November 8, a demonstration of the project was conducted at Anand Vihar, one of Delhi's most polluted areas.
During the demonstration, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai highlighted challenges posed by hotspots, such as narrow roads or congested areas where traditional modes of transport, such as trucks, cannot reach.
"Pollution levels in 

The technology was proposed as part of Delhi's 21-point Winter Action Plan to combat worsening air quality

With the Union Cabinet approving bills to implement 'one nation, one election', the Congress on Thursday accused the government of trying to divert from the questions being raised on the electoral integrity of the democratic system.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved bills to implement 'one nation, one election', and the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing Winter session, sources said.
Asked about the development, Congress' deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said that in the past also, his party has raised many questions related to elections, electoral systems, and electoral integrity.
"Now let this Bill come, let us see what they are trying to do. But we have said in the past also there are many concerns among the INDIA bloc about the impact on the federal character of our country through this Bill," Gogoi told PTI.
"PM Modi has not walked the talk, he talks of 'one nation, one election' and yet whe

Congress' deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said that in the past also, his party has raised many questions related to elections, electoral systems, and electoral integrity

Stakeholders from the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sought a reduction in GST, technology upgrade, and production-linked incentive scheme benefits for various segments in a pre-Budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday.
The meeting aimed to seek inputs and suggestions for the Budget for 2025-26, expected to be presented on February 1.
Members from the Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka (AWAKE); Karnataka SC and ST Entrepreneurs' Association; Plant-Based Food Industry Association (PBFIA); Ambala Scientific Instruments Manufacturers' Association (ASIMA); Rajasthan Footwear Manufacturers' Association were among the participants at the meeting.
The All-India Plastics Manufacturers' Association; All India Manufacturers' Association; Gujarat Chamber of Small Industries Association; Federation of Associations of Cottage and Small Industries (based in West Bengal); Federation of Andhra Pradesh Small and Medium Association; and Laghu Udyog 

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West Bengal election: What voters want; a ground report from Kolkata

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