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Urgent Appeal for Maintenance and Safety Improvements at BJ Block Park

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To, The Park Association of Greater Kolkata (PAG-K), Kolkata Dear Sir/Madam, We are writing to draw your immediate attention to the deteriorating condition of the BJ Block Park. The once vibrant and safe community space is now facing serious neglect and numerous issues, which are affecting the health, safety, and overall environment of our locality. Walking Track in Disrepair : The walking track is in a dangerous state, with broken and slippery surfaces. This poses a serious risk to all visitors, especially senior citizens and children who frequent the park. Unclean Environment : The park is littered with food waste, drink containers, and other rubbish. The lack of regular cleaning is turning the park into an unsanitary place, discouraging residents from visiting. Clogged Drains : Drainage systems in the park are clogged with plastic waste and other filth, leading to water stagnation. During rainfall, the overflow creates a messy and unpleasant situation, further exacerbating the clean...
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Bird Show at Salt Lake BJ Park: A Fusion of Avian Splendor and Cultural Heritage

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The Bird Show at Salt Lake BJ Park , held annually during January, is a vibrant and eagerly anticipated event in Kolkata. Known officially as Bengal's Cultural & Nature Festival , this event was initiated by Mayor Krishna Chakraborty, who served as the chairperson of the board of administrators for the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation. Now in its eighth year, the festival has grown to include a wide array of cultural performances that complement the avian displays, although the 2024 edition saw a shift towards these cultural activities rather than the bird show itself. Location : BJ Park, Sector 2, Saltlake, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal near BJ Market বিজে মার্কেট, সল্টলেক সিটি and BJ Block Sarodotsab Committee office. PIN Code - 700091 About The Salt Lake BJ Block Bird festival , aimed at celebrating the rich biodiversity of the region as well as its cultural heritage, attracts a diverse crowd from across Kolkata and beyond. Inaugurated by prominent personalities, includ...
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BJ Block Salt Lake Durga Puja 2019 - Communist China Theme

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BJ Block in Sector II Salt Lake, Kolkata, has long been renowned for hosting award-winning Durga Puja pandals and decorations. Being the oldest community Durga Puja in the Salt Lake area (Kolkata: Pin code 700091, it has garnered significant attention over the years. In 2018, this iconic Puja took on a unique twist as it received sponsorship from an unexpected source— Communist China . The initiative to establish a closer cultural and commercial connection with Bengal led Communist China to sponsor the oldest community Durga Puja in Salt Lake . This sponsorship transformed the popular BJ Block Puja into a mini Chinatown , with funding provided by the Chinese consulate , also located in Salt Lake. This move signified a broader effort by the Chinese consulate to immerse itself in Kolkata's cultural scene, despite diplomatic tensions such as the Doklam standoff . The Chinese consulate's involvement went beyond mere financial support. They not only fully sponsored the BJ Block P...
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Urgent Intervention Required to Halt the Drastic Reduction of Tree Cover in BJ Block, Saltlake: Open Letter

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Dear Members of the National Green Tribunal, We, from  BJ Block, Saltlake , Sector II, Bidhannagar, Kolkata 700091 urgently seek your intervention in what can only be described as an environmental crisis unfolding within our community. Over the past decade, and alarmingly accelerating post-COVID, we have witnessed a devastating reduction in our area’s tree cover —estimated at a staggering 60-70%. This drastic change has not only altered the landscape but has severely impacted the local ecosystem, particularly around BJ Park and throughout the residential lanes. Systematic Removal of Trees: Post-COVID, there has been a systematic approach to cutting down mature, tall trees under the guise of development and beautification projects. This action has primarily been concentrated around BJ Park , a once-thriving green space that served as the lung of our neighborhood. Additionally, similar activities have spread to the smaller lanes where trees have been felled or excessively pruned, os...
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BJ Block, Sector II, Salt Lake City, Kolkata

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Location and Geography BJ Block সল্টলেকে বি জে ব্লক is a neighborhood situated in Sector II of Salt Lake City, within the North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal , India. It is part of the urban agglomeration of Kolkata and is positioned strategically close to several other prominent areas. Notably, it is near Phool Bagan (4.87 Km), Kankurgachi (5.14 Km), Beliaghata (6.02 Km), and Ultadanga (6.76 Km). Nearby cities include New Town / Rajarhat and Dhapa Manpur. Cultural Significance and Events BJ Block is renowned for its vibrant cultural scene, particularly highlighted during the Durga Puja festival. The block's celebration of this major Hindu festival has won numerous accolades, including the Sharad Samman Award in October 2023 . The award-winning theme for that year was "Adi Yogi," inspired by the iconic Adi Yogi statue in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, which influenced the artistic design of the pandal (temporary structure erected for the festival). Another notable event...
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Property at BJ 301 Saltlake Sector 2 as Prostitution Den Open Letter

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Date: 15/Aug/2023 Attention Owner of BJ 301! We hope this letter finds you well. We are writing to you as concerned neighbors of your property located at BJ 301, Sector II, Salt Lake, Bidhnnagar, West Bengal 700091 . It has come to our attention that the renters of house no 301 of BJ Block are using the property for illicit purposes. The establishment is suspected of being utilized as a sleaze den, with activities on the premises including prostitution . Additionally, it appears that sexual services are being offered under the guise of massage and spa services . As you may be aware, in Kolkata and especially sector II Saltlake, many spa and massage services are mere covers for centers of call girls/ escort services and prostitution rings . Suspicious women and men , enter the property at odd hours. Suspicious men, suspected to be pimps / brokers and possibly human traffickers crowd the area and create problems We urge you to take immediate action to investigate and address these i...
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Pollution Board: Complaint Against BJ 301 Guest House for Sound Pollution in Sector 2, Bidhannagar!

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Date: 10-November-2023 To Pollution Control Board Dear Member Secretary, We wish to urgently draw your attention to ongoing sound and environmental pollution issues stemming from the guest house located at BJ 301, Sector 2, Saltlake, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal near BJ Market   বিজে মার্কেট, সল্টলেক সিটি   and BJ Block Sarodotsab Committee office .  This establishment, in  সল্টলেকে বি জে ব্লক   ৩০১  is not only a source of noise pollution but is also engaged in various illicit activities, including alleged prostitution , escort/ call girl services , and massage services in Salt Lake Kolkata on the premises. The guest house frequently hosts loud parties at night, generating high noise levels that are harmful , especially to our senior citizens . The sound pollution from these events regularly exceeds acceptable decibel limits, disrupting the peace and quiet of our neighborhood and impacting the health and well-being of our community members. In ad...
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