Kolkata: Kolkata Metro has introduced a special audio message across several stations on its North-South corridor, urging people not to take extreme steps and to seek help during moments of distress. The announcement, launched on Sunday in collaboration with an FM radio channel, comes after a worrying rise in suicide attempts along the Blue Line…
Kolkata: Industry bodies have welcomed the West Bengal interim budget, saying its strong focus on urban infrastructure and town development will support long-term growth across the state. CREDAI West Bengal president Sushil Mohta said the government’s plan to modernise district towns is a welcome move and will help ensure more balanced urban expansion. However, he…
Kolkata: The capital city of West Bengal witnessed its coldest January day on Tuesday, with the minimum temperature dropping to 10.2 degree celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The weather agency warned that cold conditions are likely to intensify across southern West Bengal over the next two days. IMD data shows that Kolkata’s temperature…
Kolkata: In a major infrastructure upgrade for the city’s oldest metro corridor, Metro Railway Kolkata has announced the construction of seven new traction sub-stations along the Blue Line, stretching from Dakshineswar to Sahid Khudiram (Birji). The move aims to enhance train operations, improve passenger amenities and strengthen safety systems on the 41-year-old route. A Metro…
Kolkata: The Kolkata Traffic Police on Thursday announced that Vidyasagar Setu will be completely closed to vehicular movement on Sunday, November 23, from 6 am to 2 pm to facilitate critical repair and rehabilitation work. According to officials, the Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners (HRBC) will undertake essential maintenance, including the replacement of stay cables, holding-down…
Kolkata: Progress on the Kolkata Metro’s Purple Line (Joka–Park Street) received a significant boost after Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and the Consulate General of Nepal formalised a land-exchange agreement crucial for the project’s next phase. As per the MoU, the Nepal Consulate will transfer 409.53 sq. metres of its land in exchange for 526.34…
Kolkata: Visva-Bharati University on Thursday announced that the iconic Poush Mela will return this year as a six-day event from December 23 to 28, with strict adherence to National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines on pollution control and waste management. Addressing a press conference in Bolpur, university spokesperson Atig Ghosh said the decision honours the cultural…
Kolkata: A shocking incident unfolded in central Kolkata on Wednesday when a bus conductor allegedly pushed a passenger off a moving vehicle following a heated argument over fare payment on AJC Bose Road, police said. The victim, identified as Mohammad Aziz Khan, sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at SSKM Hospital. The conductor,…
Kolkata: The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) has signed a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth more than Rs 48,000 crore with leading public and private sector companies during the India Maritime Week 2025 held in Mumbai, officials said on Wednesday. The event, organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, saw…
Kolkata: The 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is set to feature 215 films from 39 countries, celebrating global cinema from November 6 to 13 across 21 theatres in the city, state minister Aroop Biswas announced on Tuesday. The festival will open on November 6 with the screening of the Bengali classic ‘Saptapadi’ (1961), starring…
