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Kolkata Metro airs emotional audio appeal to prevent suicides

Kolkata: Kolkata Metro has introduced a special audio message across several stations on its North-South corridor, urging people not to…

1 month ago

Industry applauds West Bengal interim budget’s push for urban infrastructure and growth

Kolkata: Industry bodies have welcomed the West Bengal interim budget, saying its strong focus on urban infrastructure and town development…

1 month ago

Kolkata sees coldest January morning in 15 years

Kolkata: The capital city of West Bengal witnessed its coldest January day on Tuesday, with the minimum temperature dropping to…

2 months ago

Kolkata Metro to add seven new traction sub-stations on Blue Line to boost safety and efficiency

Kolkata: In a major infrastructure upgrade for the city’s oldest metro corridor, Metro Railway Kolkata has announced the construction of…

4 months ago

Kolkata traffic alert: Vidyasagar Setu to remain shut for 8 hours on Nov 23, full list of diversions

Kolkata: The Kolkata Traffic Police on Thursday announced that Vidyasagar Setu will be completely closed to vehicular movement on Sunday,…

4 months ago

Land swap with Nepal Consulate removes key obstacle for Kolkata Metro’s Purple Line

Kolkata: Progress on the Kolkata Metro’s Purple Line (Joka–Park Street) received a significant boost after Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)…

4 months ago

Visva-Bharati to host six-day heritage Poush Mela from Dec 23

Kolkata: Visva-Bharati University on Thursday announced that the iconic Poush Mela will return this year as a six-day event from…

4 months ago

Kolkata conductor arrested for pushing passenger off moving bus after fare row

Kolkata: A shocking incident unfolded in central Kolkata on Wednesday when a bus conductor allegedly pushed a passenger off a…

4 months ago

Kolkata Port signs MoUs worth over Rs 48,000 crore at India Maritime Week 2025

Kolkata: The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) has signed a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth more than…

5 months ago

31st Kolkata International Film Festival to showcase 215 films from 39 countries

Kolkata: The 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is set to feature 215 films from 39 countries, celebrating global cinema…

5 months ago