Kolkata, Sept. 14 -- Panihati's long-standing demand for a modern drainage system is finally set to be fulfilled. Acting on the instructions of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and with the initiative o... Read More
Kolkata, Sept. 7 -- The second-last Sunday before Mahalaya saw New Market, Gariahat and Hatibagan come alive with festive zeal as rain finally subsided. Shoppers flocked to the markets, invigorating t... Read More
Kolkata, Sept. 4 -- The Kolkata Metro is witnessing an unprecedented surge in ridership, with over 8.07 lakh commuters availing services across all corridors on September 1, according to Metro authori... Read More
Kolkata, Sept. 2 -- As Durga Puja is nearing, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has intensified its dengue awareness campaign with a special focus on pandal sites. Deputy Mayor, who also heads ... Read More
Kolkata, Aug. 31 -- The Kolkata Metro, India's oldest rapid transit system, is expanding fast. With new routes on Green, Orange and Yellow Lines this year, connectivity to the airport, IT hubs and sub... Read More
Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- The newly-launched Sealdah-Howrah Metro route has begun to reshape the city's transport dynamics, with taxis and buses on the stretch reporting a sharp decline in passengers. For ... Read More
Kolkata, Aug. 24 -- In a landmark move to enhance urban mobility, three new Metro stretches have been inaugurated across the city. These additions mark one of the largest single-day expansions of the ... Read More
Kolkata, Aug. 24 -- With Durga Puja just 45 days away, Kumartuli-Kolkata's centuries-old potters' colony-is abuzz with activity. For generations, this narrow-laned neighbourhood has been synonymous wi... Read More
Barrackpore, Aug. 22 -- In a remarkable step towards gender equality, a family in Barrackpore has challenged age-old customs by organising an 'upanayana' (sacred thread ceremony) for their daughter-an... Read More
Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- In Bengal's festive traditions, shola, often called "wood sponge", has long been a sacred medium for idol making. From intricate crowns and mukuts of Durga to entire idols crafted ... Read More