Kolkata

Kolkata, a city rich in culture and history, is surrounded by beautiful places perfect for a weekend escape. Whether you love nature, history, or adventure, there's something for everyone just a short trip away from the city. Here are some of ...

Kolkata Metro will alter its services on August 15, 2024, to mark Independence Day. These changes will impact the Blue Line, Green Line-1, and Green Line-2. The Blue Line will see a significant reduction in trips, operating only 188 instead of ...

Enjoy a thrilling adventure from Kolkata to some of the best national parks in the region. Discover the majestic beauty of the wilderness as you explore lush forests, spot diverse wildlife, and immerse yourself in nature's wonders. Whether you choose to ...

The Kolkata Metro has launched a pilot project to introduce 'No Booking Counter Stations' at specific locations on the Joka-Majerhat (Purple Line) and New Garia-Ruby More (Orange Line) corridors. This initiative aims to modernise the ticketing process by eliminating traditional booking ...

Two people lost their lives and 20 were injured when 18 coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district early on Tuesday, officials reported. The derailment occurred at 3:45 AM near Barabamboo, approximately 80 km from Jamshedpur, the Chakradharpur ...

If you plan to visit Kolkata during Durga Puja this year, it's wise to start preparing now. This includes booking flights or train tickets and securing hotel reservations. Though it may seem early with Durga Puja in the second week of ...

The Alipore Zoological Garden in Kolkata has introducedille boards to aid visually impaired visitors. Zoo Director Subhankar Sengupta announced that 20 such boards have been placed in front of key enclosures. Interactive Sessions and Celebrations To celebrate 'Chimpanzee Day,' ...

The Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) began on Friday in Kolkata, featuring over 450 exhibitors from 10 countries and 26 Indian states. Sanjiv Agarwal, chairman of Fairfest Media, the event organizer, highlighted the participation of countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Mauritius, ...

Bharti Airtel has revealed plans to provide 5G connectivity for Kolkata Metro commuters by installing high-capacity nodes under the Hooghly River, reaching depths of 35 meters. This initiative makes Airtel the first to deliver uninterrupted connectivity along Kolkata's East-West Metro corridor, ...

Uber Green has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) fleet to Kolkata, making it the fourth Indian city to receive the service after Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. This is the second EV-only cab fleet in Kolkata, following Snap E. Uber Green was ...

Railway plans to launch operations for the Airport-Haldiram segment of the New Garia-Airport Orange line by the year's end. Currently, the stretch between New Garia and Ruby is operational, with the Kolkata airport station set to become an interchange between the ...

To streamline ticketing processes and enhance commuter convenience, Kolkata Metro Railway is set to revolutionize its payment system by introducing digital transactions. The initiative, announced on Tuesday, aims to alleviate the common inconvenience faced by passengers when exact change is unavailable ...