Kolkata

Just before the Bengali New Year (Poila Boishakh), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the longest skywalk in Kolkata on April 14, 2025. The Kalighat Skywalk is a major project aimed at helping devotees and tourists visit the famous Kalighat ...

On 13th April, people across India came together to celebrate many religious and cultural festivals with great joy, energy, and devotion. From the streets of Kolkata and Chennai to the rivers of Haridwar and the temples of Bengaluru, colorful events filled ...

Kolkata Metro has announced that train services on the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade stretch of the Green Line will restart on Ram Navami. This decision comes after several weeks of suspension since February, during which the authorities were conducting tests on the computerized ...

Travelers heading to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata will soon have a smooth and easy journey with the upcoming metro service. The metro is expected to start by June or July 2025, making travel faster and more convenient. ...

The Sundarban Tramjatra Festival is a special event that brings together art, culture, and environmental awareness. This four-day festival, held from March 28 to 31, focuses on the beauty and biodiversity of the Sundarbans and its connection with Kolkata's historic trams. ...

Cricket fever is set to take over Kolkata as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 begins with an exciting match featuring Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on March 22, 2025. To make travel easier for fans, the Kolkata Metro ...

Kolkata Metro has announced that train services on the Green Line will be suspended every Sunday from March 23. This decision will allow the testing of the Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. The affected stretch runs from Howrah Maidan to Salt ...

Kolkata's metro network is expanding once again! The extension of the Metro Railway's Purple Line to Eden Gardens has been approved, with an additional investment of Rs 1,000 crore. This new addition will extend the line by 1.6 km, increasing the ...

Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge is set to become even more captivating with a new lighting project designed to enhance its nighttime charm. The Kolkata Port Authority, which maintains the bridge, has announced plans to introduce dynamic lighting that will highlight the ...

The Kolkata Metro has announced that metro services on the East-West corridor will be completely suspended on March 8 and 9 due to important testing of the Communication-based Train Control (CBTC) system. This testing is necessary to check the efficiency of ...

In an effort to preserve the heritage of Kolkata's famous yellow taxis, the West Bengal government, along with a private company, has launched a modern version of these traditional cabs. Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty, along with Transport Secretary Soumitra Mohan and ...

The Kolkata Metro has announced a new update in its ticketing system, which will come into effect on February 28. With this change, passengers will now be able to buy up to seven QR-based paper tickets in one transaction. This is ...