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Kolkata metro update: First trial run on yellow line Noapara-Bimanbandar stretch successful | Details
1 week, 1 day ago

Kolkata metro update: First trial run on yellow line Noapara-Bimanbandar stretch successful | Details

India TV News  

The first trial on the Noapara-Bimanbanda stretch of Kolkata Metro’s Yellow Line was successfully conducted, officials said. Revised timings for Kolkata East-West Metro East-West Metro services on the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade stretch have been revised from December 14 because of ongoing work between Esplanade and Sealdah stations, Kolkata Metro said in a statement. Beginning Saturday, 114 services will run instead of …

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Howrah trains cancelled
2 weeks ago

Howrah trains cancelled

The Hindu  

The East Coast Railway has cancelled train services because of engineering work at Bhadrak in connection with the commissioning of a third line in Khurda Division. The Howrah-Tiruchi Superfast Express scheduled to leave Howrah Junction at 5.40 p.m. on December 12, 15, and 19 has been cancelled. The Howrah-Kanniyakumari Superfast Express scheduled to leave Howrah Junction at 4.10 p.m. on …

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18 trains to be cancelled for maintenance works at Bhadrak
2 weeks, 3 days ago

18 trains to be cancelled for maintenance works at Bhadrak

The Hindu  

A total of 18 trains will be cancelled on different days to facilitate maintenance works at Bhadrak railway station in connection with the commissioning of the third line in Khurda Road Division. The trains to be cancelled are: 22874 Visakhapatnam - Digha express, leaving Visakhapatnam on December 12, train no. 22873 Digha - Visakhapatnam express, leaving Digha on December 13, …

Chennai Express Visakhapatnam Puducherry Tirupati Cancelled Kanniyakumari
Howrah Bridge Gets First Audit in 36 Years
1 month ago

Howrah Bridge Gets First Audit in 36 Years

Deccan Chronicle  

The Howrah Bridge, an 81-year-old engineering marvel connecting Kolkata and Howrah, underwent a major health check for the first time in 36 years. The audit included inspecting critical structural elements like the 78 hangers that support the bridge, the deck slabs, and the bituminous surface. The findings from this study will guide future preservation and maintenance efforts, as the bridge …

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Railways detain connecting train for groom’s wedding party from Mumbai to reach Guwahati
1 month ago

Railways detain connecting train for groom’s wedding party from Mumbai to reach Guwahati

The Hindu  

The Railways detained a connecting train in Howrah station for a few minutes for a 'baraat' party coming from Mumbai so that they could reach the venue in Guwahati on time, officials said. Following Mr. Wagh's post on X, the Howrah DRM received an urgent message from higher authorities of the Indian Railways to do the needful, a senior official …

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Case Study: Bengal students left in lurch as funds for tablets meant for them misused
1 month, 1 week ago

Case Study: Bengal students left in lurch as funds for tablets meant for them misused

India Today  

The scam involving the diversion of funds meant for tablets and smartphones for students in West Bengal has left multiple schools and families in distress. "We submitted the required documents two months ago, but despite multiple follow-ups and document resubmissions, 31 students from our school have yet to receive the funds," Khatun explained. So far, at least 10 cases have …

Students School West Bengal Funds Howrah South 24 Parganas
Kolkata's Howrah Bridge to remain closed overnight for comprehensive health check-up
1 month, 1 week ago

Kolkata's Howrah Bridge to remain closed overnight for comprehensive health check-up

India Today  

The iconic Howrah Bridge will be closed for five hours beginning late Saturday till the wee hours of Sunday for a comprehensive health check-up that will be undertaken by the Kolkata Port Trust after more than 30 years. RITES, the expert agency, has been deployed for a comprehensive health study of the Howrah Bridge, which is officially known as Rabindra …

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Calcutta High Court Imposes 1500 Limit On Attendees At BJP's Rally In Howrah, Express Concerns Over 'Narrow Strech' Of Road
1 month, 1 week ago

Calcutta High Court Imposes 1500 Limit On Attendees At BJP's Rally In Howrah, Express Concerns Over 'Narrow Strech' Of Road

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has allowed a rally by the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata's Howrah area, after permission had been refused by the police authorities. A single bench of Justice Tirthankar Ghosh allowed permission for the rally, but expressed string exception over the fact that it had been scheduled to be held along a stretch of "narrow road" which …

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Shibpur Botanical Garden Crisis: Great Banyan Tree, Heritage Under Threat from Climate Change, Urban Sprawl
1 month, 1 week ago

Shibpur Botanical Garden Crisis: Great Banyan Tree, Heritage Under Threat from Climate Change, Urban Sprawl

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 10, 2024 22:13 IST - 8 MINS READ On October 25, the severe cyclonic storm Dana struck the eastern coast of India, bringing torrential rain and high-velocity winds that uprooted trees and electric poles in Odisha and West Bengal. West Bengal’s Shibpur botanical garden, one of the largest and oldest botanical gardens in South Asia, was ravaged, …

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Secunderabad-Shalimar Express train derails in Bengal’s Howrah; TMC targets BJP
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Secunderabad-Shalimar Express train derails in Bengal’s Howrah; TMC targets BJP

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: A parcel van and two passenger coaches of the weekly Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express got derailed near Nalpur station in West Bengal’s Howrah district on Saturday morning, South Eastern Railway officials said, adding that nobody was hurt. The derailment shook the entire train.” Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress targeted the central government saying railway accidents are on the rise because funds …

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Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derail near Howrah; no casualties reported
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derail near Howrah; no casualties reported

The Hindu  

In the early morning of Saturday, three coaches of the 22850 Secunderabad–Shalimar Weekly Express derailed near Nalpur station in Kharagpur Division. Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derail According to South Eastern Railway officials, “All passengers of the derailed train have been evacuated and sent by 10 bus to their destinations. After sending all passengers to their destination we also begin restoration work,” …

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Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Express derail near Howrah; check helpline numbers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Express derail near Howrah; check helpline numbers

Live Mint  

West Bengal News: Three coaches of the 22850 Secunderabad-Shalimar SF Express, including a parcel van and two passenger coaches, derailed near Nalpur Station in the South Eastern Railway division in Howrah, according to the CPRO of South-Eastern Railway. "A total of 3 coaches of the 22850 Secundrabad Shalimar SF Express have derailed, including one parcel van and 2 coaches," CPRO …

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Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Express train derail near Nalpur Station Bengal's Howrah
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Express train derail near Nalpur Station Bengal's Howrah

Hindustan Times  

Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Nalpur Station in West Bengal's Howrah on Saturday morning. Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express near Nalpur Station in West Bengal's Howrah on Saturday morning. 032229-3764 Howrah 75950 74714 Over the last five years, 351 people died and 970 were injured in 200 consequential railway accidents, The Hindu reported citing data shared by the …

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Four Injured in Explosion on Howrah Mail Coach in Punjab
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Four Injured in Explosion on Howrah Mail Coach in Punjab

India TV News  

Four people were injured in an explosion in a train near Sirhind railway station in Fatehgarh district of Punjab. The explosion occurred after a plastic bucket containing firecrackers exploded in a general coach of the Howrah Mail. Four passengers, including a woman, were injured in the incident. The preliminary investigation suggests that the explosion took place in a plastic bucket, …

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Kartik & Vidya's Intense Promotions on Kolkata's Iconic Yellow Taxi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kartik & Vidya's Intense Promotions on Kolkata's Iconic Yellow Taxi

India Today  

Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan were spotted promoting Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 on the Howrah Bridge in Kolkata. The film's promotions have been ongoing, with the actors interacting with fans and capturing their attention. Kartik and Vidya were seen standing atop a yellow taxi, promoting the film and sharing photos and videos on social media. The film is scheduled to release …

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Mamata blames Damodar Valley Corporation for south Bengal floods, says her government will cut off all ties with it
3 months ago

Mamata blames Damodar Valley Corporation for south Bengal floods, says her government will cut off all ties with it

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday blamed the release of water from the reservoirs of the Damodar Valley Corporation for flooding in Purba Medinipur and Howrah, and said that her government would sever all association with the DVC. We want to know why Bengal will drown in the water of the DVC,” Ms. Banerjee said, while visiting water-logged …

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West Bengal: Minor girl 'molested' by lab technician at Howrah's govt hospital, arrested
3 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal: Minor girl 'molested' by lab technician at Howrah's govt hospital, arrested

India TV News  

A laboratory technician has been arrested for allegedly molesting a minor girl at a state-run hospital in West Bengal’s Howrah district, police said on Sunday. The incident took place on Saturday evening at Howrah District Headquarters Hospital, where the 12-year-old girl was admitted last week, they said. Meanwhile, members of the Democratic Youth Federation of India, the youth wing of …

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March to state secretariat illegal, no permission given: Bengal police
3 months, 3 weeks ago

March to state secretariat illegal, no permission given: Bengal police

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, West Bengal Police said that Tuesday’s march to state secretariat Nabanna is “illegal”, since the organisers were not permitted to hold the rally to press for their demand for the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the wake the alleged rape and murder of a doctor. HT Image A student outfit 'Paschim Banger Chhatra Samaj' and another organisation, …

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CBI starts probe into RG Kar Hospital scams; raids on in Kolkata, Howrah
3 months, 4 weeks ago

CBI starts probe into RG Kar Hospital scams; raids on in Kolkata, Howrah

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday began investigating the alleged financial scams at Kolkata’s State-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital following orders the Calcutta high court passed on Friday, officials of the federal agency said. CBI officials outside the residence of former principal of RG Kar Medical College Sandip Ghosh in Kolkata on Sunday. Officials from the CBI’s …

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Flood alert issued for south of West Bengal after water released from two Jharkhand dams
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Flood alert issued for south of West Bengal after water released from two Jharkhand dams

The Hindu  

The West Bengal government has issued a flood alert for the southern parts of the State in view of water release from two dams in Jharkhand. Directing local authorities to stay vigilant, Alapan Bandopadhyay, the Chief Adviser to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, said on August 3 that the Damodar Valley Corporation had released a massive 75,000 cusecs of water through …

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5-6 People Reportedly Injured In Jharkhand Train Accident, Howrah Express Derailed | ABP News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

5-6 People Reportedly Injured In Jharkhand Train Accident, Howrah Express Derailed | ABP News

ABP News  

Early on Tuesday, July 30, a train accident occurred in Chakradharpur, Jharkhand. Train number 12810, the Howrah-CST Express, derailed near Chakradharpur. Approximately five coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail Express derailed and subsequently crashed into the parked freight train. At the time of the derailment, a freight train was stationary on the adjacent track, and the derailed coaches collided with it.

Railway Train Chakradharpur Howrah Express Reportedly Injured
Two killed, 20 injured as coaches of Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed in Jharkhand
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two killed, 20 injured as coaches of Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed in Jharkhand

Deccan Chronicle  

Two persons were killed and 20 others injured after at least 18 coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district early on Tuesday. The Congress branded railway minister Ashwani Vaishnaw as a “failed minister” and claimed that there is “no accountability” in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “new India.” West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee wondered whether there will …

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Jharkhand: 20 Injured As 18 Coaches Of Howrah-CSMT Express Derail, Railways Issue Helpline Numbers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand: 20 Injured As 18 Coaches Of Howrah-CSMT Express Derail, Railways Issue Helpline Numbers

ABP News  

Jharkhand Train Derailment: At least two people were killed and 20 others sustained injuries after 18 coaches of Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed near Badabamboo in Jharkhand on Tuesday. According to media reports, the Howara-CSMT Express derailed near Chakradharpur, between Rajkharswan West Outer and Barabamboo in Jharkhand's Chakradharpur division. "At least 18 coaches of the 22-coach 12810 Howrah-Mumbai Mail via Nagpur derailed …

Indian Railways First Aid Railway Train Express Injured Nagpur
In West Bengal’s Howrah, 6,000 ancient Sanskrit manuscripts find a digital home
5 months ago

In West Bengal’s Howrah, 6,000 ancient Sanskrit manuscripts find a digital home

The Hindu  

Nestled in a street behind the iconic Howrah Railway Station is the premises of the 87-year-old Howrah Sanskrit Sahitya Samaj. There, for the last three months, restorers, manuscriptologists, and historians have been working on a unique and mammoth task — restoring and digitising 6,000-odd Sanskrit manuscripts, handwritten by Bengali scholars around 400 years ago. “On February 6 this year, the …

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