Eastern Railway Announces 7 Special Local Trains for Paschimbanga Diwas
Eastern Railway will operate seven special EMU local trains in the Howrah division on June 20, 2026. The services aim to tackle passenger rush on…
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From waste to art: scrap tyres turned into artwork at a tyre park in Kolkata
A soon-to-be-inaugurated park in Kolkata's Esplanade.
Bengal govt will take over & run private buses from July 3 if bus owners don’t run them from Wednesday
Private bus owners had promised to run 6,000 buses from July 1, but now they want fare hike.
400 additional state-run buses in greater Kolkata from today
The number of buses has been inadequate to handle the pressure of commuters.
Unlocking the lockdown in Kolkata: Private buses out on the streets with hiked fare
Private buses started plying on Thursday after weeks of lockdown.
Day 2 of unlocking the lockdown: passengers in Kolkata & outside have a tough time reaching office, decision on pvt buses pending
How soon will private buses start plying along with state buses?
COVID-19: Inter-district bus services in Bengal resume from Wednesday
A number of state-run buses are plying in Kolkata too, and the number will be increased.
Three times hike proposed in private bus fares, higher fare for taxis, minibuses & autorickshaws too
The state government is trying to normalise public transport in phases.
Skeletal bus services & app cabs to start in Kolkata and adjoining areas from Wednesday
Only 20 passengers allowed per bus, and two passengers in a cab.