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Kolkata: A city of joy that slowly junked its iconic tramsKolkata's trams, introduced in 1902 and the last remaining in India, are facing their final days. Despite their historical significance, th...- Bengal govt to discontinue tram service in Kolkata barring one short stretchThe West Bengal government plans to discontinue Kolkata's 150-year-old tram service, except for a heritage route from Maidan to Esplanade. ...
- Will not discard trams, Bengal govt says on 150 years of serviceFor five days, colourful trams will travel across the city displaying artworks, including paintings and posters with sustainable developmen...
- Will not discard trams, Bengal govt says on 150 years of serviceFor five days, colourful trams will travel across the city displaying artworks, including paintings and posters with sustainable developmen...
- West Bengal to introduce 1200 electric buses in KolkataThe West Bengal government announced exemption of registration fees, motor vehicle and other taxes for two & four wheeled electric vehicles...
- Kolkata’s ‘Fairy Tale’ Trams, once essential, are now a neglected relicIn recent years, hit by natural disasters and official neglect, the city’s tram system has become little more than a nostalgia ride, its pa...
- Czech Republic can be key partner for India's development initiatives: President Ram Nath KovindHe said India is keen to strengthen and diversify its relations with the Czech Republic as there are numerous opportunities for businesses ...
- UK foreign secretary takes a 'ghost walk' in BBD BagThe UK foreign minister may have got the idea of going around the city's central business district after meeting Khatchaturian, a former Lo...
- Trams renovated to celebrate Kolkata's colonial-era heritageBands like 'Ganesh Talkies', 'Underground Authority', 'Neel Sarkar Project' and other youth bands were also invited to perform inside the t...
- With fresh identity, West Bengal tourism rolls out advertising campaignTargeting foreign tourists, the department has installed digital hoardings in Delhi and Mumbai airports.
- New Zealand's Christchurch is an absolute delight with all the languid charm of a small townThe writer visits the countryside of New Zealand only to discover that it is impossible to leave the country with anything but a happy grin.
- Great Mughal's capital Shahjahanabad gears up for an 1,800-cr royal revampAs the plan was unveiled, it involved detailed studies and surveys, establishing concept, cost estimates, and financing schemes among other...
- Colonial-era trams in Kolkata getting new lease of lifeColonial-era charm of trams is being revisited in the city with air-conditioned tram cars being lined up and closed routes being restored.
- Trams not financially viable in Chandni Chowk, plan put on holdThe government realized that the project will not be financially viable and has proposed replacing of the trams with battery-operated buses.
- Trams to ply on streets of Delhi againLieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has approved a proposal which will pave the way for trams to ply on the streets of Delhi.
- World special: Plan a hassle free vacation this holiday seasonJust realised that you need a vacation? There’s no reason to fret. There are enough destinations close to India that are worth exploring or...
- City of Bordeaux has nore to offer than just wineThe vineyard-strewn countryside encircling the polished and glossy city of Bordeaux is the world’s iconic wine region that was once frequen...
- Ten things that will make Kolkata a grand city againRajiv Gandhi once referred to Kolkata as “a dying city”. It hasn’t died, not with a population of 4.5 million. But urban infrastructure and...
- Happening Hong KongAs a city, Hong Kong is full of life and a combination of Tokyo and Shanghai.
- Enjoy journey to dazzling destinationsEnjoy journey to dazzling destination around the world, knowing their heritage and culture.
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