Mumbai to bid adieu to iconic red double-decker buses on September 15; commuters urge BEST to preserve two for display at museumMumbai's iconic red double-decker buses, which have been a part of the city's public transport system for over eight decades, will be taken...
12 Sep, 2023, 04.33 PM IST
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...
25 Feb, 2023, 12.33 PM IST
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...
25 Feb, 2023, 12.45 AM IST
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...
01 Jun, 2022, 12.47 PM IST
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...
03 Sep, 2021, 10.18 AM IST
'Bharat Bandh' call receives partial response in BengalThe 'Bharat Bandh' called on Tuesday by the farmer unions to press for the repeal of the Central government's newly passed farm laws receiv...
08 Dec, 2020, 10.44 AM IST
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...
27 Jan, 2017, 11.20 AM IST
Strike hits normal life in West Bengal, 200 arrestedThe clashes took place at Baharampore and Domkal in Murshidabad district, while instances of scuffle were also reported from other parts of...
02 Sep, 2015, 04.35 PM IST
37,000 taxis go off Kolkata roads inconveniencing commutersFollowing the withdrawal of around 37,000 taxis from the city roads, other modes of public transport such as government and private buses, ...
19 Dec, 2014, 09.51 PM IST
Melbourne film fest to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinemaActress Vidya Balan, for the second time, has been chosen the brand ambassador of the mega event in the Australian city.
10 Mar, 2013, 04.46 PM IST
- Bandh hits life in eastern region
In Trinamool Congress ruled-West Bengal, life was partially affected with shops, markets and business establishments closed in many parts o...
20 Feb, 2013, 03.06 PM IST
Bengal partially hit by strikeLife was partially affected in WB on the first day today of the 2-day countrywide strike called by central trade unions with the situation ...
20 Feb, 2013, 01.34 PM IST
- Bharat bandh hits normal life in West Bengal
Educational institutions, shops and business establishments were by and large closed in the metropolis.
20 Sep, 2012, 02.43 PM IST
- Mamata Banerjee asks Airports Authority of India to commission new terminal by June
Mamata Banerjee today asked the AAI to commission the new International Terminal of the NSC Bose International Airport here by June.
09 Apr, 2012, 11.13 PM IST
- Mamata Banerjee's appeal to keep life normal tomorrow
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today warned of steps, including break in service, in case of absence from duty by state employees.
27 Feb, 2012, 03.07 PM IST
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...
15 May, 2011, 02.29 AM IST
- BJP bandh had little impact in West Bengal
The 24-hour countrywide bandh called by the BJP over the Amarnath shrine board land transfer issue had little impact in West Bengal.
03 Jul, 2008, 11.14 AM IST