Kutting-edge Kolkata kuts its trams out from the age of EVs - Go figureThe article discusses the persistent issues in urban planning across Indian cities, focusing on Kolkata's decision to phase out its tram se...
28 Sep, 2024, 11.05 PM IST
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...
25 Sep, 2024, 11.27 PM IST
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. ...
24 Sep, 2024, 03.51 PM IST
Asia's oldest operating trams see slow death in IndiaKolkata's 151-year-old tram network is under threat due to neglect, despite being a cheap and eco-friendly transport solution. Enthusiasts ...
22 Sep, 2024, 10.05 AM 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
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...
08 May, 2016, 02.52 PM IST
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.
14 Oct, 2015, 12.22 PM IST
Special tram rides to commemorate Rabindranath Tagore's Nobel prizeCalcutta Tramways Company celebrated the centenary of Rabindranath Tagore winning the Nobel prize by offering special rides in a tram.
15 Dec, 2013, 04.01 PM IST
Kolkata's lumbering traffic system: Road space expansion need of the hourKolkata needs several elevated long flyovers. There is also a need to improve traffic engineering further and use signalling efficiently.
17 Mar, 2013, 06.12 AM 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
- Forcible enforcement of bandh will not be allowed: Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee today warned that her government would not allow forcible enforcement of the bandh tomorrow called by the CPI(M).
19 Sep, 2012, 10.44 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
- 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
- WB govt pitches Reliance funds for airport
West Bengal government sought more investments from Reliance Industries to set up a cargo airport in the western fringes of the metropolis.
21 Jun, 2006, 09.50 PM IST