West Bengal eyes new deep-seaport in Dadanpatra; Kolkata to enter water metro gridWest Bengal will establish a new deep seaport in East Midnapore district. The state government will provide 1700 acres for this project. Ko...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
DS Group brings UK-based Ben's Cookies to India; eyes 10 outlets in FY27DS Group is bringing British brand Ben's Cookies to India. The company plans to open up to 10 stores in Delhi and Mumbai this fiscal year. ...
27 May, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Retail chains like Reliance Retail, DMart go on store expansion spree as demand recoversIndia's top retailers added 2,182 stores in FY26, the highest in three years, driven by rising demand, tax cuts, and growing consumer prefe...
09 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Bengal election 2026 Phase 2: Schools, colleges and offices to remain closed on April 29 in these districts; Check full constituency-wise listWest Bengal is set for Phase 2 of the Assembly Election 2026 on 29 April, with preparations underway across major urban and semi-urban area...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Acko's $250 million IPO; Infosys' market cap plungeNew-age insurer Acko will soon confidentially file draft papers for its stock market debut. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
27 Apr, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Bhowanipur showdown: Didi vs Adhikari turns Kolkata’s heartland into battlegroundThe air is electric in Kolkata's Bhowanipur constituency as it gears up for a pivotal election that could reshape its political landscape. ...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Metro Railway to run special services on March 1 for India-West Indies ICC T-20 matchKolkata Metro Railway will operate special services on the Blue Line late on March 1. These trains will run from Esplanade to Dakshineswar ...
28 Feb, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Kolkata Metro to get three new lines: Check routes, stations, and 10 key facts about the new stretchesKolkata's urban infrastructure is set for a significant upgrade as Prime Minister Modi inaugurates new metro stretches and lays the foundat...
22 Aug, 2025, 07.26 PM IST
PM Modi to launch Rs 5,200-crore projects, address rally in Kolkata’s DumdumPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a public rally in Dumdum, Kolkata, his third in four months, aiming to energize BJP workers ...
22 Aug, 2025, 02.19 PM IST
PM Modi to inaugurate first under-river tunnel of Kolkata Metro on March 6. Here's all about itIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first under-river tunnel of Kolkata Metro on March 6. The tunnel, with an internal ...
05 Mar, 2024, 04.20 PM IST
Kolkata Metro: Joka-Taratala Purple Line metro services to double from May 1. Check new timings hereKolkata Metro: From May 1, first Metro from Taratala will be available at 09.20 hrs and last service from Taratala will be available at 16....
20 Apr, 2023, 12.59 PM IST
Packed Kolkata Metro rake completes run with door openThe incident occurred when the metro rake from Dum Dum metro station to Kavi Subhash crossed 22 stations with a door open.
21 Aug, 2019, 05.11 PM IST
Future Group to set up its Central store in Kolkata's Metro Cinema propertyAn industry source said the Metro Cinema project will also have space for a four screen Inox multiplex, a food court and car parking.
24 Jun, 2017, 06.34 PM IST
Bengaluru's Namma metro 2nd longest after Delhi metroAfter the opening of the 4.8 km stretch of the metro between MG Road and Magadi Road, Namma Metro has become the second longest metro syste...
26 May, 2016, 02.38 PM IST
- Loco MNCs seek to ride metro rush
Ambitious metro rail service plans in major Indian cities are opening up multi-billion dollar opportunities for rail car manufacturers.
22 Nov, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Metro Cash & Carry fate in Kolkata hangs on Forward Bloc
German wholesale giant Metro Cash & Carry has hit a political roadblock in the opening of its first outlet in Kolkata with Left Front const...
19 Sep, 2008, 07.29 PM IST
- Metro to invest Rs 300 cr in 2 stores in Mumbai, Kolkata
Metro Cash & Carry India, the arm of Europe's second largest retailer Metro AG, would invest around Rs 300 crore in two stores in Kolkata a...
16 Mar, 2008, 02.18 PM IST