Five of the 21 platforms at Sealdah railway station are undergoing expansion. These five platforms were smaller than the rest and could accommodate only 9 coaches. Once expanded, they will be able to accommodate 12 coaches. Work is likely to be completed by the first week of July
Suvendu DasSwiggy has partnered with the Kolkata Traffic Police to conduct a road safety and traffic awareness workshop for its delivery partners in Kolkata. Over 70 Swiggy delivery partners participated in the event on Thursday, receiving training from Prasonjit Chakraborty, officer in charge of Tala Traffic School
SwiggyGusty winds with heavy rainfall lashed Sonarpur on Thursday evening, destroying Kalikapur and Muragacha villages. According to IMD, the thunderstorm with winds blowing at 40-50kmph hit South 24-Parganas around 5pm
Pintu MandalThe Kolkata Mounted Police Paddock adjacent to Manohar Das Tarag will be shifted to a new place to facilitate construction of the terminal station of the Joka Esplanade Metro line. The land adjacent to Shahid Minar has been fenced for the construction of Kolkata Mounted Police Paddock
Suvendu DasThe sun played hide and seek all of Friday in Kolkata. The maximum temperature recorded was around 37.1˚C with 85 per cent humidity
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