KOLKATA/DARJEELING: Heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in North Bengal and Sikkim, claiming at least seventeen lives. Transportation and infrastructure system have been disrupted in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Sikkim districts that are said to be major affected. Earlier in the morning, The Kolkatan reported about 13 people losing life due to the heavy rains. All India Radio […]
Metro Rail Services Witness Record Passengers During Durga Puja!
KOLKATA: There is no alternative to the Kolkata Metro rail service to reach from this mandap to that mandap in less time. This time during Puja, millions of people have relied on Metro trains. According to the reports, this year during Puja record passengers travelled via Metro trains. From Panchami to Dashami a total of […]
Metro Update: Reduced Blue Line Services This Lakshmi Puja, Check Full Schedule
KOLKATA: There will be fewer Metro rides on Kojagari Lakshmi Puja tomorrow Monday. Pratidin reported citing Kolkata Metro sources that 236 metros will run on the Blue Line (Shahid Khudiram-Dakshineswar) up and down. However, normal services will be available on the Green Line (Howrah Maidan-Sector Five), Yellow Line (Noapara to Airport), Purple Line (Majherhat to […]
REPORT: At Least 13 People Die in a Landslide in Darjeeling!
Kolkata/Darjeeling: According to the various reports at least 13 people have died in a landslide in Darjeeling following deadly rain overnight. Anand Bazar Patrika reported that at least nine people died when an iron bridge collapsed in Mirik. Four people died in Sukhia. Reports claim that the iron bridge collapsed and Teesta water rose on […]
Warning of Heavy to Very Heavy Rain Has Been Issued in North Bengal
Kolkata: Puja is over, but the rains in Bengal haven’t stopped. The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal may have weakened, but its impact will still linger in many parts of Bengal. The Alipore Meteorological Department has clarified that intermittent rain will continue in South Bengal for the next three days. A warning of […]
International Trade Fair on Mattress Technology [11 – 12 Sep 2025]
International Trade Fair on Mattress Technology is all set to take place on September 11 and September 12 at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata city. Named as India MattressTech & Upholstery Supplies Expo (IME) 2025, will host a lot of Machinery, Foam, Fabrics, Components, Adhesives, and other inputs for the Mattress manufacturing and production […]