At least 25km of bicycle tracks will be added and docking stations built near every Metro station and cycle sheds near offices in New Town. The township has been declared the winner in the Cycle 4 Ch...

Cultural convener Sithi Kana Ghatak began with a word on freedom fighters, including her own father Jitendralal Sen and uncle Manindra Chandra Sen. “We will remain indebted to those who dedicate...

The final work goes beyond monuments to include familiar Kolkata motifs like the yellow taxi and tram as also culinary icons hilsa and prawn. The other side of the wall is left bare as Hidco plans to...

Urban development and municipal affairs minister Chandrima Bhattacharya, who is also the minister of state for health and family welfare, lauded the initiative after inaugurating Fuljhuri. “In m...

An art gallery to showcase one’s work. That too free of cost. The Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (Hidco) has gifted artists and photographers a space to exhibit their work withou...

The new relaxations have also allowed swimming pools to open, although not many in our area have done so. The pool at New Town Business Club opened from Tuesday. “There is much excitement among...

Four rooms have been added on an upper level to provide space for bridal make-up and such related functions. Storage space has been added as well. “It is an island in the middle of the waterbody...

The revamped eatery, Sen said, will be what Misti Hub across the road is to connoisseurs of sweets. "Just as you get all varieties of sweets under one roof at Misti Hub, we are bringing the entir...

More neem trees have recently been planted, taking the current total to 113 in the park. “Local residents can avail of the facilities at the picturesque park as well as enjoy the benefits of be...

• Bamboo is one of the world’s fastest-growing plants and some species can grow up to 36 inches in a day. This makes bamboo a great choice in afforestation programmes. • The largest t...