Sumantra Bose said: “Blood alone does not make a relationship. Netaji belongs to every Indian. In fact, he belongs to the entire subcontinent, which was bifurcated into two countries.” Wit...
Another official said the motormen did not follow the routine procedure to operate doors once the train reached Noapara station. “They are supposed to follow the procedure which they did not,&rd...
All doors of a Dakshineswar-bound Metro were stuck at Noapara station, preventing passengers from coming out or getting on the train.
The doors opened again as the train entered Baranagar stati...
“Because of the Metro construction, most of the drainage systems have been choked which is affecting the flow of rainwater. Our civil engineering officials are looking into the problem. They wil...
One Metro stretch that connects Salt Lake with Howrah should be ready by the middle of next year. Another that aims to connect Salt Lake with the south-eastern and eastern parts of Kolkata should be r...
Metro services were crippled for over 30 minutes on Friday morning after a man jumped in front of a train at Kalighat station, the second such disruption in less than a week.
The incident took place ...
Nostalgia trip
But beneath the novelty, I also took a trip down memory lane. The constant checking of the watch till the next Metro arrives, racing against time, the frustration of finding that your ...
Timings
“The first and last trains will leave Sealdah at 6.55am and 9.35pm respectively. Till Wednesday, there were 48 services between Phoolbagan and Sector V. From Thursday, there will be 100...
Union minister for women and child development Smriti Irani is likely to inaugurate the Sealdah Metro station on Monday, July 11.
Even if the Union minister is unable to make time, the inauguration w...
A Metro train travelled a couple of stations with an open door during the morning rush on Wednesday.
Despite the presence of a Railway Protection Force jawan to guard the door, the passengers in the ...