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Kolkata’s iconic 150-year-old tram service faces discontinuation; heritage stretch from Maidan to Esplanade will continue
Kolkata is set to discontinue most of its 150-year-old tram routes due to increasing traffic congestion, as announced by Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty. The historic Maidan to Esplanade route will remain operational,
Kolkata's 150-Year-Old Tram Service Faces Closure; Protests Erupt
The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue Kolkata's iconic 150-year-old tram service, except for a short heritage route from Maidan to Esplanade, according to Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty.
WB govt to discontinue tram service in Kolkata barring one short stretch
The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue the 150-year-old tram service in Kolkata soon, barring a solitary heritage stretch from Maidan to Esplanade, Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty said.
West Bengal Government Discontinues 151-Year-Old Trams In Kolkata
Kolkata: Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty announced that the government of West Bengal will soon end the 150-year-old tram service in Kolkata, except for one heritage route from Maidan to Esplanade.
Kolkata's 150-year-old tram service to be discontinued barring 'heritage' stretch
The West Bengal government has announced plans to discontinue the 150-year-old tram service in Kolkata, citing traffic congestion issues. Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty stated that these slow-moving trams contribute to peak hour traffic jams,
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Man Arrested at Kolkata GPO for Alleged Washroom Videography
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Kolkata: Man held for trying to videograph GPO employee in ladies’ washroom
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Kolkata's Alipore Zoo Turns 150, Houses Around 1200 Animals; Know More About Heritage
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West Bengal Govt To Continue Only 1 Tram Route In Kolkata From Now On
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Fisheries secy reviews research on drones in Kolkata
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The Timeless Legacy of Kolkata’s 151-Year-Old Trams
Kolkata’s trams are a living slice of history, operating for over 151 years as Asia’s oldest electric tram system. They embody the soul of the city, connecting its past, present, and future. (Image: ...
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Kolkata’s Alipore Zoo turns 150, celebrations galore
Alipore Zoological Garden in Kolkata – turned 150 on Tuesday, as two new enclosures were thrown open to the public and a book detailing the journey of the facility was launched. Inaugurated on ...
Cultural Diplomacy At Play, Ireland To Create Durga Puja Pandal In Kolkata
Irish groups 'Macnas' from Galway and 'Behala Nutan Dal' from Kolkata will set up a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata.