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India is preparing for its Independence Day celebrations on August 15, with guidelines issued for flag hoisting and details provided for Prime Minister Modi's speech. Kolkata Metro will also run additional services to accommodate the festivities.
Kolkata Metro timings have been revised starting July 27, with details available on the first and last trains and service frequency.
The Kolkata Metro is expected to receive 14 new-generation train rakes by fiscal year 2027, aiming to significantly boost its passenger carrying capacity.
The Kolkata Metro has finished upgrading the underground Blue Line with an aluminium third rail, aiming for faster train operations.
India's Supreme Court has sternly criticized the West Bengal government for obstructing the Kolkata Metro Orange Line's completion, calling their appeal 'frivolous' and an 'obstinate anti-development agenda'.
The system - the first of its kind in Indian Railways - was commissioned in the presence of General Manager S S Mishra and other senior officials.
The Kolkata Metro's Purple Line has successfully completed a tunnel breakthrough between the Khidderpore and Victoria stations, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing infrastructure project.
The Kolkata Metro is set to launch high-tech 'unmanned' driverless transit systems on its Green and Purple lines, marking a significant technological upgrade.
Kolkata Metro services were briefly disrupted following a suicide attempt at Kalighat station, leading to truncated operations on parts of the network.
The Kolkata Metro has announced the completion of girder launching work at Chingrighata, finishing the project ahead of its scheduled timeline.
India's Supreme Court has criticized the West Bengal government for stalling work on the Kolkata Metro at Chingrighata crossing, following the state's appeal against a high court order.
Ram Gopal Kothari has made history as the first Indian to complete a marathon at the Geographic North Pole, overcoming significant personal challenges.
The Kolkata Metro has successfully achieved a tunnel breakthrough for its Purple Line at Victoria station, marking a significant milestone in the project.
Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Kolkata metro will receive 60 new generation trains over the next five years, following his commute via the metro.
Kolkata Police and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) have finalized a three-night block to carry out crucial work on the New Garia-Airport Metro line.
India's Supreme Court has criticized the Mamata Government for stalling the Kolkata Metro project, emphasizing the importance of development over festivals.