Central Kolkata auto route becomes shorter and cheaper after pushback drive
Jul 7, 2024Clean-up of Canning Street restored the Burrabazar-Sealdah auto-rickshaw route, reducing detours and fares by Rs 5. Encroachment increased distances and caused autos to lose customers. Post-meeting, autos resumed using Canning Street, reducing Brabourne Road congestion. The re-opened route via Surya Sen Street benefits 300 autos, regular commuters, and decongests crucial areas, improving traffic flow.
Showers bring plastic back in hawking zones
Jun 30, 2024The rapid spread of fires due to plastic sheets in hawking zones poses a serious threat, despite efforts to remove them. The reappearance of the sheets after the rain endangers nearby establishments and goods, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in ensuring fire safety.
Plastic sheets return to Kolkata’s hawking hubs as rain cover, spark fire concern
Jun 24, 2024
3rd fire in 12 days singes building in central Kolkata heritage zone
Jun 23, 2024A fire in a building in Dalhousie zone gutted top floors, wooden staircases, and offices. Fire-tenders controlled the blaze, preventing injuries. Councillor Santosh Pathak reported roof collapse and flare-up of embers at night.
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