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For Kolkata's Iconic Howrah Bridge, First 'Health' Break In Over 3 Decades
The 81-year-old iconic Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu) -- that connects the cities of Kolkata and Howrah -- will remain closed to traffic for five hours on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday for a comprehensive health check-up.
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Rail Traffic Hit Due To Cyclone Remal, Over 40 Trains Cancelled. Full List
At least 44 trains have been cancelled in the wake of cyclone Remal, which made landfall around midnight on Sunday amid heavy rains in the southern part of West Bengal, including the capital city of Kolkata.
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Air, Rail, Road Traffic Hit In Bengal Ahead Of Cyclone Remal's Landfall
The impending landfall of severe cyclone Remal has led to significant disruptions in air, rail, and road transportation in Kolkata and other parts of South Bengal on Sunday, with concerns expected to continue into Monday.
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Unidentified Flying Object Seen Near Imphal Airport, 2 Flights Diverted, 3 Delayed
Three flights in Imphal airport sat on the tarmac for over three hours and two incoming flights took a diversion towards Kolkata after the air traffic controllers reported an unidentified flying object near the runaway.
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SpiceJet Pilot Disturbed By Laser Lights During Landing At Kolkata Airport
The pilot of a Spice Jet aircraft was disturbed by a laser light show happening in vicinity of the Kolkata Airport yesterday. The pilot was distracted by the laser lights along the final approach path of the aircraft.
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Viral Video Shows Traffic Chaos As Couple And Driver Clash
The driver received accolades from users for not retaliating against the woman, despite being slapped in the face.
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Kolkata Traffic Cop Doubles Up As Teacher For 8-Year-Old, Wins Hearts
Sergeant Prakash Ghosh, who works as a traffic guard in Kolkata. He is gaining popularity online after a photo of him teaching a little kid went viral.
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Watch: Heavy Rains In West Bengal, Parts Of Kolkata Waterlogged
Several parts of Kolkata reported waterlogging today following heavy rain in the city. Traffic congestion was also reported in parts of the city today.
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RRB NTPC Exam: Vacancies In Traffic Assistant Post In Kolkata Metro Increased
The railway recruitment boards (RRB) have notified that vacancies in the Traffic Assistant post in Kolkata Metro has been increased from 87 to 160.
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8 From UK Test Positive After Arrival In India Amid Mutant Strain Fears
Eight passengers who arrived in India last night on two separate flights from London have tested positive for COVID-19, while those on a British Airways plane that landed this morning in the national capital are being tested, officials said today. These developments come amid rising fears over a new strain of coronavirus that has been detected in t...
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2 Kolkata Constables Die Of Coronavirus, 40 Policemen Recover
On a day 40 policemen were released from hospital after being treated successfully for COVID-19, the Kolkata Police also reported two deaths, a police constable and a police man in the force. Respects were paid to constable Dilip Sardar, who was posted at Sealdah Traffic Guard. He died on Saturday. He had been admitted to a state-run hospital in Ko...
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More Than 3,600 Arrested In Kolkata On New Year's Eve
As many as 3,678 people were arrested from different parts of the city on New Year's Eve for their alleged involvement in various crimes - ranging from disorderly conduct, to drink driving, and violation of traffic norms -- a senior police officer said.
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Over 60 Arrested In Kolkata As Hindu Jagaran Manch Members Clash With Police
Members of fringe outfit Hindu Jagaran Manch clashed with the police at Sealdah in Kolkata after they were stopped from taking out a rally on Tuesday leading to a massive traffic snarl in central Kolkata.
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10 School Children Injured In Kolkata Road Accident: Police
At least 11 people including 10 school children were injured when the bus in which they were travelling hit a traffic signal and then flipped over onto its side near Lockgate flyover in Chitpur area here on Monday, police said.
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Kolkata Battered By Heavy Rain For Second Day, Flights Affected
Flights were affected and waterlogging led to traffic jams in several parts of Kolkata this morning as heavy rains battered the city for a second consecutive day.
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For Kolkata's Iconic Howrah Bridge, First 'Health' Break In Over 3 Decades
The 81-year-old iconic Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu) -- that connects the cities of Kolkata and Howrah -- will remain closed to traffic for five hours on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday for a comprehensive health check-up.
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Rail Traffic Hit Due To Cyclone Remal, Over 40 Trains Cancelled. Full List
At least 44 trains have been cancelled in the wake of cyclone Remal, which made landfall around midnight on Sunday amid heavy rains in the southern part of West Bengal, including the capital city of Kolkata.
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Air, Rail, Road Traffic Hit In Bengal Ahead Of Cyclone Remal's Landfall
The impending landfall of severe cyclone Remal has led to significant disruptions in air, rail, and road transportation in Kolkata and other parts of South Bengal on Sunday, with concerns expected to continue into Monday.
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Unidentified Flying Object Seen Near Imphal Airport, 2 Flights Diverted, 3 Delayed
Three flights in Imphal airport sat on the tarmac for over three hours and two incoming flights took a diversion towards Kolkata after the air traffic controllers reported an unidentified flying object near the runaway.
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SpiceJet Pilot Disturbed By Laser Lights During Landing At Kolkata Airport
The pilot of a Spice Jet aircraft was disturbed by a laser light show happening in vicinity of the Kolkata Airport yesterday. The pilot was distracted by the laser lights along the final approach path of the aircraft.
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Viral Video Shows Traffic Chaos As Couple And Driver Clash
The driver received accolades from users for not retaliating against the woman, despite being slapped in the face.
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Kolkata Traffic Cop Doubles Up As Teacher For 8-Year-Old, Wins Hearts
Sergeant Prakash Ghosh, who works as a traffic guard in Kolkata. He is gaining popularity online after a photo of him teaching a little kid went viral.
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Watch: Heavy Rains In West Bengal, Parts Of Kolkata Waterlogged
Several parts of Kolkata reported waterlogging today following heavy rain in the city. Traffic congestion was also reported in parts of the city today.
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RRB NTPC Exam: Vacancies In Traffic Assistant Post In Kolkata Metro Increased
The railway recruitment boards (RRB) have notified that vacancies in the Traffic Assistant post in Kolkata Metro has been increased from 87 to 160.
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8 From UK Test Positive After Arrival In India Amid Mutant Strain Fears
Eight passengers who arrived in India last night on two separate flights from London have tested positive for COVID-19, while those on a British Airways plane that landed this morning in the national capital are being tested, officials said today. These developments come amid rising fears over a new strain of coronavirus that has been detected in t...
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2 Kolkata Constables Die Of Coronavirus, 40 Policemen Recover
On a day 40 policemen were released from hospital after being treated successfully for COVID-19, the Kolkata Police also reported two deaths, a police constable and a police man in the force. Respects were paid to constable Dilip Sardar, who was posted at Sealdah Traffic Guard. He died on Saturday. He had been admitted to a state-run hospital in Ko...
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More Than 3,600 Arrested In Kolkata On New Year's Eve
As many as 3,678 people were arrested from different parts of the city on New Year's Eve for their alleged involvement in various crimes - ranging from disorderly conduct, to drink driving, and violation of traffic norms -- a senior police officer said.
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Over 60 Arrested In Kolkata As Hindu Jagaran Manch Members Clash With Police
Members of fringe outfit Hindu Jagaran Manch clashed with the police at Sealdah in Kolkata after they were stopped from taking out a rally on Tuesday leading to a massive traffic snarl in central Kolkata.
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10 School Children Injured In Kolkata Road Accident: Police
At least 11 people including 10 school children were injured when the bus in which they were travelling hit a traffic signal and then flipped over onto its side near Lockgate flyover in Chitpur area here on Monday, police said.
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Kolkata Battered By Heavy Rain For Second Day, Flights Affected
Flights were affected and waterlogging led to traffic jams in several parts of Kolkata this morning as heavy rains battered the city for a second consecutive day.
