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31 Jul2026

Kolkata Metro Floats Rs 1587 Crore Tender for Baranagar-Barrackpore Corridor After 16-Year Delay

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has invited bids for the construction of 10 elevated metro stations and a viaduct for the Baranagar-Barrackpore Metro Corridor, a project stalled for over 16 years. The project faced delays due to issues with underground water pipelines and utility relocation.

Source: Swarajya, TOI

06 May2026

Godrej Properties Launches New Theme-Based Townships in Kolkata

Godrej Properties has launched new residential projects in Kolkata, shifting towards theme-based townships , like Godrej Seven in Joka, Godrej Zen estate in Diamond harbour and Godrej Blue in BL Saha road. These projects are designed for modern families, emphasizing clean air, large parks, and proximity to new Metro lines.

Source: Godrej Properties (via search results)

06 May2026

Railways Approves ₹895.30 Crore Projects for Kolkata Metro Upgrade and Bridge Strengthening

Indian Railways has sanctioned projects worth ₹895.30 crore to enhance the power systems of Kolkata Metro and strengthen critical bridge infrastructure in West Bengal. The Kolkata Metro Rail upgrade, receiving ₹671.72 crore, will involve installing new traction substations and upgrading power supply systems, aiming to enable train operations at 2.5-minute intervals.

Source: ET Infra, eGov Magazine

31 Dec2025

Kolkata's Real Estate Market Shows Resilience Amidst Sales Decline

Despite a decline in housing sales in Kolkata during 2025, the market saw an increase in new housing launches, with a significant percentage targeting the middle-class population. This trend suggests developer confidence in Kolkata's long-term real estate potential. The city continues to be India's most affordable housing market, with balanced property prices and improving infrastructure.

Source: Construction World

29 Oct2025

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has approved a project to overhaul a century-old brick sewer line under Jawaharlal Nehru Road to address waterlogging in central and south Kolkata. The ₹57 crore project involves desilting and reinforcing the line, aiming to improve stormwater drainage and reduce flooding in areas like Esplanade, Park Street, and the Maidan region and will take 2 years.

Source: News United India

01 Oct2025

New Town is experiencing infrastructure upgrades, including a 10-lane major arterial road expansion, an international bus terminus, and proposed vehicular and pedestrian underpasses. The Bengal Silicon Valley Tech Hub in New Town's Action Area II is a significant initiative by the Government of West Bengal to foster the technology sector. NKDA will upgrade and redevelop the roads in the central business district (CBD) area of New Town. The authorities have estimated Rs 1.9 crore for the CBD area and Rs 67 lakh for the stretches of street 335.

Source: Infra Info Hub, News24

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