Howrah Railway Station, Kolkata

The West Bengal government is planning a ring road around Kolkata and a new flyover connecting the Eastern Metropolitan (EM) Bypass with Rajarhat-New Town to strengthen urban infrastructure and improve connectivity. The proposed flyover is estimated to cost around Rs 900 crore.

West Bengal is set to impose significant penalties for violations of approved building plans in commercial and high-rise buildings. Property owners will have until March 31, 2027, to rectify minor structural deviations. After this date, major violations in commercial buildings will face hefty fines, and in cases where safety cannot be assured, demolition will be ordered.

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced that Kolkata will soon have a Water Metro and two new inter-city metro services connecting Asansol-Durgapur and Siliguri-Jalpaiguri. This initiative aims to revolutionize public transport and improve connectivity across the state.

The West Bengal government is considering amendments to the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976, to improve land availability for industrial and infrastructure projects. This move aims to remove obstacles to investment and streamline land acquisition processes, potentially boosting economic development.

The Kolkata Metro network is set to expand by an additional 19 km by the end of 2026, with plans to eventually cover 130 km in the coming years. This expansion includes the addition of new routes and the commissioning of the Orange Line by December 2026.

Kolkata Metro is actively working to reduce its carbon footprint by increasing its reliance on solar power. This initiative is part of a broader effort to promote sustainable infrastructure and combat air pollution in the city.

Kolkata Metro Railway plans to connect the Orange Line with the Green Line at Sector V by December 2026. This integration will allow passengers to interchange between the lines, enhancing connectivity and providing seamless travel options across different parts of the city, including to Howrah Maidan.

Eden Realty Group has unveiled its new riverfront development residential project, 'Eden Devprayag,' near Kolkata. This initiative which will comprise of luxury residential towers, bungalow/row-housing concepts, 5 star hospitality projects and commercial buildings will be 5000 crore rs investemnt by the group.

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.