Avani Grand Tangra, Kolkata

Over 90% of Kolkata High-Rise Projects Structurally Sound After Audit

A safety audit of high-rise projects in Kolkata has revealed that over 90% are structurally sound with no major deviations from sanctioned plans. Approximately half of the audited projects have received approval to resume construction, with another 43% expected to be cleared within a week.

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.

Kolkata Metro work at Chingrighata causes significant traffic disruptions on EM Bypass

Metro construction for the Orange Line at Chingrighata has begun, leading to traffic control measures on the EM Bypass. The first phase of traffic curbs starts on May 15 and will last for 60 hours, affecting all northbound traffic.

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.