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Live news feed — last updated 30 June 2026

30 Jun2026

Citizen Initiative Cleans South Kolkata of Poster Clutter

A group of seven volunteers undertook a morning drive to remove hundreds of unauthorized advertisements from public infrastructure across South Kolkata, including roadside grills, fences, trees, and electric poles. The initiative aims to restore the dignity of public spaces and encourage greater civic responsibility.

Source: The Times of India

26 May2026

Kolkata Metro's Orange Line to Connect with Green Line at Sector V by December 2026

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.

Source: MillenniumPost, TOI

07 Apr2026

East Kolkata Infrastructure Projects: Ghat, Bridge, and Metro Openings Expected in 2026

East Kolkata is set to see the opening of several infrastructure projects in 2026, including a renovated Debi Ghat in Dakshindari, a new bailey bridge over Kestopur Canal, and the Airport-New Garia Metro line. The new bridge will ease traffic by avoiding bottlenecks, while the Metro line will improve connectivity across eastern Kolkata, impact including areas like Chingrighata and New Garia.

Source: Telegraph India

20 Mar2026

Kolkata Metro Yellow Line Extension on Track for 2026 Commissioning

The Yellow Line extension of the Kolkata Metro, from Noapara to New Barrackpore, is scheduled for commissioning in the latter half of 2026. While further extensions are pending land acquisition, this phase will improve connectivity in the northern parts of the city. The Kavi Subhash station is also expected to be fully functional by mid-2026 after reconstruction, facilitating seamless inter-line transfers.

Source: Swarajyamarg

06 Feb2026

Kolkata Enhances Public Transport with New CNG Buses and Metro Line Progress

Kolkata is modernizing its public transport system with the introduction of 25 new air-conditioned CNG buses, part of a larger plan to add 200 such vehicles..Additionally, the Calcutta High Court has set a February 15, 2026 deadline for the completion of Metro construction work at the Chingrighata crossing, a crucial step for the upcoming Airport-New Garia Metro line, which is expected to enhance connectivity across the city.

Source: The Times of India, The Telegraph

05 Dec2025

WB RERA Rules Update: 3-Cottah Plot Projects Now Under Regulation

New West Bengal RERA rules now permit developers to build residential properties on 3-cottah plots, reducing the previous threshold for project inclusion. This move aims to regulate and streamline projects by smaller developers, offering greater protection to real estate buyers against unethical practices, project delays, and poor construction quality. The regulation is expected to enhance buyer confidence in the industry.

Source: The Week

06 Oct2025

The Kolkata Airport is undergoing expansion to increase its annual passenger handling capacity from 2.6 crore to 4.5 crore. A new terminal (T3) is being constructed, expected to be completed by November 2025, which will raise the total capacity to 3.3 crore passengers. This will enhance Kolkata's status as a travel hub, and stimulate economic growth.

Source: YouTube, Swarajya & 2 others

01 Oct2025

The Kolkata Airport is undergoing expansion to increase its annual capacity from 2.6 crore to 4.5 crore passengers. This includes the construction of a new terminal (T3), expected to be completed by December 2025, and runway upgrades. The number of parking bays will nearly double over the next eight years to accommodate more flights.

Source: YouTube

22 Sept2025

Kolkata Metro is undergoing significant expansion, aiming to add 100 kilometers to its network by 2026. This includes Phase 1 of the Joka to Esplanade (Purple Line) and New Garia to Kolkata Airport sections. The East-West Metro Corridor project aims to connect Salt Lake Sector V to Howrah Maidan. The New Garia-Airport Metro Link is set to connect New Garia to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. Three new metro rail services are set to be unveiled: the Noapara–Jai Hind Bimanbandar corridor to the international airport, the Sealdah–Esplanade line connecting the city center, and the Beleghata–Hemanta Mukhopadhyay route improving access to the IT hub. The airport metro link from Noapara to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is expected to begin service by July 2025, and plans are underway to extend the Purple Line metro to Eden Gardens, the Green Line metro to Teghoria, and the Yellow Line metro to New Barrackpore. By 2026, Kolkata Metro will induct a total of 131 new rakes. The upcoming launches include the 2.6 km Esplanade–Sealdah segment of the Green Line (East-West Metro's final stretch), the 7 km Noapara–Airport corridor on the Yellow Line (its first operational phase), and the 4.5 km Ruby–Metropolitan link on the Orange Line's Phase II.

Source: Infra Info Hub, UrbanAcres & 4 others

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