After its success on the Salt Lake Bypass, NDITA has been assigned the beautification & upkeep of the median under Kolkata’s Maa flyover, previously managed by KMDA. Backed by ₹2.5 cr, the project will feature pocket gardens, tree plantations, & fencing to enhance the greenery!

The underwater road tunnel under the Hooghly River will be constructed soon. Costing ₹11,000 crore, the 38m deep, 4-lane tunnel will have entry points at Kolkata Port and Jinjira Bazar Junction, exiting near Sankrail Railway Station with a seamless ramp connecting to NH16.

SP Mukherjee Port is developing a 70m Ferris wheel with 30+ capsules at Foreshore Road, Howrah, similar to the London Eye. Spanning 4 acres by the Hooghly River, the project features a commercial hub, floating wooden bridge, multipurpose hall, movie theatre & entertainment zones!

The Centre has approved the 568 km Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway at a cost of ₹38,645 Cr to boost connectivity, trade, tourism & economic growth between UP & WB. The expressway will reduce travel time from 15 hours to just 6 hours, enhancing regional development & accessibility!

Howrah Bridge is set for a makeover with a dazzling light and remote-controlled sound show by SMPTA. The 7-minute show with synchronized sound effects will narrate the bridge’s history and cultural significance, enhancing its visual appeal and offering a delightful experience.

Hawkers have increasingly occupied the Grand Arcade at the Oberoi Grand, one of Kolkata’s most iconic luxury hotels and heritage properties. Attempts to declare the area a "no-vending zone" have largely failed, reflecting a broader rise in hawkers across the city.

Sealdah Station has introduced a new entry/exit gate on West Canal Road to ease congestion, benefiting commuters from Beliaghata, Shyambazar, and Salt Lake. A subway now connects the station to Sealdah Court, B R Singh Hospital, and the Metro, improving accessibility and safety!

Massive religious procession on the holy Occasion of Hanuman Janmotsav in Salkia, Howrah..12 April 2025.

Isn’t it a shame that Howrah Station, nearing 100 years of existence, still lacks a mere foot overbridge connecting all the platforms? In case of sudden platform changes, like the chaos during Kumbh in Delhi, imagine the risk. God forbid. When will the babus open their eyes?

Yes, this is Kolkata. Our infrastructure may be old, but we live peacefully, free from language imposition or forced changes. People rush to help if you’re lost. There’s negligible daylight crimes, & the needy can still eat for ₹50 a day. This is Tagore’s land. Aa kar toh dekho!

After years of filth, activists & the Green Tribunal have razed down the three major dumping sites at Bandhaghat (in front of Sarvalom), Naya Mandir & Hooghly Dock. These open yards were mosquito breeding grounds and caused serious health and aesthetic issues on Riverside Road!

Most of these restaurants have been running for years or decades. Shutting them down means massive job losses, crores in wasted investments & hardly any good places left to eat. It feels no different than shooing the Tata Nano plant in Singur.. We still face the consequences!

Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has finally signed and approved the Howrah Municipal Corporation Bill. Elections are expected to be held soon. This step raises hopes for enhanced governance, better urban planning, development, and more efficient waste management in the city.

Great news for Howrah! The long-neglected, dusty stretch of the extended Foreshore Road leading to Shalimar is finally being developed at an estimated cost of ₹6 crore. The construction features concrete paver block surfacing and drainage systems on both sides.

Kolkata Port signs MoU with PS Group to redevelop and beautify Nimtala Immersion Ghat! This comes just days after an MoU was signed with Adani Group to redevelop Kumartuli Ghat. PS Group is also redeveloping RLDA's Salt Golah riverfront land in Howrah. PC: Kham Consultants

SPM Port Trust is investing a massive ₹32 crore to protect the 860m stretch of riverbank from Howrah Bridge to Nimtala Ghat for improving safety & accessibility. Phase-I of the riverfront development aims to prevent erosion and enhance aesthetics. To be completed in 11 months!

The Metro Green Line extension from Salt Lake Sector V to Teghoria still has a long journey ahead. The DPR, sent for approval in 2022, is yet to receive clearance from the Central Ministry. Once approved, land acquisition & construction will follow, likely taking another 5 years.

Google pulled back the February 2025 satellite imagery update for Kolkata. Really strange.. Never seen this happen before. Suggests possible pressure or intervention behind the move?