Transport in Kolkata Current Affairs, GK & News
Indian Railways introduces New Tatkal guidelines to tackle tout menace
New Tatkal guidelines have been introduced by the Indian Railway to deal with the menace of touts cornering the tatkal tickets meant for common passengers. As per the new guidelines Tatkal tickets booking will start at 10 AM on the previous day of journey from train originating station instead of current timing at 8 AM ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Topics: Economy of India • India • Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation • Indian Railways • Passenger name record • Rail transport in India • Tatkal scheme • Transport in Kolkata
Corroding Howrah bridge to get a Fiber glass makeover
Howrah Bridge- The busiest cantilever bridge in the world connecting the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah, set to undergo a major makeover and maintenance. The Kolkata Port trust (KoPT) — which is in charge of the bridge, is likely to spend more than Rs 20 lakh for this maintenance. KoPT is inviting bids for ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Topics: Bridge • Cantilever • Cantilever bridge • Districts of India • Hooghly River • Howrah • Howrah Bridge • Howrah district • Kolkata Metropolitan Area • Neighbourhoods in Kolkata • Transport in Kolkata • West Bengal