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Which City Is Known As The City Of Palaces In India?
Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, was the capital of British India until 1911. During this time, British officials, zamindars, and wealthy traders built grand mansions inspired by European architecture.
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Which City Is Known As The 'Sweet Capital Of India'
India is home to countless sweet delicacies, but one city stands out as the ultimate hub for sugary delights. Read on to discover which city it is!
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Dense Smog Returns To Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe', Flight, Train Ops Hit
The national capital, Delhi, once again woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the city with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 402, falling under the 'severe' category at 7 am.
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Kolkata Travel Guide: Where To Go, Eat, Shop And Stay In India's Cultural Capital
A city that runs on nostalgia, food, and endless addas (chats), Kolkata is a heady mix of old-world charm and modern chaos.
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Rail Traffic Hit Due To Cyclone Remal, Over 40 Trains Cancelled. Full List
At least 44 trains have been cancelled in the wake of cyclone Remal, which made landfall around midnight on Sunday amid heavy rains in the southern part of West Bengal, including the capital city of Kolkata.
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India's First Underwater Metro Service Opens For Public In Kolkata
The newly-inaugurated India's first underwater metro line began public operations in West Bengal's capital Kolkata today with commuters seen queueing up for the first ride on the country's first-ever train ride under water.
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3 Indian Cities Among World's Most Polluted Today, Smog Chokes Delhi
New Delhi was wrapped in a thick layer of toxic haze as air quality continued to remain in the "severe category". The Indian capital, along with Kolkata and Mumbai, is among the world's most polluted cities today.
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Luchi To Mishti Doi, Explore The Essence of Bengal In Delhi With These 5 Authentic Bengali Restaurants
Craving Bengali food? We have handpicked the finest Bengali restaurants in the capital city for you!
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Reliance Jio 5G Beta Trials Begin in Delhi and Other Cities With Over 1Gbps Download Speed
Reliance Jio on Thursday started beta trials of 5G services in the national capital along with three other cities — Mumbai, Kolkata and Varanasi — with users getting download speed of over 1Gbps. At Chanakyapuri, in Lutyens' Zone of New Delhi, the users got internet speed of over 1Gbps. During the trial, the company said, "Now 5G services will ...
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Selfie Moments At Sealdah Metro Station As Commuter Welcomed With Roses
The commuters who boarded the first Metro train to Sealdah, in West Bengal's capital Kolkata, were delighted to be welcomed by the staff with red roses.
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BJP's Suvendu Adhikari Not On Bengal's Republic Day Event's Guest List
Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari has not been invited by the state government for the Republic Day celebrations to be held at Red Road in the capital city of Kolkata.
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COVID-19 Containment Zones In Kolkata Reduce From 20 To 4 In A Month: Report
With consistent improvement in the discharge rate of COVID-19 patients in West Bengal, the state capital, Kolkata, has witnessed a significant reduction in the number of broad-based containment zones, according to official data.
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Diesel Prices Cut By Up To 25 Paise Across Metros, Petrol Rates Unchanged
According to the notification from the Indian Oil Corporation, diesel rates on Sunday were reduced up to 25 paise across all metro cities in India. While, the petrol prices remained untouched throughout the country, except Kolkata which witnessed price reduction of 2 paise. In the capital city, diesel is now cheaper by 24 paise bringing down the pr...
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Petrol Prices Increased In Metros; Diesel Remains Unchanged
State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Sunday revised the petrol prices across all the metro cities, while the diesel prices were left untouched. The oil companies hiked petrol rates by 14 paise in the national capital, which now retails at Rs. 81.49 per litre. In Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, the petrol prices were hiked by 12-14 paise per lit...
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Parked Cars Bump Into Each Other In Kolkata As Cyclone Amphan Batters Bengal
Cars bump into each other, heavy rain and strong winds pound Kolkata as Cyclone Amphan battered the West Bengal capital today, videos show. Winds with over speeds of 100 km/hr have hit Kolkata and nearby areas accompanied by heavy rain as Cyclone Amphan made landfall today towards Sunderbans, a marshy region.
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Which City Is Known As The City Of Palaces In India?
Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, was the capital of British India until 1911. During this time, British officials, zamindars, and wealthy traders built grand mansions inspired by European architecture.
-
Which City Is Known As The 'Sweet Capital Of India'
India is home to countless sweet delicacies, but one city stands out as the ultimate hub for sugary delights. Read on to discover which city it is!
-
Dense Smog Returns To Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe', Flight, Train Ops Hit
The national capital, Delhi, once again woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the city with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 402, falling under the 'severe' category at 7 am.
-
Kolkata Travel Guide: Where To Go, Eat, Shop And Stay In India's Cultural Capital
A city that runs on nostalgia, food, and endless addas (chats), Kolkata is a heady mix of old-world charm and modern chaos.
-
Rail Traffic Hit Due To Cyclone Remal, Over 40 Trains Cancelled. Full List
At least 44 trains have been cancelled in the wake of cyclone Remal, which made landfall around midnight on Sunday amid heavy rains in the southern part of West Bengal, including the capital city of Kolkata.
-
India's First Underwater Metro Service Opens For Public In Kolkata
The newly-inaugurated India's first underwater metro line began public operations in West Bengal's capital Kolkata today with commuters seen queueing up for the first ride on the country's first-ever train ride under water.
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3 Indian Cities Among World's Most Polluted Today, Smog Chokes Delhi
New Delhi was wrapped in a thick layer of toxic haze as air quality continued to remain in the "severe category". The Indian capital, along with Kolkata and Mumbai, is among the world's most polluted cities today.
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Luchi To Mishti Doi, Explore The Essence of Bengal In Delhi With These 5 Authentic Bengali Restaurants
Craving Bengali food? We have handpicked the finest Bengali restaurants in the capital city for you!
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Reliance Jio 5G Beta Trials Begin in Delhi and Other Cities With Over 1Gbps Download Speed
Reliance Jio on Thursday started beta trials of 5G services in the national capital along with three other cities — Mumbai, Kolkata and Varanasi — with users getting download speed of over 1Gbps. At Chanakyapuri, in Lutyens' Zone of New Delhi, the users got internet speed of over 1Gbps. During the trial, the company said, "Now 5G services will ...
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Selfie Moments At Sealdah Metro Station As Commuter Welcomed With Roses
The commuters who boarded the first Metro train to Sealdah, in West Bengal's capital Kolkata, were delighted to be welcomed by the staff with red roses.
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BJP's Suvendu Adhikari Not On Bengal's Republic Day Event's Guest List
Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari has not been invited by the state government for the Republic Day celebrations to be held at Red Road in the capital city of Kolkata.
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COVID-19 Containment Zones In Kolkata Reduce From 20 To 4 In A Month: Report
With consistent improvement in the discharge rate of COVID-19 patients in West Bengal, the state capital, Kolkata, has witnessed a significant reduction in the number of broad-based containment zones, according to official data.
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Diesel Prices Cut By Up To 25 Paise Across Metros, Petrol Rates Unchanged
According to the notification from the Indian Oil Corporation, diesel rates on Sunday were reduced up to 25 paise across all metro cities in India. While, the petrol prices remained untouched throughout the country, except Kolkata which witnessed price reduction of 2 paise. In the capital city, diesel is now cheaper by 24 paise bringing down the pr...
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Petrol Prices Increased In Metros; Diesel Remains Unchanged
State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Sunday revised the petrol prices across all the metro cities, while the diesel prices were left untouched. The oil companies hiked petrol rates by 14 paise in the national capital, which now retails at Rs. 81.49 per litre. In Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, the petrol prices were hiked by 12-14 paise per lit...
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Parked Cars Bump Into Each Other In Kolkata As Cyclone Amphan Batters Bengal
Cars bump into each other, heavy rain and strong winds pound Kolkata as Cyclone Amphan battered the West Bengal capital today, videos show. Winds with over speeds of 100 km/hr have hit Kolkata and nearby areas accompanied by heavy rain as Cyclone Amphan made landfall today towards Sunderbans, a marshy region.
