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Kolkata To Get Its First-Ever Women Traffic Cops, But There's A Catch
Kolkata will soon see women traffic constables managing the roads and its unruly vehicles for the first time. "As per plan, some woman constables will be deputed to traffic department for on road duty," Deputy Commissioner of Police Sumit Kumar told IANS.
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In Low Visibility, Kolkata Cops Don Uniforms With Blinking LED Lights
Kolkata Police have introduced uniforms with LED lights attached to them for traffic police officers, who toil after sunset, especially during winter. The "body lights" will help drivers spot the officers from a reasonable distance and cut the risk of fog-related road crashes
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Kolkata Takes First Steps To London-Like All-In-One Transport Pass
The Mamata Banerjee government today launched what could evolve into London's all- in-one Oyster Card for the metropolis's transport. It is called the 'West Bengal Transport Card' and will enable commuters to swipe and pay fares on all state-run buses, trams and ferries in the city.
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Water Logging, Fallen Trees Create Traffic Jam In Kolkata
Most of the streets of Kolkata went under water while four large trees fell at important crossings creating traffic jams as incessant rains lashed the city for hours.
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Water Logging, Traffic Jams In Kolkata After Heavy Rain
Kolkata witnessed severe water logging and traffic jams on Monday evening after heavy rain.
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Kolkata Traffic Constable Assaulted By Rouge Bikers, 2 Nabbed
In another incident of police assault in the city, a traffic constable was assaulted by three bike-riders, who were later arrested in Salt Lake area on Monday, the police said.
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Heart Attack Patient Allegedly Kept Waiting For Mamata Banerjee's Convoy
A woman in Kolkata who had suffered a heart attack was left waiting in a traffic jam on the expressway on Wednesday as the police allegedly stopped the ambulance for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's convoy.
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Meant to Solve Traffic Problems, This Kolkata Flyover Created a New One
First day, first show at Kolkata's brand new flyover turned into a traffic nightmare, just hours after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated it and said it was a Durga Puja gift for the city.
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Stay Clear of Traffic in Kolkata, Take the Ropeway
Ever thought of travelling on ropeway in Kolkata? The wait may get over soon as a company is all set to introduce Curvo, the world's first non-linear aerial ropeway, for second tier urban commutation in two sectors in the city along with the state government.
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On one year of Mamata Banerjee's government, Kolkata treated to 'Ma Mati Manush' song at traffic signals
In addition to Rabindranath Tagore songs, pedestrians and motorists in the city are now being treated to a song glorifying the theme "Ma Mati Manush" at traffic intersections to commemorate the completion of the first year of the Mamata Banerjee government.
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Protests in Park Circus in Kolkata blocks traffic for six hours
A prolonged road blockade in the Park Circus area in central Kolkata threw traffic out of gear for over six hours on Tuesday, police said.
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Kolkata To Get Its First-Ever Women Traffic Cops, But There's A Catch
Kolkata will soon see women traffic constables managing the roads and its unruly vehicles for the first time. "As per plan, some woman constables will be deputed to traffic department for on road duty," Deputy Commissioner of Police Sumit Kumar told IANS.
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In Low Visibility, Kolkata Cops Don Uniforms With Blinking LED Lights
Kolkata Police have introduced uniforms with LED lights attached to them for traffic police officers, who toil after sunset, especially during winter. The "body lights" will help drivers spot the officers from a reasonable distance and cut the risk of fog-related road crashes
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Kolkata Takes First Steps To London-Like All-In-One Transport Pass
The Mamata Banerjee government today launched what could evolve into London's all- in-one Oyster Card for the metropolis's transport. It is called the 'West Bengal Transport Card' and will enable commuters to swipe and pay fares on all state-run buses, trams and ferries in the city.
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Water Logging, Fallen Trees Create Traffic Jam In Kolkata
Most of the streets of Kolkata went under water while four large trees fell at important crossings creating traffic jams as incessant rains lashed the city for hours.
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Water Logging, Traffic Jams In Kolkata After Heavy Rain
Kolkata witnessed severe water logging and traffic jams on Monday evening after heavy rain.
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Kolkata Traffic Constable Assaulted By Rouge Bikers, 2 Nabbed
In another incident of police assault in the city, a traffic constable was assaulted by three bike-riders, who were later arrested in Salt Lake area on Monday, the police said.
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Heart Attack Patient Allegedly Kept Waiting For Mamata Banerjee's Convoy
A woman in Kolkata who had suffered a heart attack was left waiting in a traffic jam on the expressway on Wednesday as the police allegedly stopped the ambulance for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's convoy.
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Meant to Solve Traffic Problems, This Kolkata Flyover Created a New One
First day, first show at Kolkata's brand new flyover turned into a traffic nightmare, just hours after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated it and said it was a Durga Puja gift for the city.
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Stay Clear of Traffic in Kolkata, Take the Ropeway
Ever thought of travelling on ropeway in Kolkata? The wait may get over soon as a company is all set to introduce Curvo, the world's first non-linear aerial ropeway, for second tier urban commutation in two sectors in the city along with the state government.
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On one year of Mamata Banerjee's government, Kolkata treated to 'Ma Mati Manush' song at traffic signals
In addition to Rabindranath Tagore songs, pedestrians and motorists in the city are now being treated to a song glorifying the theme "Ma Mati Manush" at traffic intersections to commemorate the completion of the first year of the Mamata Banerjee government.
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Protests in Park Circus in Kolkata blocks traffic for six hours
A prolonged road blockade in the Park Circus area in central Kolkata threw traffic out of gear for over six hours on Tuesday, police said.
