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Death toll reaches 16 in Kolkata godown shed collapse in Taratala area

Authorities have arrested six individuals, and the Crime Branch is investigating the incident. The Chief Minister vowed strict action against all involved, while CREDAI Bengal highlighted adherence to building codes, suggesting illegal construction might be a factor in such accidents.

The Economic Times · Jun 27

Kolkata warehouse collapse: Death toll rises to 15, rescue ops continue on third day

The death toll from the Taratala warehouse collapse in Kolkata has climbed to 15, with two more bodies recovered and two injured workers succumbing to their injuries. Rescue efforts by multiple agencies, including the Army and NDRF, continue relentlessly two days after the roof caved in. Teams are working tirelessly…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Kolkata warehouse collapse toll rises to 10, Army radar deployed as search enters second day

The death toll in Kolkata's Taratala warehouse collapse has reached 10, with rescue efforts continuing for nearly 21 hours. Army's advanced radar is aiding the search for survivors, and 30 people have been pulled from the debris so far. Five individuals, including the warehouse owner and structural engineer, have been…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

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Kolkata godown collapse: WB minister Agnimitra Paul announces audit of new constructions, vows strict action

West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul on Thursday said that all new construction sites under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) limits will undergo audits following the collapse of an under-construction godown shed in the city's Taratala area that killed eight people.

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Warehouse Roof Collapse in Kolkata’s Taratala Traps Over 20; Rescue Operation Underway

More than 20 people are feared trapped after the roof of an under-construction warehouse collapsed on Wednesday afternoon in the Taratala area of West Kolkata, triggering a major multi-agency rescue operation.

Whats Hot · Jun 24

Joka-Taratala metro services to double from May 1

KOLKATA: Good News for the Metro commuters! Now more Metro services are going to run on Joka-Taratala route( Purple Line).

The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023

Kolkata: Sahapur Road stretch to be shut for a month

KOLKATA: Bankim Mukherjee Sarani – popularly known as Sahapur Road that connects Durgapur Bridge with Taratala — will be partially shut for a month due to sewerage work. It may be shut down completely if needed, civic officials and police said.

The Times of India · May 28, 2022

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After Budget, two key Metro corridors in Kolkata go for a rejig

KOLKATA: For the new fiscal, there’s a major change in Phase-1 launching schemes of New Garia-Airport Metro and Joka-Esplanade corridors. The original commissioning target for a short 5-km Kavi Subhas-Ruby run in 2022 now makes way for an extended 14.2-km operations till Sector V in 2024. The truncated 8-km launch…

The Times of India · Feb 4, 2022

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