In 2022, the century-old former railroad bridge reopened after being closed for almost two years to repair damage caused by a fire started underneath its wooden frame.
Scuptor Nagesh Yoglekar opined that this statue was made for long-distance viewing and there was no scope at Shyambazar crossing for such position ...
CUTTACK: Prompt action by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel helped save the life of a passenger who accidentally ...
In India, the first pipa bridge was built in October 1874 over the Hooghly river between Howrah and Kolkata. Designed by British engineer Sir Bradford Leslie, the bridge was supported by wooden ...
Inspired by an ancient Persian engineering technique, pontoon bridges are at the heart of this year’s Maha Kumbh, connecting the Sangam and the expansive 4,000-hectare 'akhada' area across 25 vibrant ...
Over 2,200 black floating iron capsules, weighing five tonnes each, have been used to construct the bridges for facilitating the movement of vehicles, pilgrims, sadhus and workers at the world's ...
More than 1,000 people worked at least 10 hours a day for over a year to construct pontoons for 30 bridges, claimed to be the largest such project till date ...
Kolkata, the city of joy, offers a rich history and culture through its landmarks like Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Howrah Bridge, Marble Palace, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, and St. Paul’s ...
Actress and vlogger Shenaz Treasury shared her experiences of exploring Kolkata, highlighting her love for the old-world ...
Inspired by a 2,500-year-old Persian technique first used in Europe in 480 BCE ... it was decommissioned in 1943 and replaced by the iconic Howrah Bridge. The new bridge was built to handle higher ...
The replacement is essential as the bridge has reached the end of its life, spanning 135 metres across the busy motorway, the agency explained. In preparation for the changes, from late January until ...