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Kolkata: KMRC Demolishes Two More Buildings for Cave-in Zone

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: Representative AI image KOLKATA: In an effort to facilitate the reconstruction of homes that collapsed during the tunneling incident in August 2019, two more houses in the Bowbazar metro collapse zone have been demolished. The recent demolition of 10B Durga Pituri Lane and 14B Sykrapara Lane was carried out by KMRC to eliminate steel beams that could hinder construction. Approximately 23 new houses are set to be built in the vacant space at Durga Pituri Lane, with the reconstruction of three additional homes in progress nearby. This comes after the opening of…

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No More Hurdles for Chingrighata Orange Line Work: HC

KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court (HC) announced on Thursday that construction work at the Chingrighata crossing for the Orange Line project can proceed without further issues. This decision came during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Upamanyu Bhattacharya, which sought urgent court intervention in response to delays in completing the 32km New Garia-Airport metro corridor. The project had been delayed since February 2 due to the lack of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Kolkata Police necessary for cordoning off a section of the busy EM Bypass crossing. State Advocate General Kishore Datta informed the HC…

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Realtors Optimistic on Purple, Blue Line Extensions and New Links

KOLKATA: The ongoing expansion of metro networks in urban areas is significantly reshaping the real estate market and influencing home buying trends, according to developers in Kolkata. The introduction of new metro routes has notably decreased travel times, benefiting thousands of daily commuters. This enhanced connectivity is expected to spur the development of offices, healthcare, educational institutions, retail outlets, and entertainment venues in regions such as Howrah, Joka, and northern suburbs of Kolkata. According to Credai West Bengal president Sushil Mohta, a prominent effect will be an increase in the office sector, particularly in Salt Lake Sector V, EM Bypass,…