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Residents urge pollution board to control Kolkata construction noise

Representative image created by AI KOLKATA: Residents of a neighborhood in south Kolkata have contacted the state pollution control board, requesting it to manage noise pollution from construction activities, similar to its successful efforts in controlling dust pollution. Among the proposed solutions is the installation of sound suppression barriers at construction sites. In a letter addressed to PCB chairman Kalyan Rudra, a representative of the Hindustan Park residents’ association highlighted that the incessant high-decibel noise from local construction sites is overwhelming. Chartered Accountant Nina Ghosh from Hindustan Park mentioned that the use of jackhammers and the hammering of piling sheets…

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Task Force to Fire-Audit All Commercial Buildings in Kolkata

KOLKATA: The state task force on fire safety has decided to expand its proposed audit for markets and rooftop restaurants to encompass all commercial buildings, shopping malls, hospitals, and schools. This decision was made during a task force meeting at the KMC headquarters on Monday. The audit will be conducted once the standard operating procedure (SOP) is finalized. An attendee of the meeting emphasized the need for proper water sourcing for firefighting, moving electric meters away from the entrances of commercial buildings, closely monitoring violations of fire safety norms, and enforcing stricter fire license renewal processes to ensure compliance from…

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West Bengal to Allocate 20 Acres in New Town for Development

AI-generated Representative Image KOLKATA: The Bengal government plans to release approximately 20 acres of land in New Town Action Areas II and III for various purposes including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. HIDCO will auction these parcels via e-auction next month. Two plots of 4.1 acres each in Action Area II and three additional plots measuring 7.3 acres, 3.2 acres, and 0.6 acres in Action Area III have been earmarked for this initiative. The starting bid for the 7.3-acre parcel is set at Rs 292.2 crore, while the smallest 0.6-acre plot starts at Rs 26 crore. Officials noted that New…

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West Bengal to Develop Four New IT Parks

KOLKATA: The Bengal government plans to establish four new IT parks, with three located in north Bengal and another in Chinsurah, Hooghly. The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) has commenced work on the IT park in Kurseong, while construction in Kalimpong is expected to begin shortly. State IT and Electronics Minister Babul Supriyo stated: “We are significantly focusing on developing IT infrastructure in north Bengal. With all three existing IT parks in Siliguri fully operational and at 100% occupancy, we are motivated to create three additional parks in the region. The GTA is responsible for constructing the IT park in Kurseong,…