How Kolkata's iconic trams plan to stay afloat

Two decades ago, Calcutta Tramways Company, which operates Asias oldest functional tram service, stepped out of its dedicated segment to launch a bus service. However, as the new venture only......

West Bengal to raise Rs 3,000 cr from 'idle' govt land

The cash-strapped West Bengal government plans to unlock idle land in prime locations, owned by various state-run transport agencies, to raise needed revenue. The state Cabinet has approved a......

PSU losses of Rs 6,000 cr controllable: CAG

Criticising the public sector ndertakings under the West Bengal government, the Comptroller and Auditor General has said that with better management of its resources, PSUs' accumulated losses of......

RBI unveils plan to better coin supply management

After ushering in a clean-note policy, the Reserve Bank of India has embarked on yet another project that will see surplus coins in a dozen-odd prime temple towns moved to the coin-starved state......