McLeod's Light Railways began operations on the Ahmedpur–Katwa Railway connecting Ahmadpur (now Birbhum district) and Katwa (now East Burdwan district) on 29 September 1917 in two phases. The railway was built in 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) gauge and the total length of the
Indian Railways -- one of the world’s largest railway systems that run over 12,500 trains every day -- is more than just the country's transport lifeline. For the 23 million passengers who use it daily, it is almost a way of life -- with a
How far will Tea Tourism work in Bengal? Vinita Bajoria, Director of Sourenee Leaves speaks exclusively to GB on this offbeat tourist circuit. SAHELI MITRA speaks to Vinita Bajoria of Sourenee Tea Estates • How popular is tea estate tourism in Bengal? Tea Tourism is a relatively new