Several people demonstrated on the railway tracks, halting train services for a while. The railway police eventually brought the situation under control, and train services resumed later in the day.
According to the city Metro office, at stations like Shyambazar, Sovabazar-Sutanuti, Chandni Chowk, Park Street, Rabindra Sadan, Netaji Bhavan and Rabindra Sarobar, 50 per cent gates are remaining open for these experimental services in order to make entry and exit of passengers fast and easy.
World Music Day was observed in the city with great enthusiasm.
Consequently, in April 2023, the CBI conducted a special raid at Tapas' residence in Tehatta. Twelve officials of the central investigative agency searched Tapas' house, his assistant's house, and even the pond area adjacent to the house. However, despite finding some documents from Tapas' house after the nearly 15-hour raid, the CBI did not arrest him. Later, Tapas claimed that the CBI told him he was a 'victim of political conspiracy.'
Looking at it from a historical perspective, clearly the British went for one of the most prime locations to set up a press during a time when unprecedented churnings were taking place, politically, economically, culturally, socially.
The Chief Minister highlighted that, if this appeal comes into effect, it will allow the entire nation to pay homage to the national leader and celebrate 'Desh Nayak Dibas' in the most befitting manner.
Indian Railways has announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the family members of people who lost their lives in the incident.
"Death toll in Bikaner-Guwahati Express mishap has risen to nine. The rescue operation has been completed. 36 injured were admitted to different hospitals. Passengers were sent to Guwahati by special train," John Barla said.
The polling is underway at 1,776 polling stations across the city. The counting of votes will take place on December 21.
The decision of the Kolkata Police came only a few days after a truck carrying a dead body hit a stone-chip laden truck standing by the side of the road killing 18 people and injuring many more.
