Dhapa

Kolkata is the only city in India to have a tram network. Trams are under the administration of the Calcutta Tramways Company, popularly called CTC.

Four tanneries were shut down on Monday for spreading pollution. These include Bengal Tannery Industry in Gholam Gilani Khan Road and Dali Industries at MatheswarTala in Tangra. The closure came following a directive issued by Calcutta High Court a week ago.

- Kolkata is the home of India’s Nobel Laureates. Namely “Rabindranath Tagore”, “Mother Teresa “and “Amartya Sen”. 3 out of 6 Nobel Prize winners!!!

Pou Chong Brothers Pvt. Ltd., for the past 50 years has always been committed to providing quality products and services. This commitment has made it a symbol of quality and trust. We have been operating across three different areas, Chinese food products, Jewellery and Leather.

The Sing Cheung Company, maker of chilli, garlic and soysauce, is responsible for the sweet smell of molasses wafting into the street in dhapa.