MIXED RESPONSE OF BANDH IN THE KOLKATA TODAY

By Swarnali Goswami (TNI Kolkata) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 2nd September, 2015: The normal life was partially affected in Kolkata today following the country-wide general strike called by some central trade unions. The train services of South Eastern railway were normal although Eastern railway officials said suburban services in the Sealdah south section were hit for some time in the morning due to the blockade at some places.

According to metro officials, the metro rail services were operating normally, officials said. However, the shops, markets, and business establishments in most areas remained closed. The state administration was plying a large fleet of public buses while private buses and taxis were also seen on the streets though their number was less compared to other weekdays.

An unnamed police officer said to the press “Although buses are plying, the number of passengers is less.” The presence of personnel in Government establishments like Nabanna, Bikash Bhawan etc remained somewhat normal following some strict directives by the State Government. On the other hand, according to the airport sources in Kolkata, the flights of Air India and other airlines operated normally at N. S. C Bose International Airport. However, passengers faced inconvenience due to an inadequate number of taxis at the airport.

Photos: Swarnali Goswami (TNI)