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Free OPD, child vaccination, pregnancy check-up at New Town Kolkata Development Authority health centres

KOLKATA: The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) has opened urban health and wellness centres in five different locations across New Town. All the centres have OPD facilities as well as non-communicable disease screening, routine child immunization, health check-up for pregnant women and wellness activities, like nutrition counselling and guidance…

The Times of India

Edinburgh pub owner plans to convert West End offices into luxury apartments

Signature Pubs, who own a host of venues across the capital, are planning to move their offices to the New Town. Their old offices may well be turned into luxury apartments, according to a new proposal.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh property: Inside the Festival Fringe rental that costs £5,000 for the month

A two-bedroom flat in Edinburgh's New Town is available to rent during the month of August for those looking to stay in the city during the Festival Fringe — with a price tag of £5,000 for the month

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The real reason some Edinburgh New Town tenements have their windows boarded up

Commonly, people often think the practice of concealing windows links back to a 1696 tax called the window tax, and some inventive tax-dodging by the property owners of the day.

Edinburgh Live

West Bengal: NKDA starts waste water recycling scheme in New Town

KOLKATA: The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) has kicked off a pilot scheme to treat and recycle waste water for watering plants in parks, gardens, road dividers, and medians in New Town.

The Times of India

Kolkata: BMC repairs damaged salt lake lamp posts, NKDA inspects street poles in New Town

KOLKATA: Following the repeated incidents of electrocution deaths where victims touched live street poles, the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started identifying and repairing the defunct and damaged street light poles across Salt Lake.

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Kolkata: Cops seal fake call centre in New Town, arrest 10

KOLKATA: A 360-seater fraud call centre operating out of a premium commercial complex in New Town was sealed by Bidhannagar Police in the early hours of Tuesday. Callers posing as Microsoft executives had been duping residents in Germany, USA, Portugal and Czech Republic for the last five years in the…

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Stunning Edinburgh townhouse with views of castle on sale for first time since 1950s

The nine-bedroom house, in the Georgian New Town, is on the market for £4.5million.

Daily Record

Kolkata: Complaints on encroachment, craters pour in at online meet

KOLKATA: Prodded by complaints and apprehensions about a slew of issues, the custodians of New Town started an online grievance cell where residents spoke about the issues directly to NKDA officials for quick redressal on Friday.

The Times of India

Kolkata: 45-min downpour floods New Town

KOLKATA: Large parts of New Town were waterlogged in a barely 45-minute sharp spell of rainfall on Friday, leaving residents fuming that the civic officials had learnt nothing from last year’s flooding.

The Times of India

Popular Edinburgh city centre restaurant to be transformed into yoga studio

The proposed new business in the New Town area of the capital would bring a brand new yoga and pilates studio to the city, with five different studios and plans for taster sessions

Edinburgh Live

Residents’ welfare associations, New Town Kolkata Development Authority to form panel to address civic complaints

KOLKATA: The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) plans to form an apex committee comprising representatives of residents’ welfare associations (RWAs) and registered housing societies across New Town along with officials of NKDA to address civic issues.

The Times of India

Edinburgh New Town gets first shop in Scotland from running gear chain

Edinburgh gets a new Up & Running shop selling sporting gear for runners and fitness enthusiasts.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh property: Throwback flat is the perfect fixer upper project

The North St Andrew Street two-bedroom flat is set in the very heart of the vibrant New Town area and is sure to become a perfect buy for a DIY-savvy local.

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Pedalling on green power, twin campaigns for safe cycling take off

KOLKATA: On World Bicycle Day, two campaigns — Ride to Work and Road Safety — kicked off in New Town, where cycling lanes are available but hardly used. While the former attempts to encourage corporates and the community to promote use of cycles among employees and service staff, the other…

Edinburgh Live

Remains of 19th century Edinburgh 'Alton Towers' uncovered at city park

It’s not every day you hear of the remains of a great sea serpent being excavated in a city car park, but that’s precisely what’s happening right now in Edinburgh’s New Town.

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Edinburgh climate activist group deflate tyres on 100 vehicles in New Town and Marchmont

The group, who have been active all over the country, and UK-wide, have been targeting 'gas guzzling' SUVs in an attempt to prevent climate change and punish those who buy large vehicles that harm the environment.

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Huge Edinburgh New Town flat hits the market for more than £500k

The stunning top-floor New Town flat has four bedrooms and enjoys breathtaking rooftop views of the city.

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West Lothian town loses Jubilee city bid in 60th birthday year

There is disappointment that Livingston New Town cannot mark its 60th anniversary by elevation to city status as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee as Dunfermline takes the honour.

Edinburgh Live

Gorgeous Edinburgh stable conversion house with vast garden hits the market

The marvellous two-bedroom New Town property offering a flawless, stylish interior with a working fireplace and an expansive private garden is now available to buy.

Daily Record

‘Rich’ Edinburgh SUV owners targeted by eco-warriors for ‘flaunting wealth’

New Town locals were shocked when they woke up to their car tyres having been deflated by the Tyre Extinguishers.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh New Town residents warn electric chargers will bring traffic to cul-de-sac

India Street residents objected to having the electric vehicle chargers along the cul-de-sac whilst council transport officers said having them installed would pose "significant challenges".

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Clueless thief breaks into Edinburgh jewellers making off with haul of fake gems

Edinburgh Police are searching for a hapless thief who broke into a New Town jewellers on Friday morning making off with a haul of fake gems worth nothing.

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Burst of colour and joy as Kolkata celebrates a Covid-free Holi

KOLKATA: After a gap of two years owing to the pandemic, Holi parties and get-togethers made a comeback with a bang this year. The excitement among children who had been deprived of the Holi fun for the last two years was palpable. Even their guardians joined the revelry like they…

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Edinburgh New Town pub named one of The Times best Sunday roasts in the UK

The Times put Edinburgh's The Broughton pub and restaurant at the sixth line in its list of top 30 venues for an unforgettable Sunday roast.

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