Situated in the Indian state of West Bengal the city of Durgapur is known for its industries. The city is a fruition of dream of the great leader Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Durgapur
Situated in the Indian state of West Bengal the city of Durgapur is known for its industries. The city is a fruition of dream of the great leader Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. The industrial hub in east India was elegantly designed by the noted architects Joseph Allen Stein and Benjamin Polk. The city is one of the largest industrial hubs in the region. With presence of Durgapur Steel Plant, owned and managed by Steel Authority of India Limited, the city always makes headlines. Latest news from Durgapur can always be found due to ongoing activities in the city.
The city is home to various industries like Alloy Steels Plant, CMERI and others. In addition, there are a good number of chemical and engineering industries in the city. In recent year some other industries have sprung up in the city giving a boost to the businesses in Durgapur. The city is home to a number of educational institutions of repute like National Institute of Technology and other institutions of significance. Besides, the city of Durgapur commands the glory of being second planned city in India, only next to Chandigarh.
Picturesquely snuggled on the banks of River Damodar, the city enjoys vicinity of coalfields in Raniganj that are used in the industries in Durgapur. Presence of various coalmines, minerals and ores in vicinity acts as a precursor to the industries in the city of Durgapur. In addition to these the city is well known for its cultural diversities as it is home to people of various religious, economic and socio-cultural backgrounds.
There are numerous places of tourist interest in Durgapur that include National Institute Of Technology, Bhabani Pathak’s Tilla, Rahreswar Shibtola, Garh Jungle, Troika Park, Kumaramangalam Park, Durgapur Barrage, Durgapur Steel Plant and DEUL Park. The city is well connected by excellent road and rail networks. The nearest airport is Kolkata.
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of Durgapur and Bokaro Steel Plant and advised the plants to prepare an action... time, Durgapur Steel Plant rolled out 31 CrV3 grade billets, a product highly
Jain Group plans housing projects worth Rs.2,000 crore
- 21 May 2013
estate firm is currently developing eight projects in Kolkata, Durgapur... a residential project, christened 'Dream Eco City', at Durgapur in West Bengal's Burdwan... will also roll out two more residential projects in Durgapur -- one in 2013-end
Eco-friendly solar-electric rickshaw launched in Delhi
- 01 Jan 2008
Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), at Durgapur in a record time... flagged off the prototypes of Soleckshaw at CMERI, Durgapur.
Mamata suspends dharna at Singur after stalemate ends - 01 Jan 2008
;Meanwhile, traffic was resumed on both lanes of Durgapur Expressway this morning. (ANI
Trucks ply again on Durgapur highway - 01 Jan 2008
Kolkata, Sept 2 (ANI): Trucks stranded on the Durgapur highway resumed their services today, after the blockade by the Trinamool Congress was partially removed. The truck drivers on the National highway faced a tough time
Tata Motor shutdown at Singur enters fifth day - 01 Jan 2008
on the Durgapur Express Highway was also less this morning.On Monday, Trinamool Congress
Trinamool leader meets WB Governor to resolve Singur deadlock - 01 Jan 2008
entry points of the factory and the Durgapur Expressway is still blocked, leaving
Singur impasse: Mamata ready for talks with W. Bengal Govt. - 01 Jan 2008
of the factory and the Durgapur Expressway was still blocked, leaving thousands of heavy... plant.He also expressed his concern over the blocking of the Durgapur National
Singur impasse: Mamata ready for talks with W. Bengal Govt. - 01 Jan 2008
of the factory and the Durgapur Expressway was still blocked, leaving thousands of heavy... plant.He also expressed his concern over the blocking of the Durgapur National
West Bengal's future in limbo - 28 Aug 2008
for which it has called an all party meeting.
Clearly, the siege of the Durgapur
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