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DAKE/Dakshineswar (2 PFs)
दक्षिणेश्वर
দক্ষিণেশ্বর

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Apr 09 2023 (09:44)
Dakshineswar Railway Station (DAKE) is located in Dakshineswar, a town in North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
The station has 2 platforms and is well connected by road with auto-rickshaws, buses, and taxis available for transportation.
Dakshineswar is famous for the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, attracting numerous pilgrims and tourists every year.

Tourism

**Dakshineswar Kali Temple:** A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.
**Belur Math:** The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, a spiritual organization founded by Swami Vivekananda.
**Kalighat Kali Temple:** One of the most important Kali temples in Kolkata.
**Howrah Bridge:** A historic suspension bridge connecting Kolkata with Howrah.
**Victoria Memorial:** A magnificent marble building dedicated to Queen Victoria.

Food

**Annapurna:** Known for its delicious vegetarian thalis and street food.
**Sri Krishna Sweets:** Offers a variety of sweets, snacks, and vegetarian dishes.
**The Vegetarian Restaurant:** Popular for its North Indian vegetarian cuisine.
**Dakshineswar Sweets:** Famous for its traditional Bengali sweets.
**Govinda's:** Offers a range of vegetarian dishes and snacks.

Station Address

PWD Rd, Dakshineswar, Baranagar M, Kolkata, Dist - North 24 Parganas. Pin - 700035. Tel. No. : 033-25646118.
State: West Bengal
Elevation: 15 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: SG-3
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Sealdah
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Sep 03 (23:31) Kolkata Metro Introduces New Dalian Rake MR-514 on Blue Line (mtp.indianrailways.gov.in)
Metro
KM/Kolkata Metro
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 567877   
  Past Edits
Sep 03 2024 (23:31)
Station Tag: New Garia/NGRI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Sep 03 2024 (23:31)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Sep 03 2024 (23:31)
Station Tag: Tollygunge/TLG added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Sep 03 2024 (23:31)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
read full article... ANOTHER DALIAN RAKE (MR-514) INTRODUCED ON BLUE LINE

Kolkata Metro has introduced another Dalian Rake, MR-514, on the Blue Line, bringing the total number of Dalian rakes on the network to three. The new rake, which was introduced on August 31, 2024, features wider doors, increased seating capacity, better air conditioning, noise reduction, and improved illumination for enhanced passenger...
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comfort. It also includes safety features like disc brakes, fire extinguishers, wider evacuation doors, and an evacuation ramp with anti-skid flooring. The rake's maiden run began at Dum Dum station at 12:10 PM and concluded at Kavi Subhash station at 1:59 PM.

Kolkata Metro ne Blue Line pe ek aur Dalian Rake, MR-514, introduce kiya hai, jisse network pe Dalian rakes ki total count three ho gayi hai. New rake, jo 31 August, 2024 ko introduce kiya gaya, usme wider doors, increased seating capacity, better air conditioning, noise reduction aur improved illumination hai,...
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jo passengers ke comfort ko badhaate hain. Isme safety features bhi hain jaise ki disc brakes, fire extinguishers, wider evacuation doors aur evacuation ramp with anti-skid flooring. Rake ka maiden run Dum Dum station pe 12:10 PM pe shuru hua aur Kavi Subhash station pe 1:59 PM pe khatam hua.
Sep 03 (23:29) Kolkata Metro Announces Increased Services on Blue Line (mtp.indianrailways.gov.in)
Metro
KM/Kolkata Metro
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 567876   
  Past Edits
Sep 03 2024 (23:29)
Station Tag: New Garia/NGRI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Sep 03 2024 (23:29)
Station Tag: Tollygunge/TLG added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Sep 03 2024 (23:29)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Sep 03 2024 (23:29)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
read full article... NEW METRO SERVICE AT 06.55 AM FROM MAHANAYAK UTTAM KUMAR STATION ON BLUE LINE FROM 05.09.2024

Starting Thursday, September 5th, 2024, Kolkata Metro will be increasing services on the Blue Line. Two new services will be added: one departing Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Station towards Dakshineswar at 6:55 AM and another departing Dakshineswar towards Kavi Subhash at 7:54 AM. The overall number of services will increase from...
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288 to 290 (145 Up + 145 Down). The existing first and last services on the Blue Line will remain unchanged.

5 September, 2024, Thursday ko Kolkata Metro Blue Line pe service badh rahi hai. Do nayi services shuru ho rahi hai: ek Mahanayak Uttam Kumar station se Dakshineswar ki taraf subah 6:55 AM pe aur dusri Dakshineswar se Kavi Subhash ki taraf 7:54 AM pe. Total services 288 se badhkar...
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290 (145 Up + 145 Down) ho jaayengi. Blue Line pe pehle se chalne wali first aur last services mein koi badlaav nahi hoga.
Aug 27 (16:15) Kolkata Metro Records Surge in Smart Card Usage (mtp.indianrailways.gov.in)
Metro
KM/Kolkata Metro
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 566795   
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Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: New Garia/NGRI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Majerhat/MJT added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
read full article... MORE THAN ONE LAKH SMART CARDS SOLD IN LAST THREE MONTHS

Kolkata Metro has seen a surge in the use of smart cards for ticketing. Over 1 lakh smart cards were sold and more than 25 lakh cards were recharged between May and July 2024. The popularity of smart cards is attributed to their convenience and financial benefits. Commuters can now purchase...
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and recharge smart cards using UPI payments, and they can use a single card for travel across all Kolkata Metro lines. The Metro authorities believe this trend will continue as more people choose this hassle-free ticketing option.

Kolkata Metro mein smart cards ka use bada badha hai. May aur July 2024 ke beech mein 1 lakh se zyada smart cards bik gaye aur 25 lakh se zyada cards recharge hue. Smart cards ki popularity unke convenience aur financial benefits ke karan hai. Commuters ab UPI payments se smart...
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cards kharid aur recharge kar sakte hain, aur woh ek single card se Kolkata Metro ki saari lines par travel kar sakte hain. Metro authorities ka maanana hai ki yeh trend aage bhi chalega kyunki zyada log yeh hassle-free ticketing option choose karenge.
Aug 27 (16:13) Kolkata Metro Embarks on Energy-Saving Initiative by Replacing Fans with BLDC Models (mtp.indianrailways.gov.in)
Metro
KM/Kolkata Metro
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 566794   
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Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Majerhat/MJT added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: New Garia/NGRI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
read full article... CONVENTIONAL FANS IN METRO TO BE REPLACED BY BLDC FANS

Kolkata Metro is replacing all conventional fans with energy-efficient BLDC fans to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions as part of the Indian Railways' Net Zero Carbon Emission target. This initiative, part of the IREAP (Indian Railways: Energy-Efficiency Action Plan & Policy), aims to save energy and reduce operating costs. ...
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Over 3300 fans will be replaced in seven months, resulting in an estimated 9 lakh units of energy saved annually, equivalent to 1900 tons of reduced carbon dioxide emissions and a cost saving of Rs. 65 lakh annually.

Kolkata Metro apna energy consumption aur carbon emission ko kam karne ke liye, sabhi conventional fans ko energy-efficient BLDC fans se replace kar raha hai. Ye initiative Indian Railways ke Net Zero Carbon Emission target ka ek part hai. Ye IREAP (Indian Railways: Energy-Efficiency Action Plan & Policy) ka ek part...
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hai jiska aim hai energy bachaana aur operating cost ko kam karna. Aage aane waale 7 mahino mein 3300 se zyada fans replace kiye jayenge, jisse saal mein 9 lakh unit energy bachaane ka anuman hai, jisko 1900 ton carbon dioxide emission kam karne ke barabar mana ja raha hai. Isse saal mein Rs. 65 lakh ki cost saving bhi hone ki ummid hai.
Aug 26 (09:30) Kolkata Metro Announces Reduced Services on Janmashtami (mtp.indianrailways.gov.in)
Metro
KM/Kolkata Metro
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 566630   
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Aug 26 2024 (09:30)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 26 2024 (09:30)
Station Tag: New Garia/NGRI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 26 2024 (09:30)
Station Tag: Majerhat/MJT added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 26 2024 (09:30)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 26 2024 (09:30)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 26 2024 (09:30)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
read full article... METRO TO RUN 234 SERVICES IN BLUE LINE 90 SERVICES IN GREEN LINE-1 & 122 SERVICES IN GREEN LINE-2 ON 26.08.2024 (MONDAY)

On August 26th, 2024 (Monday), Kolkata Metro will have a reduced service schedule in its Blue, Green Line-1, and Green Line-2 lines due to the Janmashtami festival. The Blue Line will operate 234 services instead of 288, Green Line-1 will have 90 services instead of 106, and Green Line-2 will operate...
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122 services instead of 130. The first and last service times for each line are unchanged. Normal service will continue on the Purple and Orange Lines.

26 August 2024 (Monday) ko, Janmashtami ke karan Kolkata Metro mein Blue, Green Line-1 aur Green Line-2 mein service kam rahenge. Blue Line mein 288 ki jagah 234 services honge, Green Line-1 mein 106 ki jagah 90 services honge, aur Green Line-2 mein 130 ki jagah 122 services honge. Har line...
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ka pehla aur aakhri service time waise hi rahega. Purple aur Orange Line mein normal service chalta rahega.
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