On day of Nabanna march, India’s first under-river line links Howrah with Kolkata

Kolkata's Metro proved essential amid street clashes on Tuesday, with the East-West Metro, particularly the Esplanade-Howrah Maidan section, becoming the sole commute link between twin cities. Over 47,000 passengers used the route by 5pm, expected to rise past 70,000 by day's end. The North-South Metro carried three lakh...