The Regional Transport Authority (RTA), Kolkata, has also written to all private bus, minibus, taxi and auto-rickshaw unions to ensure the availability of sufficient public transport for smooth transportation of people on that day, an official said.
Durga Puja festivities in Calcutta are set to remain rain-free until 'Ashtami', with the Met office forecasting light drizzle on 'Navami' and an increase in intensity on 'Dashami'
With the city geared for the Durga Puja extravaganza from October 20, the Met office on Thursday said the revellers will not be troubled by rain till 'Ashtami' (the eigth day of Navratri) on October 22.