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Apart from being the British stronghold Kolkata has also been the main center for Indian Army operations post independence. The majestic Fort William constructed in 1781 in the honour of King William –III is the nerve centre of these Eastern operations of Indian Army, being the Eastern Army Command. Situated on the picturesque banks of the Hoogly the Fort has been a witness to many bloodbaths and historical moments.

Constructed in an octagonal shape the fort houses the famous St. Peter’s Church constructed in 1928. The association with Armies has provided the fort with accommodation, offices and recreation and training facilities such as swimming pool, movie hall, boxing stadium as well a firing range. Being under the stronghold of the Indian Army the entry to the fort is restricted.


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Maidan marauders


by Calcutta Telegraph on February 20, 2010 07:40 PM
Calcutta Telegraph The Maidan and Fort William are located on the spot where once stood Gobindapur, one of the three villages — ...

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by The Hindu on February 14, 2010 09:01 AM
The Hindu Around this time, the Civil Orphans' Asylum-St. Mary's School was considering buying Church Park, but ...

Ye Hain Collector Saheb !


by Bihar Times on February 14, 2010 03:40 AM
The Mughals ruling from Delhi; or the British issuing farmans from Fort William in Calcutta and now the khadi wearing but ...

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by Times of India on February 07, 2010 10:05 PM
KOLKATA: Underground water reserves on the city's northern fringes are drying up ... while some other precarious stretches ...

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by GroundReport on February 03, 2010 06:39 PM
The Kali idol in this Temple is made of clay.There is a shiva temple inside the temple. Kalighat is located in the city of ...

At the crossroads of cultures


by Calcutta Telegraph on February 01, 2010 07:55 PM
Calcutta Telegraph ... host Scotland-Kolkata Cuts: A scelection of Scottish films by Brian Cox. ... Maidan); 8 am - 5 pm (lunch ...

Army on car census at city gates


by Times of India on January 29, 2010 06:22 PM
KOLKATA: The Army carried out a vehicle count on Vidyasagar Setu and Rabindra Setu on Friday, ... early warning radars and even ...

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by Calcutta Tube on January 28, 2010 08:18 AM
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by Economic Times on January 27, 2010 09:28 PM
His Excellency in Council has directed the Flag of Fort William to be lowered to half-mast high during this day, and that ...

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by The Australian on January 22, 2010 08:27 PM
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Army: Morale is down in the boots


by Daily Pioneer on January 17, 2010 04:07 PM
... extra-ordinary case of a General's promotion being mired into controversy on the eve of his taking charge of the ...

Army wants total control of Maidan


by Times of India on January 08, 2010 09:01 PM
... a multi-storied bus terminus, encroaching parts of the Maidan. The biggest controversy was over shifting of the Kolkata ...

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by Gaea Times on December 13, 2009 07:59 PM
William Dillon isn't held by bars or razor wire anymore. ... October 22nd, 2009 KOLKATA - A West Bengal court Thursday ...

FIT AND FRANK


by Calcutta Telegraph on December 10, 2009 01:36 AM
With another year's contract left for Kolkata Knight Riders, ... A sportsman must run in the open unless he is constrained ...

A first: Air Force to participate in Army's Vijay Diwas


by Indian Express on December 10, 2009 12:17 AM
... the Air Force will participate in this year's celebrations at the Eastern Command Headquarters in Kolkata. Addressing ...

Hope for cleaner future


by Times of India on November 27, 2009 08:10 PM
KOLKATA: Nearly a month ago, when TOI planned the campaign to focus public ... too keen on any permanent structure along the ...

Hooghly: River Of Shame


by Times of India on November 23, 2009 09:30 PM
Delhi was built around Yamuna and Kolkata next to Hooghly. Sadly, that's where the comparison ends. While rivers continue ...

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