Traffic on the two bridges connecting Howrah and Calcutta, Howrah Bridge (HB) and New Hooghly Bridge (NHB), presents a contrasting spectacle and a veritable conundrum. HB mostly remains chock-a-block with vehicles, but even in busy hours the NHB is grossly underutilised.

 One reason for the contrast is HB

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First Published: Dec 02 2003 | 12:00 AM IST

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