Vidyadhari River Choked by Hyacinths, Ferry Services Suspended; PM Modi to Open New Ichamati Bridge

• Vidyadhari River in North 24 Parganas is overwhelmed by water hyacinths, leading to the closure of three ferry ghats.
• Thousands of passengers from Haroa, Barasat II, and Deganga Blocks face extreme distress due to suspended ferry services.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a new concrete bridge over the Ichamati River in Bargharia, Swarupnagar on Saturday.
• The 16 crore rupee bridge, funded by MP Shantanu Thakur, replaces a dangerous bamboo bridge, fulfilling a long-standing demand.
• Construction began in 2024, and the bridge will significantly benefit millions of local residents.