Sundarbans: Life After Cyclone Yaas
Jun 07, 2021, at 10:55 pm
As another cyclone slammed the Sundarban islands in West Bengal, there was devastation all around. This time a lot of lives were saved owing to timely evacuations but what is lost is livelihood and homes. Some 134 embankments that protect the region were breached during Cyclone Yaas, destroying villages. IBNS photographer Avishek Mitra captures glimpses of life and rebuilding amid the devastation.
Remembering Tiananmen: Vigil held outside Chinese Embassy in London
Jun 06, 2021, at 12:20 am
Human rights groups demonstrate in London and organise vigil outside Chinese Embassy on June 4 to mark the 32nd anniversary of the 1989 pro-democracy movement and Tiananmen Square Massacre
A glimpse of Rhinos grazing in Assam's Pobitra wildlife sanctuary
Jun 02, 2021, at 12:32 am
MORIGAON, JUNE 1 (UNI)- Rhinos grazing at Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, in Morigaon district i Assam on Tuesday.
Woman airs strands of Sewai ahead of Eid in UP's Prayagraj
May 11, 2021, at 10:43 pm
PRAYAGRAJ, MAY 11 (UNI):-A woman spread strands of vermicelli, to dry a specialty eaten during fasting month of Ramadan in Prayagraj on Tuesday.
Workers of Durgabari Tea Garden in Agartala hold a pair of frogs in prayers for rain
May 06, 2021, at 01:36 am
AGARTALA, MAY 5 (UNI):-Workers of Durgabari Tea Garden holding a pair of a pair of frogs that were married to appease Lord Indra and bring the blessing of rain to the state,at a village near Agartala on Wednesday.
A deserted view of Charminar during night curfew in Hyderabad
Apr 22, 2021, at 04:55 am
HYDERABAD, APR 21 (UNI):- A deserted view of charminar during night curfew imposed by the government from 9 PM to 5AM to curve the spread of COVID-19 virus in old city, in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Kolkata celebrates Poila Boishakh
Apr 15, 2021, at 07:29 pm
KOLKATA, APR 15 (UNI) With hope that the New Year will bring prosperity and happiness people walking home with idols of laxmi and Ganesh after offering pujas at Kalighat on Polila Baishak, Bengali New Year day, in Kolkata on Thursday.
Kolkata braces for Poila Boishakh
Apr 13, 2021, at 07:25 pm
KOLKATA, APR 12 (UNI) A shopkeeper sells traditional red Account Book ahead of Bengal new year in Kolkata on Monday.
Launch of Wedding Ensembles-2021 in Hyderabad
Apr 09, 2021, at 06:41 pm
HYDERABAD, APR 8 (UNI):- Actress Jenny Honey and models at the launch of Wedding Ensembles-2021, an exclusive wedding collection by Mebaz in Hyderabad on Thursday.
JK Governor inaugurates tulip festival in Srinagar
Apr 05, 2021, at 03:11 am
With the arrival of spring in Jammu and Kashmir, capital Srinagar is bursting into colours. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha along with Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan inaugurated the Tulip festival at Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in the foothills of the Zabarwan on Saturday. The 6-day long festival is organized by the Department of Floriculture in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism department.
Kolkata soaks into Holi celebrations amid fears of coronavirus
Mar 28, 2021, at 06:53 pm
Amid fears of rising cases of coronavirus, Kolkata on Sunday (March 28, 2021) celebrates the festival of colour-'Holi'. West Bengal celebrates Holi as 'Dol Jatra'. Here people observe this day by placing the idols of Krishna and Radha on a Palki (Palinquin) and they carry them around and play with Abir (Gulal). Several foreigners were seen smearing gulal (colours) along with the locals on Sudder Street.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Mar 15, 2021, at 06:39 pm
SRINAGAR, MAR 13 (UNI) Picturesque tourist destination of Sonamarg received another spell of snowfall much to the delight of visitors on Saturday.
Mar 15, 2021, at 06:22 pm
SRINAGAR, MAR 14 (UNI) The beauty of spring IN Kashmir blossoms in Pratap Park in Srinagar on Sunday.
Mar 15, 2021, at 06:19 pm
SRINAGAR, MAR 14 (UNI) The Famous ‘Sunday market’ in Srinagar abuzz with shoppers.
Karnataka: Lions brought from Bannerghatta to Bootharamanatti Zoo
Mar 11, 2021, at 07:20 pm
BELAGAVI, MAR 10 (UNI) Three Lions brought from Bannerghatta to Bootharamanatti Zoo, in Belagavi on Wednesday.
Inauguration ceremony of 'Ekushe Boi Utsab'
Feb 22, 2021, at 03:26 am
An eight-day-long Boi Utsab (book fair) gets underway today (Feb 21) and will conclude on Feb 28 at Taltala ground in South Kolkata, next to EEDF, near South City Mall.
Gurugram keeps Valentines date with vintage cars while spreading vaccination awareness
Feb 15, 2021, at 07:31 pm
Gurugram: Hoots and cheers with nostalgia was what this Valentine’s days were all about in Gurugram! “Vintage Car Drive”, an initiative of Pehle Chai on Sunday, left the crowd spell-bound as old beauties took over for a while.
Jammu and Kashmir celebrates Gulmarg Winter Festival
Feb 08, 2021, at 01:06 am
Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a festive winter this year and as a part of the festivity the region is experiencing the Gulmarg Winter Festival now.
India's largest reclining Buddha is getting ready in Kolkata for Bodh Gaya installation
Jan 31, 2021, at 11:12 pm
India's largest reclining Buddha statue is under construction in Kolkata. The 100-foot-long Buddha is being sculpted by Kolkata's Kumartuli artist Mintu Pal. Once completed it will be installed in Bodh Gaya on the occasion of Buddha Purnima this year. Images of the Buddha in making in Baranagar's Ghoshpara.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
India's largest reclining Buddha is getting ready in Kolkata for Bodh Gaya installation
Jan 31, 2021, at 11:12 pm
India's largest reclining Buddha statue is under construction in Kolkata. The 100-foot-long Buddha is being sculpted by Kolkata's Kumartuli artist Mintu Pal. Once completed it will be installed in Bodh Gaya on the occasion of Buddha Purnima this year. Images of the Buddha in making in Baranagar's Ghoshpara.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Rajpath during dress rehearsal of Republic Day Parade-2021
Jan 23, 2021, at 11:15 pm
Assam tableau rolling down at Rajpath during dress rehearsal of Republic Day Parade-2021, in New Delhi on Saturday.
Jammu and Kashmri experiences fresh spell snowfall
Jan 23, 2021, at 09:26 pm
Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir Union territory experienced another fresh spell of snowfall unleashing cold disrupting normal life on Saturday
Birth anniversary of Sikhism Guru Gobind Singhji
Jan 21, 2021, at 06:38 pm
SRINAGAR, JAN 20 (UNI) Sikh devotees attend special prayers in a Gurudawara on the birth anniversary of pioneers of Sikhism Guru Gobind Singhji in Srinagar on Wednesday.
Jan 18, 2021, at 08:45 pm
A first of its kind Inter District Rugby tournament was organised at Dharmuna in Budgam, North Kashmir. It witnessed overwhelming participation by the youth who displayed their athletics skills and their love for sports.
Celebration of Makar Sankranti in Agartala
Jan 14, 2021, at 07:04 pm
AGARTALA, JAN 13 (UNI):- A girl paint Alpona, on the ground on the eve of the Makar Sankranti festival, in Agartala on Wednesday. Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious for the Hindus, which is celebrated in almost all parts of India and Nepal.
Kolkata welcomes New Year 2021 amid Covid-19 pandemic
Jan 02, 2021, at 08:35 pm
People of the eastern city of India, Kolkata, got engaged in merrymaking, welcoming the New Year 2021 amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bakery house makes 90,000 Santa Cake for Christmas
Dec 24, 2020, at 10:47 pm
Belagavi: Church illuminated on the eve of Christmas
Dec 23, 2020, at 08:53 pm
BELAGAVI, DEC 23 (UNI)- A Church illuminated on the eve of Christmas festival in Belagavi on Wednesday.
Christmas celebration in Ranchi
Dec 22, 2020, at 07:36 pm
RANCHI, DEC 22 (UNI):– Ranchi Archbishop Felix Toppo and Auxiliary Archbishop Theoder Mascrenhas cutting a cake in front of the nativity of Jesus Christ during Christmas celebration in Ranchi on Tuesday.