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Actor Parambrata Chatterjee takes a look at fbb Big Bazaar Pujo Collection

Sep 16, 2017, at 10:17 pm

Kolkata, Sep 16 (IBNS): Actor Parambrata Chatterjee, the latest to portray Bengal's most favourite fictional detective 'Feluda', paid a visit to fbb Big Bazaar store at Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata, recently to take a look at the brand's 'pujo' collection. Images by IBNS

Kolkata witnesses cultural event 'Synergy' in presence Hema Mallini

Sep 16, 2017, at 04:46 am

'Synergy', a cultural event showcasing Georgian Dance Sukhisvili by Indo Occidental Symbiosis and Calcutta Club, was hosted in Kolkata on Friday (Sept 15, 2017) in the presence of legendary actress and dancer Hema Malini. Founder of Indo Occidental Symbiosis Shouvik Dasgupta was present along with President of Calcutta Club Tamal Mukherjee, and other Tollywood celebrities.

Kolkata: 18 Left parties hold protest march to city police headquarters at Lalbazar

Sep 14, 2017, at 09:32 pm

Protesting against several issues, 18 Left parties on Wednesday (Sep 13) held rally to city police's headquarter at Lalbazar in Kolkata. Senior Left leaders and a large number of its supporters joined the march here. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS.

Left parties participate in rally Kolkata

Sep 14, 2017, at 09:27 pm

Left party leaders participated in a rally in Kolkata on Wednesday (Sept 13, 2017). (Images by Subhodeep sardar/IBNS)

Hema Malini visits Kolkata to announce dance fest 'Synergy'

Sep 12, 2017, at 04:12 am

Veteran actress and dancer Hema Malini on Monday (Sept 11, 2017) visited Kolkata to announce a dance fest called 'Synergy'. It is presented by Indo Occidental Symbiosis and Calcutta Club along with Hema Malini's Jaya Smriti. Synergy will witness Georgian Dance Sukhisvili, creating a fusion with Kathak, Bharatnatyam and Pung Cholom on Sept 15. Musician Bickram Ghosh was also present at the press meet.

Bengali audio-book app Power Talking Books launched in Kolkata

Sep 02, 2017, at 10:50 pm

Kolkata-based book publishing company Power Publishers and Power Publisher & Motion Pictures launched a Bengali audio-book app called Power Talking Books, recently at a function in the city. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Transcending the Boundaries: Surabhi Agarwal's solo exhibition at Abanindranath Tagore Gallery, ICCR, Kolkata

Sep 02, 2017, at 10:25 pm

Kolkata artist Surabhi Agarwal focuses on women's empowerment and her love for travel through her paintings.

Kolkata: Basra Jewels brings trendy daily wear jewellery to the city

Aug 28, 2017, at 10:37 pm

Basra Jewels, the branding partner of Swarovski Zirconia, was recently launched in Kolkata. This one-stop shop offers a vast range of trendy collections for daily wear for both men and women. The store is located on Sarat Bose Road in south Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Monali Thakur at Bandhan Bank Foundation Day celebration

Aug 26, 2017, at 09:44 pm

Singer Monali Thakur enthralled guests at the Foundation Day celebration of Bandhan Bank held recently in Kolkata. Images By Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS

Tecno Mobile launches new phone in Kolkata

Aug 25, 2017, at 10:40 pm

Hong Kong based TECNO Mobile recently launched their mobile phone in Kolkata. Anish Kapoor, CEO, TECNO Mobile, India was present at the launch. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kamala Katla: From reel to real

Aug 25, 2017, at 10:37 pm

Kamala Katla, a special fish dish shown in the Bengali movie Maacher Jhol, is now available on the menu of popular restaurant 6 Ballygunje Place. Masterchef Susanta Sengupta prepared the dish in the presence of the cast members. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Many feared dead as Puri-Haridwar-Kalinga Utkal Express derails in Uttar Pradesh

Aug 21, 2017, at 10:20 pm

Several people were killed and many injured after six coaches of Puri-Haridwar-Kalinga Utkal Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. While official sources put the toll at four, several news channels reported that at least 20 were killed and many trapped inside as the NDRF personnel carried out rescue operation with gas cutters. Images by IBNS.

The Minister of State for Power, Coal

Aug 19, 2017, at 08:16 pm

The Minister of State for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines (Independent Charge),Piyush Goyal along with actor Vivek Oberoi inaugurating a RO water plant of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), at Patansaongi Mine, in Nagpur on August 13, 2017.

Students of Jadavpur University on protest

Aug 11, 2017, at 11:59 pm

Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS) : Students of Jadavpur University on protest against the West Bengal Government's move to do away with the system of students union in educational institutions.

MHA observes Quit India Movement anniversary

Aug 09, 2017, at 08:33 pm

The OSD, Ministry of Home Affairs, Rajiv Gauba administering the New India Pledge ‘Sankalp se Siddhi’ to the MHA personnel, on the occasion of Commemoration of 75th Anniversary of the Quit India Movement, in New Delhi on August 9, 2017.

75th Anniversary of the Quit India Movement

Aug 09, 2017, at 08:25 pm

The Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare,S.K. Pattanayak administering the New India Pledge ‘Sankalp se Siddhi’ to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare personnel, on the occasion of Commemoration of 75th Anniversary of the Quit India Movement, in New Delhi on August 09, 2017.

Union minister Smriti Irani distributes Mudra Loan Certificates in Guwahati

Aug 07, 2017, at 09:13 pm

The Union Minister for Textiles and Information & Broadcasting, Smriti Irani addressing at the distribution of MUDRA loan Certificates to weavers, in Guwahati on August 06, 2017.

International Rice Research Institute

Aug 02, 2017, at 10:26 pm

Director General, International Rice Research Institute, Dr. Matthew Morell meeting the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare,Radha Mohan Singh, in New Delhi on August 2, 2017.

V. Narayanasamy meeting the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment

Aug 02, 2017, at 10:23 pm

Chief Minister of Puducherry, V. Narayanasamy meeting the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. Thaawar Chand Gehlot, in New Delhi on August 02, 2017.

The BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting

Aug 02, 2017, at 10:21 pm

Minister of State for Commerce & Industry (Independent Charge), Nirmala Sitharaman in a group photograph at the BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting, in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2017.

Memorandum of Agreement

Aug 02, 2017, at 10:19 pm

Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, S.K. Pattanayak and the Director General, International Rice Research Institute, Dr. Matthew Morell signed a Memorandum of Agreement, in the presence of the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh, in New Delhi on August 02, 2017.

Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowermenti Ramdas Athawale addressing the review meeting

Aug 01, 2017, at 08:05 pm

Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowermenti Ramdas Athawale addressing the review meeting with the official of Andhra Pradesh on implementation of Government of India schemes for Disable welfare and Schedule Caste(SC) welfare, in Hyderabad on July 31, 2017.

Pramila Rani Brahma calling on the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment

Jul 31, 2017, at 11:18 pm

Minister of Welfare of Plain Tribes and BCs of Assam, Pramila Rani Brahma calling on the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Thaawar Chand Gehlot, in New Delhi on July 31, 2017.

Rajiv Pratap Rudy and the Minister of State for Home Affairs

Jul 31, 2017, at 11:15 pm

Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge), Rajiv Pratap Rudy and the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju witnessing the signing ceremony of an MoU between BSF (Border Security Force) and NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation), in New Delhi on July 31, 2017. The DG, BSF, K.K. Sharma and the MD & CEO, NSDC, Manish Kumar are also seen.

Conrad Sangma meeting the Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C)

Jul 31, 2017, at 11:12 pm

A delegation from Meghalaya led by the Member of Parliament,Conrad Sangma meeting the Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi on July 28, 2017.

Chaudhary Birender Singh addressing at the flag-off ceremony of the 12th Slum Yuva Daud

Jul 31, 2017, at 11:10 pm

Union Minister for Steel, Chaudhary Birender Singh addressing at the flag-off ceremony of the 12th Slum Yuva Daud, from M.M. Road, Jhandenwalan Devi Mandir to Ajmal Khan Park Gate No 3, Karol Bagh, in New Delhi on July 30, 2017.

Cast of Billu Rakkhosh launches trailer

Jul 31, 2017, at 08:57 pm

Star cast of upcoming Tollywood film Bilu Rakkhosh, directed by Indrasis Acharya was launched on Monday (July 24, 2017) in Kolkata. Present at the launch were lead cast Koneenica Banerjee, Joy Sengupta, Kanchana Moitra, composer Joy Sarkar and singer Jayati Chaakraborty.

Rakshak Foundation to promote sale of jute products made by West Bengal correctional home inmates

Jul 29, 2017, at 07:23 pm

Kolkata, Jul 29 (IBNS): Rakshak Foundation, in association with the Directorate Of Correctional Services, West Bengal, recently launched jute products made by the inmates of Correctional Services under the theme 'Jute Story Beyond Bars" . Pics by Subhodeep Sardar

Union Minister releases ASSOCHAM report

Jul 26, 2017, at 10:50 pm

The Union Minister of State for HRD (Higher Education) Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey releasing a report by ASSOCHAM India on "Transforming Lives Through Education and Innovation cum Education Excellence Awards 2017" in Kolkata on July 25, 2017.