West Bengal Assembly Polls: SVEEP Tram rolls through Kolkata streets to boost electoral awareness
Mar 27, 2026, at 07:02 pm
Glimpse of Election Tram car on the road, an SVEEP initiative for electoral awareness for West Bengal Assembly polls, on Friday (March 27, 2026) by Kolkata North District, West Bengal.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: PM Modi joins Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple virtually
Mar 27, 2026, at 04:23 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday joined the Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple virtually on the occasion of Ram Navami. (Photo: Narendra Modi/Instagram)
In Images: TMC’s wall paintings turn Bengal streets into election battleground
Mar 27, 2026, at 02:40 pm
TMC’s vibrant wall paintings dominate Bengal streets, turning public spaces into a canvas of election messaging ahead of the Assembly polls. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Glimpses from the 116th Annapurna Puja celebrations at Sreemany Bari in Kolkata
Mar 26, 2026, at 10:38 pm
Devotees gathered at Kolkata's famous Sreemany Bari on Thursday for observing the 116-year-old Annapurna Pujo, dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, the deity of nourishment and abundance. This puja is observed with traditional rituals, vibrant decorations, and a deep sense of heritage and community spirit.(Photo : Avishek Mitra)
In Images: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses public rally in Moynaguri
Mar 26, 2026, at 05:48 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee trained her guns at the BJP at a public rally in Moynaguri on Wednesday (March 25, 2026). Photo: AITC Media Unit
In Images: Kolkata’s New Market Clock Returns
Mar 26, 2026, at 02:54 pm
After an 11-year silence, the iconic New Market clock chimes again, reviving memories of colonial Calcutta (now Kolkata) and its bustling social life. Restored through painstaking effort, the timepiece once more stands as a symbol of the city’s rhythm—where heritage, nostalgia, and everyday life meet. A photo series by Avishek Mitra/IBNS.
In Images: BJP’s Bhabanipur candidate Suvendu Adhikari celebrates Ram Navami
Mar 26, 2026, at 01:17 pm
BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday celebrated Ram Navami in Bhabanipur where he takes on West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee in the upcoming state assembly elections. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: BJP president Nitin Nabin visits Dakshineswar Temple in Kolkata
Mar 25, 2026, at 03:57 pm
BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday visited Dakshineswar Temple in Kolkata ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections. (Photo: BJP IT Unit)
In Images: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses public rally in Moynaguri
Mar 25, 2026, at 03:50 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee trained her guns at the BJP at a public rally in Moynaguri on Wednesday (March 25, 2026). Photo: AITC Media Unit
In Images: Candid Moments from KKR’s Knights Unplugged 3.0 Event
Mar 25, 2026, at 03:23 pm
KKR players and team members share candid moments and behind-the-scenes stories at Knights Unplugged 3.0 ahead of the new season at a hotel in Kolkata on Tuesday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
German president says ‘no reason’ to align with Trump on Iran war
Mar 24, 2026, at 11:22 pm
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks during the 75th anniversary of the re-establishment of the German Foreign Office at the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin, Germany. Steinmeier said there was “no reason” for Europe to align with U.S. President Donald Trump over the Iran war, warning that its justification was unconvincing and criticizing the conflict as a serious mistake. Photot: Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa via AP
Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee meets party workers in Kolkata
Mar 23, 2026, at 02:31 pm
Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee met party workers in Kolkata to discuss organisational matters and strengthen the party’s outreach ahead of upcoming political developments. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Kapil Dev visits Kolkata to attend Dr. Vace Paes Cup 2026 Cricket Match
Mar 23, 2026, at 02:23 pm
Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev visits Kolkata to attend the Dr. Vace Paes Cup 2026 cricket match, marking a notable appearance at the sporting event.
In Images: Suvendu Adhikari offers prayers at Kalighat Temple in Kolkata
Mar 21, 2026, at 12:23 pm
West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP candidate from Nandigram and Bhabanipur offered prayers at Kalighat Temple in Kolkata on Saturday. (Photo: BJP Media Cell)
In Images: Mamata Banerjee celebrates Eid with people in Bhabanipur
Mar 21, 2026, at 12:08 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greets people and exchanges Eid wishes during her visit to Bhabanipur, joining locals in the festive celebrations. TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee accompanied the party supremo. (Photo: AITC Media Cell)
Mar 17, 2026, at 05:38 pm
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference in Kolkata while unveiling the candidate list for the Trinamool Congress ahead of the assembly elections, setting the tone for the party’s campaign. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Mamata Banerjee leads rally in Kolkata over LPG crisis
Mar 16, 2026, at 11:40 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee leads a protest rally from College Square to Dorina Crossing in Kolkata on Monday against the ongoing LPG shortage and rising cooking gas prices. Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: CPI-M supporters protest in Kolkata over LPG price hikes
Mar 15, 2026, at 12:00 am
Supporters of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) carry replicas of LPG cylinders during a protest march in Kolkata on March 14, 2026, criticising government policies and rising cooking gas prices. The demonstration comes amid concerns over LPG supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict affecting energy markets. Photos: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: In Kolkata PM Modi launches blistering attack on TMC at Brigade rally
Mar 14, 2026, at 08:11 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a massive gathering at the historic Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata during a mega rally organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election.
In Images: Kolkata faces widespread LPG shortage amid supply crunch
Mar 13, 2026, at 12:59 pm
Residents queue up for hours as the LPG shortage hits households across Kolkata, highlighting the city’s ongoing fuel crisis amid West Asia conflict. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: CEC Gyanesh Kumar offers prayers at Dakshineswar Temple in Kolkata
Mar 10, 2026, at 01:22 pm
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, who is in Kolkata to review poll preparedness of West Bengal, on Tuesday morning offered prayers at Dakshineswar Temple in the city. Photo: ECI/X
In Images: Panchu Dola Melana festival held at Chilika Lake in Odisha
Mar 10, 2026, at 05:32 am
Devotees perform a traditional dance before carrying idols of Hindu deities through the waters of Chilika Lake during the 150-year-old Panchu Dola Melana festival in Parikuda village, Odisha, on March 9, 2026. The annual ritual brings together deities from more than 20 villages in a ceremonial water procession associated with Radha-Krishna worship after Dola Purnima. Photos: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata erupts in celebration as India beat New Zealand to win T20 World Cup
Mar 09, 2026, at 04:06 am
Fans celebrate across Kolkata after India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, securing their third T20 World Cup title and becoming the first team to successfully defend the trophy. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Prez Murmu attends the 9th International Santal Conference at Darjeeling
Mar 08, 2026, at 02:47 am
President Droupadi Murmu at the 9th International Santal Conference at Darjeeling, in West Bengal, on March 07, 2026. Photo: PIB
In Images: Mamata Banerjee holds dharna in Kolkata over SIR issue
Mar 06, 2026, at 06:25 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee escalated her protest over the SIR issue starting a dharna (sit-in protest) in downtown Kolkata on Friday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: New Zealand thrash South Africa to storm into T20 World Cup final
Mar 04, 2026, at 10:07 pm
Finn Allen and Tim Seifert powered New Zealand to storm into the T20 World Cup 2026 final, thrashing South Africa by nine wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: South Africa face New Zealand in semi-final 1
Mar 04, 2026, at 08:35 pm
South Africa took on New Zealand in the first semi-final of T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Spring in Bloom: Bauhinia Flowers Paint Kolkata Maidan Pink
Mar 04, 2026, at 01:43 pm
Each spring, Bauhinia flowers burst into bloom across the Kolkata Maidan, washing the city’s vast green heart in soft shades of pink and white. Beneath their delicate petals, young couples pause for photographs, families linger in the open air, and the horizon stretches wide with the quiet charm of the season. Against the Maidan’s sweeping skyline, the blossoms turn an ordinary afternoon into a gentle celebration of springtime in Kolkata. Photos by Avishek Mitra/IBNS.
Splash of Spring: Holi celebrations in Kolkata
Mar 03, 2026, at 05:32 pm
Youths in Kolkata celebrate Holi, the festival of colours, on Tuesday (March 3, 2026). The festival heralds the beginning of Spring. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Mamata Banerjee joins grand Holi celebration in Kolkata — Watch the festive moments
Mar 03, 2026, at 05:05 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee participated in the 'Dol Yatra O Holi Milan Utasav' event to celebrate the festival of colours in Kolkata on Monday (March 2, 2026). (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)