TMC workers throng Kolkata's Esplanade area to observer 21 July Martyrs Day
Jul 21, 2017, at 11:16 pm
Trinamool Congress supporters in thousands gathered to hear West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday (July 21) observed as a Martyrs Day by the TMC to commemorate the death of 13 Congress workers on this day in 1993 in Kolkata in police firing during a protest march led by the then Congress leader Mamata Banerjee. In a 50 minutes speech, the TMC supremo chose the BJP as her prime opponent today, attacking the latter on a number of issues. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Ilish Festival at 6 Ballygunge Place
Jul 19, 2017, at 10:18 pm
Kolkata, Jul 19 (IBNS): Rush to Kolkata's popular restaurant 6 Ballygunge Place for a date with Bengal's famous fish, the Hilsa or Ilish. Some of the not-to-be-missed dishes at the 'Ilish Festival' are 'Kancha aam diye Ilish macher Roll', 'Ilish Amrar Tok', and 'Ilish Beguner Dolma'. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
M. Venkaiah Naidu files nomination for VP elecions
Jul 18, 2017, at 09:51 pm
M. Venkaiah Naidu filing nomination papers for the Vice Presidential Election, in presence of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on July 18, 2017. CNR :99813 Photo ID :111265
Narendra Modi casting his vote in the Presidential Election
Jul 17, 2017, at 11:20 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi casting his vote in the Presidential Election, in New Delhi on July 17, 2017.
President Pranab Mukherjee reaches Panagarh
Jul 14, 2017, at 10:34 pm
President of India Pranab Mukherjee, being received by Air Commodore A Suresh Kumar, Air Officer Commanding of Air Force Station Arjan Singh (Panagarh) on Friday (July 14, 2017) when he arrived by a special Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft for proceeding further on to Berhampur by IAF helicopter. The President will inaugurate an Ex Servicemen rally at Nabagram Military Station tomorrow.
Celebrity style and beauty professionals coach guests about fashion and trends
Jul 13, 2017, at 09:04 pm
Kolkata, Jul 13 (IBNS): Celebrities Aginimitra Paul, Ushoshi Sengupta and Saachi Bhasin spoke on various aspects of skin care, sports fashion and trending styles for the youth at a programme organised by Kolkata's sports themed salon, Head Turners, on Wednesday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Asha Audio Company launches Paroma's Tai Janai Gaane
Jul 09, 2017, at 05:41 am
Asha Audio Company launched the song Tai Janai Gaane, a cover version from the album, Khyapar Gaan, sung by singer Paroma in Kolkata on Friday (July 7, 2017). Actor Saswata Chattopadhyay and Film Director Anik Dutta were present at the event. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport introduces Wedding Vows
Jul 09, 2017, at 05:39 am
Kenneth Scott, General Manager, Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport introduced 'Wedding Vows' with real life couple-actors Debolina Dutta and Tathagatha Mukherjee- in Kolkata on Friday (July 7 , 2017). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Narendra Modi being welcomed by the German Chancellor
Jul 08, 2017, at 12:31 am
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi being welcomed by the German Chancellor, Dr. Angela Merkel, at the 12th G-20 Summit, at Hamburg, Germany on July 07, 2017.
Celebrating the king of fruits at Orko's Mango Festival
Jul 06, 2017, at 11:53 pm
Kolkata, Jul 6 (IBNS): Orko's, a popular Kolkata restaurant, located in the City Centre 1 Mall, is holding a Mango Festival until July 14.
Narendra Modi at the Indian cemetery at Haifa
Jul 06, 2017, at 11:35 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi at the Indian cemetery at Haifa, which Indian cavalry regiments helped liberate in 1918, in Israel on July 06, 2017.
Jul 05, 2017, at 06:35 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi being received by the Prime Minister of Israel, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, on his arrival, at Ben Gurion Airport, in Tel Aviv , Israel on July 04, 2017. He paid homage to the victims of the Holocaust at Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, in Jerusalem. He also visited the Danziger Flower Farm- a leading facility for R&D in plant varieties, in Tel Aviv.
Jul 03, 2017, at 10:09 pm
Lieutenant General Abdul Wahab Wardak, Vice Chief of General Staff (Air), Afghanistan National Security Forces paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, New Delhi today during his official visit to India.
Ahmedabad: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates centenary celebration of Sabarmati Ashram
Jun 29, 2017, at 08:11 pm
Ahmedabad, June 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, starting Thursday, visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad in the morning to inaugurate the Ashram's centenary celebrations, according to media reports. He will also attend a special programme marking the 150th birth anniversary of Shrimad Rajchandraji.
Narendra Modi arrives at Amsterdam
Jun 27, 2017, at 11:09 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi arrives at Amsterdam, Netherlands to begin his last leg of 3 nation tour, on June 27, 2017.
Kolkata: Human rights bodies hold protest march against ban on rallies at College Square
Jun 27, 2017, at 10:27 pm
Several human rights organizations, led by Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR), held march in Kolkata on Tuesday (Jun 27, 2017 ) protesting state government's ban on mass meetings and rallies in city's famous protest and agitation hub College Square. Starting from Kolkata's downtown area Esplanade, the rally ended at College Square. Images by Subhodeep Sardar/IBNS
Kalki sizzles at a product launch in Kolkata
Jun 17, 2017, at 06:26 pm
Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin was in Kolkata recently (June 15, 2017) for the launch of a product at JW Marriott, Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra /IBNS
U.S. Consulate Kolkata celebrates Students Visa Day
Jun 14, 2017, at 07:23 pm
The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata hosted Student Visa Day on Thursday (June 8, 2016), a day to give only student visas. U.S. Consul General Craig Hall congratulated the students who are now becoming members of the U.S. higher education community. Applicants were treated to a festive atmosphere resembling a college fair with activities, networking, and refreshments. The venue was decorated with banners, maps of the United States where students pinned their destination.
Parambrata inaugurates Turtle's 100th store
Jun 14, 2017, at 07:16 pm
Tollywood actor Parambrata Chatterjee recently inaugurated the 100th flagship store of lifestyle brand Turtle in Kolkata. The inauguration was followed by a fashion show to launch the Turtle Spring Summer'17 collection Images by IBNS
BharatBenz introduces its new heavy-duty truck range
Jun 14, 2017, at 04:49 am
BharatBenz recently celebrated the launch of its new heavy duty truck in Kolkata. The new model was launched by Rajaram Krishnamurthy, Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV).
Army patrols Darjeeling hills to keep violence at bay
Jun 09, 2017, at 08:12 pm
Indian Army carried out flag marches in Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Kurseong on Friday to ensure that the politically charged situation does not escalate. The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha had called a strike in the area on Friday. Images: IBNS
Darjeeling protest of GJM turns violent
Jun 09, 2017, at 12:05 am
Tension mounted in Darjeeling hills as Gorkha Janmukti Murcha clashed with police, set several police vehicles on fire amid Mamata Banerjee's cabinet meeting.
Indroneel Sengupta attends Max Fashion India event in Kolkata
Jun 06, 2017, at 10:26 pm
Max Fashion India organized a special event-“Share Fashion, Share Smilesâ€-An initiative by Max in Association with Women’s Interlink Foundation NGO on World Environment Day in Kolkata on Monday (June 5, 2017). Actor Indroneel Sengupta attended the event. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Sushant, Kriti promote Raabta in Kolkata
Jun 06, 2017, at 10:22 pm
Actors Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon came down to Kolkata to promote their upcoming movie Raabta on a hot Monday (June 5, 2017) afternoon. The film will hit the big screens on June 9.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Jun 02, 2017, at 11:13 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi with Jampa Donor, Buda Balzheivich Badmayev, Head Priest, Datsan Gunzechoinei Buddhist Temple, in St. Petersburg, Russia on June 02, 2017.
Hriday 2017: Fundraiser for cardiac treatment of underprivileged children
Jun 01, 2017, at 09:23 pm
Tollywood actor Rituparna Sengupta and many others attended the charity function Hriday 2017 organised recently by the Rotary Club of Calcutta Old City. The money raised is to be spent on cardiac treatment of children from economically poor families.
Poster of upcoming Bengali movie Baranda released
Jun 01, 2017, at 09:20 pm
Kolkata, Jun 1 (IBNS): Director Reshmi Mitra unveiled the first poster of her upcoming film 'Baranda', starring Bratya Basu, Rituparna Sengupta, Saheb Bhattacharya, recently in Kolkata. The film Baranda (The Balcony) is based on a novel by noted writer Moti Nandi. Images by Avishek Mitra
Music launch of upcoming Bengali movie Messi
Jun 01, 2017, at 07:29 pm
Bengali movie Messi - a story about two brothers and Kolkata's street soccer -- will be launched on June 9. The music launch was recently held in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Narendra Modi accorded ceremonial welcome at German Chancellery, in Berlin, Germany
May 30, 2017, at 10:48 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi accorded ceremonial welcome at German Chancellery, in Berlin, Germany on May 30, 2017. The German Chancellor, Dr. Angela Merkel is also seen.
Narendra Modi departs for four nation visit to Germany, Spain, Russia and France
May 29, 2017, at 11:40 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi departs for four nation visit to Germany, Spain, Russia and France, from New Delhi on May 29, 2017.