Nepal quake: IAF, Indian Army continue relief operations
Apr 29, 2015, at 05:43 pm
New Delhi/Kathmandu, Apr 28 (IBNS): Even as the death toll crossed over 5000 in Nepal following the devastating earthquake, India on Tuesday continued with its relief operation in the Himalayan nation.
TMC celebrates civic polls victory
Apr 28, 2015, at 09:32 pm
As the Trinamool Congress (TMC) swept both the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) elections and most of the 91 civic bodies in West Bengal, party members celebrated the victory in the streets of Kolkata playing with abir and dancing on Tuesday (April 28, 2015). They also brought out processions even as the Opposition said the elections were rigged and called a shutdown on April 30, 2015. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Haldiram hosts sugar free laddu challenge competition for ladies in Kolkata
Apr 28, 2015, at 05:07 pm
Haldiram on Friday (April 24, 2015) hosted a sugar free laddu challenge competition for ladies in Kolkata's Ballygunge outlet. Images by IBNS
P.C. Chandra Group pays homage to Satyajit Ray
Apr 28, 2015, at 05:01 pm
P. C. Chandra Group on Sunday (Apr 26, 2015) paid homage to the legend of Bengal Satyajit Ray through a retrospective of his creations at Nandan 1 in Kolkata on the group's 75th anniversary. The guest of honour for the evening included Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Biplab Chatterjee, Mamata Shankar and Sandip Ray. A tribute ceremony followed by the screening of the first movie during this retrospective 'Joi Baba Felunath.' Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata: Fire fighters battle to bring supermarket blaze under control
Apr 27, 2015, at 06:34 pm
Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): The major fire which broke out at a departmental shop beside Kolkata’s New Market on Sunday has not been brought under control so far,officials said.
IAF evacuates 546 Indian nationals from quake hit Nepal
Apr 27, 2015, at 06:27 pm
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): The Indian Air Force (IAF) has evacuated a total of 546 Indian nationals so far in the day and night long operations from the earthquake hit Nepal, a statement said on Sunday.
IAF's first two upgraded Mirage 2000 fighters land in Gwalior
Apr 25, 2015, at 08:38 pm
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): The first two upgraded Mirage-2000 aircraft landed at Gwalior on Friday.
American Centre Kolkata hosts 'Fefu and Her Friends'
Apr 24, 2015, at 05:00 pm
Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS) Students of Jadavpur University presented a play by Cuban American playwright Maria Irene Fornes 'Fefu And Her Friends' at the American Centre in Kolkata on Thursday.
Kolkata votes to elect new corporation amid violence
Apr 18, 2015, at 11:15 pm
Amid incidents of violence and allegations of coercion, firing and booth capturing, Kolkata witnessed daylong balloting to elect a new KMC (Kolkata Municipal Corporation) on Saturday (April 18, 2015). Polling was held in 144 wards The Opposition alleged rampant violence in the polls against the ruling TMC which rubbished the charges. The Election Commission admitted they received several complaints. A sub-inspector of police also sustained bullet injury even as the Opposition alleged inaction by the police forces. Ninety other municipalities in West Bengal will go to polls next week. The civic polls are seen as a semifinal before the assembly polls in the state next year. Images by IBNS
Gallery Sanskriti brings together legends for 'Nayika'
Apr 18, 2015, at 06:13 pm
Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS): Marking their silver Anniversary year, Kolkata's Gallery Sanskriti is hosting their second exhibition titled 'Nayika' , celebrating the beauty and strength in the feminine.
Bengali New Year celebrations at Kalighat Temple in Kolkata
Apr 15, 2015, at 06:46 pm
People from various parts of the city visited the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata on Wednesday (Apr 15, 2015) morning to mark the beginning of "Nobobarsha". Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
Amit Kumar's maiden Tagore songs album released
Apr 13, 2015, at 08:48 pm
Amit Kumar’s maiden Rabindrasangeet Album, EBAR AAMAY DAAKLE DOORE, was launched by popular veteran singer Arati Mukherjee and filmmaker Sandip Ray on Sunday (Apr 12, 2015)at Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Samsung Mobile introduces Samsung Galaxy S6 And Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge In Kolkata
Apr 11, 2015, at 06:23 pm
Mobile handset manufacturer Samsung Mobile has launched smart phones Samsung Galaxy S6 And Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge in the store of R G Cellular, Pvt Ltd. in Kolkata recently. ActorAbir Chatterjee was present along with Ravi Gupta, Director, R G Cellular Pvt. Ltd. to launch the handsets. Images by IBNS
Launch of The Neotia University announced in Kolkata
Apr 11, 2015, at 06:15 pm
To promote holistic learning and to inculcate it among the Gen Y students Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group has recently announced his next endeavor, The Neotia University, a self financed university all set to start its operation from this July. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Koljata hosts IPL themed food festival
Apr 10, 2015, at 07:35 pm
Park Pavilion is hosting a food festival-Culinary Powerplay- on the theme of Indian Premier League in Kolkata. Images by IBNS
Apr 10, 2015, at 07:30 pm
Dr. Arindam Kar - Centre Director, Examination Organizers-Dr. Souren Panja & Dr. Tanmoy Banerjee along with Representatives from ESICM & EDIC Committee- Dr. Ravi Kumar, ESICM & EDIC Committee-Dr. Frantisek Duska & ESICM Asia- Pacific-Dr. Sameer Jog were present to speak on the first ever ESICM Examination in India in Kolkata on Wednesday (Apr 8 , 2015). Images by IBNS
Defence pension adalat held in J&K
Apr 10, 2015, at 07:27 pm
Udhampur, Apr 9 (IBNS) The 129th Defence Pension Adalat (DPA) was held at Udhampur on Thursday for redressal of grievances of Defence Pensioners, including defence civilians residing in the state of J&K.
Apr 09, 2015, at 06:23 pm
Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS): Musician Bikram Ghosh, poet Subodh Sarkar and painter Wasim Kapoor on Tuesday inaugurated art exhibition - the Calcutta Art Biennale 2015 in Kolkata's Birla Academy of Art & Culture. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Story initiates interaction on healthy lifestyle
Apr 09, 2015, at 06:03 pm
Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS): Story, a retail initiative in Kolkata by Primarc celebrated World Health Day on Tuesday at its flagship store on Elgin Road. Story hosted an interactive session on healthy lifestyle for kids with Dr. Ipsita Chakravarti, a nutritionist from Fortis Hospital. The attendees of various age groups heartily participated in the interaction with Dr. Chakravarti.
Tata Group felicitates city level winners of Tata Building India Essay Competition
Apr 07, 2015, at 09:00 pm
Tata Group felicitated the city level winners of Tata Building India Essay Competition from West Bengal on Monday(April 6, 2015) at Rotary Sadan in Kolkata. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
Physically challenged clash with police in Kolkata
Apr 07, 2015, at 08:59 pm
Kolkata, Apr 6 (IBNS): A clash between the Kolkata Police and members of an organization of physically-challenged turned Kolkata’s Esplanade area into a battle field on Monday. Image by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS
Buddha Bites unveils Poila Baishak menu
Apr 06, 2015, at 10:34 pm
Buddha Bites, chain of Chinese Restaurants, flagged off a Culinary Festival titled “Poila Baisakh Menu†to mark the Bengali new year. A break-through from the conventional Bangaliana to the Chinese Hoisin and Schezwan delicacies, the three-week long food fiesta will have Non-Veg Chinese Delights; Duck with Pineapple, Schezwan Squid, Jumbo Prawn in Butter garlic Sauce, Lamb in Oriental Veggies along with a separate all veg menu and summer cooler mocktails. The event also marked the launch of the Buddha Bites website which offers the first-of-its-kind platform to order home style Chinese food online. Present on the occasion were fashion Designer Sarbari Datta and GenY singer Lagnajita Chakraborty on Friday (April 3, 2015) at Buddha Bites, Harish Mukherjee Road outlet. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Buddha Bites unveils Poila Baishak menu
Apr 04, 2015, at 05:42 pm
Buddha Bites, chain of Chinese Restaurants, flagged off a Culinary Festival titled “Poila Baisakh Menu†to mark the Bengali new year.
Pranab stresses on expansion of primary and higher education in India
Apr 03, 2015, at 10:22 pm
Kolkata, Apr 2, (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee participated in the celebration of the 100th year of the advent of the Divine Adya Mata organized by Dakshineswar Ramakrishna Sangha Adyapeath at Kolkata on Thursday. He also inaugurated Adyapeath Annada B. Ed. College and an orphanage for boys on the occasion.
The Outlook Traveller Awards 2015 came alive with glitz and glamour
Apr 02, 2015, at 08:05 pm
New Delhi, April 02 (IBNS): Outlook Traveller honored and showcased the very best of travel and hospitality experiences in India and overseas at the Outlook Traveller Awards 2015, which took place here recently at the Dusit Devarana.
Major tragedy averted in Zanskar Valley: Army
Apr 02, 2015, at 08:03 pm
Udhampur, Apr 1 (IBNS): A crisis loomed large over the far flung Zanskar valley in the lap of high mountains in the Kargil district of Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir , due to a massive landslide that had occurred at 13,000 feet altitude, over a major distributary of Zanskar river, located 100 km east of Padam in January this year, an official statement said.
US educator conducts workshop in Kolkata school to help 'slow learners'
Apr 02, 2015, at 06:58 pm
Kolkata, Apr 2 (IBNS) In a bid to raise the standard of education and inculcate among all students a harmonious development of personality that goes beyond the classroom teachings, Kolkata's St. Lawrence High School on Wednesday organised a workshop for its teachers where US-based educator Sumita Kaufhold showed them the ways to deal with slow learners. Images By Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata hosts Ladies Study Group Charitable Trust Annual Award
Mar 28, 2015, at 06:12 pm
Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS) With the notion to salute the efforts of individuals who battle enormous odds and work towards changing their society for the better, Ladies Study Group, a platform created by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in 1966 to empower and encourage women, shortlists NGOs every year for the Ladies Study Group Charitable Trust Annual Award. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Gallery Sanskriti celebrates 25 years of artistic indulgence
Mar 27, 2015, at 08:04 pm
Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): Gallery Sanskriti, a leading art gallery in Kolkata, commenced the first exhibition for it's silver jubilee anniversary celebration on Thursday.
Kolkata's bookstore hosts 'World STORY telling' day
Mar 23, 2015, at 04:50 pm
Story, a bookstore chain in Kolkata, belonging to the Primarc group, celebrated 'World STORY telling' day at its flagship store on Friday (Mar 20, 2015). Images Avishek Mitra/IBNS