US Consulate in Kolkata commemorates 2002 terrorist attack on American Center

Kolkata/IBNS: The US Consulate in Kolkata on Tuesday (Nov. 19) held a solemn wreath-laying ceremony to remember the victims and survivors of the 2002 terrorist attack on the American Center in the city.

Kathy Giles-Diaz assumes charge as U.S. Consul General in Kolkata

Kathy Giles-Diaz officially assumed the role of U.S. Consul General in Kolkata, effective August 21, 2024.

Kolkata's US Consulate hosts conclave to promote inclusion, equity, accessibility for LGBTQI+ community

The US Consulate in Kolkata collaborated with U.S.-based non-profit StoryCenter to host the "Voices of Diversity – Action for Inclusion" final advocacy conclave on Wednesday to mark a significant milestone in increasing inclusion, equity, and accessibility for the LGBTQI+ community across seven states in East and Northeast India.

U.S. Consulate in Kolkata hosts 'Special Saturday' visa interviews for more than 250 visitor applicants

The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata on Saturday opened its doors to interview over 250 visitor visa applicants.

America set to issue one million visas to Indians in 2023: Consul General Melinda Pavek

Kolkata: US Consul General in Kolkata Melinda Pavek on Thursday said America has set a target to issue one million visas to Indian citizens in 2023.

India-USA Ties: An Enduring Partnership

U.S. Consulate Kolkata strengthens existing ties and develops new areas of cooperation to advance shared interests between the United States and India, writes outgoing Consul General Patti Hoffman

U.S. Consulate Kolkata hosts virtual programme on '16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence'

Kolkata/IBNS: The United States (U.S.) Consulate Kolkata on Wednesday hosted a virtual programme on '16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence', an annual international initiative launched by the United Nations to draw attention to the problem of violence against women.