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An uprooted tree falls on car during heavy rainfall in Delhi

May 31, 2022, at 02:42 am

NEW DELHI, MAY 30 (UNI):- An uprooted tree fell on a car during heavy rainfall following strong winds, in New Delhi on Monday.

PM Modi releases PM Cares benefits

May 30, 2022, at 08:58 pm

NEW DELHI, MAY 30 (UNI):- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing during the release of benefits under Prime Minister Cares for Children Scheme, through video conference, in New Delhi on Monday.

Kartik Aaryan promotes Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 in Kolkata

May 29, 2022, at 02:22 am

Actor Kartik Aaryan promotes his recently released Hindi film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 in Kolkata Saturday. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

PM Modi inaugurates Bharat Drone in Delhi

May 27, 2022, at 10:20 pm

NEW DELHI, MAY 27 (UNI):- Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inauguration of Bharat Drone Mahotsav at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Friday.

PM Modi addresses graduation ceremony of ISB Hyderabad

May 27, 2022, at 02:05 am

PM addressing at the graduation ceremony of the PGP Class of 2022 at ISB, in Hyderabad on May 26, 2022.

Glimpses of Sourav Ganguly's new Kolkata residence

May 26, 2022, at 06:20 pm

BCCI president and former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly is set to move to his new residence, which is located close to the heart of Kolkata. India Blooms lensman Avishek Mitra brings the glimpses of the house, which is located at Lower Rawdon Street in AJC Bose Road.

PM Modi chairs 40th PRAGATI meeting virtually

May 26, 2022, at 02:21 am

NEW DELHI, MAY 25 (UNI):- PM chairs the 40th PRAGATI meeting, via video conferencing, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

West Bengal's Sundarban celebrates World Turtle Day

May 24, 2022, at 06:29 pm

A technical workshop was held at the Mangrove Interpretation Centre in Sajnekhali, Sunderban Tiger Reserve of West Bengal on the occasion of World Turtle Day Monday. Efforts are being made to increase the number of endangered turtles. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Bengal Film and Television Chamber of Commerce hosts Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony

May 22, 2022, at 05:43 am

The Bengal Film and Television Chamber of Commerce Saturday hosted the Lifetime Achievement Awards presentation ceremony where acting legend Madhabi Mukherjee, veteran director-actor Goutam Ghose and many others were felicitated. Actors Gargee Roychowdhury, Ranjit Mallick, Koel Mallick, director Anik Dutta were among the attendees. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Yash Dasgupta, Ena Saha starrer Cheene Badam’s new song releases

May 22, 2022, at 04:01 am

Bhalobashi Tai, the new song from upcoming Bengali film Cheene Badam, was released by the makers at Tollygunge Tram Depot. The film’s lead actors Yash Dasgupta and Ena Saha along with director Shieladitya Moulik were present at the launch. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Rituparna Sengupta launches Senco Gold’s new collection

May 22, 2022, at 02:58 am

Tollywood superstar Rituparna Sengupta launched Senco Gold’s Milan collection Saturday. The cast of recently released Bengali film Belashuru including Sengupta were present at the launching event. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Bengali film Belashuru premieres in Kolkata

May 21, 2022, at 06:38 pm

The much-awaited Bengali film by Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy, starring late veteran actors Soumitra Chattopadhyay and Swatilekha Sengupta, was premiered at Bijoli Cinema in south Kolkata Friday in presence of prominent actors and artistes including Rituparna Sengupta, Monami Ghosh and others. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Sonia Gandhi pays tributes on Rajiv Gandhi’s death anniversary

May 21, 2022, at 05:47 pm

NEW DELHI, MAY 21 (UNI)- Congress President Sonia Gandhi offering tributes to her husband and former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary, at Vir Bhumi in New Delhi on Saturday.  

Ayushmann Khurrana promotes Anek in Kolkata

May 20, 2022, at 10:34 pm

Indian actor Ayushmann Khurrana was in Kolkata to promote his upcoming film Anek, which is directed by Anubhav Sinha, Friday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Jeep India launches Jeep Meridian at Rs 29.90 lakhs

May 20, 2022, at 03:08 am

Kolkata: Jeep Meridian was launched at an introductory price of Rs 29.90 lakhs (Ex-showroom India) on Thursday. The SUV is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine that generates 125 kW (170 HP) at 3,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 350 Nm available between 1,750-2,500 rpm. Among the most fuel-efficient SUVs in the D-segment, the Jeep Meridian delivers a fuel economy of up to 16.2 km/l (ARAI certified)

Rituparna Sengupta unveils New Town Sarbojanin logo

May 19, 2022, at 09:10 pm

Tollywood superstar Rituparna Sengupta unveiled the logo of New Town Sarbojanin Durgotsav Samithi, which is planning to organise its first Durga Puja, at the Kolkata Press Club Wednesday. (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Belashuru collection launched by popular saree manufacturing chain

May 19, 2022, at 09:02 pm

Popular saree manufacturing chain Priya Gopal Bishoyi Monday launched the new collection of sarees from upcoming Bengali film Belashuru (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS) 

Karisma Kapoor shoots in Kolkata for crime drama webseries

May 18, 2022, at 11:39 pm

Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor is shooting in Kolkata for a neo-noir crime drama web series titled Brown – The First Case. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures some glimpses of the actress shooting in the city's Chinatown. The series, in which cabaret queen Helen is making a comeback, is directed by Abhinay Deol.    

CJI N V Ramana with his wife Shiv Mala visit Sri Venkateswara Swami temple in Delhi

May 18, 2022, at 02:32 am

NEW DELHI, MAY 17 (UNI):- Chief Justice of India N V Ramana with his wife Shiv Mala visiting Sri Venkateswara Swami temple on the occasion of Srivari Annual Brahmotsavam, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Court-mandated survey and videography of Gyanvapi Mosque ends amid heavy security

May 16, 2022, at 09:22 pm

Court-mandated survey and videography of Gyanvapi Mosque ends amid heavy security

Devotees offering prayer in Leh on Buddha Purnima

May 16, 2022, at 09:15 pm

LEH, MAY 16 (UNI):- Devotees offering prayer at a monastery on the occasion of Buddha Purnima in Leh on Monday.

Narendra Modi visits Nepal on Buddha Purnima on Monday (May 16, 2022)

May 16, 2022, at 09:04 pm

LUMBINI, MAY 16 (UNI):- Prime Minister Narendra Modi having a bilateral meeting with Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba in Lumbini on Monday.

Amit Shah addresses public meeting at Hyderabad's Tukkuguda

May 15, 2022, at 06:31 pm

HYDERABAD, MAY 14 (UNI):- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a public meeting at Tukkuguda, outskirts of the city on Saturday evening to mark the culmination of the second phase of party Telangana unit president Bandi Sanjay Kumar's 'Padayatra'

Palki launches Belashuru Paithani collection in Kolkata

May 15, 2022, at 05:31 am

Bengali film Belashuru’s fashion partner Palki has launched its exclusive Belashuru Paithani collection at their Bhawanipore’s outlet Saturday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Indian actor Raima Sen launches Unite Deals' new electric scooter

May 15, 2022, at 05:27 am

Raima Sen launching e-scooter (Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Anik Dutta's much-awaited film 'Aparajito' premiered in Kolkata

May 14, 2022, at 04:50 am

The star-studded premiere of Anik Dutta's much-awaited film 'Aparajito' was held in Kolkata on Friday (May 13, 2022).  Besides the cast comprising Jeetu Kamal, Saayoni Ghosh, Anusha Vishwanathan,Mahul Brahma and Anashua Majumdar, renowned filmmaker Aparna Sen was present among others. Filmmaker  Srijit Mukherji was present with his wife Rafiath Rashid Mithila. The film attempts to capture legendary filmmaker late Satyajit Ray's struggle to make his first film Pather Panchali, which later turned out to be a cult movie.

Arpita Chatterjee's Hridpindo premiers in Kolkata

May 13, 2022, at 11:45 pm

Actress Arpita Chatterjee and other members of the starcast were present at the premiere of Bengali movie 'Hridpindo' at South City Mall in Kolkata on Thursday (May 12, 2022). (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

India fires Extended Range Version of BrahMos

May 13, 2022, at 12:55 am

BAY OF BENGAL REGION, MAY 12 (UNI):- India successfully fired the Extended Range Version of BrahMos Air Launched missile from Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft on Thursday. The launch from the aircraft was as planned and the missile achieved a direct hit on the

BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly inspects preparations at Eden Gardens for IPL playoffs

May 12, 2022, at 11:48 pm

Indian cricket board (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Avishek Dalmiya discussing preparations for the IPL playoff matches to be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 24 and 25.

Barkha Dutt signs her latest book To Hell And Back in Starmark Kolkata

May 11, 2022, at 08:54 pm

Award winning senior journalist and author Barkha Dutt was in Kolkata to sign a few copies of her latest book To Hell And Back at a Starmark store.