Army carries out Kashmir flood relief and rescue
Sep 15, 2014, at 05:44 pm
While the impact of the devastating flood in Jammu and Kashmir continued to throw the lives of people out of gear in the state, the relief and rescue operation by the Indian Army and other agencies are on in full swing. Images of Operation Megh Rahat by Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday (Sept 14, 2014).
British Council presents dance group HofeshShechter Company
Sep 15, 2014, at 05:38 am
Kolkata, Sept 14 (IBNS): The British Council is introducing the world-renowned UK-based dance group the HofeshShechter Company in India with the troupe performing its popular presentation Political Mother as the opening act of the British Council's new season of contemporary dance, Impulse 2. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Association for refugees to start hunger strike in Kolkata
Sep 13, 2014, at 05:57 pm
The Association for the refugee in India met the press at the Press Club on Friday (Sept 12, 2014) to speak on their future course of actions. The association have organized a hunger strike movement on Sept 15 in Kolkata's Esplanade area to protest against the system that people belonging to different castes and creeds from various parts of the world have been earning their livelihood in India as a Bengali refugee without any individual reorganization as a citizen. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
ARMY AND INDIAN AIR FORCE(IAF) TEAMS IN ACTION DURING RELIEF
Sep 13, 2014, at 05:51 pm
ARMY AND INDIAN AIR FORCE(IAF) TEAMS IN ACTION DURING RELIEF AND RESCUE OPERATIONS BEING CARRIED OUT IN FLOOD AFFECTED J&K.
Kolkata students participate in Leto wokshop
Sep 12, 2014, at 10:47 pm
Leto experts Harakumar Gupta, Adhir Mondal, their assistants and the participants are participating in a 7-day workshop, hosted by the West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts Rabindra Bharati University, on the almost extinct folk theatre in Kolkata's Jorasanko Thakurbari.
Sep 12, 2014, at 10:43 pm
IAF RELIEF AND RESCUE TEAM DROPPING FOOD PACKETS TO FLOOD AFFECTED PEOPLE IN J&K
J&K floods: Over 76,500 persons rescued
Sep 11, 2014, at 06:09 pm
Srinagar, Sept 10 (IBNS): With the flood water receding in the Kasmir Valley, the Armed Forces and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have rescued over 76,500 persons so far from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir in the ongoing relief operations in the flood ravaged state.
59 journalists get Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence
Sep 11, 2014, at 05:47 pm
New Delhi, Sept 10 (IBNS) The press should use its freedom in a responsible manner and be credible as it has an important role to play in democracy, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said on Tuesday evening during the Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2014 held at ITC Maurya here.
Music recital 'Peace' charms Kolkata
Sep 10, 2014, at 10:43 pm
Kolkata, Sept 9 (IBNS): A melodious evening charmed music-lovers of Kolkata on Sunday as a musical recital 'Peace' was presented by vocalist Smriti Lala at the G.D. Birla Sabhagar.
J&K floods: Will not move back till last man is brought to safety, says Army
Sep 09, 2014, at 05:52 pm
Srinagar, Sept 8 (IBNS): With floods ravaging the state of Jammu and Kashmir and claiming over 150 lives, the Indian Army on Monday said the force will not move back to the barracks till the last man is brought to safety .
Cycle Heritage Quiz 2014 returns to Kolkata
Sep 08, 2014, at 11:16 pm
Kolkata, Sept 8 (IBNS) 'Cycle Heritage Quiz', presented by Cycle Pure Agarbathies, the world's largest incense stick brand, has returned to Kolkata with its 4th edition at the Kalamandir Hall.
J&K floods: IAF continues rescue operations
Sep 08, 2014, at 09:57 pm
New Delhi, Sept 7 (IBNS): The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday said it has airlifted a total of 850 personnel so far in the flood affected regions of Jammu and Kashmir.
Adfactors PR hosts 'Social Intelligence for Business Success' conference
Sep 08, 2014, at 08:58 pm
Mumbai, Sept 5 (IBNS): In a first for the Indian public relations industry, Adfactors PR organized a seminar on Social Intelligence on Friday.
Kerala Samajan High School wins quiz contest
Sep 08, 2014, at 03:44 am
Kerala Samajan High School from Jamshedpur were the champions with 50 points in the IT level quiz at Kala Mandir last month presented by the Tata Consultancy Service (TCS). The runner up was Loyola High School from Jamshedhpur with 35 points.
"Shoppers Stop Pujor Bazar" launched in Kolkata mall
Sep 05, 2014, at 07:25 pm
Tollywood (Bangali film industry) actor Gaurav Chakraborty and actress Riddhima Gosh were present at "Shoppers Stop Pujor Bazar" ceremony at Forum shopping mall in Kolkata on Thursday (Sept 4, 2014). Images by Soumyadeep Pal/IBNS
Italian cuisine eatery lunched in Kolkata
Sep 05, 2014, at 07:17 pm
Italian cuisine eatery Serafina was launched at Quest Mall in Kolkata on Thursday (Sept 4, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Diamond Plaza launches Food festival
Sep 02, 2014, at 08:07 pm
Inspired by the concept of concept of Rice Bucket, Diamond Plaza (Star Centre) inaugurated Pre- Puja food Festa from Sept 1 and will continue till Sept 31. The festival’s main attractions are Kebabs from Pakistan, Illish Briyani from Bangladesh, Tibetan food and many other mouth-watering delicacies, available from 12:30pm- 10pm. First Rice Bucket will be donated by the mall to the orphanage children. Images by IBNS
Pranab attends 14th Convocation of University of Jammu
Sep 02, 2014, at 08:03 pm
Jammu, Sept 1 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday attended the 14th Convocation of University of Jammu here.
54th foundation day of NCERT celebrated
Sep 02, 2014, at 07:58 pm
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS) The Union Minister of Human Resource and Development Smriti Zubin Irani addressed the 54th NCERT Foundation Day celebrations at New Delhi on Monday and motivated the participating students to take up the challenge of Gender Inclusion to eradicate gender bias from its root.
Fire in Kolkata's Chatterjee International
Sep 02, 2014, at 07:14 pm
A major fire broke out at a multi-storied building, Chatterjee International, in the heart of Kolkata’s Chowringhee area on Tuesday (Sept 2, 2014). There were no reports of any casualties in the incident. At least 17 fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames. The adjoining roads were partly closed as fire fighters were trying to enter the floors using hydraulic ladder. At least four persons trapped inside the building were rescued by the fire department. Very few people were inside the building as the fire broke out before the peak office hours. The area was also cordoned off to conduct the firefighting operations. The 24-floor-high Chatterjee International is the fifth tallest building in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
President confers National Sports Awards
Aug 30, 2014, at 06:48 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday (Aug 29, 2014) conferred the DronacharyaAwards, Arjuna Awards, Dhyan Chand Awards,Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, Tenzing Norgay Awards 2013 and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2013-14 at a function at Rashtrapati Bhawan here.
President confers National Sports Awards
Aug 30, 2014, at 06:47 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday (Aug 29, 2014) conferred the DronacharyaAwards, Arjuna Awards, Dhyan Chand Awards,Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, Tenzing Norgay Awards 2013 and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2013-14 at a function at Rashtrapati Bhawan here.
Mamata meets High Commissioner of Malaysia to India
Aug 30, 2014, at 06:40 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with Finance Minister Amit Mitra and Chief Secretary Sanjay Mitra has met Datuk Naimun Ashakli Mohammad, High Commissioner of Malaysia to India with his high level team and the Honorary Consul of Malaysia Sanjay Budhia at state secretariat Nabanna in West Bengal
Mama Mia! adds flavours, new address in Kolkata
Aug 29, 2014, at 07:09 pm
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS) The pioneer of gelato, Mama Mia! announced the launch of its third gelateria and introduced its two new enthusiastic owners, and of course a whole new range of products and flavours. Present at the occasion on Wednesday at its new standalone store on Loudon Street to support the brand was Italian consulate Cesare Bieller.
American Centre Kolkata hosts environment awareness programme
Aug 27, 2014, at 07:19 pm
The American Center Kolkata, Earth Day Network and Banglanatak dot com hosted ‘Stakeholders Youth Networking Meet’ in association with ITC Sonar Hotel on Tuesday (Aug 26, 2014) . The event was part of a U.S. Department of State funded project ‘Engaging the Youth for Building Green Cities’ which focusses on empowering young people to take on the role of change makers. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
IAF all women cycle expedition team flagged in today
Aug 26, 2014, at 10:34 pm
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS): Air Marshal HB Rajaram, Air Officer-in-charge Administration, Air HQs on Monday flagged in the 'all women cycle expedition' team on their successful completion of the mission 'Kshitij-Se-Pare'.
Cookery workshop by chef Kunal
Aug 26, 2014, at 10:11 pm
Kolkata, Aug 25 (IBNS) Ladies Circle India organised an interactive Cookery Workshop by chef Kunal Kapur for the first time ever in Kolkata recently.
Aug 25, 2014, at 07:14 pm
People of Kolkata, along with Tele Cine Society and Kolkata Today, have geared up to celebrate the city's birthday at Desopriya Park on Saturday (Aug 23, 2014). Major guests and celebrities, who were present on the occasion were actor Soumitra Chattopadhyay, singer Bonoshree Sengupta, sports personality Chuni Ghoswami, filmmakers Raja Sen, Aniruddha Roy Choudhury among others. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Kolkata Illish-Chingri Judha festival
Aug 23, 2014, at 07:36 pm
The cold war of 'Ghoti' and 'Bangal' continues from the football field to the kitchen. While the Hilsa fetish dominates the Opar or Eastern part of Bengal border, the obsession with Chingri continues in Epar or Western part of Bengal. But the fate of the two delicacies seems to be inextricable intertwined. To bank on this age old rivalry, De Sovrani Hotel in Kolkata is celebrating Prawn and traditional Hilsa festival called Illish-Chingri Judha. The festival will continue till the first week of September. Images by IBNS
Someplace Else completes 20 years
Aug 21, 2014, at 08:13 pm
Considered as one of Kolkata's popular hangout point, Someplace Else recently marked its 20th year celebration at The Park Hotel. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS