India copes with currency demonetization effect daylong
Nov 11, 2016, at 04:33 am
There was a frenzied rush in all banks and post offices across India on Thursday (Nov 10, 2016) to exchange the now-demonetized Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes and withdraw money. Long queues were witnessed before many banks and many ran out of currencies. ICICI Bank says it dealt with the situation by opening the branches early and catered all clients. IBNS Images of the day from eastern city Kolkata where many are flaunting the new notes they received.
People stand in queue to exchange currency notes
Nov 10, 2016, at 10:57 pm
INR 500 and 1000 notes have been banned by the Narenda Modi government from midnight yesterday (Nov 9, 2016) to check black money, prompting people to line up before banks across India since morning to change the notes. A scene of a bank in Kolkata.
Kolkata: Protest over currency note ban
Nov 10, 2016, at 10:53 pm
Members of Bhasha O Chetona Samiti protested against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's decision to scrap all Rs 500 and Rs.1000 notes in Kolkata on Wednesday (Nov 9, 2016). (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Kolkata celebrates Jagadhatri Puja
Nov 10, 2016, at 10:51 pm
Festive mood gripped Kolkata as the city celebrated Jagadhatri Puja on Wednesday (Nov 9, 2016) (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Shraddha Kapoor thrills audience with live concert in Hyderabad
Nov 10, 2016, at 10:49 pm
After an enthralling live concert in Mumbai, actress Shraddha Kapoor has mesmerized the audience in Hyderabad with her live performances to Rock On 2 number.
Narendra Modi meeting the Prime Minister of United Kingdom
Nov 07, 2016, at 10:06 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi meeting the Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Ms. Theresa May at the India-UK Tech Summit, in New Delhi on November 07, 2016.
Nov 07, 2016, at 12:59 am
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India organized a press conference on Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Kolkata on Saturday. CS president Mamta Binani was present in the event.
After Bangalore, now it's Aurangabad calling for Rock On!! 2
Nov 02, 2016, at 09:10 pm
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IBNS): This time it's Aurangabad calling for the Rock On!! 2 team. The Rock On!! 2 team received profuse applause by the audience at the concert in Bangalore and the trail of mesmerizing audience continues, with the next stop being Aurangabad.
Oct 31, 2016, at 10:31 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi paying floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, at Patel Chowk, in New Delhi on October 31, 2016. The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh is also seen.
Actress Swastika Mukherjee attends Deep Samman 2016
Oct 31, 2016, at 07:18 pm
Popular Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee attended Deep Samman 2016 recently. Telly stars Kanchana Maitra, Srabanti Bannerjee, Soumi Pal and Jagriti Goswami also attended the programme.
ISL: Diwali celebrated in Guwahati
Oct 29, 2016, at 09:16 pm
John Abraham (R), Owner of NorthEast United FC along with his team players Emiliano Alfaro (L) and Subrata Paul (C), lighting the traditional Indian lamp to mark Diwali celebrations before Match 25 of Hero ISL between NorthEast United FC and Atletico de Kolkata at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati today
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DS Research Centre organises Pinkathon in Kolkata
Oct 27, 2016, at 05:32 am
DS Research Centre, with a pledge to prevent and treat cancer by providing Ancient Ayurveda based Nutrient Energy Treatment of international standard, organized a Pinkathon (Pink-a-Thon) for the Women Cancer Survivors in Kolkata on the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Wednesday (Oct 26, 2016). The rally started from D.S Bhawan till ESI Hospital and back to D.S Bhawan. The theme of the initiative was “The Best Protection is Early Detectionâ€.
Shamlu Dudeja's Kantha Revival celebrates 30 years with a fashion show
Oct 24, 2016, at 07:22 pm
Kolkata, Oct 24 (IBNS): Celebrating the advent of the festive season and commemorating 30 years of Kantha Revival, Shamlu Dudeja, founder and chair person, organised a fashion show recently at the ITC Sonar, Kolkata.
Music of Bengali film 'Colkatay Columbus' launched in Kolkata
Oct 23, 2016, at 08:37 pm
The music of the Bengali film 'Colkatay Columbus', a satirical comedy directed by Saurav Palodhi was launched in Kolkata on Saturday (Oct 22, 2016). The star cast of the film including Tanushree Chakraborty, Gaurav Chakraborty, Anirban Bhattacharya, Suchandra Vaaniya, Ritabhari Chakraborty and Mir, as Columbus were present at the occasion.
Kolkata: Land Rover organises customer engagement programme
Oct 23, 2016, at 01:51 am
British car manufacturer Land Rover on Friday (Oct 21, 2016) organised a customer engagement programme in Kolkata. This customer engagement initiative offered a chance to customers to drive and experience top-of-the line Jaguar cars in India.
Force 2 generating right noise since its trailer launch
Oct 22, 2016, at 10:12 pm
Mumbai, Oct 22 (IBNS): The makers of Force 2, starring John Abraham, Sonakshi Sinha and Tahir Bhasin, recently released the promotional video, Rang Laal.
Kolkata: B.C Sen Jewellers inaugurates its new showroom in Gariahat
Oct 22, 2016, at 09:41 pm
Jewellery manufacturer B.C Sen Jewelers inaugurated its new showroom on Thursday (Oct 20, 2016) at Gariahat in Kolkata. Tollywood actor Srabanti Chatterjee was present to grace the occasion. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Banglar Swapna Sundari gears up for finale tomorrow
Oct 22, 2016, at 09:40 pm
Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): The finale of the Banglar Swapna Sundari, which is a first-of-its-kind beauty pageant that is a talent hunt exclusively organized in Bengal, will be held in Kolkata on Saturday.
Senco Gold & Diamonds associates itself with Divine Solitaires
Oct 22, 2016, at 03:38 am
Suvankar Sen Executive Director, Senco Gold & Diamonds,recently announced the association with India’s finest solitaire diamond brand Divine Solitaires in Kolkata on Thursday (October 20, 2016). Jignesh Mehta, Managing Director, Divine Solitaires and actress Nusrat Jahan were present at the event.
Narendra Modi receiving the State Counsellor of Myanmar, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi
Oct 18, 2016, at 08:36 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi receiving the State Counsellor of Myanmar, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, at the ceremonial reception, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi October 18, 2016.
An Old friend is better than two new friends: Modi says after meeting Putin
Oct 15, 2016, at 09:09 pm
Benaulim, Oct 15 (IBNS): After meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is currently visiting India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appreciated the friendship between two nations and said an old friend is better than 'two new friends'.
Kolkata's Chalta Bagan Lohapatty Durga Puja witnesses star-studded Sindur Khela today
Oct 15, 2016, at 05:02 am
It was a star-studded Sindur Khela at the Chalta Bagan Lohapatty Durga Puja in Kolkata on Friday (Oct 14, 2014) where several actresses and fashionistas including Rituparna Sengupta, Moon Moon Sen and Agnimitra Paul among others indulged in the colourful ritual before the immersion of the Durga idol which officially concludes the biggest carnival of Bengalis.
Kolkata: Durga idol of Ahiritola Sarbojanin to be kept at Esplanade Metro Station
Oct 15, 2016, at 04:53 am
As the grand celebration of Durga Puja, the biggest carnival of Bengalis, concluded, Esplanade Metro Station in Kolkata on Friday (Oct 14, 2016) decided to house the Durga idol of Ahiritola Sarbojanin in display for visitors.
Kolkata witnesses grand Durga Puja finale with immersion carnival on Red Road
Oct 15, 2016, at 04:46 am
It was a grand treat for Kolkatans on Friday (Oct 14, 2016) as the finale of the biggest carnival of Bengalis, Durga Puja, was concluded with a gala parade on Red Road where 39 of the best Puja committees marched with their idols before immersion. The idea to hold the procession before immersion in this grandeur manner was the brain child of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who herself was present at the audience during the parade. The programme was conducted by the West Bengal Government along with the aid of the Kolkata Police. Each puja committee showcased a tableaux, including a miniature pandal where they hosted Ma Durga for the past few days. It was all glam and glitterati at the Red Road on Friday leaving Kolkatans with a year-long wait.
Amazon India Fashion Week Day 1: Designer Krishna Mehta showcases collection
Oct 14, 2016, at 08:02 pm
Designer Krishna Mehta on Wednesday (Oct 12, 2016) showcased her collection at the Amazon India Fashion Week (Spring Summer) 2017 Day-1. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS
Designer Samant Chauhan showcases collection at Amazon India Fashion Week Day 1
Oct 14, 2016, at 07:44 pm
Designer Samant Chauhan on Wednesday (Oct 12, 2016) showcased his collection at the Amazon India Fashion Week (Spring Summer) 2017 Day-1. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS
Fitness expert Namita Jain launches animated movie on dining etiquette
Oct 13, 2016, at 10:27 pm
Health and fitness expert Namita Jain recently launched an animated movie on 'Dining Etiquette for School Children' in Kolkata in the presence of eminent principals, vice principals and teachers from various reputed schools of the city.
The Minister of State for Commerce & Industry
Oct 13, 2016, at 07:24 pm
The Minister of State for Commerce & Industry (Independent Charge),Nirmala Sitharaman in a bilateral meeting with the Trade Minister of Brazil, Mr. Marcos Periera, in New Delhi on October 13, 2016. The Commerce Secretary, Ms. Rita A. Teaotia is also seen.
Oct 12, 2016, at 09:35 pm
Muslim community in Kolkata observed Muharram on Wednesday (Oct 2 , 2016). Images By-Souvik Das/IBNS
