The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand
Jun 17, 2016, at 09:26 pm
The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, General Prayut Chan-o-cha and Mrs. Naraporn Chan-o-cha paying homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, in Delhi on June 17, 2016.
Kolkata discusses on Pink Ball Test match
Jun 17, 2016, at 04:49 pm
A panel discussion for the Pink Ball Test match initiated by The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) took place on June 16 (Thursday) at Eden Garden, Kolkata at 2.00 PM.For the panel discussion Ex- Indian Team Captain and CAB President, Sourav Ganguly, Former Indian Test Cricketer V.V.S. Laxman, Former Australian All-rouder Dean Joneswere present. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Amit Mitra releases book on Bandhan Bank
Jun 15, 2016, at 07:25 pm
West Bengal Finance Minister Dr. Amit Mitra released Tamal Bandyopadhyay's latest book ‘Bandhan – The Making of a Bank’, a Random House Penguin publication, on Tuesdy evening (June 4, 2016) at a hotel in Kolkata in the presence of Chandra Shekhar Ghosh MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank. Harun Rashid Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India graced the occasion as a Guest of Honour. “Like my previous books, this too is journalistic work. This is not a definitive biography of Chandra Shekhar Ghosh – this is a book on entrepreneurship and the transformation of a microfinance entity into a bank, seen from a ringside seat,†said Tamal Bandyopadhyay, author of ‘Bandhan – The making of a Bank’ (Images by Souvik Das)
Big FM all set to air their new devotional show Shokoli Tomari Iccha
Jun 15, 2016, at 07:04 pm
Private FM radio station 92.7 Big FM on Tuesday (June 14, 2016) announced the launch of their devotional show Shokoli Tomari Iccha with Tollywood actor and singer, Arindam Ganguly in north Kolkata's Thanthonia Kal Bari. (Images by Souvik Das/IBNS)
D.B.Mokhopadhyay appointed as General Manager of Bank of Baroda, Eastern Zone
Jun 15, 2016, at 06:04 pm
D.B.Mokhopadhyay, General Manager has been taken over the charge as Zonal Head of the Eastern Zone of Bank of Baroda on 10.06.2016.
Arun Jaitley at the meeting of the Empowered Committee on GST
Jun 15, 2016, at 06:02 pm
The Union Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs, Information and Broadcasting Shri Arun Jaitley at the meeting of the Empowered Committee on GST in Kolkata on June 14, 2016. The Financial Services Secretary, Ministry of Finance of Government of India, Shri Hasmukh Adhia and the West Bengal Finance, Excise, Commerce & Industries, Public Enterprises and Industrial Reconstruction Minister Shri Amit Mitra are also seen. PIB Photo: S.C.Ghosh, Kolkata (14-06-2016)
Radha Mohan Singh at a video conference
Jun 15, 2016, at 06:00 pm
The Union Agriculture Minister Shir Radha Mohan Singh at a video conference with journalists from 9 states from New Delhi. Also seen in this picture is Principal Director General of PIB, Shri Frank Noronha. Media persons from Patna, Bhopal, Nagpur, Shillong, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Chennai, Kolkata, Kanpur and Jaipur participated in the Video-conference with Shri Singh. PIB Photo: S.K.Debnath, Kolkata (14-06-2016)
Shiraz Golden Restaurant gears up for “Haleem Festivalâ€
Jun 14, 2016, at 04:45 pm
Shiraz Golden Restaurant hosted the preview of “Haleem Festivalâ€, showcasing an array of enticing Haleem preparations, at its Park Street outlet recently Images by IBNS
Kolkata: WRMS organises a seminar on monsoon
Jun 14, 2016, at 03:44 am
Weather Risk Management Services (WRMS), one of the country's private forecast companies, organised a seminar on Wednesday (June 1, 2016) on weather forecast and climate related facts entitled Monsoon Outlook 2016 at a city hotel. Director of WRMS Dr. Ashwini K Bohra and WRMS Climate Scientist Dr. Kanti Prasad introduced their statistics about the recent climate change and monsoon outlook of the country. (Images by Sandipan Kar/IBNS)
Kolkata: AWA fashion store launches new store
Jun 13, 2016, at 05:57 pm
Awa fashion store on Saturday (June 11,2016) inaugurated its new designer showroom near Camac street in Kolkata. Celebrity guests Bickram Ghosh, Jaya Seal and Italian Consulate General Damiano Francovigh were present along with owners Supratim Roy and Anindita Roy Banerjee at the inauguration program.Images by – Sandip Roy/IBNS
Fire breaks out at Statesman House in Kolkata
Jun 13, 2016, at 05:52 pm
A major fire broke out in The Statesman newspaper's office, Statesman House, in Kolkata's downtown Esplanade area on Saturday night (June 11, 2016). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Rajat Kapoor glams up Blenders Pride Reserve Collection Evening in Kolkata
Jun 11, 2016, at 07:09 pm
Blenders Pride on Friday (June 10, 2016) celebrated the Blenders Pride Reserve Collection Evening in Kolkata. The evening uncovered inspirations which blend to curate an individual’s style and become their essence. Bollywood actor and director Rajat Kapoor regaled the audience with his unconventional idea of Style that is born out of confidence and passion. Creating an euphoric mood for the evening Viraj Mohan Feat, Apeksha Dandekar and Bolepur Bluez pepped up the audience with rhythms. (Images by Souvik Das/IBNS)
Bollywood actor Sharman Joshi visits Kolkata
Jun 11, 2016, at 05:22 pm
A non-political and non sectarian organization Round Table India on Friday (June 10, 2016) announced a project named Freedom Through Education in pursuit of educating the under privileged children. Bollywood actor Sharman Joshi, the brand ambassador of global movement of Round Table India, was present at the event.Images by: Sandip Roy/IBNS
Mentaid celebrates World Syndrome Day
Jun 08, 2016, at 10:10 pm
Kolkata, June 8 (IBNS) Mentaid, Down Syndrome Support Group, Kolkata, South Kolkata Parasmani, Anwesha and Behala Bodhayan (all parents’ organisations) recently organised a unique celebration featuring talented young people with Down Syndrome on World Down Syndrome Day. Over fifty children participated along with their parents, teachers and well-wishers.
Jun 08, 2016, at 04:41 pm
Indian Prime Minister, who is currently in the US, met President Barack Obama on Tuesday (June 7, 2016).
Publishers are a lot more open-minded today: Ashwin Sanghi says in Kolkata
Jun 08, 2016, at 04:18 pm
Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): During the promotion of his book at Starmark, South City Mall, in Kolkata on Friday, June 3, 2016, eminent author Ashwin Sanghi stated that the trend among publishers in India is gradually changing as they are a lot more open-minded towards new genres.
Narendra Modi arrives at Geneva International Airport
Jun 06, 2016, at 09:49 pm
The Prime Minister,Narendra Modi arrives at Geneva International Airport, Switzerland on June 06, 2016.
IAF father-son duo fly in Su-30 MKI
Jun 06, 2016, at 07:06 pm
Air Marshal SB Deo, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command and Sqn Ldr Karan Deo, the father-son duo, proceeding for a sortie in Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft together, during Diamond Jubilee celebration of ‘LIGHTNINGS’ at Air Force Station Lohegaon, Pune on 03 Jun 2016.
Amit Shah attends Kanpur and Bundelkhand Kshetriya Booth Sammelan
Jun 06, 2016, at 07:05 pm
BJP National President Amit Shah addresses Kanpur and Bundelkhand Kshetriya Booth Sammelan on Saturday in Kanpur.
Narendra Modi emplanes for Herat
Jun 04, 2016, at 11:28 pm
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi emplanes for Herat, Afghanistan, marking the start of his 5 nation tour, in New Delhi on June 04, 2016.
American Center hosts Partha Dey's Painting and Ceramic Exhibition
Jun 04, 2016, at 11:17 pm
The American Center, Kolkata on Friday (June 3, 2016) inaugurated the Painting and Ceramic Exhibition show by artist Partha Dey. Images by- Sandip Roy/IBNS
Chinese journalists visits Hyderabad to relive the 'Baahubali' experience
Jun 04, 2016, at 11:15 pm
Hyderabad, June 3 (IBNS): Actor Prabhas starer film 'Baahubali' is all set to release in China.But before the release of the movie, a delegation of Chinese journalist flew down to Hyderabad and relive the 'Baahubali' experience.
Nitin Gadkari holding a video conference
Jun 04, 2016, at 11:12 pm
The Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari holding a video conference from Mumbai with the media on June 3, 2016. PIB Photo: S.K.Debnath, Kolkata (03-06-2016)
Jun 04, 2016, at 03:31 am
The Ganges at Varanasi is not only a tourist attraction but also supports a wide range of activities for local people. The river on one hand is used by bathers and on the other hand the boatmen earn their living by providing tourist rides. Although the river is considered to be sacred in the Hindu religion, its water suffers from a huge pollution issue at Varanasi. The source is principally municipal wastes and cremation Ghats along the bank of the river.Images by Soumyadev Sarkar
The Palms Restaurant organizes unlimited kebab festival
Jun 02, 2016, at 10:28 pm
The Palms Restaurant on Wednesday (June 1, 2016) inaugurated the unlimited kebab festival in Kolkata. The program will continue till June 15. The menu consists of a varieties of kebabs like kumbh galawati kebab, dahiwala kebab, royal harabhara kebab, and tangri kebab among others. (Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS)
The General Manager of South Eastern Rail
Jun 02, 2016, at 01:43 am
The General Manager of South Eastern Rail (SER) and Eastern Rail (ER) A.K.Goyel at a Press Conference on conclusion of ‘Rail Ham Safar Week’ in Kolkata on June 1, 2016.
Oudh 1590 to organises 'The Great Awadhi Biryani Festival'
Jun 02, 2016, at 12:53 am
Renowned mughlai restaurant in Kolkata Oudh 1590 on Tuesday (May 31, 2016) hosted ‘The Great Awadhi Biryani Festival’. Flavors of the lost Awadhi delicacies consisting of some of the rarest and best biryani made a comeback on the plate at Oudh 1590. The menu consisted with lots of rare biryanis like shikari bafer biryani, gomti mahi biryani, sweet jheenga pulao etc. Images by Sandip Roy/IBNS
Bohurupi by Roy presents ‘Colours of Life’ show in Kolkata
May 31, 2016, at 11:00 pm
Kolkata recently hosted ‘Colours of Life’ show about different colours different shades of life.Different people from different fields were on the ramp to bring out those colours. They came together for the first time for the young talented fashion designer from Kolkata Abhishek Roy. Styling and Choreography was done by Anupam Chatterjee. Images by IBNS
Kolkata observes World No Tobacco Day
May 31, 2016, at 10:55 pm
Kolkata joined the rest of the world in observing the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) on Tuesday (May 31, 2016). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
All India Qaumi Ekta Manch’s 8th Qaumi Ekta Awards
May 30, 2016, at 10:20 pm
All India Qaumi Ekta Manch’s 8th Qaumi Ekta Awards recipients are seen in this photo. Social worker Ruchira Gupta, theatrician Uma Jhunjhunwala, literateur Debanjan Chakrabarti, educationist Kanhaiya Thakur, actor Swastika Mukherjee, Quami Ekta Ratan recipient Swami Sarvarnand Saraswati and journalist Syed Faisal Ali (left to right) have been awarded for eminent work in their respective fields in Kolkata on May 29, 2016. PIB Photo: S.K.Debnath, Kolkata (30-05-2016)