Bumper year for whisky tourism toasted at Ryder Cup
Sep 26, 2014, at 09:48 pm
Mike Cantlay (Chairman of VisitScotland) and Peter Lederer (Director of Diageo in Scotland and Chairman of Gleneagles Hotel) lining up their putts in the Johnnie Walker Experience at The 2014 Ryder Cup, a visitor attraction designed to promote whisky and golf to spectators at the event.
Mimi depicts 'The Fface of Durga'
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:57 pm
A photo shoot of "The Fface of Durga" on the theme of Women Empowerment was held in Kolkata on Wednesday (September 24, 2014). Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty was present at the shoot as she depicted Goddess Durga along with four fresh models as the various forms of the manifestation of Devi Durga. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Mahalaya ushers in Durga Puja countdown
Sep 23, 2014, at 06:38 pm
The dawn of Tuesday (September 23,2014) morning commenced with the enchanting voice of late spiritual poet Birendra Krishna Bhadra narrating the Mahisasur Mardini on All India Radio and thus marking the ocassion of Mahalaya,which also heralds the Durga Puja countdown.Mahalaya marks the start of devipaksha (Fortnight of the Goddess)amid rituals by the pious Hindus in the Ganges.Hundreds of Hindus in Kolkata went to PrincepGhat and Babughat, on the banks of the Ganges to perform Tarpon,which the ritual of praying for their departed ancestors. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Flood ravages Jammu and Kashmir
Sep 23, 2014, at 06:24 pm
Incessant rains and floods have ravaged the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Several people have been killed and huge amount of loss to property has been caused by the deluge which disrupted normal life in the tourist destination for the past several days. Images by Saleem Iqbal Qadri/IBNS
Kolkata observes 'The International Day for Peaace'
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:50 pm
Kolkata, Sept 21 (IBNS) Kolkata joined the rest of the world in observing ‘The International Day of Peace’. With a mission to generate the public awareness about the world peace Youth Peace Foundation in association with Raj Vidya Kender on Sunday celebrated the International day of Peace at Bhasha Bhawan Auditorium Hall in Kolkata’s National Library.
Author Mehrab Irani launches finance fiction genre with Mad Money Journey
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:39 pm
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS) Jaico Publishing delved into the new genre of finance fiction with their new book Mad Money Journey authored by MehrabIrani, the General Manager of Tata investment Corporation.
Kolkata: Mishra attends National Conference and Round Table Meetings on MSME sector
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:34 pm
Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS) Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Kalraj Mishra on Saturday attended the National Conference and Round Table Meetings on MSME Financing and Strengthening MSME Linkages here where he highlighted the crucial role played by the ‘MSME sector to restructure’ the Indian economy and to take forward the country at global stage.
J&K Guv visits Army Cantonment
Sep 22, 2014, at 07:26 pm
Srinagar, Sept 20 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Governor arrived in BB cantonment on Saturday on a visit to review the ongoing relief and restoration operation in the flood-hit state.
NGO launches Durga Puja guide in braille for blinds
Sep 20, 2014, at 07:58 pm
Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS): NIP NGO (National Institute of Professionals), an organization that runs computer training centre for the Blinds came up with an innovative initiative of launching Durga Puja Guide in 'braille' for the blinds and organizing 'Differently Abled and Senior Citizen Friendly Durgotsab Awards' for the year 2014.
Spaces Home , Beyond by Welspun travels to Kolkata in festive season
Sep 19, 2014, at 09:47 pm
Mumbai, Sept 18 (IBNS): Spaces Home & Beyond-a premium bed, bath and carpet brand by Welspun is organizing a three days brand activation activity, celebrating the auspicious Durga Puja festivities at the South City Mall in Kolkata.
Vishwakarma Puja celebrated at Kolkata college
Sep 18, 2014, at 06:13 pm
Vishwakarma Puja was celebrated in the campus of Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata on Wednesday (Sept 17, 2014). The same was organized by the Management and Staff members along with the Students Council. More than 100 students and staff members participated in the Puja.
Medical relief ops stepped up in J&K
Sep 18, 2014, at 05:08 pm
Srinagar, Sept 17 (IBNS): With Jammu and Kashmir witnessing the worst flood in six decades and losing about 400 lives in the state, relief operations have been stepped up and measures are being taken to prevent any communicable disease outbreak.
US Consul General interacts with business community in Meghalaya
Sep 16, 2014, at 09:28 pm
Helen LaFave US Consul General Kolkata on her very first visit to Meghalaya, since she took charge as Consul General in August 2013, represented the state’s business community to learn more about the business climate in Meghalaya, in an interactive session organised by Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on Monday (Sept 15, 2014) at Tripura Castle, Shillong.
Self Defense Workshop for women at Heritage Institute of Technology
Sep 16, 2014, at 09:01 pm
Kolkata, Sept 15 (IBNS) Rotaract Club of Heritage Institute of Technology Kolkata had organized a "Self-Defense Workshop for women" on Monday (Sept 15,2014) in the campus which was participated by B.Tech girl students of Heritage Institute and members of the Rotaract Club. The workshop was addressed by Martial Arts Expert Mohammad Imran, who is also Martial Arts Trainer of The Heritage School Kolkata. Along with Imran, three other Martial Arts Trainers from DPS School had participated in the workshop.
J&K: More than 2,34,000 persons rescued
Sep 16, 2014, at 08:48 pm
Srinagar, Sept 15 (IBNS) The Indian government on Monday said more than 2,34,000 persons have been rescued so far by the Armed Forces and NDRF from different parts of Jammu & Kashmir in the ongoing rescue and relief operations in the flood-hit state.
NCC Sailing Expedition from Farakka to Howrah ends
Sep 16, 2014, at 08:38 pm
Kolkata, Sept 15 (IBNS): A 10-day sailing expedition undertaken from New Farakka Barrage to Kolkata by 60 naval NCC cadets -- including 20 senior wing girl cadets -- was flagged-in at Prinsep Ghat near Howrah, today.
Zambia High Commissioner speaks on India-Zambia tourism
Sep 15, 2014, at 09:47 pm
Brig. Gen. Patrick Tembo, High Commissioner, The Republic of Zambia, was in Kolkata at an interactive session organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce on Monday (Sept 15, 2014). The session on “Business Opportunities And Tourism: Possibilities Of Co-Operation Between India And Zambia†was attended by Arjun De, Hony. Consul, Zambia, Kolkata, Mukela Mutukwa, First Secretary (Economic/Trade) High Commission of The Republic of Zambia in India and Sanjay Budhia, Past President, ICC. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
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.