May 04, 2015, at 08:58 pm
Music of director Sekhar Das’ film 'Jogajog' was released on Friday (May 1, 2015) in the presence of cast & crew members of the movie in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Defence Minister reviews operational preparedness in North East
May 02, 2015, at 07:06 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday arrived at Tezpur on a two day visit to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
IAF continues relief ops in quake-hit Nepal
May 02, 2015, at 07:03 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Stepping up efforts to help Nepal which was struck by severe earthquakes, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is providing relief to the people in distress across Nepal including remote and inaccessible areas.
Strike affects normal life in Bengal
May 01, 2015, at 04:50 pm
Kolkata, Apr 30 (IBNS) Life was affected in Kolkata and the West Bengal districts as a day-long strike called by the opposition passed off at six pm on Thursday amid reports of sporadic clashes. Images by Sounak Choudhury
Indian Army rescue operations continue in Nepal
Apr 30, 2015, at 08:05 pm
Indian Army continued with its relief and rescue operations in earthquake hit Nepal. The initiative is called Operation Maitri (Friendship) as Indian armed forces went all out to save lives, reach aid, rescue people; press into service its helicopters. Images of Operation Maitri. IBNS Photos
Indian Army rescue operations continue in Nepal
Apr 30, 2015, at 08:03 pm
Indian Army continued with its relief and rescue operations in earthquake hit Nepal. The initiative is called Operation Maitri (Friendship) as Indian armed forces went all out to save lives, reach aid, rescue people; press into service its helicopters. Images of Operation Maitri. IBNS Photos
Indian Army rescue operations continue in Nepal
Apr 30, 2015, at 08:00 pm
Indian Army continued with its relief and rescue operations in earthquake hit Nepal. The initiative is called Operation Maitri (Friendship) as Indian armed forces went all out to save lives, reach aid, rescue people; press into service its helicopters. Images of Operation Maitri. IBNS Photos
First store of Forest Essentials launched in Kolkata
Apr 30, 2015, at 06:22 pm
Forest Essentials, a place where where ancient wisdom is infused with a modern aesthetic, launched its first store in Kolkata on Wednesday (April 29, 2015) in presence of Samrath Bedi, CEO, Forest Essentials and Dr Ipsita Chaterjee, Ayurvedic Expert. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Nepal quake: India continues to aid in rescue ops
Apr 30, 2015, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): India on Wednesday continued to aid Nepal in its relief and rescue operation after the Himalayan nation was hit by a devastating earthquake, measuring 7.9 on the Richter Scale, which claimed over 5000 lives.
Sushmita Sen along with 'Nirbaak' team interact with media in Kolkata
Apr 30, 2015, at 06:17 pm
Actress Sushmita Sen along with director Srijit Mukherji on Wednesday (April 29, 2015) interacted with the media in Kolkata ahead of their film Nirbaak's release. Actors Jisshu Sengupta, Ritwik Chakraborty and Saswata Chatterjee were present on the occasion. Nirbaak is an upcoming Indian Bengali Drama film directed by Srijit Mukherji, starring Sushmita Sen, Jisshu Sengupta, Ritwick Chakraborty and Anjan Dutta. The film is scheduled to release on May 1. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Microsoft India unveils 'Build Your Business' curriculum for Indian youth
Apr 30, 2015, at 06:13 pm
Bengaluru / Kolkata, Apr 29 (IBNS): Microsoft India on Wednesday unveiled the ‘Build Your Business (BYB)’ curriculum for Indian youth, at the second edition of YouthSpark Live event in Bengaluru.
Apr 30, 2015, at 06:11 pm
With Nepal hit by a massive earthquake last week, leading to the death of more than 5000 people, the India army is conducting rescue and relief operations in the country under Op Maitri.
Nepal quake: IAF, Indian Army continue relief operations
Apr 29, 2015, at 05:43 pm
New Delhi/Kathmandu, Apr 28 (IBNS): Even as the death toll crossed over 5000 in Nepal following the devastating earthquake, India on Tuesday continued with its relief operation in the Himalayan nation.
TMC celebrates civic polls victory
Apr 28, 2015, at 09:32 pm
As the Trinamool Congress (TMC) swept both the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) elections and most of the 91 civic bodies in West Bengal, party members celebrated the victory in the streets of Kolkata playing with abir and dancing on Tuesday (April 28, 2015). They also brought out processions even as the Opposition said the elections were rigged and called a shutdown on April 30, 2015. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
"India supports Ghani's vision for peace and stability in Afghanistan"
Apr 28, 2015, at 08:59 pm
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday conveyed India's support for Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani's vision for peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Bombay Velvet's second trailer launched
Apr 28, 2015, at 08:42 pm
Mumbai, Apr 28 (IBNS) The team of Bombay Velvet came together recently to launch the second trailer of the film.
Suthol Pathikrit Samman 2015 hosted in Kolkata
Apr 28, 2015, at 05:09 pm
The Boroline House on Thursday (April 23, 2015) hosted a special Initiative 'Suthol Pathikrit Samman 2015' in Kolkata. The initiative was dedicated to the leaders who have worked for a better society. The Suthol Pathikrit awardees were celebrated danseuse Alokananda Roy, veteran Homoeopath Dr. Prasanta Banerji and well known child specialist Dr. Apurba Ghosh. The event also marked the unveiling of the theme song of by singer Lopamudra Mitra and composers Anindyo Chatterjee and Joy Sarkar followed by a dance performance by Alokananda Roy and the jail inmates of West Bengal Images by IBNS
Haldiram hosts sugar free laddu challenge competition for ladies in Kolkata
Apr 28, 2015, at 05:07 pm
Haldiram on Friday (April 24, 2015) hosted a sugar free laddu challenge competition for ladies in Kolkata's Ballygunge outlet. Images by IBNS
Pincon Spirit Limited announces expansion plan in WB
Apr 28, 2015, at 05:05 pm
Pincon Spirit Limited on Friday (April 24, 2015) announced an upcoming cheap liquor factory with a production capacity of 3 lakh bottles per day and another existing Cheap Liquor Production Unit with a production capacity of 2 lakh bottles per day under process for acquisition in West Bengal. Images by IBNS
HolidayIQ, Yauatcha India hold press meet in Kolkata
Apr 28, 2015, at 05:03 pm
HolidayIQ and Yauatcha India have come together to celebrate the history that dim sums and travellers share, throughout this month.Centuries ago, traders on the Old Silk Route satiated their hunger with dim sums and tea, traditionally called 'Yum Cha'. So, these traveller meet-ups was planned in Kolkata on Friday (April 24, 2015) giving all a chance to meet Founder & CEO of HolidayIQ, Hari Nair and share inspiring travel stories with top travellers. Images by IBNS
P.C. Chandra Group pays homage to Satyajit Ray
Apr 28, 2015, at 05:01 pm
P. C. Chandra Group on Sunday (Apr 26, 2015) paid homage to the legend of Bengal Satyajit Ray through a retrospective of his creations at Nandan 1 in Kolkata on the group's 75th anniversary. The guest of honour for the evening included Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Biplab Chatterjee, Mamata Shankar and Sandip Ray. A tribute ceremony followed by the screening of the first movie during this retrospective 'Joi Baba Felunath.' Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Amrapali Jaipur launches exclusive gold boutique
Apr 28, 2015, at 04:58 pm
Amrapali Jaipur on Monday (Apr 27, 2015) launched its exclusive gold boutique with Bollywood Diva Lisa Ray in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata: Fire fighters battle to bring supermarket blaze under control
Apr 27, 2015, at 06:34 pm
Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): The major fire which broke out at a departmental shop beside Kolkata’s New Market on Sunday has not been brought under control so far,officials said.
Akshay Kumar, Shruti Hassan visit on sets of Comedy Nights with Kapil
Apr 27, 2015, at 06:31 pm
Mumbai, Apr 26 (IBNS): Actors Akshay Kumar and Shruti Hassan made their presence felt for an evening of fun and drama on the sets of the popular show Comedy Nights With Kapil recently.
IAF evacuates 546 Indian nationals from quake hit Nepal
Apr 27, 2015, at 06:27 pm
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): The Indian Air Force (IAF) has evacuated a total of 546 Indian nationals so far in the day and night long operations from the earthquake hit Nepal, a statement said on Sunday.
Gautam, KKR team members activate "KKR ka Control Room-College"
Apr 27, 2015, at 05:26 pm
Captain Gautam Gambhir and KKR team players Kuldeep Yadav, Veer Pratap Singh, Sheldon Jackson and Surya Kumar Yadav activated "KKR ka Control Room-College" at Bhawanipur Education Society College in Kolkata on Saturday(April 25, 2015). Images by Sounak Choudhury(IBNS).
Nissan opens 189th dealer outlet in India
Apr 25, 2015, at 08:41 pm
Bengaluru, Apr 24 (IBNS): Nissan on Friday opened Surya Nissan, its 189th dealer outlet in India, continuing with its momentum to set up 300 sales and service touch points across the country by end of FY-2016.
IAF's first two upgraded Mirage 2000 fighters land in Gwalior
Apr 25, 2015, at 08:38 pm
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): The first two upgraded Mirage-2000 aircraft landed at Gwalior on Friday.
Shoppers Stop launches Desigual Shop-in-Shop in India
Apr 25, 2015, at 08:27 pm
Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS) Shopping destination Shoppers Stop has partnered with popular Spanish brand Desigual to launch a first-of-its-kind Desigual shop-in-shop in India.
PM urges Panchayat members to work with a five-year vision
Apr 24, 2015, at 07:09 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi being received by the Union Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water and Sanitation Chaudhary Birender Singh on his arrival for the programme on National Panchayati Raj Day, in New Delhi on April 24, 2015.