Medical relief ops stepped up in J&K
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.
Indo-US military training exercise commences in Uttarakhand
New Delhi, Sept 17 (IBNS): The combined Indo-US Military Training Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2014 commenced at Chaubattia in Uttarakhand on Wednesday with an opening ceremony.
Le Yucheng calling on the Prime Minister
The Chinese Ambassador, Mr. Le Yucheng calling on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in Gujarat on September 17, 2014.
Narendra Modi taking blessing of his mother
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi taking blessing of his mother, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on September 17, 2014.
Arup Raha visits flood-hit J&K today
Srinagar, Sept 16 (IBNS) Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha visited the flood affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday and carried out aerial recce of both north and south Kashmir.
EB win Calcutta Football League title
Kolkata, Sept 16 (IBNS): East Bengal defeated Tollygunge Agragami 2-1 to clinch the Calcutta Football League Premier Division title for the 36th time here on Tuesday.
Dev visits Tollygunge Agarami football team
Tollywood superstar Dev, who is awaiting the release of his film 'Yodhha', visited the Tollygunge Agarami football team at Moulali Youth center on Monday (Sept 15, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
'The Next Level' cafe launches in Kolkata
The Next Level, 'food, friends and lasertag' café was launched on Monday (Sept 15, 2014) in Kolkata by Tollywood actor Shaheb Bhattacharya, renowned model Sonika Chauhan and former Mrs. India International and upcoming Bollywood actress, Richa Sharma.
US Consul General interacts with business community in Meghalaya
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
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
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
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.
India, Mongolia army chiefs meet in Delhi
Lt Gen Byambajav Tserendejid, Chief of Gen Staff, Mongolian Armed Forces interacting with Indian Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh on Sept 15, 2014.
Zambia High Commissioner speaks on India-Zambia tourism
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
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).