Sunday e-commerce delivery flagged off at Park Street Post Office
Jun 01, 2015, at 06:20 pm
Chief Post Master General of West Bengal Circle Arundhaty Ghosh flagged off the first batch of Sunday e-commerce delivery at Park Street Post Office in Kolkata. West Bengal Circle of India Post has launched the delivery of e-commerce articles on Sundays and holidays.
Soumen's Workout observes World No Tobacco Day
Jun 01, 2015, at 06:14 pm
Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): The ‘World No Tobacco Day’ was observed in Kolkata on Sunday as an awareness initiative by Soumen’s Workout highlighting the risk factors associated with the use of tobacco.
Kolkata hosts The Edutainment Show 2015
Jun 01, 2015, at 06:12 pm
Suhel Seth, Author & Columnist, Ashok S. Kolaskar, Vice Chancellor, The Neotia University along with other dignitaries attended The Edutainment Show 2015 in Kolkata on Saturday (May 30, 2015). Images by Avishek MItra/IBNS
Mamata Banerjee opens Jashn-E-Iqbal, honours Iqbal
May 30, 2015, at 10:14 pm
Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday inaugurated a three-day-long event 'Jashn-E-Iqbal', organized by West Bengal Urdu Academy in Kolkata's Nazrul Mancha auditorium to remember the life and works of Sir Muhammad Iqbal, the author of the iconic song "Saare Jahan Se Accha Hindustan Hamara".
Air Marshall RK Sharma to retire on Sunday
May 30, 2015, at 07:22 pm
New Delhi, May 29 (IBNS): Air Marshal Ravi Kant Sharma PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Vice Chief of the Air Staff will retire on Sunday after 40 years of service.
Rituparna joins initiative against child labour
May 29, 2015, at 10:24 pm
Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta on Thursday (May 28, 2015) spoke on the ‘Action Against Child Labour' initiative organized by Save the Children and Wada Na Todo Abhiyaan to build awareness on existing issues related to child labour and building public opinion in favour of ensuring basic rights to all children as a part of “Action 2015, a global campaign for generating collective voices for setting new set of goals for sustainable developmentâ€. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
TPF offers scholarship for students
May 29, 2015, at 09:40 pm
Terapanth Professional Forum (TPF), a charitable fund has declared on Wednesday (May 27, 2015) about its 100% scholarship for promising students all over India through ‘Udaan’. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS
SER GM interacts with passengers
May 28, 2015, at 07:49 pm
General Manager, South Eastern Railway(SER) Radhey Shyam interacting with passengers of Howrah-Panskura (38419) Local during Passenger and Customer Facilitation Fortnight – “Railyatri/Upbhokta Pakhwada†on May 26, 2015.
May 28, 2015, at 05:42 pm
Relatives of deceased Nepalese soldiers at Langtang in Nepal taken by Indian Air Force Mi 17 V5 helicopter to pay homage to their near and dear ones on May 23.
Kolkata hosts summer party in association with Jim Beam
May 28, 2015, at 05:12 pm
Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS): Kolkata's first summer party, in association with Jim Beam, provided much needed respite from the soaring temperature on Sunday at a city hotel. The crowd turned up in full force and enthusiasm to beat the heat in this poolside party that was kickstarted by the house music churned out by DJs including Kabira, Hussain, Rishi, Shabby, Aaditya, Avi and Ashish.
May 28, 2015, at 03:45 pm
The Kabuliwala of Kolkata, a photo exhibition about a community in India’s eastern city longing for Afghanistan that once was home, is travelling from Kabul to Kolkata, evoking strong emotional response from viewers. Inspired by Indian historic literature about the community, Moska Najib and Nazes Afroz, two photo-journalists, documented their lives in images over the course of two years and here share their experience in first person accounts.
Non heritage blocks of Writers' Buildings demolished
May 23, 2015, at 05:04 pm
Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS) The non-heritage part of the Writers' Buildings, the former secretariat of West Bengal in Kolkata's old business hub Dalhousie from where present chief minister Mamata Banerjee shifted her office to Nabanna in Howrah for better operation, is being demolished for a complete revamp of the building. Reports said the courtyard of the building after demolition will have gardens. IBNS photographer Avishek Mitra captures the images of blocks of the city's iconic building built after Independence being demolished.
IAF performs relief operation in earthquake-hit Nepal
May 23, 2015, at 04:55 pm
Geology students of Nepal on study tour to earthquake affected areas yesterday being airlifted by an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 V5 helicopter post a recent massive earthquake.
Saree store launches new line themed on Tollywood superhit Bela Seshe
May 22, 2015, at 04:08 pm
Kolkata, May 21(IBNS) A couple of weeks after Bela Seshe, a Bengali film, struck a chord with the audience, Priya Gopal Bishoyi, the costume sponsor of the movie, launched a line of sarees to commemorate their success.
May 21, 2015, at 10:22 pm
USHA on Thursday announced the launch of its campaign ‘Share Your Love’ designed to invite and enable customers to do their bit in empowering women through an easy and convenient contribution. With the new campaign, over 1% of sales proceeds from Usha sewing machines will contribute towards the Usha Silai School program which is - a pan-India community based social initiative by USHA. Consumers can participate and do their bit to empower women by logging in to campaign website www.shareyourlove.in
Santosh Kumar Gangwar lighting lamp for inauguration
May 21, 2015, at 04:30 pm
Union Minister for Textiles Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar lighting lamp for inauguration of Silk Processing & Printing Unit at Agartala, Tripura on Wednesday May 20, 2015. Shri Manik Sarkar, Chief Minister, Shri Tapan Chakraborty (extreme left), Industries & Commerce Minister, Tripura, Shri S. K. Panda, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Shri Y. P. Singh, Chief Secretary, Government of Tripura (5th from left back) are also seen.
Writer Alka Saraogi's novel released in Kolkata
May 20, 2015, at 04:50 pm
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS): The Quest Mall outlet of Kolkata's popular bookstore chain Starmark witnessed the launch of writer Alka Saraogi's novel 'Jankidas Tejpal Mansion'.
Launching Ceremony of the fourth Anti Submarine Warfare
May 20, 2015, at 04:48 pm
The Union Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh, addressing at the Launching Ceremony of the fourth Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette held at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) (Yard No. 3020) in Kolkata on May 19, 2015.
Second Yuva Music Festival announced in aid to rebuild earthquake-hit Nepal
May 19, 2015, at 10:42 pm
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS) Academy for Musical Excellence (AMEC) on Tuesday announced the second edition of the “Yuva Music Festival†in an attempt to help in rebuilding earthquake-hit Nepal.
Bust of Capt Clifford K Nongrum unveiled
May 19, 2015, at 10:25 pm
Srinagar, May 19 (IBNS) Bust of Kargil War Martyr, Late Captain Clifford K Nongrum, Maha Vir Chakra was unveiled by the Colonel of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment, Lt Gen R N Nair, AVSM, SM at the Rhino Museum,Rilbong Shillong on Tuesday.
Fire guts part of Kolkata's iconic New Market
May 19, 2015, at 06:50 pm
Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS): The fish and potato bazaars in Kolkata's iconic New Market was devastated by a major fire as at least 21 fire tenders fought for hours to bring the flames under control on Monday. Image by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS
Tanmoy Bose hosts music 'Mehefil'
May 19, 2015, at 06:46 pm
Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS) Indian Classical Music lovers came in large numbers to listen to mesmerizing discussion session and performance by famous Hindustan classical singer Ajoy Chakraborty and Deborshree Bhattacharya at ‘Mahefil’ program initiated by table maestro Tanmoy Bose on Saturday evening at Krystral Chopstick here.
Kolkata: New Market fire brought under control
May 19, 2015, at 06:42 pm
Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS) A major fire, which broke out in Kolkata's iconic New Market on Monday and devastated its fish and potato markets, has been brought under control.
Machaan hosts Kebab & Curry Festival
May 14, 2015, at 09:35 pm
Machaan, the jungle-themed Dine Den of Speciality Restaurants is running a Kebab & Curry Festival in Kolkata.
JIS Group presents 'JIS Samman' felicitation ceremony
May 13, 2015, at 09:21 pm
Kolkata, May 12 (IBNS): JIS Group, one of eastern India's leading groups which provide quality education to aspiring students, organised 'JIS Samman'.
Story celebrates Mother's Day with a panel discussion on 'Single Motherhood'
May 12, 2015, at 04:52 pm
Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS): Story, one of the most talked about leisure stores of the city, celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday with a panel discussion on ‘Single Motherhood’.
Kolkata: Heritage School hosts
May 11, 2015, at 03:56 am
Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS) The Heritage School Kolkata organized the Annual Cultural Fest "Youthopia 2015" from May 8 May till May 10.
PM offers prayer at Dakshineswar Kali temple, meditates at Belur Math
May 11, 2015, at 03:51 am
Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Belur Math, Headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Mission on Sunday morning and meditated for some time in Swamiji's bedroom alone.
Gayle becomes DJ cum bartender at The Bar Stock Exchange
May 11, 2015, at 03:47 am
Mumbai, May 9 (IBNS) : The Bar Stock Exchange at their BKC venue had the world record holding big hitter cricketer Chris Gayle indulging in some live cricket action which kept the IPL fever rolling.
May 11, 2015, at 03:44 am
President of India Pranab Mukherjee posing for a group photograph with other dignitaries during the Victory Day Commemoration along with Vladimir V Putin, the President of the Russian Federation at Red Square during his state visit at Russia (Moscow) on Saturday (May 9, 2015)