Kolkata: Fire fighters battle to bring supermarket blaze under control
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.
IAF evacuates 546 Indian nationals from quake hit Nepal
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.
IAF's first two upgraded Mirage 2000 fighters land in Gwalior
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): The first two upgraded Mirage-2000 aircraft landed at Gwalior on Friday.
American Centre Kolkata hosts 'Fefu and Her Friends'
Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS) Students of Jadavpur University presented a play by Cuban American playwright Maria Irene Fornes 'Fefu And Her Friends' at the American Centre in Kolkata on Thursday.
Kolkata votes to elect new corporation amid violence
Amid incidents of violence and allegations of coercion, firing and booth capturing, Kolkata witnessed daylong balloting to elect a new KMC (Kolkata Municipal Corporation) on Saturday (April 18, 2015). Polling was held in 144 wards The Opposition alleged rampant violence in the polls against the ruling TMC which rubbished the charges. The Election Commission admitted they received several complaints. A sub-inspector of police also sustained bullet injury even as the Opposition alleged inaction by the police forces. Ninety other municipalities in West Bengal will go to polls next week. The civic polls are seen as a semifinal before the assembly polls in the state next year. Images by IBNS
Gallery Sanskriti brings together legends for 'Nayika'
Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS): Marking their silver Anniversary year, Kolkata's Gallery Sanskriti is hosting their second exhibition titled 'Nayika' , celebrating the beauty and strength in the feminine.
Bengali New Year celebrations at Kalighat Temple in Kolkata
People from various parts of the city visited the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata on Wednesday (Apr 15, 2015) morning to mark the beginning of "Nobobarsha". Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.
Amit Kumar's maiden Tagore songs album released
Amit Kumar’s maiden Rabindrasangeet Album, EBAR AAMAY DAAKLE DOORE, was launched by popular veteran singer Arati Mukherjee and filmmaker Sandip Ray on Sunday (Apr 12, 2015)at Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Samsung Mobile introduces Samsung Galaxy S6 And Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge In Kolkata
Mobile handset manufacturer Samsung Mobile has launched smart phones Samsung Galaxy S6 And Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge in the store of R G Cellular, Pvt Ltd. in Kolkata recently. ActorAbir Chatterjee was present along with Ravi Gupta, Director, R G Cellular Pvt. Ltd. to launch the handsets. Images by IBNS
Launch of The Neotia University announced in Kolkata
To promote holistic learning and to inculcate it among the Gen Y students Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group has recently announced his next endeavor, The Neotia University, a self financed university all set to start its operation from this July. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Koljata hosts IPL themed food festival
Park Pavilion is hosting a food festival-Culinary Powerplay- on the theme of Indian Premier League in Kolkata. Images by IBNS
Dr. Arindam Kar - Centre Director, Examination Organizers-Dr. Souren Panja & Dr. Tanmoy Banerjee along with Representatives from ESICM & EDIC Committee- Dr. Ravi Kumar, ESICM & EDIC Committee-Dr. Frantisek Duska & ESICM Asia- Pacific-Dr. Sameer Jog were present to speak on the first ever ESICM Examination in India in Kolkata on Wednesday (Apr 8 , 2015). Images by IBNS
Defence pension adalat held in J&K
Udhampur, Apr 9 (IBNS) The 129th Defence Pension Adalat (DPA) was held at Udhampur on Thursday for redressal of grievances of Defence Pensioners, including defence civilians residing in the state of J&K.
Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS): Musician Bikram Ghosh, poet Subodh Sarkar and painter Wasim Kapoor on Tuesday inaugurated art exhibition - the Calcutta Art Biennale 2015 in Kolkata's Birla Academy of Art & Culture. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Story initiates interaction on healthy lifestyle
Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS): Story, a retail initiative in Kolkata by Primarc celebrated World Health Day on Tuesday at its flagship store on Elgin Road. Story hosted an interactive session on healthy lifestyle for kids with Dr. Ipsita Chakravarti, a nutritionist from Fortis Hospital. The attendees of various age groups heartily participated in the interaction with Dr. Chakravarti.