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Narendra Modi in a group photograph

Jun 24, 2016, at 10:46 pm

The Prime Minister,Narendra Modi in a bilateral meeting with the President of Belarus, Mr. Alexander Lukashenko, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on June 24, 2016.

Narendra Modi arrives at Tashkent International Airport

Jun 24, 2016, at 03:20 am

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi departing for Uzbekistan to attend the SCO Summit from New Delhi on June 23, 2016.

Casa Kitchen to celebrate the Kebab Karnival- 2K16

Jun 23, 2016, at 05:50 pm

Kolkata, Jun 21(IBNS): Casa Kitchen, a Kolkata based restaurant & bar is all set to celebrate the occasion of monsoon by hosting the Kebab Karnival- 2K16 from Jun 25 to Jul 10, 2016. Images by Sandipan Kar

Spencer’s Retail arranges yoga sessions at its outlets in Kolkata

Jun 23, 2016, at 05:33 pm

Keeping the International Day of Yoga in mind, Spencer’s Retail arranged yoga sessions for its shoppers in all its Hyper outlets in Kolkata and Belur recently. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Actor Dev unveils P. C. Chandra Jewellers' men's collection in Kolkata

Jun 23, 2016, at 05:01 pm

P. C. Chandra Jewellers on Wednesday (June 22,2016) hosted an exclusive preview in Kolkata to showcase their latest line of men’s jewellery collection. Tollywood actor Dev was present to unveil the latest designs of men’s jewellery. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Sourav Ganguly to pen book to help budding cricketers

Jun 22, 2016, at 08:20 pm

Former Indian cricket team captain and the present CAB President, Sourav Ganguly announced on Tuesday (Jun 21, 2016) that he will be partnering with cricket writer and senior journalist Goutam Bhattacharya and pen down a book, 'A Century Is Not Enough', which will contain several stories from his hay days and will help aspirants learn a lot. Published by Juggernaut Books, the book is scheduled to hit the shelves next year. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS.

Mount Litera Zee School students celebrates International Yoga Day

Jun 22, 2016, at 04:29 pm

Mount Litera Zee School (MLZS), a network in private-unaided category of K12 schools, celebrated International Day of Yoga by practicing and creating awareness about yoga and its benefits. 2 MLZS in Kolkata (MLZS Maheshtala, MLZS Howrah) commemorated the memorable day by organising free yoga camps which were open to all students and parents of the region. Various yoga experts were driving the camp, educated participants on adopting yoga for physical and mental wellbeing.

Kolkata observes International Day of Yoga

Jun 21, 2016, at 08:51 pm

5000 NCC Cadets participating in a Mass Yoga programme at the Brigade Parade Ground on the occasion of International Day of Yoga 2016 in Kolkata on Tuesday (June 21, 2016).

Cacuts joins an event in Kolkata

Jun 20, 2016, at 05:14 pm

Rock band Cactus participated in an event in Kolkata's Mukti World in Kolkata on Friday (June 17, 2016). Images by Souvik Das/IBNS

FICCI FLO hosts a rendezvous with hospitality and Tourism industry

Jun 18, 2016, at 09:48 pm

FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) on Friday (June 17, 2016) organised an interaction session based on tourism and hospitality in Kolkata. The session was attended by Anupama Surekha,Chairpersion, FICCI FLO, Britta Leick Milde,GM, Hyatt Regency and other members of FICCI. (Images by Souvik Das/IBNS)

Udta Punjab clocks in Rs 10.05 cr on day one

Jun 18, 2016, at 08:40 pm

Mumbai, June 18 (IBNS) The most awaited movie of 2016, Udta Punjab, which released on June 17, has already clocked in a whopping 10.05 crores, the makers said.

Laxmi Ratan Shukla inaugurates Ambika Eye Care in Howrah

Jun 18, 2016, at 05:30 pm

Minister of State for Sports, Government of West Bengal Laxmi Ratan Shukla on Sunday (June 12, 2016) inaugurated Ambica Eye Care hospital in Howrah in West Bengal. Ambica Eye Care is a part of Balasaria Eye & Healthcare. (Images by Souvik Das/IBNS)

The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand

Jun 17, 2016, at 09:26 pm

The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, General Prayut Chan-o-cha and Mrs. Naraporn Chan-o-cha paying homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, in Delhi on June 17, 2016.

Kolkata discusses on Pink Ball Test match

Jun 17, 2016, at 04:49 pm

A panel discussion for the Pink Ball Test match initiated by The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) took place on June 16 (Thursday) at Eden Garden, Kolkata at 2.00 PM.For the panel discussion Ex- Indian Team Captain and CAB President, Sourav Ganguly, Former Indian Test Cricketer V.V.S. Laxman, Former Australian All-rouder Dean Joneswere present. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Amit Mitra releases book on Bandhan Bank

Jun 15, 2016, at 07:25 pm

West Bengal Finance Minister Dr. Amit Mitra released Tamal Bandyopadhyay's latest book ‘Bandhan – The Making of a Bank’, a Random House Penguin publication, on Tuesdy evening (June 4, 2016) at a hotel in Kolkata in the presence of Chandra Shekhar Ghosh MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank. Harun Rashid Khan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India graced the occasion as a Guest of Honour. “Like my previous books, this too is journalistic work. This is not a definitive biography of Chandra Shekhar Ghosh – this is a book on entrepreneurship and the transformation of a microfinance entity into a bank, seen from a ringside seat,” said Tamal Bandyopadhyay, author of ‘Bandhan – The making of a Bank’ (Images by Souvik Das)

Big FM all set to air their new devotional show Shokoli Tomari Iccha

Jun 15, 2016, at 07:04 pm

Private FM radio station 92.7 Big FM on Tuesday (June 14, 2016) announced the launch of their devotional show Shokoli Tomari Iccha with Tollywood actor and singer, Arindam Ganguly in north Kolkata's Thanthonia Kal Bari. (Images by Souvik Das/IBNS)

D.B.Mokhopadhyay appointed as General Manager of Bank of Baroda, Eastern Zone

Jun 15, 2016, at 06:04 pm

D.B.Mokhopadhyay, General Manager has been taken over the charge as Zonal Head of the Eastern Zone of Bank of Baroda on 10.06.2016.

Arun Jaitley at the meeting of the Empowered Committee on GST

Jun 15, 2016, at 06:02 pm

The Union Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs, Information and Broadcasting Shri Arun Jaitley at the meeting of the Empowered Committee on GST in Kolkata on June 14, 2016. The Financial Services Secretary, Ministry of Finance of Government of India, Shri Hasmukh Adhia and the West Bengal Finance, Excise, Commerce & Industries, Public Enterprises and Industrial Reconstruction Minister Shri Amit Mitra are also seen. PIB Photo: S.C.Ghosh, Kolkata (14-06-2016)

Radha Mohan Singh at a video conference

Jun 15, 2016, at 06:00 pm

The Union Agriculture Minister Shir Radha Mohan Singh at a video conference with journalists from 9 states from New Delhi. Also seen in this picture is Principal Director General of PIB, Shri Frank Noronha. Media persons from Patna, Bhopal, Nagpur, Shillong, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Chennai, Kolkata, Kanpur and Jaipur participated in the Video-conference with Shri Singh. PIB Photo: S.K.Debnath, Kolkata (14-06-2016)

Shiraz Golden Restaurant gears up for “Haleem Festival”

Jun 14, 2016, at 04:45 pm

Shiraz Golden Restaurant hosted the preview of “Haleem Festival”, showcasing an array of enticing Haleem preparations, at its Park Street outlet recently Images by IBNS

Kolkata: WRMS organises a seminar on monsoon

Jun 14, 2016, at 03:44 am

Weather Risk Management Services (WRMS), one of the country's private forecast companies, organised a seminar on Wednesday (June 1, 2016) on weather forecast and climate related facts entitled Monsoon Outlook 2016 at a city hotel. Director of WRMS Dr. Ashwini K Bohra and WRMS Climate Scientist Dr. Kanti Prasad introduced their statistics about the recent climate change and monsoon outlook of the country. (Images by Sandipan Kar/IBNS)

Kolkata: AWA fashion store launches new store

Jun 13, 2016, at 05:57 pm

Awa fashion store on Saturday (June 11,2016) inaugurated its new designer showroom near Camac street in Kolkata. Celebrity guests Bickram Ghosh, Jaya Seal and Italian Consulate General Damiano Francovigh were present along with owners Supratim Roy and Anindita Roy Banerjee at the inauguration program.Images by – Sandip Roy/IBNS

Fire breaks out at Statesman House in Kolkata

Jun 13, 2016, at 05:52 pm

A major fire broke out in The Statesman newspaper's office, Statesman House, in Kolkata's downtown Esplanade area on Saturday night (June 11, 2016). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Rajat Kapoor glams up Blenders Pride Reserve Collection Evening in Kolkata

Jun 11, 2016, at 07:09 pm

Blenders Pride on Friday (June 10, 2016) celebrated the Blenders Pride Reserve Collection Evening in Kolkata. The evening uncovered inspirations which blend to curate an individual’s style and become their essence. Bollywood actor and director Rajat Kapoor regaled the audience with his unconventional idea of Style that is born out of confidence and passion. Creating an euphoric mood for the evening Viraj Mohan Feat, Apeksha Dandekar and Bolepur Bluez pepped up the audience with rhythms. (Images by Souvik Das/IBNS)

Bollywood actor Sharman Joshi visits Kolkata

Jun 11, 2016, at 05:22 pm

A non-political and non sectarian organization Round Table India on Friday (June 10, 2016) announced a project named Freedom Through Education in pursuit of educating the under privileged children. Bollywood actor Sharman Joshi, the brand ambassador of global movement of Round Table India, was present at the event.Images by: Sandip Roy/IBNS

Mentaid celebrates World Syndrome Day

Jun 08, 2016, at 10:10 pm

Kolkata, June 8 (IBNS) Mentaid, Down Syndrome Support Group, Kolkata, South Kolkata Parasmani, Anwesha and Behala Bodhayan (all parents’ organisations) recently organised a unique celebration featuring talented young people with Down Syndrome on World Down Syndrome Day. Over fifty children participated along with their parents, teachers and well-wishers.

Narendra Modi meets Obama

Jun 08, 2016, at 04:41 pm

Indian Prime Minister, who is currently in the US, met President Barack Obama on Tuesday (June 7, 2016).

Publishers are a lot more open-minded today: Ashwin Sanghi says in Kolkata

Jun 08, 2016, at 04:18 pm

Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): During the promotion of his book at Starmark, South City Mall, in Kolkata on Friday, June 3, 2016, eminent author Ashwin Sanghi stated that the trend among publishers in India is gradually changing as they are a lot more open-minded towards new genres.

Narendra Modi arrives at Geneva International Airport

Jun 06, 2016, at 09:49 pm

The Prime Minister,Narendra Modi arrives at Geneva International Airport, Switzerland on June 06, 2016.

IAF father-son duo fly in Su-30 MKI

Jun 06, 2016, at 07:06 pm

Air Marshal SB Deo, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command and Sqn Ldr Karan Deo, the father-son duo, proceeding for a sortie in Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft together, during Diamond Jubilee celebration of ‘LIGHTNINGS’ at Air Force Station Lohegaon, Pune on 03 Jun 2016.