IAF hands over Dakota aircraft to Bangladesh Air Force

Sep 19, 2014, at 09:42 pm

New Delhi, Sept 18 (IBNS): On a formal request from the Bangladesh Air Force and reviewing the historic ties, the Indian Air Force on Thursday handed over one Dakota aircraft from the IAF museum to the Bangladesh Air Force.

Bhopal Gas victims chain themselves to CM's house demanding compensation

Sep 19, 2014, at 09:36 pm

Bhopal, Sept 18 (IBNS): Survivors of the Bhopal gas disaster, neighbourhood residents of the abandoned Union Carbide factory and their supporters on Thursday locked themselves to the Chief Minister's residence with a chain seeking adequate compensation and clean up of the contaminated factory site.

Salman unveils Tamanchey song

Sep 19, 2014, at 09:30 pm

Mumbai, Sept 18 (IBNS) A grand event at the posh F Bar & Lounge in Mumbai Thursday night was one to be remembered as the second song from the Nikhil Dwivedi and Richa Chadda starrer Tamanchey was unveiled by none other than Salman Khan.

Nicole Faria unveils "The Roundabout Collection"

Sep 18, 2014, at 06:19 pm

Nicole Faria ( Miss Earth & India 2010) was present in Kolkata on Wednesday (Sept 17, 2014) to unveil “The Roundabout Collection”. It marked the 10th Anniversary of Heartbeat Manufacture. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

First poster of 'Bhopal A Prayer For Rain' released

Sep 18, 2014, at 06:15 pm

The makers of ‘Bhopal A Prayer For Rain’, Sahara Movie Studios and Rising Star Entertainment have released an attention-grabbing first poster of the film. The poster reads, “A 30 year old industrial disaster that is still killing people.” Hollywood actor Martin Sheen is joined by Mischa Barton and Kal Penn alongside Indian actors Tannishtha Chatterjee and Rajpal Yadav in ‘Bhopal A Prayer For Rain’ which is set to release worldwide on Dec 5, 2014.

Vishwakarma Puja celebrated at Kolkata college

Sep 18, 2014, at 06:13 pm

Vishwakarma Puja was celebrated in the campus of Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata on Wednesday (Sept 17, 2014). The same was organized by the Management and Staff members along with the Students Council. More than 100 students and staff members participated in the Puja.

Bangladesh Air Force Chief calls on Gen Dalbir Singh

Sep 18, 2014, at 06:10 pm

Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force called on Gen Dalbir Singh, COAS on Wednesday (Sept 17, 2014).

Modi hosts grand Gujarati fiesta for Chinese President

Sep 18, 2014, at 06:07 pm

Ahmedabad, Sept 17 (IBNS): It seems that Gujarat witnessed a grand fiesta on Wednesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrating his 64th birthday in his home state besides giving a high-profile welcome to Chinese President Xi Jinping on his first visit to India.

Medical relief ops stepped up in J&K

Sep 18, 2014, at 05:08 pm

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

Sep 18, 2014, at 05:01 pm

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

Sep 17, 2014, at 10:13 pm

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

Sep 17, 2014, at 10:06 pm

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

Sep 17, 2014, at 09:40 pm

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

Sep 17, 2014, at 09:38 pm

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

Sep 16, 2014, at 09:41 pm

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

Sep 16, 2014, at 09:34 pm

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

Sep 16, 2014, at 09:28 pm

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

Sep 16, 2014, at 09:01 pm

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

Sep 16, 2014, at 08:48 pm

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

Sep 16, 2014, at 08:38 pm

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

Sep 15, 2014, at 10:19 pm

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

Sep 15, 2014, at 09:47 pm

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

Sep 15, 2014, at 05:44 pm

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).

Prez presents Official Language awards on Hindi Divas Samaroh

Sep 15, 2014, at 05:38 pm

New Delhi, Sept 14 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday presented Rajbhasa awards in various categories on the occasion of Hindi Divas at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Robert Moses' Kin Dance Company to perform in Kolkata

Sep 15, 2014, at 05:34 pm

Kolkata, Sept 13 (IBNS) After mesmerizing audiences in New Delhi and Chandigarh, the Robert Moses' Kin Dance Company (RMK) will be performing in Kolkata for the first time as part of "Interface 2014", the biennial arts festival of Sapphire Creations.

Vice President visits Kolkata

Sep 15, 2014, at 05:31 pm

The Vice President, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari addressing at the international conference on “Europe and Emerging Asia” organised by the Institute of Foreign Policy studies University of Calcutta, in Kolkata on September 13, 2014.

'Aalishan Pakistan' sees a frenzy of Indian buyers on the weekend

Sep 15, 2014, at 05:27 pm

New Delhi, Sept 13 (IBNS): Lifestyle expo ‘Aalishan Pakistan’ saw a weekend frenzy as shoppers came in huge numbers to get a piece of Pakistani fashion and lifestyle at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Saturday.

'Zink London' launches festive collection

Sep 15, 2014, at 05:22 pm

Kolkata, Sept 13 (IBNS) Zink London, a ready to wear fashion women’s brand, has launched its festive collection in its flagship store at Forum Courtyard in Kolkata in the presence of Tollywood actress Ridhima Ghosh. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

'Gogoler Kirti' premiers in Kolkata

Sep 15, 2014, at 05:18 pm

The premiere of Bengali film “Gogoler Kirti” was held at Priya Cinema in south Kolkata on Friday (Sept 12, 2014). Tollywood actors Indraneil Sengupta, Locket Chatterje, Saheb Chatterjee, Subhashish Mukherjee, Mousumi Bhattacharya and Gogol aka Ahijit Ghosh were present at the event. The film is based on detective novel by Samaresh Basu. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

British Council presents dance group HofeshShechter Company

Sep 15, 2014, at 05:38 am

Kolkata, Sept 14 (IBNS): The British Council is introducing the world-renowned UK-based dance group the HofeshShechter Company in India with the troupe performing its popular presentation Political Mother as the opening act of the British Council's new season of contemporary dance, Impulse 2. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS