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)
President pays tribute to Tagore in Russia
May 11, 2015, at 03:43 am
President of India Pranab Mukherjee paid floral tributes at the statue of Rabindranath Tagore on his 154th Birth Anniversary at Moscow, during his state visit to Russia on Saturday (May 9, 2015). The same function was attended by many Russian Indologists in Moscow and Indian staying in Russia. RB-Photo by Samar Mondol, Sourav Karmakar.
Globsyn Business School ties up with Global HR Leader ManpowerGroup for 2-year PG Programme
May 07, 2015, at 05:46 pm
Kolkata, May 6 (IBNS): Globsyn Business School (GBS), a business management institution in eastern India, has introduced a postgraduate programme in management (PGPM) in Human Resource, in partnership with ManpowerGroup, which has been the world's workforce expert for more than 65 years. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Akash Weapon System dedicated to Indian Army
May 05, 2015, at 10:48 pm
Dedication of Akash Weapon System to the Indian Army at Maneskaw Centre on 05 May 15
May 04, 2015, at 10:23 pm
Chinese rescue team evacuated by an Indian Air Force (IAF) MI- 17 helicopter from Lamabagar yesterday with IAF Crew at Kathmandu airport following a recent massive earthquake in Nepal.
IAF continues evacuation activities in Nepal
May 04, 2015, at 09:03 pm
Indian Air Force continues evacuation activities in earthquake-hit Nepal.
Defence Minister reviews operational preparedness in North East
May 02, 2015, at 07:06 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday arrived at Tezpur on a two day visit to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
IAF continues relief ops in quake-hit Nepal
May 02, 2015, at 07:03 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Stepping up efforts to help Nepal which was struck by severe earthquakes, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is providing relief to the people in distress across Nepal including remote and inaccessible areas.
Strike affects normal life in Bengal
May 01, 2015, at 04:50 pm
Kolkata, Apr 30 (IBNS) Life was affected in Kolkata and the West Bengal districts as a day-long strike called by the opposition passed off at six pm on Thursday amid reports of sporadic clashes. Images by Sounak Choudhury
Indian Army rescue operations continue in Nepal
Apr 30, 2015, at 08:05 pm
Indian Army continued with its relief and rescue operations in earthquake hit Nepal. The initiative is called Operation Maitri (Friendship) as Indian armed forces went all out to save lives, reach aid, rescue people; press into service its helicopters. Images of Operation Maitri. IBNS Photos
Indian Army rescue operations continue in Nepal
Apr 30, 2015, at 08:03 pm
Indian Army continued with its relief and rescue operations in earthquake hit Nepal. The initiative is called Operation Maitri (Friendship) as Indian armed forces went all out to save lives, reach aid, rescue people; press into service its helicopters. Images of Operation Maitri. IBNS Photos
Indian Army rescue operations continue in Nepal
Apr 30, 2015, at 08:00 pm
Indian Army continued with its relief and rescue operations in earthquake hit Nepal. The initiative is called Operation Maitri (Friendship) as Indian armed forces went all out to save lives, reach aid, rescue people; press into service its helicopters. Images of Operation Maitri. IBNS Photos
Nepal quake: India continues to aid in rescue ops
Apr 30, 2015, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): India on Wednesday continued to aid Nepal in its relief and rescue operation after the Himalayan nation was hit by a devastating earthquake, measuring 7.9 on the Richter Scale, which claimed over 5000 lives.
Apr 30, 2015, at 06:11 pm
With Nepal hit by a massive earthquake last week, leading to the death of more than 5000 people, the India army is conducting rescue and relief operations in the country under Op Maitri.
Nepal quake: IAF, Indian Army continue relief operations
Apr 29, 2015, at 05:43 pm
New Delhi/Kathmandu, Apr 28 (IBNS): Even as the death toll crossed over 5000 in Nepal following the devastating earthquake, India on Tuesday continued with its relief operation in the Himalayan nation.