Durga Puja prep, Independence Day parade more news in pictures from Kolkata
A quick look at the week that was for Kolkata
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Published 20.08.23, 07:43 PM
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Khuti pujo at Bhowanipore 75 Palli on Sunday. MLA Madan Mitra graced the event along with several councillors, filmmaker Haranath Chakraborty and others
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An artisan works on a Ganesh idol in Kumartuli ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, which falls on September 19 this year
Arnab Dutta
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Kumartuli artisans cover finished Durga idols with cellophane to shield them against sun and rain. IMD has recorded rainfall of 1.9mm in the last 24 hours
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A tree plantation drive was carried out along the canal in Borough IX on Saturday to prevent soil erosion
Suvendu Das
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People seen buying lemons at the approach of Howrah bridge. The price of lemons has now stabilised at five pieces for Rs 10
Suvendu Das
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Players dribble the ball during a match being played as part of the Merlin RISE CSJC Football Tournament 2023 on Friday. Nineteen football teams from media houses are taking part in the two-day tournament at the R10 Academy football ground
Official Press Release
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President Droupadi Murmu launched INS Vindhyagiri, an advanced stealth frigate for the Indian Navy built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, in the presence of chief minister Mamata Banerjee and governor C.V. Ananda Bose in Kolkata on Thursday
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India March for Science, Kolkata, organised a science march from College Square to Esplanade with a call to Save Science and Environment, Cultivate Science and Scientific Outlook. Students and professors from various colleges and universities joined the rally on Wednesday
Ashim Paul
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A parade was held on Red Road on Tuesday morning where officials of the state government bodies, police personnel, students and others participated. Tableaus were rolled out highlighting the rich folk culture and traditions of Bengal on the occasion of the Independence Day
Amit Datta
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(Top) The Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare hosted the 10th Kanyashree Day at Dhono Dhanya Auditorium in Alipore on Monday and (above) chief minister Mamata Banerjee hugs a youngster at the venue
