In pictures: Holy Saturday, graffiti painting and more news from Kolkata
A quick look at the day that was for Kolkata
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My Kolkata Web Desk |
Published 08.04.23, 07:14 PM
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People at St Teresa's Church, Moulali, on Saturday. Holy Saturday is the day that represents the time between Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, a time of mourning and reflection. It is also known as Easter Vigil, during which devotees prepare for the celebration of Easter Sunday, the day of Jesus' resurrection from the dead. (Right) Nahoum’s’ Easter spread sports a variety of vibrant treats. The Jewish bakery at New Market displays Easter eggs in all colours and sizes
Suvendu Das
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As a part of city beautification, a project to adorn the boundary walls of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust on Strand Road with graffiti and also to create awareness about Kolkata’s history and heritage began on Saturday. The initiative has been taken by Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust along with the Rotary Club of Calcutta. The entire 1.23-km stretch between the Fairly Place and Brabourne Road crossing on Strand Road will showcase the history and important landmarks of Kolkata through wall paintings. Graffiti artist Sayan Mondal has started work. According to Partha Pratim Mukherjee, special project chairman of Rotary Club, about 100-odd graffiti will be painted. 'The walls have about 265 frame-like structures and they will be painted. The project would take about three months to complete and it would cost around Rs 16 lakh,' he said, adding that the project is being sponsored by ArcVac Forge Pvt Ltd
Suvendu Das
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The city beautification project on the boundary walls of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port was formally inaugurated by Samrat Rahi, deputy chairman, KDS, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port; Preeti Mahto, chief vigilance officer, SMP; Rajkumar Agarwal, president, Rotary Club, Kolkata; RK Chhajer, chairman, ArcVac Forge Pvt Ltd; Partha Pratim Mukherjee, special projects chairman, Rotary Club
Amit Datta
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A man checks Bengali calendars on Saturday ahead of Poila Baisakh
Arnab Dutta
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Sunglasses on sale at New Market on Saturday. Saturday’s maximum day temperature in Kolkata was recorded at 38 degrees Celsius. The Met office described the weather as hazy sunshine, very warm and less humid. Most parts of the country are likely to witness a gradual rise in temperature by two to four degrees Celsius over the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. India had logged its hottest February this year since record-keeping began in 1901, according to the IMD. However, above-normal rainfall due to seven western disturbances, including five strong ones, kept temperatures in check in March
