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Janmashtami preparations, chess competition and more Kolkata news in pictures

A quick look at the week that was for Kolkata

My Kolkata Web Desk Published 25.08.24, 07:58 PM
An artist puts the finishing touches to an idol of Gopal ahead of Janmashtami, which falls on August 26 this year
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An artist puts the finishing touches to an idol of Gopal ahead of Janmashtami, which falls on August 26 this year

Ashim Paul
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A Kumartuli artist sculpts a Durga idol a month and a half ahead of Durga Puja, which begins on October 9 this year
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A Kumartuli artist sculpts a Durga idol a month and a half ahead of Durga Puja, which begins on October 9 this year

Ashim Paul
It was a rainwashed week in Kolkata as a low-pressure area loomed over south Bangladesh and neighbouring areas. The city received 36mm rainfall between August 22 and 23
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It was a rainwashed week in Kolkata as a low-pressure area loomed over south Bangladesh and neighbouring areas. The city received 36mm rainfall between August 22 and 23

Arnab Dutta
For the second year in a row, the Bengal Chess Association teamed up with Acropolis Mall to organise an inter-school chess competition 2024. More than 125 students from 50 schools participated in the competition on Sunday
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For the second year in a row, the Bengal Chess Association teamed up with Acropolis Mall to organise an inter-school chess competition 2024. More than 125 students from 50 schools participated in the competition on Sunday

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A group of 25 tourists from Kolkata during their sightseeing in Sunderbans’ Jharkhali caught a glimpse of the majestic Bengal Tiger on August 25
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A group of 25 tourists from Kolkata during their sightseeing in Sunderbans’ Jharkhali caught a glimpse of the majestic Bengal Tiger on August 25

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Schoolchildren took part in a space-themed fancy dress competition, attended a talk show and a live demonstration on ‘Weather on Other Planets’ as part of the National Space Day celebrations at Birla Industrial and Technological Museum on August 23. The events will continue till August 30
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Schoolchildren took part in a space-themed fancy dress competition, attended a talk show and a live demonstration on ‘Weather on Other Planets’ as part of the National Space Day celebrations at Birla Industrial and Technological Museum on August 23. The events will continue till August 30

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The consul general of Japan in Kolkata, NAKAGAWA Koich, presented a certificate of commendation to Gita A. Keeni, head, department of Japanese, Visva-Bharati, in Santiniketan, on August 24, in recognition of her great contribution to the deepening of mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and India at his official residence in Kolkata
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The consul general of Japan in Kolkata, NAKAGAWA Koich, presented a certificate of commendation to Gita A. Keeni, head, department of Japanese, Visva-Bharati, in Santiniketan, on August 24, in recognition of her great contribution to the deepening of mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and India at his official residence in Kolkata

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Ganesh Puja preparations at Kumartuli. The festival starts on September 7 this year
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Ganesh Puja preparations at Kumartuli. The festival starts on September 7 this year

Sannidh Raychaudhuri
Chief postmaster general, West Bengal Circle, Niraj Kumar, inaugurated a special cover and picture postcards on heritage buildings of Visva-Bharati at Lipika auditorium, Santiniketan, on August 19 to honour and celebrate the inscription of Santiniketan on the UNESCO World Heritage List by the World Heritage Committee in 2023
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Chief postmaster general, West Bengal Circle, Niraj Kumar, inaugurated a special cover and picture postcards on heritage buildings of Visva-Bharati at Lipika auditorium, Santiniketan, on August 19 to honour and celebrate the inscription of Santiniketan on the UNESCO World Heritage List by the World Heritage Committee in 2023

Rupesh Bhakat
(Top) Raksha Bandhan was observed at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital on Monday. (Below) A woman ties rakhi to a minibus driver and a traffic policeman at Sovabazar on August 19
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(Top) Raksha Bandhan was observed at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital on Monday. (Below) A woman ties rakhi to a minibus driver and a traffic policeman at Sovabazar on August 19

Arnab Dutta and Ashim Paul

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