In pics: Cafe at zoo, Ranji trophy final and more news from Kolkata

Umpires use a light meter to check the light conditions on the second day of the Ranji Trophy final between Bengal and Saurashtra at the Eden Gardens on Friday February 17. Ishan Porel took Sheldon Jackson’s wicket for Bengal before Saurashtra closed the day at 317/5 in 87 overs. Arpit Vasavada and Chirag Jani of Saurashtra will return to the crease on the third day.

Heritage Cafe by Scoop Restaurant and Forest Nursery inaugurated at Alipore zoo on Friday

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee interacts with dancers at a public distribution programme in Bankura on Friday February 17. Banerjee is on a tour of three districts, including West Midnapore and Purulia

An artist puts finishing touches to an idol of Lord Shiva on Friday. Maha Shivratri will be observed on February 18 this year

A six-day cycle yatra was held across West Bengal to celebrate and inspire Climate Action by Switch on Foundation. The cyclists covered about 800km in Bengal, passing through Ranaghat, Krishnanagar, Burdwan, Durgapur, Asansol, Purulia and Bankura. Vinay Jaju, managing director, SwitchON Foundation, discussed and deliberated on sustainable agriculture practices and marketplace accessibility with local farmers, youth, and stakeholders at several events

A ‘dotara’ on sale on a Park Street pavement on Friday