IAF air show, peace rally and more news from Kolkata in pictures
A quick look at the day that was for Kolkata
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My Kolkata Web Desk |
Published 20.01.23, 07:49 PM
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Children as well as grown-ups erupted in rapturous applause as nine Surya Kiran aircraft in colours of day-glow orange and white flew past in low altitude in a marvellous display of aerobatics at the Kalaikunda Airforce station. Flight Lt Ridhima Gurung, the spokesperson of the Surya Kiran team, said the aerobatic show was organised to encourage young men and women to join the defence forces.
Suvendu Das/My Kolkata
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The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team was formed in 1996 and is a part of the 52nd Squadron of the IAF. The team performed demonstrations with nine aircraft on Friday
Suvendu Das/My Kolkata
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Ahead of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 126th birth anniversary, Bose’s statue at the five-point crossing at Shyambazar gets a fresh coating of paint. The statue is an iconic landmark of Kolkata
Ashim Paul/My Kolkata
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A peace rally was organised by the Bengal Christian Council on Friday. Hundreds of Christians from all over Bengal and school students participated in the rally from St Paul’s Cathedral
Soumyajit Dey/My Kolkata
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Ahead of Saraswati Puja, hustle and bustle at Kumartuli is at its peak. Artisans work overtime to complete the idols
