Asim Bando's KOLKATA BLOG

In the year 1855, on this day, Dakshineswar temple of goddess Bhabatarini was inaugurated by Rani Rasmoni and her son-in-law Mathura babu. The temple was established by Rani Rasmoni on a land measuring 16 bigha. -- A. B.

The State Government of West Bengal decided to declare the house of Sister Nivedita in Kolkata heritage building where she stayed to work for the needy and women of the city. For this purpose, Kolkata Municipal Corporation will purchase the building from its present owner and make it heritage building with an archive where documents about her work and life will be produced for the visitors. It's a good effort to show honour to the noble lady - Sister Nivedita. -- A. B.

In the year 1890, on this day, first electric light was on in Kolkata. -- A. B.

This century-old ruined temple situated at village Bandipur of Hooghly district. The village is near Nalikul railway station. The temple has still now the signs of ancient culture of rural Bengal on its wall. This abandoned temple not yet included in the list of 'Temples of Bengal'. -- A. B.

The captain of Bangla Manoj Tiwary now charmed with the expertise of Kallis. Manoj is one of the best performer of Kolkata Knight Riders in this season. And according to him, Kallis is responsible for the change. Valuable advises from Kallis proved fruitful to shine his performance. Kallis advised him to play as per the standard of the ball. Manoj should not take unnecessary risks. He always trying to play his natural play. So he is not facing any major problem during batting. And he is hopeful to reach in the final. -- A. B.

asim7asim's CITY OF JOY - KOLKATA: 'Samachar Darpan' - The First Bengali Weekly By William Carey

In the year 1818, on this day, the first Bengali Weekly was published by William Carey and John Clark Marshman. -- A. B.