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Technologies</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-45108" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-45108 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/enhanced-u-s-india-defense-ties-and-indo-pacific-security-on-display-at-aero-india-2025/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/default-blog-seal-4-175x105.png" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/default-blog-seal-4-175x105.png 175w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/default-blog-seal-4-350x210.png 350w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/default-blog-seal-4.png 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/default-blog-seal-4-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Enhanced U.S.-India Defense Ties and Indo-Pacific Security on Display at Aero India 2025</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-45105" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-45105 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseths-call-with-indian-minister-of-defense-rajnath-singh/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/default-blog-seal-4-175x105.png" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/default-blog-seal-4-175x105.png 175w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/default-blog-seal-4-350x210.png 350w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/default-blog-seal-4.png 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/default-blog-seal-4-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Call With Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-18462" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-18462 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a 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ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-united-states-and-india-building-bridges-for-our-people/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Amb-People-Speech-750x450.jpg" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Amb-People-Speech-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Amb-People-Speech-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Amb-People-Speech-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">The United States and India: Building Bridges for our People</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-18463-post-44968" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-18463 ubermenu-item-18463-post-44968 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-united-states-and-india-building-peace-together/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Ambassador-Photo-Mumbai-1-750x450.png" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Ambassador-Photo-Mumbai-1-750x450.png 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Ambassador-Photo-Mumbai-1-1140x684.png 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Ambassador-Photo-Mumbai-1-175x105.png 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">The United States and India: Building Peace Together</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-18463-post-44825" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-18463 ubermenu-item-18463-post-44825 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-promise-and-prosperity-of-the-u-s-india-relationship/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Amb-Prosperity-Photo-750x450.jpg" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Amb-Prosperity-Photo-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Amb-Prosperity-Photo-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Amb-Prosperity-Photo-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" width="750" height="450" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">The Promise and Prosperity of the U.S.-India Relationship</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-18463-post-44782" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-18463 ubermenu-item-18463-post-44782 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-india-global-partners-for-a-healthy-sustainable-planet/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-teaser-image" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/54206512952_195f24cee1_o-750x450.jpg" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/54206512952_195f24cee1_o-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/54206512952_195f24cee1_o-1140x684.jpg 1140w, 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ubermenu-submenu-id-15385 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-15390-post-44764" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15390 ubermenu-item-15390-post-44764 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-general-chennai-and-cusat-open-american-corner-in-keralas-kochi/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/American-Corner-Kochi-photo-1-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/American-Corner-Kochi-photo-1-175x105.jpg 175w, 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ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-to-india-eric-garcetti-presides-over-248th-national-day-ceremony-in-chennai-emphasizes-flourishing-united-states-india-space-partners/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/IMG_2546-175x105.jpeg" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/IMG_2546-175x105.jpeg 175w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/IMG_2546-1140x684.jpeg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/IMG_2546-750x450.jpeg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="[L-R] Actor Kamal Haasan, U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, Tamil Nadu Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, and U.S. Consul General in Chennai Chris Hodges celebrate the 248th anniversary of U.S. National Day in Chennai on Thursday, July 18, 2024." /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti Presides Over 248th National Day Ceremony in Chennai, Emphasizes Flourishing United States-India Space Partners</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15390-post-43062" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15390 ubermenu-item-15390-post-43062 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-coast-guard-cutter-bertholf-departs-port-blair-india-conducts-exercise-with-indian-coast-guard/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/USCG-Cutter-Bertholf-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/USCG-Cutter-Bertholf-175x105.jpg 175w, 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ubermenu-target-text">Hyderabad</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-15388 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-15392-post-43424" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15392 ubermenu-item-15392-post-43424 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/usaid-india-promotes-open-secure-and-trusted-telecommunications/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">USAID/INDIA PROMOTES OPEN, SECURE, AND TRUSTED TELECOMMUNICATIONS</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15392-post-40645" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15392 ubermenu-item-15392-post-40645 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-in-hyderabad-opens-for-business-in-nanakramguda/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/52759411429_5f9d2c398f_o-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/52759411429_5f9d2c398f_o-175x105.jpg 175w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/52759411429_5f9d2c398f_o-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/52759411429_5f9d2c398f_o-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="U.S. Consulate Hyderabad staff pose in front of the newly opened consulate in Nanakramguda." /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">U.S. Consulate in Hyderabad Opens for Business in Nanakramguda</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15392-post-32990" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15392 ubermenu-item-15392-post-32990 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/covid-19-health-alert-u-s-consulate-general-hyderabad/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, 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src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/unnamed-1-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/unnamed-1-175x105.jpg 175w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/unnamed-1-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">TB Champions in the Corporate and Media Sectors Recognized at Award Ceremony in Hyderabad</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-15386" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-current-menu-item ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-15386 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Kolkata</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-15386 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-15391-post-44071" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15391 ubermenu-item-15391-post-44071 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/ms-kathy-giles-diaz-assumes-charge-as-u-s-consul-general-in-kolkata/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/image-19-e1724414054306-175x105.png" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/image-19-e1724414054306-175x105.png 175w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/image-19-e1724414054306-750x450.png 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ms. Kathy Giles-Diaz Assumes Charge as U.S. Consul General in Kolkata</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15391-post-41685" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15391 ubermenu-item-15391-post-41685 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/elizabeth-lee-takes-charge-as-the-director-of-the-american-center-in-kolkata/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/PAO-Kolkata-175x105.png" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/PAO-Kolkata-175x105.png 175w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/PAO-Kolkata-350x209.png 350w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/PAO-Kolkata-750x450.png 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/PAO-Kolkata-768x458.png 768w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/PAO-Kolkata-200x119.png 200w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/PAO-Kolkata.png 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Elizabeth E. A. Lee" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Elizabeth Lee takes charge as the Director of the American Center in Kolkata</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15391-post-41172" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15391 ubermenu-item-15391-post-41172 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/decorated-american-officers-last-remains-to-head-home-after-58-years/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/52916130237_4ddb91676b_o-2-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/52916130237_4ddb91676b_o-2-175x105.jpg 175w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/52916130237_4ddb91676b_o-2-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/52916130237_4ddb91676b_o-2-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Ambassador Garcetti with a few marines at the front of U.S. Embassy New Delhi" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Decorated American Officer’s Last Remains to Head Home After 58 Years</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-15391-post-40503" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-15391 ubermenu-item-15391-post-40503 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above" href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-u-s-ambassadors-fund-for-cultural-preservation-project-releases-a-book-in-itanagar-documenting-the-rich-cultural-heritage-of-the-indigenous/"><img class="ubermenu-image 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tag-culture tag-india tag-kolkata"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/ms-kathy-giles-diaz-assumes-charge-as-u-s-consul-general-in-kolkata/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/image-19-e1724414054306-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/image-19-e1724414054306-750x450.png 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/image-19-e1724414054306-175x105.png 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="image" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/ms-kathy-giles-diaz-assumes-charge-as-u-s-consul-general-in-kolkata/">Ms. Kathy Giles-Diaz Assumes Charge as U.S. Consul General in Kolkata</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Kolkata – Ms. Kathy Giles-Diaz officially assumed the role of U.S. Consul General in Kolkata, effective August 21, 2024. She takes over from Ms. Melinda Pavek, the outgoing Consul General, who departed on August 18, 2024. In her capacity as Consul General, Ms. Giles-Diaz will oversee U.S. diplomatic efforts and foster U.S.-India relations across the …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/ms-kathy-giles-diaz-assumes-charge-as-u-s-consul-general-in-kolkata/" aria-label="Read More Ms. Kathy Giles-Diaz Assumes Charge as U.S. Consul General in Kolkata" title="Ms. Kathy Giles-Diaz Assumes Charge as U.S. Consul General in Kolkata">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 23 August, 2024 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/tag/bilateral-relationship/" rel="tag">Bilateral relationship</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/tag/culture/" rel="tag">Culture</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/tag/india/" rel="tag">India</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/tag/kolkata/" rel="tag">Kolkata</a></p> </article> <article class="post-41685 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/elizabeth-lee-takes-charge-as-the-director-of-the-american-center-in-kolkata/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/PAO-Kolkata-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Elizabeth E. A. Lee" decoding="async" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/PAO-Kolkata-750x450.png 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/PAO-Kolkata-350x209.png 350w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/PAO-Kolkata-175x105.png 175w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/PAO-Kolkata-200x119.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/elizabeth-lee-takes-charge-as-the-director-of-the-american-center-in-kolkata/">Elizabeth Lee takes charge as the Director of the American Center in Kolkata</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Kolkata, August 9 – Ms. Elizabeth Lee has assumed the position of the Director of the American Center Kolkata, and the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) of the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata, as of August 9, 2023, succeeding former Director and PAO Mr. Adrian Pratt. “I am delighted to be here in Kolkata and to …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/elizabeth-lee-takes-charge-as-the-director-of-the-american-center-in-kolkata/" aria-label="Read More Elizabeth Lee takes charge as the Director of the American Center in Kolkata" title="Elizabeth Lee takes charge as the Director of the American Center in Kolkata">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 10 August, 2023 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-41172 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-kolkata category-press-releases tag-consul-general-pavek tag-kolkata tag-press-release"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/decorated-american-officers-last-remains-to-head-home-after-58-years/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/52916130237_4ddb91676b_o-2-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Ambassador Garcetti with a few marines at the front of U.S. Embassy New Delhi" decoding="async" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/52916130237_4ddb91676b_o-2-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/52916130237_4ddb91676b_o-2-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/52916130237_4ddb91676b_o-2-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="52916130237_4ddb91676b_o-2" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/decorated-american-officers-last-remains-to-head-home-after-58-years/">Decorated American Officer’s Last Remains to Head Home After 58 Years</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Press Release May 29, 2023 Kolkata: The last remains of one of America’s most decorated officers, Major General Harry Kleinbeck Pickett, who fought in both World War I and World War II, is being returned home to the United States for re-burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Major General Pickett died in …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/decorated-american-officers-last-remains-to-head-home-after-58-years/" aria-label="Read More Decorated American Officer’s Last Remains to Head Home After 58 Years" title="Decorated American Officer’s Last Remains to Head Home After 58 Years">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 29 May, 2023 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/tag/consul-general-pavek/" rel="tag">Consul General Pavek</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/tag/kolkata/" rel="tag">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/tag/press-release/" rel="tag">Press Release</a></p> </article> <article class="post-40503 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases tag-kolkata tag-press-release"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-u-s-ambassadors-fund-for-cultural-preservation-project-releases-a-book-in-itanagar-documenting-the-rich-cultural-heritage-of-the-indigenous/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-u-s-ambassadors-fund-for-cultural-preservation-project-releases-a-book-in-itanagar-documenting-the-rich-cultural-heritage-of-the-indigenous/">The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Project Releases a Book in Itanagar</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Press Release U.S. Consulate General Kolkata February 24, 2023 The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Project Releases a Book in Itanagar documenting the Rich Cultural Heritage of the Indigenous Communities of Arunachal Pradesh   Itanagar: The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, in association with non-profit Contact Base and the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, released …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-u-s-ambassadors-fund-for-cultural-preservation-project-releases-a-book-in-itanagar-documenting-the-rich-cultural-heritage-of-the-indigenous/" aria-label="Read More The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Project Releases a Book in Itanagar" title="The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Project Releases a Book in Itanagar">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 24 February, 2023 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/tag/kolkata/" rel="tag">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/tag/press-release/" rel="tag">Press Release</a></p> </article> <article class="post-38751 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-alert category-kolkata category-messages-for-us-citizens"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/virtual-voting-seminar-for-u-s-citizens-in-east-and-northeast-india/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/ACSTH-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/ACSTH-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/ACSTH-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/ACSTH-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="ACSTH" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/virtual-voting-seminar-for-u-s-citizens-in-east-and-northeast-india/">Virtual Voting Seminar for U.S. Citizens in East and Northeast India</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>United States Consulate General, Kolkata Virtual Voting Seminar for U.S. Citizens in East and Northeast India July 19, 2022 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Zoom Virtual Meeting All attendees must <a href="https://statedept.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdeCurj8vGFYodLDsZSWiKizzQXrOHV8">register</a> in advance to attend Registrations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 18, 2022 In anticipation of the November 2022 elections, the U.S. Consulate …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/virtual-voting-seminar-for-u-s-citizens-in-east-and-northeast-india/" aria-label="Read More Virtual Voting Seminar for U.S. Citizens in East and Northeast India" title="Virtual Voting Seminar for U.S. Citizens in East and Northeast India">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 13 July, 2022 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" title="Alert">Alert</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/messages-for-us-citizens/" title="Messages for U.S. Citizens">Messages for U.S. Citizens</a></p> </article> <article class="post-37031 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-kolkata category-press-releases category-south-and-central-asia category-us-and-india"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-kolkata-and-ngo-shakti-vahini-kick-off-10th-anti-trafficking-in-persons-5-city-conclave-series-in-guwahati/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/image2-750x450.jpeg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Anti-TIP Conclave Guwahati" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/image2-750x450.jpeg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/image2-175x105.jpeg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="image2" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-kolkata-and-ngo-shakti-vahini-kick-off-10th-anti-trafficking-in-persons-5-city-conclave-series-in-guwahati/">U.S. Consulate Kolkata and NGO Shakti Vahini kick off 10th Anti-Trafficking in Persons 5-City Conclave Series in Guwahati</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Press Release December 15, 2021 *U.S. Consulate Kolkata and NGO Shakti Vahini kick off 10th Anti-Trafficking in Persons 5-City Conclave Series in Guwahati …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-kolkata-and-ngo-shakti-vahini-kick-off-10th-anti-trafficking-in-persons-5-city-conclave-series-in-guwahati/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Consulate Kolkata and NGO Shakti Vahini kick off 10th Anti-Trafficking in Persons 5-City Conclave Series in Guwahati" title="U.S. Consulate Kolkata and NGO Shakti Vahini kick off 10th Anti-Trafficking in Persons 5-City Conclave Series in Guwahati">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 16 December, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/regions/south-and-central-asia/" title="South & Central Asia">South & Central Asia</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-india/" title="U.S. & India">U.S. & India</a></p> </article> <article class="post-36964 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-alert category-consular-affairs category-kolkata category-messages-for-us-citizens category-us-citizen-services"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/weather-alert-heavy-rains-in-southeast-and-east-india-december-2-2021/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/weather-alert-heavy-rains-in-southeast-and-east-india-december-2-2021/">Weather Alert – Heavy Rains in Southeast and East India, December 2, 2021</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Weather Alert – Heavy Rains in Southeast and East India, December 2, 2021 Location: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal, India Event: The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts that a low-pressure area over south Andaman Sea has the possibility to become cyclone Jawad and will bring heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds to the coasts of …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/weather-alert-heavy-rains-in-southeast-and-east-india-december-2-2021/" aria-label="Read More Weather Alert – Heavy Rains in Southeast and East India, December 2, 2021" title="Weather Alert – Heavy Rains in Southeast and East India, December 2, 2021">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 3 December, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" title="Alert">Alert</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/consular-affairs/" title="Consular Affairs">Consular Affairs</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/messages-for-us-citizens/" title="Messages for U.S. Citizens">Messages for U.S. Citizens</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" title="U.S. Citizen Services">U.S. Citizen Services</a></p> </article> <article class="post-36384 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/pao-adrian-pratt/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Adrian-Pratt-1140x684-New-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Adrian-Pratt-1140x684-New-750x450.png 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Adrian-Pratt-1140x684-New-350x210.png 350w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Adrian-Pratt-1140x684-New-768x461.png 768w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Adrian-Pratt-1140x684-New.png 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Adrian-Pratt-1140x684-New-175x105.png 175w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Adrian-Pratt-1140x684-New-200x120.png 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="Adrian Pratt" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/pao-adrian-pratt/">Adrian Pratt takes over as the Director of the American Center in Kolkata</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Kolkata, September 20: Mr. Adrian Pratt has assumed the position of the Director of the American Center Kolkata, and the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) of the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata, as of September 20, 2021, succeeding former Director and PAO Ms. Monica Shie. “I am honored to be back in India, and representing the …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/pao-adrian-pratt/" aria-label="Read More Adrian Pratt takes over as the Director of the American Center in Kolkata" title="Adrian Pratt takes over as the Director of the American Center in Kolkata">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 20 September, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-36359 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-alert category-kolkata"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/information-session-for-teenage-u-s-citizens-in-eastern-india/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/EdUSA-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/EdUSA-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/EdUSA-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/EdUSA-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="EdUSA" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/information-session-for-teenage-u-s-citizens-in-eastern-india/">Information Session for Teenage U.S. Citizens in Eastern India</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Information Session for Teenage U.S. Citizens in Eastern India September 29, 2021 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Zoom Virtual Meeting All attendees must register to attend no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 29, 2021. <a href="https://bit.ly/AmericanUSAppEdUSA">https://bit.ly/AmericanUSAppEdUSA</a> Are you a teenage U.S. citizen thinking about attending university in the United States? Are you the parent of a …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/information-session-for-teenage-u-s-citizens-in-eastern-india/" aria-label="Read More Information Session for Teenage U.S. Citizens in Eastern India" title="Information Session for Teenage U.S. Citizens in Eastern India">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 15 September, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" title="Alert">Alert</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a></p> </article> <article class="post-36149 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-kolkata category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-melinda-paveks-remarks-at-the-14th-annual-energy-and-environment-conclave/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/CG-Pavek-at-BCCI-Conclave-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/CG-Pavek-at-BCCI-Conclave-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/CG-Pavek-at-BCCI-Conclave-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="CG Pavek at BCCI Conclave" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-melinda-paveks-remarks-at-the-14th-annual-energy-and-environment-conclave/">Remarks by Consul General Melinda Pavek at the Bengal Chamber’s Environment and Energy Conclave in Kolkata</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>14th Annual Energy and Environment Conclave orgainzed by Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), Kolkata Inaugural Session Theme: Journey Towards Net Zero – At the Threshold of COP 26 (As Prepared for Delivery) Date: August 26, 2021 Namoshkar, Good evening, Distinguished panelists, ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to join this event today, …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-melinda-paveks-remarks-at-the-14th-annual-energy-and-environment-conclave/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by Consul General Melinda Pavek at the Bengal Chamber’s Environment and Energy Conclave in Kolkata" title="Remarks by Consul General Melinda Pavek at the Bengal Chamber’s Environment and Energy Conclave in Kolkata">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 26 August, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-35968 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/melinda-pavek-takes-over-as-u-s-consul-general-in-kolkata/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/CG-Pavek-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="A front facing photo of Consul general of Kolkata Melinda Pavek" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/CG-Pavek-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/CG-Pavek-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/CG-Pavek-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="CG Pavek" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/melinda-pavek-takes-over-as-u-s-consul-general-in-kolkata/">Melinda Pavek Takes Over as U.S. Consul General in Kolkata</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>KOLKATA, August 13: Ms. Melinda Pavek has assumed the post of Consul General of the United States of America for the Kolkata Consular District as of August 12, 2021, succeeding former Consul General Ms Patti Hoffman. As the Consul General in Kolkata, Ms. Pavek is responsible for advancing U.S.-India relations in the consular jurisdiction covering …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/melinda-pavek-takes-over-as-u-s-consul-general-in-kolkata/" aria-label="Read More Melinda Pavek Takes Over as U.S. Consul General in Kolkata" title="Melinda Pavek Takes Over as U.S. Consul General in Kolkata">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 13 August, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-35712 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-alert category-kolkata category-messages-for-us-citizens category-us-citizen-services"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-general-kolkata-phone-number-change-effective-july-10-2021/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Picture6-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Picture6-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Picture6-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="Picture6" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-general-kolkata-phone-number-change-effective-july-10-2021/">U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Phone Number Change Effective July 10, 2021</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Location: Kolkata, India Event: U.S. Consulate General Kolkata’s phone number has changed to +91-33-6827-2400. Please dial 033-6827-2400 if you are calling from within India. This number is Kolkata’s designated line at the 24/7 U.S. Embassy New Delhi switchboard. As of July 10, 2021, our old number, +91-33-3984-2400, is no longer active. Also, the phone number for the …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-general-kolkata-phone-number-change-effective-july-10-2021/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Phone Number Change Effective July 10, 2021" title="U.S. Consulate General Kolkata Phone Number Change Effective July 10, 2021">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 12 July, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" title="Alert">Alert</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/messages-for-us-citizens/" title="Messages for U.S. Citizens">Messages for U.S. Citizens</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" title="U.S. Citizen Services">U.S. Citizen Services</a></p> </article> <article class="post-35513 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-alert category-kolkata category-news category-us-citizen-services"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/virtual-town-hall-for-u-s-citizens-in-east-and-northeast-india/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/ACS-Town-Hall-1-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/ACS-Town-Hall-1-750x450.png 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/ACS-Town-Hall-1-350x209.png 350w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/ACS-Town-Hall-1-768x460.png 768w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/ACS-Town-Hall-1-1536x919.png 1536w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/ACS-Town-Hall-1-2048x1226.png 2048w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/ACS-Town-Hall-1-1140x684.png 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/ACS-Town-Hall-1-175x105.png 175w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/ACS-Town-Hall-1-200x120.png 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="ACS Town Hall (1)" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/virtual-town-hall-for-u-s-citizens-in-east-and-northeast-india/">Virtual Town Hall for U.S. Citizens in East and Northeast India</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Virtual Town Hall for U.S. Citizens in East and Northeast India June 29, 2021 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (IST) Kolkata, June 14, 2021: U.S. Consulate General Kolkata invites all U.S. citizens, as well as the parents of minor U.S. citizen children, in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, and …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/virtual-town-hall-for-u-s-citizens-in-east-and-northeast-india/" aria-label="Read More Virtual Town Hall for U.S. Citizens in East and Northeast India" title="Virtual Town Hall for U.S. Citizens in East and Northeast India">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 14 June, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" title="Alert">Alert</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" title="U.S. Citizen Services">U.S. Citizen Services</a></p> </article> <article class="post-34821 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-events category-kolkata category-news"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/virtual-expat-tax-seminar-for-u-s-citizens-in-east-and-northeast-india/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/virtual-expat-tax-seminar-for-u-s-citizens-in-east-and-northeast-india/">Virtual Expat Tax Seminar for U.S. Citizens in East and Northeast India</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>United States Consulate General, Kolkata March 10, 2021 Virtual Expat Tax Seminar for U.S. Citizens in East and Northeast India March 16, 2021 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WebEx Virtual Meeting All attendees must register to attend no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2021. <a href="https://amchamindia.webex.com/amchamindia/onstage/g.php?MTID=e70d9176a19258cdc4a06a2b7dab882f3">https://amchamindia.webex.com/amchamindia/onstage/g.php?MTID=e70d9176a19258cdc4a06a2b7dab882f3</a> The American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM) will …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/virtual-expat-tax-seminar-for-u-s-citizens-in-east-and-northeast-india/" aria-label="Read More Virtual Expat Tax Seminar for U.S. Citizens in East and Northeast India" title="Virtual Expat Tax Seminar for U.S. Citizens in East and Northeast India">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 10 March, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a></p> </article> <article class="post-34038 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-exclude category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/educationusa-presents-u-s-university-virtual-fair-2020-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/educationusa-presents-u-s-university-virtual-fair-2020-2/">EducationUSA presents U.S. University Virtual Fair, 2020</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Kolkata, September 23, 2020: Thinking about studying in the United States? Don’t know which school to apply to or how much it will cost? Not sure how COVID-19 will affect your college application, or how to apply for a student visa? Attend the biggest EducationUSA U.S. University Virtual Fair in India – dedicated to helping …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/educationusa-presents-u-s-university-virtual-fair-2020-2/" aria-label="Read More EducationUSA presents U.S. University Virtual Fair, 2020" title="EducationUSA presents U.S. University Virtual Fair, 2020">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 25 September, 2020 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-31171 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/monica-shie-takes-over-as-the-american-center-director-and-public-affairs-officer-at-the-u-s-consulate-in-kolkata/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Monica-Shie-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Monica-Shie-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Monica-Shie-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Monica-Shie-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="Monica Shie" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/monica-shie-takes-over-as-the-american-center-director-and-public-affairs-officer-at-the-u-s-consulate-in-kolkata/">Monica Shie takes over as the American Center Director and Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Kolkata</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Kolkata, July 29, 2019 – Monica Shie is the new American Center Director and Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Kolkata. She has recently arrived from New York, where she served both in the Office of International Visitors and at the New York Foreign Press Center, co-located at the U.S. Mission to the …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/monica-shie-takes-over-as-the-american-center-director-and-public-affairs-officer-at-the-u-s-consulate-in-kolkata/" aria-label="Read More Monica Shie takes over as the American Center Director and Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Kolkata" title="Monica Shie takes over as the American Center Director and Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Kolkata">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 29 July, 2019 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-31179 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/us-indian-symposium-on-intellectual-property-rights-in-east-india-gathers-this-week/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/us-indian-symposium-on-intellectual-property-rights-in-east-india-gathers-this-week/">US – Indian Symposium on Intellectual Property Rights in East India Gathers This Week</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Kolkata, West Bengal, Jun. 28 2019 With the support of the US Consulate Kolkata, the AUTM Foundation is excited to partner with APIOiX to host the US – India Symposium on Intellectual Property Rights. The Symposium will consist of two workshops taking place on June 28th-29th and July 1st-2nd at the Westin Kolkata Rajarhat. The …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/us-indian-symposium-on-intellectual-property-rights-in-east-india-gathers-this-week/" aria-label="Read More US – Indian Symposium on Intellectual Property Rights in East India Gathers This Week" title="US – Indian Symposium on Intellectual Property Rights in East India Gathers This Week">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-30283 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-events category-kolkata category-press-releases category-us-and-india"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-general-kolkatas-eighth-anti-trafficking-conclave-to-focus-on-empowering-youth-champions-to-combat-human-trafficking/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/DSC06900-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/DSC06900-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/DSC06900-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/DSC06900-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="DSC06900" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-general-kolkatas-eighth-anti-trafficking-conclave-to-focus-on-empowering-youth-champions-to-combat-human-trafficking/">U.S. Consulate General Kolkata’s Eighth Anti-Trafficking Conclave to Focus on Empowering Youth Champions to Combat Human Trafficking</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>KOLKATA – The Anti-Trafficking-in-Persons Youth Champions Conclave, hosted by the U.S. ConsulateGeneral in Kolkata and the New Delhi based NGO Shakti Vahini on March 13-16 at the American Centerin Kolkata, is the eighth international gathering of stakeholders that will bring over 130 youth leaders and stakeholders from the U.S., <a name="m_8462585843725377685__GoBack"></a> India, Nepal, and Bangladesh dedicated to one goal, ending human trafficking. The U.S. Consulate General hopes synergies between stakeholders at the conclave will lead to real …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-general-kolkatas-eighth-anti-trafficking-conclave-to-focus-on-empowering-youth-champions-to-combat-human-trafficking/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Consulate General Kolkata’s Eighth Anti-Trafficking Conclave to Focus on Empowering Youth Champions to Combat Human Trafficking" title="U.S. Consulate General Kolkata’s Eighth Anti-Trafficking Conclave to Focus on Empowering Youth Champions to Combat Human Trafficking">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 14 March, 2019 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-india/" title="U.S. & India">U.S. & India</a></p> </article> <article class="post-28200 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/patti-hoffman-takes-over-as-the-u-s-consul-general-in-kolkata/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Patti-Hoffman_20180629_DCM-Official-e1533553274656-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Patti-Hoffman_20180629_DCM-Official-e1533553274656-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Patti-Hoffman_20180629_DCM-Official-e1533553274656-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Patti-Hoffman_20180629_DCM-Official-e1533553274656-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="Patti Hoffman_20180629_DCM Official" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/patti-hoffman-takes-over-as-the-u-s-consul-general-in-kolkata/">Patti Hoffman Takes Over as the U.S. Consul General in Kolkata</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Kolkata, August 6, 2018: Ms. Patti Hoffman has assumed the post of Consul General of the United States of America for the Kolkata Consular District as of August 3, 2018, succeeding former Consul General Craig Hall. The Kolkata Consular District includes West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Sikkim, and the seven northeastern states. “I am honored to …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/patti-hoffman-takes-over-as-the-u-s-consul-general-in-kolkata/" aria-label="Read More Patti Hoffman Takes Over as the U.S. Consul General in Kolkata" title="Patti Hoffman Takes Over as the U.S. Consul General in Kolkata">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 6 August, 2018 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-26921 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-and-u-s-defense-attache-visit-siliguri-darjeeling-guwahati-and-shillong/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-and-u-s-defense-attache-visit-siliguri-darjeeling-guwahati-and-shillong/">U.S. Consul General and U.S. Defense Attaché Visit Siliguri, Darjeeling, Guwahati, and Shillong</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Kolkata – U.S. Consul General in Kolkata, Craig Hall, along with Brigadier General David E. Brigham, Defense Attaché, U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, are visiting Siliguri, Darjeeling, Guwahati and Shillong this week. The Brigadier General is on his first familiarization trip to the region; after a stopover in Darjeeling, the gateway to the Northeast, he …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-and-u-s-defense-attache-visit-siliguri-darjeeling-guwahati-and-shillong/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Consul General and U.S. Defense Attaché Visit Siliguri, Darjeeling, Guwahati, and Shillong" title="U.S. Consul General and U.S. Defense Attaché Visit Siliguri, Darjeeling, Guwahati, and Shillong">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 14 May, 2018 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-26886 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-kolkatas-seventh-anti-trafficking-conclave-to-focus-on-calibrated-bilateral-as-well-as-regional-cross-border-response-mechanisms/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-kolkatas-seventh-anti-trafficking-conclave-to-focus-on-calibrated-bilateral-as-well-as-regional-cross-border-response-mechanisms/">U.S. Consulate Kolkata’s seventh anti-trafficking conclave to focus on calibrated bilateral as well as regional cross-border response mechanisms</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>KOLKATA – The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata in partnership with New Delhi based NGO Shakti Vahini is hosting the seventh edition of the anti-trafficking in persons conclave (TIP conclave 7) at the American Center in Kolkata from April 27-28, 2018. It is bringing together a group of anti-TIP leaders at the local, regional, national and …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-kolkatas-seventh-anti-trafficking-conclave-to-focus-on-calibrated-bilateral-as-well-as-regional-cross-border-response-mechanisms/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Consulate Kolkata’s seventh anti-trafficking conclave to focus on calibrated bilateral as well as regional cross-border response mechanisms" title="U.S. Consulate Kolkata’s seventh anti-trafficking conclave to focus on calibrated bilateral as well as regional cross-border response mechanisms">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-26892 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-u-s-consulate-general-kolkata-contact-base-launch-program-to-provide-support-to-promising-young-entrepreneurs-in-four-cities-of-east-india/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-u-s-consulate-general-kolkata-contact-base-launch-program-to-provide-support-to-promising-young-entrepreneurs-in-four-cities-of-east-india/">The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, Contact Base Launch Program to Provide Support to Promising Young Entrepreneurs in Four Cities of East India</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Ranchi – The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata in collaboration with the social enterprise Contact Base, is launching a youth entrepreneurship initiative – Y4BIZ (Youth for Business) in four cities in East India (Guwahati, Patna, Ranchi and Kolkata). The program in Ranchi is being organized in association with the Jharkhand Government. The Y4BIZ program aims to …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-u-s-consulate-general-kolkata-contact-base-launch-program-to-provide-support-to-promising-young-entrepreneurs-in-four-cities-of-east-india/" aria-label="Read More The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, Contact Base Launch Program to Provide Support to Promising Young Entrepreneurs in Four Cities of East India" title="The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, Contact Base Launch Program to Provide Support to Promising Young Entrepreneurs in Four Cities of East India">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-24577 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-team-search-world-war-ii-dead/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/DPAAtwo-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="DOD photos" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/DPAAtwo-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/DPAAtwo-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="DOD photos" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-team-search-world-war-ii-dead/">U.S. Team to Search for World War II Dead</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Kolkata – Investigators from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) returned to India this week to continue the search for remains of U.S. personnel missing since World War II. Last year, DPAA deployed a team to northeast India for 30 days in search of remains for unaccounted-for U.S. airmen, and this is their fifth mission …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-team-search-world-war-ii-dead/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Team to Search for World War II Dead" title="U.S. Team to Search for World War II Dead">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 8 November, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-21726 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-security-and-emergency-messages"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/security-message-u-s-citizens-protests-darjeeling/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/security-message-u-s-citizens-protests-darjeeling/">Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests in Darjeeling</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>United States Consulate General Kolkata, India In the afternoon of June 8, protests in Darjeeling, West Bengal turned violent including the destruction of some police vehicles. On June 9 a strike has been called from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (IST), and the city is currently calm with both police and Army presence. The West …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/security-message-u-s-citizens-protests-darjeeling/" aria-label="Read More Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests in Darjeeling" title="Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests in Darjeeling">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 9 June, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/security-and-emergency-messages/" title="Security & Emergency Messages">Security & Emergency Messages</a></p> </article> <article class="post-26880 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/working-together-to-combat-human-trafficking-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/working-together-to-combat-human-trafficking-2/">Working Together To Combat Human Trafficking</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Patna: The U.S. Consulate General – Kolkata and NGO Shakti Vahini will host the sixth annual anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Conclave in Patna from May 12-13, 2017. The conclave will be inaugurated on March 12th by U.S. Consul General Craig Hall, Bihar State Minister for Labor Vijay Prakash and Bihar State Minister for Women and …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/working-together-to-combat-human-trafficking-2/" aria-label="Read More Working Together To Combat Human Trafficking" title="Working Together To Combat Human Trafficking">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 11 May, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-19838 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-charge-daffaires category-events category-kolkata tag-bilateral-relationship tag-culture tag-education"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/charge-daffaires-cda-marykay-carlson-visits-kolkata/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2017/02/kolcharge5-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Chargé d'affaires (CDA) MaryKay Carlson visits Kolkata" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2017/02/kolcharge5-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2017/02/kolcharge5-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="Chargé d'affaires (CDA) MaryKay Carlson visits Kolkata" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/charge-daffaires-cda-marykay-carlson-visits-kolkata/">Chargé d’affaires MaryKay Carlson visits Kolkata</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Chargé d’affaires (CDA) MaryKay Carlson started her day watching the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/superbowl?source=feed_text&story_id=1459797394044824">#superbowl</a> with members of the Kolkata Vipers football team at the American Center. CDA Carlson later visited the Access program at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Samaritan-Help-Mission-173945245978494/">Samaritan Help Mission</a> in Howrah and encouraged students to study hard and follow their dreams. She took a boat ride to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ramakrishna-Math-and-Ramakrishna-Mission-Belur-Math-863237730432915/">Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math</a> later in the afternoon with Consul …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/charge-daffaires-cda-marykay-carlson-visits-kolkata/" aria-label="Read More Chargé d’affaires MaryKay Carlson visits Kolkata" title="Chargé d’affaires MaryKay Carlson visits Kolkata">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 7 February, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/charge-daffaires/" title="Chargé D’Affaires">Chargé D’Affaires</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a> | Tags: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/tag/bilateral-relationship/" rel="tag">Bilateral relationship</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/tag/culture/" rel="tag">Culture</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/tag/education/" rel="tag">Education</a></p> </article> <article class="post-26895 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-in-kolkata-hosts-connectivity-conference-to-integrate-regional-countries/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-in-kolkata-hosts-connectivity-conference-to-integrate-regional-countries/">U.S. Consulate in Kolkata hosts connectivity conference to integrate regional countries</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Kolkata: The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, in association with CUTS International think tank, East West Center in Washington D.C. and Indian Chamber of Commerce, hosted the “Indo-Asia Connectivity for Shared Prosperity” conference in Kolkata. Several U.S. government officials and government officials, businessmen, policymakers from the India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Japan emphasized the …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-in-kolkata-hosts-connectivity-conference-to-integrate-regional-countries/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Consulate in Kolkata hosts connectivity conference to integrate regional countries" title="U.S. Consulate in Kolkata hosts connectivity conference to integrate regional countries">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 15 December, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-18901 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-former-u-s-ambassadors category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-verma-visits-agartala-first-time/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/12/Ambassador-meets-Tripura-CM-Tripura-Website-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/12/Ambassador-meets-Tripura-CM-Tripura-Website-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/12/Ambassador-meets-Tripura-CM-Tripura-Website-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/12/Ambassador-meets-Tripura-CM-Tripura-Website-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="ambassador-meets-tripura-cm-tripura-website" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-verma-visits-agartala-first-time/">U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visits Agartala for the first time</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Agartala: December 2, 2016 U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visited Agartala, Tripura for the first time on December 2-3 as part of his five-state travel to Northeast India. Apart from Tripura, he also visited Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Nagaland before returning to New Delhi on December 3. During his familiarization tour his discussions focused on the …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-verma-visits-agartala-first-time/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visits Agartala for the first time" title="U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visits Agartala for the first time">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 2 December, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/former-u-s-ambassadors/" title="Former U.S. Ambassadors">Former U.S. Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-18868 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-former-u-s-ambassadors category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-r-verma-visits-nagaland-first-time/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/12/Nagaland-CM-1-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/12/Nagaland-CM-1-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/12/Nagaland-CM-1-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="nagaland-cm" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-r-verma-visits-nagaland-first-time/">U.S. Ambassador Richard R. Verma visits Nagaland for the first time</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Kohima, December 1, 2016 On his maiden visit to Nagaland, the U.S. Ambassador Richard R. Verma arrived in Kohima on December 1, which is Nagaland’s 53rd Statehood Day. This visit was part of Ambassador Verma’s familiarization tour through India’s Northeast from November 29 to December 3. During this trip Ambassador Verma underscored several key aspects …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-r-verma-visits-nagaland-first-time/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Richard R. Verma visits Nagaland for the first time" title="U.S. Ambassador Richard R. Verma visits Nagaland for the first time">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 1 December, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/former-u-s-ambassadors/" title="Former U.S. Ambassadors">Former U.S. Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-18841 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-former-u-s-ambassadors category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-verma-visits-manipur-first-time/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/12/Manipur-CM-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/12/Manipur-CM-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/12/Manipur-CM-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/12/Manipur-CM-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="manipur-cm" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-verma-visits-manipur-first-time/">U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visits Manipur for the first time</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Imphal, November 30, 2016 U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visited Imphal as part of a regional visit to engage with the people of northeast India. Ambassador Verma started his Manipur tour by visiting community based organization Manipur Network of Positive People (MNP+), which undertakes various initiatives for the HIV positive community in the state in partnership …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-verma-visits-manipur-first-time/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visits Manipur for the first time" title="U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visits Manipur for the first time">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 30 November, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/former-u-s-ambassadors/" title="Former U.S. Ambassadors">Former U.S. Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-18837 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-former-u-s-ambassadors category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-verma-visits-meghalaya-first-time/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/12/Meghalaya-CM-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/12/Meghalaya-CM-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/12/Meghalaya-CM-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/12/Meghalaya-CM-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="meghalaya-cm" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-verma-visits-meghalaya-first-time/">U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visits Meghalaya for the first time</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Shillong, November 29, 2016 U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visited Shillong as part of a wide-ranging visit to India’s Northeast states. During his maiden visit to Meghalaya, Ambassador Verma drew attention to several key aspects of the strong U.S.-India partnership. Ambassador Verma met with Chief Minister Mukul Sangma. They discussed Meghalaya’s culture, economy, trade, and investment …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-verma-visits-meghalaya-first-time/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visits Meghalaya for the first time" title="U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visits Meghalaya for the first time">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usmissionindia/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Mission India</a> | 29 November, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/former-u-s-ambassadors/" title="Former U.S. Ambassadors">Former U.S. Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-15048 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-chennai category-hyderabad category-kolkata category-mumbai category-press-releases category-visas tag-education tag-higher-education"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/mission-indias-second-annual-student-visa-day-celebrates-higher-education-ties-india-united-states/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/06/studentvisaday-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="student visa day" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/06/studentvisaday-750x450.jpg 750w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/06/studentvisaday-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2016/06/studentvisaday-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="studentvisaday" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/mission-indias-second-annual-student-visa-day-celebrates-higher-education-ties-india-united-states/">Mission India’s Second Annual Student Visa Day Celebrates Higher Education Ties Between India and the United States</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, and its Consulates General in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, opened their doors today to more than 4,000 Indian students who applied for visas to pursue higher education in the United States. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Michael Pelletier and Consuls General throughout India congratulated the day’s visa recipients who are …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/mission-indias-second-annual-student-visa-day-celebrates-higher-education-ties-india-united-states/" aria-label="Read More Mission India’s Second Annual Student Visa Day Celebrates Higher Education Ties Between India and the United States" title="Mission India’s Second Annual Student Visa Day Celebrates Higher Education Ties Between India and the United States">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/usembassynewdelhi/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy New Delhi</a> | 9 June, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/chennai/" title="Chennai">Chennai</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/hyderabad/" title="Hyderabad">Hyderabad</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/mumbai/" title="Mumbai">Mumbai</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/visas/" title="Visas">Visas</a> | Tags: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/tag/education/" rel="tag">Education</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/tag/higher-education/" rel="tag">Higher Education</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11688 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-craig-hall-visits-jamshedpur/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-craig-hall-visits-jamshedpur/">U.S. Consul General Craig Hall Visits Jamshedpur</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. Consul General Craig Hall visited Jamshedpur for the first time on January 14-15. During his tour, he highlighted several key elements of the U.S. – India strategic relationship, with special emphasis on trade, commerce, and mutual business opportunities. Consul General Hall visited a number of industries including Tata Steel, Tata Timken, Tata Cummins and JUSCO. …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-craig-hall-visits-jamshedpur/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Consul General Craig Hall Visits Jamshedpur" title="U.S. Consul General Craig Hall Visits Jamshedpur">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 15 January, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11686 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-craig-hall-visits-shillong-meghalaya/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-craig-hall-visits-shillong-meghalaya/">U.S. Consul General Craig Hall Visits Shillong, Meghalaya</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. Consul General Craig Hall visited Meghalaya for the first time September 12 – 14. During his familiarization tour he highlighted several key elements of the U.S. – India strategic relationship, with special emphasis on regional economic integration and cross border trade. Mr. Hall visited the Dawki -Tamabil border where he met with government officials …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-craig-hall-visits-shillong-meghalaya/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Consul General Craig Hall Visits Shillong, Meghalaya" title="U.S. Consul General Craig Hall Visits Shillong, Meghalaya">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 14 November, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11682 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/selectusa-to-hold-its-first-road-show-in-kolkata-on-october-16/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/selectusa-to-hold-its-first-road-show-in-kolkata-on-october-16/">SelectUSA to hold its First Road Show in Kolkata on October 16</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The U.S. Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA program will hold its first-ever India Road Show October 13-16 in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. The Kolkata Road Show stop on Friday, October 16 at the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry will feature a half-day seminar with sessions by American professionals on investment visas, legal and financial issues, …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/selectusa-to-hold-its-first-road-show-in-kolkata-on-october-16/" aria-label="Read More SelectUSA to hold its First Road Show in Kolkata on October 16" title="SelectUSA to hold its First Road Show in Kolkata on October 16">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 9 October, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11436 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-vermas-remarks/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-vermas-remarks/">U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma’s Remarks</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma’s Remarks at the “International Training Program on Leadership and Career Development for Women Scientists & Technologists” organized jointly by Indo-US Science and Technology Forum and COACH International at the IIE (As prepared for delivery) Thank you. Hello and Namaste. I’m delighted to be here with you this morning to welcome you …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-vermas-remarks/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma’s Remarks" title="U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma’s Remarks">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 2 September, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11680 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-verma-visits-guwahati-assam-september-1-2-2015/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-verma-visits-guwahati-assam-september-1-2-2015/">U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visits Guwahati, Assam September 1-2, 2015</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The United States Ambassador to India, Richard Verma, visited Assam as part of his familiarization tour of India. During his first visit to the state, the Ambassador drew attention to several key aspects of the now re-energized U.S. – India partnership. Ambassador Verma paid a courtesy call on Governor P.B Acharya and had positive discussions …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-verma-visits-guwahati-assam-september-1-2-2015/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visits Guwahati, Assam September 1-2, 2015" title="U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma visits Guwahati, Assam September 1-2, 2015">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 2 September, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11678 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/president-obama-prime-minister-modi-establish-secure-phone-line-elevate-u-s-india-strategic-plus-partnership/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/president-obama-prime-minister-modi-establish-secure-phone-line-elevate-u-s-india-strategic-plus-partnership/">President Obama and Prime Minister Modi establish secure phone line to elevate U.S.-India strategic-plus Partnership</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Reflecting the close ties between the U.S. and Indian democracies as outlined in the January 25, 2015, Delhi Declaration of Friendship, U.S. President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to establish secure phone lines to further discuss their commitment to a long-term partnership for prosperity and peace for the global community. The …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/president-obama-prime-minister-modi-establish-secure-phone-line-elevate-u-s-india-strategic-plus-partnership/" aria-label="Read More President Obama and Prime Minister Modi establish secure phone line to elevate U.S.-India strategic-plus Partnership" title="President Obama and Prime Minister Modi establish secure phone line to elevate U.S.-India strategic-plus Partnership">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 25 August, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11676 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/craig-l-hall-takes-over-as-new-u-s-consul-general-in-kolkata/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/craig-l-hall-takes-over-as-new-u-s-consul-general-in-kolkata/">Craig L. Hall Takes Over As New U.S. Consul General In Kolkata</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Craig L. Hall took up his assignment as U.S. Consul General in Kolkata on August 19. Immediately before coming to Kolkata, he served as the Deputy Political Counselor in U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. Craig has also served in Seoul, Korea; Mosul, Iraq; Canberra, Australia; and Surabaya, Indonesia. Soon after his arrival, Craig remarked, “I …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/craig-l-hall-takes-over-as-new-u-s-consul-general-in-kolkata/" aria-label="Read More Craig L. Hall Takes Over As New U.S. Consul General In Kolkata" title="Craig L. Hall Takes Over As New U.S. Consul General In Kolkata">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 19 August, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11434 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-under-secretary-of-commerce-for-international-trade-stefan-m-selig-at-amcham-india/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-under-secretary-of-commerce-for-international-trade-stefan-m-selig-at-amcham-india/">Remarks by U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Stefan M. Selig at AmCham India</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>(As Prepared for Delivery) Good afternoon. First and foremost, I would like to thank the American Chamber of Commerce in India and the U.S.-India Business Council for the invitation and opportunity to speak with you today. As the head of the International Trade Administration in the Department of Commerce, an agency whose mandate is to …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-under-secretary-of-commerce-for-international-trade-stefan-m-selig-at-amcham-india/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Stefan M. Selig at AmCham India" title="Remarks by U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Stefan M. Selig at AmCham India">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 12 August, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11432 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-ambassador-richard-r-verma-empowering-women-girls-beti-bachao-beti-padhao-event/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-ambassador-richard-r-verma-empowering-women-girls-beti-bachao-beti-padhao-event/">Remarks by Ambassador Richard R. Verma at the Empowering Women and Girls “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” Event</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>(As Prepared for Delivery) Chief Minister Lal, distinguished guests, thank you for the invitation to join you today. I would like to congratulate the Chief Minister for initiating today’s call to action to save and educate the daughters of Haryana. It is not a coincidence that Prime Minister Modi launched Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao earlier this year …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-ambassador-richard-r-verma-empowering-women-girls-beti-bachao-beti-padhao-event/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by Ambassador Richard R. Verma at the Empowering Women and Girls “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” Event" title="Remarks by Ambassador Richard R. Verma at the Empowering Women and Girls “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” Event">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 21 July, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11674 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-celebrates-american-independence-day-with-baseball-and-military-band/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-celebrates-american-independence-day-with-baseball-and-military-band/">U.S. Embassy Celebrates American Independence Day with Baseball and Military Band</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The United States Embassy celebrated America’s 239th Independence Day with a baseball-themed event at the Taj Palace Hotel today. India’s Minister of State for External Affairs General V.K. Singh was the Chief Guest, with over 1200 dignitaries from government, business, the diplomatic corps, and civil society in attendance. Each year, the United States celebrates its …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-celebrates-american-independence-day-with-baseball-and-military-band/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Celebrates American Independence Day with Baseball and Military Band" title="U.S. Embassy Celebrates American Independence Day with Baseball and Military Band">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 2 July, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11672 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/india-united-states-establish-pacesetter-fund-to-accelerate-off-grid-clean-energy-innovation/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/india-united-states-establish-pacesetter-fund-to-accelerate-off-grid-clean-energy-innovation/">India, United States Establish “PACEsetter Fund” to Accelerate Off-Grid Clean Energy Innovation</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>As part of President Obama and Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to strengthening and expanding the U.S.-India Partnership to Advance Clean Energy (PACE), U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Secretary Upendra Tripathy today signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing the “PACEsetter Fund,” a new joint 50 crore rupee ($7.9 million) fund …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/india-united-states-establish-pacesetter-fund-to-accelerate-off-grid-clean-energy-innovation/" aria-label="Read More India, United States Establish “PACEsetter Fund” to Accelerate Off-Grid Clean Energy Innovation" title="India, United States Establish “PACEsetter Fund” to Accelerate Off-Grid Clean Energy Innovation">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 30 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11669 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/usaid-assist-iifcl-raise-665m-green-finance/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/usaid-assist-iifcl-raise-665m-green-finance/">USAID to Assist IIFCL Raise $665M of Green Finance</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>In an effort to scale up India’s renewable energy capacity, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with IIFCL Asset Management Company Ltd. (IAMCL) to provide technical assistance for increasing investment in renewable energy in the country by $665 million. The MOU was signed by Manpreet Anand, Deputy …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/usaid-assist-iifcl-raise-665m-green-finance/" aria-label="Read More USAID to Assist IIFCL Raise $665M of Green Finance" title="USAID to Assist IIFCL Raise $665M of Green Finance">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 30 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11666 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/pre-departure-orientation-for-u-s-bound-students-at-the-american-center-kolkata/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/pre-departure-orientation-for-u-s-bound-students-at-the-american-center-kolkata/">Pre-Departure Orientation For U.S. Bound Students At The American Center – Kolkata</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>EducationUSA Kolkata, a part of the worldwide program administered by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) hosted its annual Pre-Departure Orientation program for U.S. bound undergraduate and post graduate students in the American Center, Lincoln Room on Friday, June 26, 2015. The day-long program offered the students an opportunity to interact with U.S. Consul General …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/pre-departure-orientation-for-u-s-bound-students-at-the-american-center-kolkata/" aria-label="Read More Pre-Departure Orientation For U.S. Bound Students At The American Center – Kolkata" title="Pre-Departure Orientation For U.S. Bound Students At The American Center – Kolkata">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 26 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11660 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/worldwide-delay-in-processing-of-u-s-visas-and-passports/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/worldwide-delay-in-processing-of-u-s-visas-and-passports/">Worldwide Delay in Processing of U.S. Visas and Passports</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is currently experiencing technical problems with our overseas passport and visa systems. This issue is not specific to any particular country, citizenship document, or visa category. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working urgently to correct the problem and restore full operability. This issue is affecting …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/worldwide-delay-in-processing-of-u-s-visas-and-passports/" aria-label="Read More Worldwide Delay in Processing of U.S. Visas and Passports" title="Worldwide Delay in Processing of U.S. Visas and Passports">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 12 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11658 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/student-visa-day-welcoming-students-to-the-united-states/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/student-visa-day-welcoming-students-to-the-united-states/">Student Visa Day – Welcoming Students to the United States</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The U.S. Embassy in Delhi, and Consulates General in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, opened their doors on May 28 to over 4,000 Indian students who applied for visas to pursue education in the United States. U.S. Ambassador Richard R. Verma in Delhi and Consuls General throughout India congratulated the day’s applicants as they joined …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/student-visa-day-welcoming-students-to-the-united-states/" aria-label="Read More Student Visa Day – Welcoming Students to the United States" title="Student Visa Day – Welcoming Students to the United States">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 28 May, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11426 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-vermas-remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-at-the-dav-college-commencement-ceremony/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-vermas-remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-at-the-dav-college-commencement-ceremony/">U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma’s Remarks (As Prepared for Delivery) at the DAV College Commencement Ceremony</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma’s Remarks at the DAV College Commencement Ceremony Mahatma Hans Raj Marg, Dayanand Nagar, Jalandhar,Punjab (As Prepared for Delivery) Thank you, Dr. Manuja. Thanks also to Dr. Sharma and DAV for allowing me to participate in today’s ceremony. Let me also ask the audience to join me in congratulating the graduates. Good afternoon …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-vermas-remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-at-the-dav-college-commencement-ceremony/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma’s Remarks (As Prepared for Delivery) at the DAV College Commencement Ceremony" title="U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma’s Remarks (As Prepared for Delivery) at the DAV College Commencement Ceremony">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 21 May, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11424 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/ambassador-richard-r-vermas-speech-at-ananta-aspen-institute/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/ambassador-richard-r-vermas-speech-at-ananta-aspen-institute/">Ambassador Richard R. Verma’s Speech at Ananta Aspen Institute</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>(As prepared for delivery) Foundations of the U.S. – India Strategic-Plus Relationship Ananta Aspen Centre has long been on the cutting edge of developing and discussing ideas that turn into initiatives between our countries. Your support through the years has been a vital part of strengthening the relationship. I appreciate the invitation to come and …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/ambassador-richard-r-vermas-speech-at-ananta-aspen-institute/" aria-label="Read More Ambassador Richard R. Verma’s Speech at Ananta Aspen Institute" title="Ambassador Richard R. Verma’s Speech at Ananta Aspen Institute">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 6 May, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11443 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-events category-kolkata"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-helen-lafave-inaugurated-the-new-building-of-the-sushila-birla-gils-school/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-helen-lafave-inaugurated-the-new-building-of-the-sushila-birla-gils-school/">U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave inaugurated the new building of the Sushila Birla Gils’ School</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave inaugurated the new building of the Sushila Birla Gils’ School on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Her remarks on ‘Women’s Empowerment’ during the occasion, highlighted the importance of women’s education and the initiatives taken by the U.S. government to continue to educate and empower women.</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-helen-lafave-inaugurated-the-new-building-of-the-sushila-birla-gils-school/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave inaugurated the new building of the Sushila Birla Gils’ School" title="U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave inaugurated the new building of the Sushila Birla Gils’ School">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 5 May, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11446 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-events category-kolkata"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-film-ferngully-the-last-rainforest-was-screened/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-film-ferngully-the-last-rainforest-was-screened/">The Film FernGully: The Last Rainforest was Screened</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The film FernGully: The Last Rainforest was screened on April 25, 2015 at the American Center, Kolkata. It was a great success in reaching an audience of nearly 200, mostly children, who were made aware of the importance of environmental protection. Most importantly, our younger generation learned about how teamwork can succeed in “using good …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-film-ferngully-the-last-rainforest-was-screened/" aria-label="Read More The Film FernGully: The Last Rainforest was Screened" title="The Film FernGully: The Last Rainforest was Screened">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 3 May, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11449 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-events category-kolkata"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/our-consul-general-had-an-engaging-adda-with-bengali-writers/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/our-consul-general-had-an-engaging-adda-with-bengali-writers/">Our Consul General had an Engaging ‘Adda’ with Bengali Writers</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Our Consul General had an engaging ‘Adda’ with Bengali writers last Friday afternoon. One of the authors present said, “When we read literature we discover common human ways of understanding life”. Have you checked out the American Library Kolkata’s compelling collection of American literature?</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/our-consul-general-had-an-engaging-adda-with-bengali-writers/" aria-label="Read More Our Consul General had an Engaging ‘Adda’ with Bengali Writers" title="Our Consul General had an Engaging ‘Adda’ with Bengali Writers">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 30 April, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11656 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/international-symposium-on-climate-change-spurs-kolkata-guwahati-and-patna-to-emerge-as-climate-smart-cities/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/international-symposium-on-climate-change-spurs-kolkata-guwahati-and-patna-to-emerge-as-climate-smart-cities/">International Symposium On Climate Change Spurs Kolkata, Guwahati And Patna To Emerge As Climate Smart Cities</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata in collaboration with Kennesaw State University, the South Asian Forum for Environment (SAFE) & National Council on Climate Change and Sustainable Development (NCCSD) organized an international symposium on combating the impacts of climate change in urban settings to present an opportunity for Indian cities to develop unified city-level goals …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/international-symposium-on-climate-change-spurs-kolkata-guwahati-and-patna-to-emerge-as-climate-smart-cities/" aria-label="Read More International Symposium On Climate Change Spurs Kolkata, Guwahati And Patna To Emerge As Climate Smart Cities" title="International Symposium On Climate Change Spurs Kolkata, Guwahati And Patna To Emerge As Climate Smart Cities">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 22 April, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11421 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-r-vermas-climate-speech/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-r-vermas-climate-speech/">U.S. Ambassador Richard R. Verma’s Climate Speech</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Green – the Color of Growth: The Business Case for Climate Action (As prepared for delivery) Thank you. Distinguished guests, friends, welcome. Thank you for joining us here today. Please also join me in thanking CII for hosting us and for its continuing strong support and interest in climate change issues. Climate change has been …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-r-vermas-climate-speech/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Richard R. Verma’s Climate Speech" title="U.S. Ambassador Richard R. Verma’s Climate Speech">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 20 April, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11419 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-consul-general-helen-lafave-4th-anti-trafficking-persons-conclave/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-consul-general-helen-lafave-4th-anti-trafficking-persons-conclave/">Remarks by Consul General Helen LaFave 4th Anti-Trafficking in Persons Conclave</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>(As Prepared for delivery) Honorable Minister for Women and Child Development, Welfare & Social Welfare Ms. Loius Marandi Honorable Minister for Human Resource Development Ms. Neera Yadav Dr. P.M. Nair Colleagues from the Anti-Trafficking Community Friends and champions of the cause Welcome to the Fourth Trafficking in Persons Conclave hosted by U.S. Consulate, Kolkata. The …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-consul-general-helen-lafave-4th-anti-trafficking-persons-conclave/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by Consul General Helen LaFave 4th Anti-Trafficking in Persons Conclave" title="Remarks by Consul General Helen LaFave 4th Anti-Trafficking in Persons Conclave">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 27 March, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11654 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/working-together-to-combat-human-trafficking/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/working-together-to-combat-human-trafficking/">Working Together To Combat Human Trafficking</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The U.S. Consulate General – Kolkata and NGO Shakti Vahini will host the Fourth Annual Anti-Trafficking in Persons Conclave in Ranchi from March 27-28, 2015. The Conclave will be inaugurated on March 27th by U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave, Minister Louis Marandi, Department of Welfare (including Minority Welfare), Social Welfare, Women and Child Development, and Minister …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/working-together-to-combat-human-trafficking/" aria-label="Read More Working Together To Combat Human Trafficking" title="Working Together To Combat Human Trafficking">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 26 March, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11452 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-events category-kolkata"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/an-evening-with-books-beers-and-darts/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/an-evening-with-books-beers-and-darts/">An Evening with Books, Beers and Darts</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The American Library, in partnership with the All India Darts Association (AIDA), hosted “An Evening with Books, Beers and Darts” on March 20th at the American Center. The participants enjoyed meeting new friends and also the opportunity to review some of the Library’s newest materials.  </p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/an-evening-with-books-beers-and-darts/" aria-label="Read More An Evening with Books, Beers and Darts" title="An Evening with Books, Beers and Darts">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 20 March, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11417 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/keynote-address-at-the-building-pan-asian-connectivity-conference-by-ambassador-richard-verma/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/keynote-address-at-the-building-pan-asian-connectivity-conference-by-ambassador-richard-verma/">Keynote Address at the “Building Pan-Asian Connectivity” Conference by Ambassador Richard Verma</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>(As prepared for delivery) Helen, thank you for the kind introduction. Thank you also for you and your team at the consulate’s hard work on this conference. Thanks also to Dr. Sumit Ganguly and his team at the Center on American and Global Security at Indiana University, as well as Mr. Ashok Dhar and Dr. …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/keynote-address-at-the-building-pan-asian-connectivity-conference-by-ambassador-richard-verma/" aria-label="Read More Keynote Address at the “Building Pan-Asian Connectivity” Conference by Ambassador Richard Verma" title="Keynote Address at the “Building Pan-Asian Connectivity” Conference by Ambassador Richard Verma">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 11 March, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11415 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/neil-kromash-u-s-department-of-state-keynote-address-at-the-building-pan-asian-connectivity-conference/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/neil-kromash-u-s-department-of-state-keynote-address-at-the-building-pan-asian-connectivity-conference/">Neil Kromash, U.S. Department of State Keynote Address at the “Building Pan-Asian Connectivity” Conference</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>(As Prepared for Delivery) Thank you for that kind introduction. It’s great to be back in wonderful India, even if only for a brief visit. I’d also like to thank the organizers of this really timely and important conference on Pan-Asian connectivity – the Observer Research Foundation, Indiana University Bloomington, and my colleagues at the …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/neil-kromash-u-s-department-of-state-keynote-address-at-the-building-pan-asian-connectivity-conference/" aria-label="Read More Neil Kromash, U.S. Department of State Keynote Address at the “Building Pan-Asian Connectivity” Conference" title="Neil Kromash, U.S. Department of State Keynote Address at the “Building Pan-Asian Connectivity” Conference">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 10 March, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11393 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/kolkata-an-essential-place-for-building-pan-asian-connectivity/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/kolkata-an-essential-place-for-building-pan-asian-connectivity/">Kolkata an Essential Place for Building Pan Asian Connectivity</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The Building Pan-Asian Connectivity Conference is being hosted by the U.S. Consulate General-Kolkata, the Center on American and Global Security at Indiana University, and the Observer Research Foundation. A two-day event in Kolkata on March 10th-11th, the conference brings together business, academic, government, and civilian experts from the United States, India, and Southeast Asia to …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/kolkata-an-essential-place-for-building-pan-asian-connectivity/" aria-label="Read More Kolkata an Essential Place for Building Pan Asian Connectivity" title="Kolkata an Essential Place for Building Pan Asian Connectivity">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 10 March, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11650 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/secretary-state-john-kerry-leads-u-s-delegation-vibrant-gujarat/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/secretary-state-john-kerry-leads-u-s-delegation-vibrant-gujarat/">Secretary of State John Kerry Leads U.S. Delegation at Vibrant Gujarat</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Today, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his delegation completed a historic two-day visit to the biennial Vibrant Gujarat Summit. While in Gujarat, the Secretary discussed the importance of the U.S.-India strategic partnership, and how U.S. technology and innovation can enhance sustainable economic growth throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The Secretary’s high-level delegation to Vibrant …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/secretary-state-john-kerry-leads-u-s-delegation-vibrant-gujarat/" aria-label="Read More Secretary of State John Kerry Leads U.S. Delegation at Vibrant Gujarat" title="Secretary of State John Kerry Leads U.S. Delegation at Vibrant Gujarat">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 12 January, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11648 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-verma-arrives-in-new-delhi/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-verma-arrives-in-new-delhi/">U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma Arrives in New Delhi</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The U.S. Mission to India announces the arrival of Ambassador Richard Verma on January 2, 2015 in New Delhi. He will continue the U.S. Mission’s work in advancing the U.S.-India strategic partnership. Upon arrival, Ambassador Verma said, “I am honored to serve as U.S. Ambassador to India at such an exciting time in our bilateral …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-richard-verma-arrives-in-new-delhi/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma Arrives in New Delhi" title="U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma Arrives in New Delhi">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 2 January, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11390 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-security-and-emergency-messages"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/travel-alert-worldwide-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/travel-alert-worldwide-2/">Travel Alert – Worldwide</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The lone wolf attack in Sydney, Australia on December 15, 2014, resulting in the deaths of two hostages, is a reminder that U.S. citizens should be extra cautious, maintain a very high level of vigilance, and take appropriate steps to enhance their personal security. This Travel Alert expires on March 19, 2015. An analysis of …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/travel-alert-worldwide-2/" aria-label="Read More Travel Alert – Worldwide" title="Travel Alert – Worldwide">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 22 December, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/security-and-emergency-messages/" title="Security & Emergency Messages">Security & Emergency Messages</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11646 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-helen-lafave-visits-nagaland-to-attend-the-hornbill-festival/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-helen-lafave-visits-nagaland-to-attend-the-hornbill-festival/">U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave visits Nagaland to attend the Hornbill Festival</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave visited Nagaland for the second time this year from November 30 – December 3, to attend and participate in the opening ceremony of the Hornbill Festival. This is in keeping with her socio-economic familiarization trips throughout the Northeast underscoring key elements of the U.S. – India strategic relationship. At the …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-helen-lafave-visits-nagaland-to-attend-the-hornbill-festival/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave visits Nagaland to attend the Hornbill Festival" title="U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave visits Nagaland to attend the Hornbill Festival">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 2 December, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11644 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-education-usa-alumni-roadshow-in-guwahati/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-education-usa-alumni-roadshow-in-guwahati/">The Education USA Alumni Roadshow in Guwahati</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>With the aim at encouraging young students to pursue higher education in the United States, the Education USA Alumni Roadshow is travelling to four cities – Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna and Ranchi from November 4 to December 9, 2014. The program kick-started with the Guwahati leg where the Director of the American Center-Kolkata Joanne (JJ) Joria …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-education-usa-alumni-roadshow-in-guwahati/" aria-label="Read More The Education USA Alumni Roadshow in Guwahati" title="The Education USA Alumni Roadshow in Guwahati">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 4 November, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11642 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/india-u-s-expand-development-cooperation-asia-africa/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/india-u-s-expand-development-cooperation-asia-africa/">India and U.S. Expand Development Cooperation in Asia and Africa</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>India and the United States today signed the Statement of Guiding Principles on Triangular Cooperation for Global Development. The Statement was signed by Kumar Tuhin, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs of India and John A. Beed, Mission Director for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in India. Pursuant to the fifth U.S.-India …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/india-u-s-expand-development-cooperation-asia-africa/" aria-label="Read More India and U.S. Expand Development Cooperation in Asia and Africa" title="India and U.S. Expand Development Cooperation in Asia and Africa">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 3 November, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11640 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-contribute-100000-cyclone-hudhud-humanitarian-relief-efforts/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-contribute-100000-cyclone-hudhud-humanitarian-relief-efforts/">U.S. to Contribute $100,000 to Cyclone Hudhud Humanitarian Relief Efforts</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Kathleen Stephens extended her deepest sympathies on behalf of the American people to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha who have been affected by recent Cyclone Hudhud, especially the dozens of families who have lost their loved ones. Ambassador Stephens, in coordination with central and state authorities, announced that the United …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-contribute-100000-cyclone-hudhud-humanitarian-relief-efforts/" aria-label="Read More U.S. to Contribute $100,000 to Cyclone Hudhud Humanitarian Relief Efforts" title="U.S. to Contribute $100,000 to Cyclone Hudhud Humanitarian Relief Efforts">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 28 October, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11637 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/kolkata-organization-wins-grant-from-ambassadors-fund-for-cultural-preservation/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/kolkata-organization-wins-grant-from-ambassadors-fund-for-cultural-preservation/">Kolkata Organization Wins Grant From Ambassador’s Fund For Cultural Preservation</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>After seven years, a Kolkata organization, “Banglanatak dot com”, won a prestigious grant from the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2014 for their project “Documentation of Bengal Folk Music Genres Bhawaiya, Bhatiali, and Bangla Qawwali.” This was announced at a press conference presided and moderated by Director Joanne Joria at the American Center Kolkata …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/kolkata-organization-wins-grant-from-ambassadors-fund-for-cultural-preservation/" aria-label="Read More Kolkata Organization Wins Grant From Ambassador’s Fund For Cultural Preservation" title="Kolkata Organization Wins Grant From Ambassador’s Fund For Cultural Preservation">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 17 October, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11635 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-helen-lafave-visits-shillong-meghalaya/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-helen-lafave-visits-shillong-meghalaya/">U.S. Consul General Helen Lafave visits Shillong, Meghalaya</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave visited Meghalaya for the first time September 15 – 18, highlighting several key elements of the U.S. – India strategic relationship, including educational exchanges and English language teaching collaboration, business opportunities, and developmental agenda. She met with a wide range of Meghalaya society members including government officials, civil society stalwarts, …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consul-general-helen-lafave-visits-shillong-meghalaya/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Consul General Helen Lafave visits Shillong, Meghalaya" title="U.S. Consul General Helen Lafave visits Shillong, Meghalaya">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 18 September, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11633 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-extends-humanitarian-relief-flood-victims/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-extends-humanitarian-relief-flood-victims/">U.S. Extends Humanitarian Relief to Flood Victims</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>On behalf of the American people, Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Kathleen Stephens today extended her deepest sympathies to the people of Jammu and Kashmir who have been affected by the recent flooding, especially the hundreds of families who have lost loved ones. In coordination with central and state authorities, Ambassador Stephens announced that the United States …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-extends-humanitarian-relief-flood-victims/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Extends Humanitarian Relief to Flood Victims" title="U.S. Extends Humanitarian Relief to Flood Victims">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 16 September, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11631 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/top-u-s-official-to-visit-five-cities-in-india-to-promote-indian-investment-into-the-united-states/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/top-u-s-official-to-visit-five-cities-in-india-to-promote-indian-investment-into-the-united-states/">Top U.S. Official To Visit Five Cities In India To Promote Indian Investment Into The United States</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Ambassador Vinai Thummalapally, Executive Director of SelectUSA, will partake in a five-city tour of India from September 18-24, 2014, to encourage Indian investment into the United States and raise awareness of U.S. services available to Indian companies. Ambassador Thummalapally will visit New Delhi, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Mumbai, and Bangalore to meet with business leaders, prospective investors, …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/top-u-s-official-to-visit-five-cities-in-india-to-promote-indian-investment-into-the-united-states/" aria-label="Read More Top U.S. Official To Visit Five Cities In India To Promote Indian Investment Into The United States" title="Top U.S. Official To Visit Five Cities In India To Promote Indian Investment Into The United States">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 15 September, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11629 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/united-states-india-celebrate-collaboration-epidemiology-outbreak-response-training/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/united-states-india-celebrate-collaboration-epidemiology-outbreak-response-training/">United States And India Celebrate Collaboration On Epidemiology And Outbreak Response Training</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) India Country Director Ken Earhart and senior officials from the Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) convened today in New Delhi to celebrate the collaboration between the U.S. CDC and the Government of India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s India …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/united-states-india-celebrate-collaboration-epidemiology-outbreak-response-training/" aria-label="Read More United States And India Celebrate Collaboration On Epidemiology And Outbreak Response Training" title="United States And India Celebrate Collaboration On Epidemiology And Outbreak Response Training">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 11 September, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11627 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-hosts-mandy-jenkins-american-digital-media-trainer-social-news-consultant/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-hosts-mandy-jenkins-american-digital-media-trainer-social-news-consultant/">The U.S. Consulate hosts Mandy Jenkins, American Digital Media Trainer & Social News Consultant</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The U.S. Consulate Kolkata hosted American social news consultant and digital media trainer Mandy Jenkins in Kolkata from September 2-4. Mandy Jenkins started her first India tour in Kolkata where she conducted a number of social media workshops at the American Center. Her first engagement was with high school, college and university students and teachers …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-hosts-mandy-jenkins-american-digital-media-trainer-social-news-consultant/" aria-label="Read More The U.S. Consulate hosts Mandy Jenkins, American Digital Media Trainer & Social News Consultant" title="The U.S. Consulate hosts Mandy Jenkins, American Digital Media Trainer & Social News Consultant">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 4 September, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11625 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/american-center-director-joanne-jj-joria-visits-assam/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/american-center-director-joanne-jj-joria-visits-assam/">American Center Director Joanne “JJ” Joria Visits Assam</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>During her first visit to Assam, August 28-29, American Center Director Joanne “JJ” Joria visited and toured the American Corner in Guwahati which is the American Library Kolkata’s northeast resource center. This information center jointly set up by the U.S. Consulate, Kolkata and Darwin School of Business was inaugurated on February 25, 2012 by Ambassador …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/american-center-director-joanne-jj-joria-visits-assam/" aria-label="Read More American Center Director Joanne “JJ” Joria Visits Assam" title="American Center Director Joanne “JJ” Joria Visits Assam">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 29 August, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11623 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-charge-daffaires-ambassador-kathleen-stephens-visits-kolkata/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-charge-daffaires-ambassador-kathleen-stephens-visits-kolkata/">U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Ambassador Kathleen Stephens visits Kolkata</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>During her first visit to Kolkata on August 12 – 14, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Ambassador Kathleen Stephens highlighted several key elements of the U.S. – India strategic relationship, including our economic partnership, development agenda, and educational opportunities. Commenting on the potential of our strategic partnership, she emphasized that, “Our partnership has never been so …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-charge-daffaires-ambassador-kathleen-stephens-visits-kolkata/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Ambassador Kathleen Stephens visits Kolkata" title="U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Ambassador Kathleen Stephens visits Kolkata">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 14 August, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11413 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-former-u-s-ambassadors category-kolkata category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-kathleen-stephens-u-s-embassy-charge-daffaires-independence-day-celebration/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-kathleen-stephens-u-s-embassy-charge-daffaires-independence-day-celebration/">Remarks by Ambassador Kathleen Stephens, U.S. Embassy Chargé D’affaires, Independence Day Celebration</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>(As prepared for delivery) Namaste. Salaam Alekum. Welcome to Roosevelt House. Thank you all for joining us to celebrate America’s National Day. Our Independence Day. The 238th birthday of the United States of America. The Third of July. OK, we’re a day early. But even that is an American tradition. We like getting a jumpstart on a long weekend of …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-kathleen-stephens-u-s-embassy-charge-daffaires-independence-day-celebration/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by Ambassador Kathleen Stephens, U.S. Embassy Chargé D’affaires, Independence Day Celebration" title="Remarks by Ambassador Kathleen Stephens, U.S. Embassy Chargé D’affaires, Independence Day Celebration">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 3 July, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/former-u-s-ambassadors/" title="Former U.S. Ambassadors">Former U.S. Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11386 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-security-and-emergency-messages"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/security-alert-anticipated-anti-isilisis-demonstration-near-american-center-on-june-20-2014/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/security-alert-anticipated-anti-isilisis-demonstration-near-american-center-on-june-20-2014/">Security Alert – Anticipated Anti ISIL/ISIS Demonstration near American Center on June 20, 2014</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The U.S. Consulate in Kolkata is aware that there may be a demonstration in the vicinity of the American Center on Friday, June 20, 2014. This demonstration may impede access to the area. U.S. citizens should always practice good personal security. Be aware of your surroundings and keep a low profile. Monitor local news reports, …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/security-alert-anticipated-anti-isilisis-demonstration-near-american-center-on-june-20-2014/" aria-label="Read More Security Alert – Anticipated Anti ISIL/ISIS Demonstration near American Center on June 20, 2014" title="Security Alert – Anticipated Anti ISIL/ISIS Demonstration near American Center on June 20, 2014">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 19 June, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/security-and-emergency-messages/" title="Security & Emergency Messages">Security & Emergency Messages</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11411 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-charge-daffaires-michael-pelletier-at-patna-university/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-charge-daffaires-michael-pelletier-at-patna-university/">Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Michael Pelletier at Patna University</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>(As Prepared for Delivery) Good morning, namaste, a salaam aleikum. Vice Chancellor Simhadri, Principal Sinha, faculty and students, thank you for this opportunity to be with you today and talk about the U.S.-India relationship – something that I’m very excited and hopeful about. I am also particularly excited and hopeful about the future during events …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-charge-daffaires-michael-pelletier-at-patna-university/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Michael Pelletier at Patna University" title="Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Michael Pelletier at Patna University">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 17 June, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11620 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-charge-daffaires-michael-pelletier-visits-bihar/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-charge-daffaires-michael-pelletier-visits-bihar/">U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Michael Pelletier visits Bihar</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>PATNA – During his first visit to Bihar on June 15 – 17th, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Michael Pelletier highlighted several key elements of the U.S.-India strategic relationship, including our economic partnership, development cooperation, and educational opportunities. He was accompanied by the U.S. Consul General Kolkata, Helen LaFave. On his visit to one of the projects …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-charge-daffaires-michael-pelletier-visits-bihar/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Michael Pelletier visits Bihar" title="U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Michael Pelletier visits Bihar">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 17 June, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11618 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/united-states-india-help-bihar-farmers/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/united-states-india-help-bihar-farmers/">The United States And India Help Bihar Farmers</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Patna: U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, Michael Pelletier, and Consul General in Kolkata, Ms. Helen LaFave, commended the important work our two countries are doing to help farmers in Bihar improve agriculture productivity and cope with climate stresses. On their visit today to one of the projects supported by the Cereal Systems Initiative for South …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/united-states-india-help-bihar-farmers/" aria-label="Read More The United States And India Help Bihar Farmers" title="The United States And India Help Bihar Farmers">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 16 June, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11409 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-to-india-nancy-j-powell-at-american-chamber-of-commerce-annual-general-meeting/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-to-india-nancy-j-powell-at-american-chamber-of-commerce-annual-general-meeting/">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to India Nancy J. Powell at American Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>(As prepared for delivery) Mr. Kant, Mr. Singha, distinguished members of the Amcham Board, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. It is so nice to see a lot of welcoming faces, colleagues, and friends of both the United States and India. I want to thank you for your kind invitation and the opportunity to address Amcham, …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-to-india-nancy-j-powell-at-american-chamber-of-commerce-annual-general-meeting/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to India Nancy J. Powell at American Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting" title="Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to India Nancy J. Powell at American Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 25 April, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11616 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-revolutionary-optimists-in-kolkata/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-revolutionary-optimists-in-kolkata/">The Revolutionary Optimists In Kolkata</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>To celebrate World Health Day, the American Center Kolkata, in collaboration with Prayasam, screened the India premiere of The Revolutionary Optimists. Shot over a period of three and a half years, the internationally acclaimed documentary film, traces the inspiring journeys of four disadvantaged children from Kolkata’s Rishi Aurobindo Colony. These young crusaders battled poverty to …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-revolutionary-optimists-in-kolkata/" aria-label="Read More The Revolutionary Optimists In Kolkata" title="The Revolutionary Optimists In Kolkata">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 10 April, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11407 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-of-u-s-consul-general-helen-lafave-at-the-symposium-on-corporate-social-responsibility/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-of-u-s-consul-general-helen-lafave-at-the-symposium-on-corporate-social-responsibility/">Remarks of U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave at the Symposium on Corporate Social Responsibility</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>As prepared for delivery Namaskar, Good evening. I would like to welcome you all to this Symposium on Corporate Social Responsibility. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to be here this evening. Thank you Mr Kallol Datta, President Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry and your wonderful team for partnering with …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-of-u-s-consul-general-helen-lafave-at-the-symposium-on-corporate-social-responsibility/" aria-label="Read More Remarks of U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave at the Symposium on Corporate Social Responsibility" title="Remarks of U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave at the Symposium on Corporate Social Responsibility">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 3 April, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11614 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-reaches-out-to-indias-hindi-readers-with-new-website/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-reaches-out-to-indias-hindi-readers-with-new-website/">U.S. Embassy Reaches out to India’s Hindi Readers with New Website</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>New Delhi — The U.S. Embassy in India today inaugurated its Hindi website. Chairperson of Prasar Bharati Mrinal Pande was Chief Guest at the event, which featured remarks by U.S. Ambassador Nancy J. Powell and interactive displays highlighting the <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/hi/" target="_blank">Embassy’s Hindi website</a> and the Span Hindi Magazine web portal ( <a href="http://span.state.gov/hi" target="_blank">http://span.state.gov/hi</a> ). The launch of the U.S. Embassy’s website …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-reaches-out-to-indias-hindi-readers-with-new-website/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Reaches out to India’s Hindi Readers with New Website" title="U.S. Embassy Reaches out to India’s Hindi Readers with New Website">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 3 April, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11612 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-united-states-and-india-enhance-joint-capabilities-to-fight-terrorism-remarks-by-ambassador-powell/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-united-states-and-india-enhance-joint-capabilities-to-fight-terrorism-remarks-by-ambassador-powell/">The United States and India Enhance Joint Capabilities To Fight Terrorism, Remarks by Ambassador Powell</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>(As prepared for delivery) The relationship between the United States and India, which are the two oldest and the largest democracies in the world, is very strategic. Our two nations are committed to fighting terrorism and working to make life safe for all. I am delighted to give Explosive Incident Countermeasures equipment worth $300,000 to …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/the-united-states-and-india-enhance-joint-capabilities-to-fight-terrorism-remarks-by-ambassador-powell/" aria-label="Read More The United States and India Enhance Joint Capabilities To Fight Terrorism, Remarks by Ambassador Powell" title="The United States and India Enhance Joint Capabilities To Fight Terrorism, Remarks by Ambassador Powell">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 3 April, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11610 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/united-states-and-india-expand-partnership-on-corporate-social-responsibility/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/united-states-and-india-expand-partnership-on-corporate-social-responsibility/">United States And India Expand Partnership On Corporate Social Responsibility</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The United States and India came together today to explore opportunities to collaborate on Corporate Social Responsibility to achieve a greater social impact. The U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I), and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) held a symposium on “Corporate Social Responsibility – Bringing the Stakeholders …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/united-states-and-india-expand-partnership-on-corporate-social-responsibility/" aria-label="Read More United States And India Expand Partnership On Corporate Social Responsibility" title="United States And India Expand Partnership On Corporate Social Responsibility">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 3 April, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11608 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/ambassador-powell-announcement/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/ambassador-powell-announcement/">Ambassador Powell Announcement</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. Ambassador to India Nancy J. Powell announced in a U.S. Mission Town Hall meeting March 31 that she has submitted her resignation to President Obama and, as planned for some time, will retire to her home in Delaware before the end of May. She is ending a thirty-seven year career that has included postings …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/ambassador-powell-announcement/" aria-label="Read More Ambassador Powell Announcement" title="Ambassador Powell Announcement">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 31 March, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11606 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/american-center-offers-free-course-on-entrepreneurship/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/american-center-offers-free-course-on-entrepreneurship/">American Center Offers Free Course On Entrepreneurship</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Beginning March 19, the American Center will host a free course on entrepreneurship with online lectures from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( <a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm">http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm</a> ) and edX ( <a href="https://www.edx.org/">https://www.edx.org/</a> ) and in-person discussions with American and local experts on business and entrepreneurship. In order to participate, applicants need to simply sign up to audit the course at …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/american-center-offers-free-course-on-entrepreneurship/" aria-label="Read More American Center Offers Free Course On Entrepreneurship" title="American Center Offers Free Course On Entrepreneurship">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 13 March, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11604 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-india-strengthen-childrens-reading-skills/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-india-strengthen-childrens-reading-skills/">U.S. And India Strengthen Children’s Reading Skills</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The United States and India launched a reading initiative to improve the reading skills of millions of primary school-aged children in India. The READ (Read-Engage-Achieve-Dream) Alliance is a $3.2 million partnership between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Indian Center for Knowledge Societies (CKS). Announcing the first call for proposals under READ’s …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-india-strengthen-childrens-reading-skills/" aria-label="Read More U.S. And India Strengthen Children’s Reading Skills" title="U.S. And India Strengthen Children’s Reading Skills">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 13 March, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11602 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-india-energy-dialogue-2014/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-india-energy-dialogue-2014/">U.S.-India Energy Dialogue 2014</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The U.S.-India Energy Dialogue met in New Delhi on March 5-11. Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia hosted the government-to-government portion of the Dialogue meeting on March 11 with United States Department of Energy Secretary Dr. Ernest Moniz. The U.S. delegation included the Department of Energy, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), the U.S. …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-india-energy-dialogue-2014/" aria-label="Read More U.S.-India Energy Dialogue 2014" title="U.S.-India Energy Dialogue 2014">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 11 March, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11600 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/james-mclurkin-and-his-robots-come-to-kolkata/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/james-mclurkin-and-his-robots-come-to-kolkata/">James Mclurkin And His Robots Come To Kolkata</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The U.S. Consulate Kolkata hosted scientist James McLurkin with his 12 robots for two days March 6-7 in Kolkata. McLurkin is Assistant Professor at Rice University’s Computer Science Department. In Kolkata, he conducted a special workshop cum presentation with a live robot demonstration for the city’s science enthusiasts, high school and college students at Birla …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/james-mclurkin-and-his-robots-come-to-kolkata/" aria-label="Read More James Mclurkin And His Robots Come To Kolkata" title="James Mclurkin And His Robots Come To Kolkata">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 7 March, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11598 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/assistant-secretary-biswal-travel-to-india/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/assistant-secretary-biswal-travel-to-india/">Assistant Secretary Biswal Travel to India</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal will travel March 4-6 to Bangalore and New Delhi. During her visit, Assistant Secretary Biswal will seek to further broaden and deepen the U.S.-India relationship, which President Obama has called “one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century.” On March 4, Assistant Secretary Biswal …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/assistant-secretary-biswal-travel-to-india/" aria-label="Read More Assistant Secretary Biswal Travel to India" title="Assistant Secretary Biswal Travel to India">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 28 February, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11596 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/fulbright-nehru-fellowships-opportunities-expand-academic-horizons-u-s/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/fulbright-nehru-fellowships-opportunities-expand-academic-horizons-u-s/">Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships – Opportunities to Expand Academic Horizons in the U.S.</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) announces the opening of its annual competition for Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright fellowships. Such exchanges have, over the years, helped bring the people of India and the United States closer together. The Fulbright program offers opportunities in the United States that will enrich one’s academic, research, teaching, and professional …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/fulbright-nehru-fellowships-opportunities-expand-academic-horizons-u-s/" aria-label="Read More Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships – Opportunities to Expand Academic Horizons in the U.S." title="Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships – Opportunities to Expand Academic Horizons in the U.S.">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 28 February, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11402 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-nancy-j-powell-at-the-modern-high-school-for-girls/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-nancy-j-powell-at-the-modern-high-school-for-girls/">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Nancy J. Powell at the Modern High School for Girls</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>(As prepared for delivery) Nomoskar, salamalekum, and good morning, everyone. Ms. Birla, Ms. Somany, Director Kar, Principal Dutt, faculty, staff, and students, thank you for welcoming me to Modern High School for Girls this morning. I understand my visit has delayed your examinations – I am not sure whether that is welcome or not! Many …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-nancy-j-powell-at-the-modern-high-school-for-girls/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Nancy J. Powell at the Modern High School for Girls" title="Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Nancy J. Powell at the Modern High School for Girls">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/author/congenkolkata/" rel="author" class="fn">Consulate General Kolkata</a> | 21 February, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/kolkata/" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-11594 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-kolkata category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-nancy-j-powell-meets-chief-minister-narendra-modi-gandhinagar/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-nancy-j-powell-meets-chief-minister-narendra-modi-gandhinagar/">U.S. Ambassador Nancy J. Powell meets with Chief Minister Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. Ambassador Nancy J. Powell today met with Chief Minister Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar. This meeting was part of the U.S. Mission’s outreach to senior leaders of India’s major political parties in advance of the upcoming national elections. During her visit to Gujarat, Ambassador Powell will meet with representatives from non-governmental organizations and U.S. and …</p> <a href="https://in.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-nancy-j-powell-meets-chief-minister-narendra-modi-gandhinagar/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Nancy J. Powell meets with Chief Minister Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar" title="U.S. Ambassador Nancy J. 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