Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Akashvani Kolkata Marks 100 Years With Cultural Celebrations
Akashvani Kolkata, a radio station, has completed 100 years.
It held a special celebration in Kolkata.
Former workers talked about how the station and its news service changed over time.
They said old recordings should be shared with young people using modern technology.
These recordings include the voices of Rabindranath Tagore and Netaji.
The celebration also included songs, dances, dramas and Veena performances.
Many parts of the event were broadcast live.
Sukanta Majumdar sent greetings and praised the station’s link with Bengali culture.
Akashvani Kolkata celebrated its centenary at Akashvani Bhavan in Kolkata through news and cultural programmes.
Former officials Shankar Dasgupta, Shantanu Palodhi and Suniti Chakraborty recalled the station’s early years and the evolution of news broadcasting.
Speakers called for historic archives, including recordings of Rabindranath Tagore’s voice and Netaji’s speeches, to reach younger audiences through modern platforms.
The News Division programme was broadcast live, while the cultural segment featured music, audio dramas, dance and Veena recitals.
Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar congratulated Akashvani Kolkata and praised its connection with Bengal’s culture and heritage.
- Who
- Akashvani Kolkata, former senior officials, artists, staff and listeners; Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar also sent greetings.
- What
- Akashvani Kolkata marked its centenary with news discussions, recollections, broadcasts and cultural performances.
- When
- The centenary celebration was reported on August 26, 2026.
- Where
- Akashvani Bhavan in Kolkata, with broadcasts on Akashvani services and social media channels.
- Why
- To mark 100 years of Akashvani Kolkata and celebrate its contribution to news, culture, literature, music and Bengali heritage.
- Occasion
- Centenary of Akashvani Kolkata
- Venue
- Akashvani Bhavan, Kolkata
- Programme structure
- Two segments: a News Division programme and a cultural programme
- Former officials featured
- Shankar Dasgupta, Shantanu Palodhi and Suniti Chakraborty
- Cultural performances
- Music, audio dramas, dance performances and Veena recitals
- Broadcasts
- The News Division segment was broadcast live; the cultural programme aired on Akashvani’s DTH Bangla service
- Message of support
- Sukanta Majumdar congratulated past and present artists, staff, technicians and listeners