Information and Cultural Affairs

Ministry of Information & Cultural Affairs is a nodal ministry mainly responsible for the information, culture, film and archaeological heritage related activities.

Public holiday on Poll Days of Parliamentary Election, 2014

In view of the Parliamentary Election-2014 to be held on 17th, 24th, 30th April 2014, 7th & 12th May, 2014 in the different Parliamentary Constituencies and simultaneous Bye-election to 6 (six) Assembly Constituencies in this State, the Government has declared the said days as public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

Release of State Government Advertisements

Information & Cultural Affairs Department is entrusted with the responsibility of releasing all State Government Advertisements. Hence forward all advertisements to I&CA at least 5 days prior to date of publication.

Prohibition on Assembly of Five or More Person

The Commissioner of Police, Kolkata has prohibited for a period of 60 days from 14th March, 2014 to 12th May, 2014 until further order, any assembly of five or more persons or procession.