Deepak Kumar

Patna| New Delhi | Itanagar | Kolkata

[Central Secretariat Service Forum @CSSforum_]

CGHS has expanded its healthcare network in Delhi & NCR with the fresh empanelment of 207 hospitals (190 Multi-Speciality + 17 Super-Speciality).

This step will enhance accessibility, choice and quality healthcare services for Central Government employees, pensioners and their families.

Click here for more details and the complete list of freshly empanelled hospitals:

(i) 190 Multi-Speciality Hospitals:
https://t.co/P4GpVprSgS

(ii) 17 Super-Speciality Hospitals:
https://t.co/ybO4LtRFzQ

#CGHS #Healthcare #CentralGovtEmployees #Pensioners

[Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute @srfti_official]

It was a privilege for SRFTI to host the ITEC programme “Journalism for a Better World: Reporting for SDGs” for women journalists from Bangladesh.

We thank the participants for their enthusiastic engagement and remain committed to fostering knowledge exchange, media cooperation and stronger people-to-people ties between India and Bangladesh.

#SRFTI #ITEC #Bangladesh #Journalism #Reporting #SDG #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #GlobalCoproduction #Coproduction #MediaEducation #MediaDiplomacy #MediaCooperation #GlobalExchange #GlobalCooperation

[India in Bangladesh @ihcdhaka]

High Commission of India hosted an interaction with a group of women journalists from prominent print and television media of Bangladesh on 02 June 2026, following their visit to India from 11–24 May 2026 to attend a special training programme “Journalism for a better world: Reporting for SDGs” under ITEC at Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata.

During the session, C’dA Pawankumar Badhe reviewed the visit of the media delegation and underlined the importance of deeper engagement between the media of the two countries in shaping a future-oriented, positive narrative of the India-Bangladesh partnership.

As part of the programme, the delegation also visited key cultural and educational landmarks in Kolkata, including the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore, Science City, the Indian Museum, and other important sites, providing participants with a deeper understanding of India’s cultural heritage and contemporary developments.

Such capacity-building programmes contribute to promoting and strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries.

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ভারতীয় হাই কমিশন ২ জুন ২০২৬-এ বাংলাদেশের শীর্ষস্থানীয় প্রিন্ট ও টেলিভিশন মিডিয়ায় কর্মরত নারী সাংবাদিকগণের একটি দলের সঙ্গে একটি মতবিনিময় অনুষ্ঠানের আয়োজন করে, যাঁরা ১১–২৪ মে ২০২৬ পর্যন্ত আইটেক-এর আওতায় সত্যজিৎ রায় ফিল্ম অ্যান্ড টেলিভিশন ইনস্টিটিউট (এসআরএফটিআই), কলকাতায় অনুষ্ঠিত “জার্নালিজম ফর এ বেটার ওয়ার্ল্ড: রিপোর্টিং ফর এসডিজি-স” শীর্ষক একটি বিশেষ প্রশিক্ষণ কর্মসূচিতে অংশগ্রহণ করার জন্য ভারত সফর করেছেন।

এই মতবিনিময় অনুষ্ঠানে, চার্জ ডি'অ্যাফেয়ার্স পাওয়ানকুমার বঢ়ে গণমাধ্যম প্রতিনিধিদলটির সফর পর্যালোচনা করেন এবং ভারত–বাংলাদেশ অংশীদারিত্বের একটি ভবিষ্যতমুখী ও ইতিবাচক রূপরেখা বিনির্মাণ করার ক্ষেত্রে এই দুই দেশের গণমাধ্যমের মধ্যে আরও দৃঢ় সম্পৃক্ততার গুরুত্ব তুলে ধরেন।

কর্মসূচিটির অংশ হিসেবে, এই প্রতিনিধিদলটি কলকাতার বেশ কিছু তাৎপর্যপূর্ণ সাংস্কৃতিক ও শিক্ষামূলক স্থানও পরিদর্শন করে, যেগুলোর মধ্যে রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুরের পৈতৃক বাড়ি, সায়েন্স সিটি, ইন্ডিয়ান মিউজিয়াম ও অন্যান্য গুরুত্বপূর্ণ স্থান অন্তর্ভুক্ত ছিল, যা অংশগ্রহণকারী সাংবাদিকদের ভারতের সাংস্কৃতিক পরম্পরা ও সমকালীন অগ্রগতি সম্পর্কে আরও গভীর ধারণা প্রদান করে।

এই ধরণের সক্ষমতা বৃদ্ধি-বিষয়ক কর্মসূচিগুলো এই দুই দেশের মধ্যে জনগণের মধ্যে পারস্পরিক সম্পর্ককে উৎসাহিত ও সুদৃঢ় করার ক্ষেত্রে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভূমিকা পালন করে।

#IndiaBangladesh
@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy

[Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute @srfti_official]

✨ On the occasion of the 14th Convocation of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Shri Suresh Gopi, Hon’ble Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India, and President of the SRFTI Society, visited the campus and inaugurated the SRFTI Incubation Centre established under the aegis of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

⚡ The Incubation Centre has been set up to support and nurture startups in the media, entertainment, and creative sectors, strengthening innovation and entrepreneurship within the audio-visual ecosystem.

🎉 During his visit, the Honourable Minister also paid floral tribute to the statue of Satyajit Ray, honouring the legendary filmmaker’s enduring legacy and contribution to Indian cinema.

💫 The occasion marked an important turning point for SRFTI as it continues to expand its role in film, television, digital media education, and creative industry development.

@MIB_India @EduMinOfIndia @PIB_India @CBC_MIB @nfdcindia @FTIIOfficial @FTIIitanagar @IIMC_India @DDNational @DDNewslive @AkashvaniAIR @TheSureshGopi

#SRFTI #SureshGopi #Incubation #SRFTIincubation #IncubationCentre #Startups #StartupIncubation #StartupSupport #FilmEducation #GlobalPartnerships #IndustryPartnerships

[Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute @srfti_official]

SRFTI’s 14th Convocation Ceremony!

A memorable evening celebrating creativity, dedication, and cinematic excellence.

SRFTI was honoured to host its 14th Convocation Ceremony in the esteemed presence of Shri Suresh Gopi, Hon’ble Minister of State for Tourism & Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, and President of the SRFTI Society. We were equally privileged to welcome eminent filmmaker Shri Sudhir Mishra as the Chief Guest.

The occasion was further enriched by the prestigious Ray Memorial Lecture delivered by noted film scholar, art curator, and cultural theorist Shri Ashish Rajadhyaksha, followed by vibrant cultural performances of music and dance.

As our graduating students step into the world of cinema and media, we celebrate their passion, perseverance, and artistic journey.

Congratulations to the graduating batch of SRFTI. May your stories continue to inspire and illuminate the world of cinema.✨

#SRFTI #SRFTIConvocation2026 #CelebratingExcellence #Filmmaking #Media #StudentAchievements

[Deepak Kumar @deepakkumar_50]

Important 👇

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Nipah is a rare but serious disease.

The two case of Nipah virus infection reported by India in West Bengal are the third in this state since the virus was first identified in 1998.

No cases have been reported in any other country linked to this outbreak.

Indian authorities are following over 190 contacts, and none have developed the disease so far.

Authorities have increased disease surveillance and testing, implemented prevention and control measures in health care settings, and are keeping the public informed about how to protect themselves.

To understand more about the situation, read this report by WHO:

https://t.co/Xo9iM61SJU

[Visva-Bharati (PRO) @VisvaBharatiPRO]

Visva-Bharati signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata, on 28.01.2026. The Hon'ble Vice-Chancellors of both Institutions were present. @MinOfCultureGoI @EduMinOfIndia @dpradhanbjp @DrSukantaBJP

[Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute @srfti_official]

📢 Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Visva-Bharati University to collaborate on academic and creative initiatives across film, media, arts, and the humanities.

💫 The partnership will promote student and faculty exchanges, joint projects, workshops, and shared learning experiences, fostering meaningful interdisciplinary engagement between the two institutions.

✨ Bringing together the worlds of cinema, arts, and academia, this collaboration aims to create a richer and more dynamic creative ecosystem.

@MIB_India @EduMinOfIndia @PIB_India @CBC_MIB @nfdcindia @FTIIOfficial @FTIIitanagar @IIMC_India @DDNational @DDNewslive @AkashvaniAIR @TheSureshGopi @VisvaBharatiPRO

#SRFTI #VisvaBharati #VisvaBharatiUniversity #MoU #MemorandumOfUnderstanding #MediaEducation #FilmSchool #CreativeLearning #InterdisciplinaryLearning #EducationalCollaboration

[Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute @srfti_official]

📣 Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata, is delighted to present a special series of masterclasses curated by the First Films Fest Animation Festival, in collaboration with the IDC School of Design.

🗓️ Date & Time:

✅ 30th January, 2026 (Friday)
02:00 pm - 06:00 pm

✅ 31st January, 2026 (Saturday)
10:00 am - 06:00 pm

✅ 1st February, 2026 (Sunday)
10:00 am - 07:10 pm

📍 Venue: New CRT, SRFTI, Kolkata.

This initiative offers an engaging platform for creative learning and exploration in animation and design.

#SRFTI #IDC #SchoolOfDesign #FFF #FirstFilmsFest #AnimationFestival #AnimationCinema #MasterClass

[The Hindu @the_hindu]

Visva Bharati to sign MoU with SRFTI
https://t.co/vmyDM9ALg3

[Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute @srfti_official]

🎬 SRFTI joins the nation in honoring India's 77th Republic Day 🇮🇳

🎊 We celebrated the spirit of India with pride and patriotism! The national flag was unfurled at SRFTI, followed by our community paying homage to the Indian Constitution.

🎉 Gratitude to Shri Samiran Datta; VC, Shri Deepak Kumar; Registrar, Shri Sukanta Majumdar; Dean, faculty, officials, staff, and our aspiring filmmakers for joining in the celebrations.

🎥 Let's continue to weave stories that strengthen our nation's fabric.

🇮🇳 Happy Republic Day from SRFTI.

@MIB_India @MEABharat @EduMinOfIndia @PIB_India @CBC_MIB @nfdcindia @FTIIOfficial @FTIIitanagar @IIMC_India @DDNational @DDNewslive @AkashvaniAIR @TheSureshGopi

#SRFTI #RepublicDay #RepublicDay2026 #Patriotism #IndianConstitution #FilmEducation #FilmSchool

[Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute @srfti_official]

📣 ADMISSION 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣
🔗 Application Link: 👉 https://t.co/GKxec8YYtT
🌐 Apply Online Only.

🎬 FRAME YOUR FUTURE!
✨The SRFTI Kolkata and FTII Itanagar are rolling out their red carpet for future cinema professionals.

🎞️ FILM WING at SRFTI

The Film Wing of SRFTI offers the Master of Fine Arts in Cinema (MFA–Cinema) with the following specialisations:

🎓 Master’s Degree Programmes in Cinema (1-Year Bridge Programme + 2-Year MFA)

1) MFA in Cinema with specialisation in Animation Cinema
2) MFA in Cinema with specialisation in Cinematography
3) MFA in Cinema with specialisation in Direction & Screenplay Writing
4) MFA in Cinema with specialisation in Film Editing
5) MFA in Cinema with specialisation in Producing for Film and Television
6) MFA in Cinema with specialisation in Sound Recording & Design

🏛️ Number of Seats per MFA Programme (Film Wing): 12 (Twelve)

▶️ ELECTRONIC AND DIGITAL MEDIA (EDM) WING at SRFTI

The EDM Wing of SRFTI offers the Master of Fine Arts in EDM (MFA–EDM) with the following specialisations:

🎓 Master’s Degree Programmes in Electronic and Digital Media (2-Year MFA)

1) MFA in EDM with specialisation in Cinematography for EDM
2) MFA in EDM with specialisation in Direction and Producing for EDM
3) MFA in EDM with specialisation in Editing for EDM
4) MFA in EDM with specialisation in Management for EDM
5) MFA in EDM with specialisation in Sound for EDM
6) MFA in EDM with specialisation in Writing for EDM

🏛️Number of Seats per MFA Programme (EDM Wing): 07 (Seven)

🔲 FTII ITANAGAR

🎓 2-Year Master of Fine Arts in Cinema (MFA–Cinema) at FTII Itanagar with the following specialisations:

1) Documentary Cinema -🏛️Number of Seats : 10 (Ten)
2) Screen Acting -🏛️Number of Seats : 20 (Twenty)
3) Screenwriting -🏛️Number of Seats : 20 (Twenty)

⏳ Last Date of Application: 4th February
🗓️ Entrance Test: 22 February 2O26

💫 Prepare for your Grand Debut!

#SRFTI #FTIIitanagar #AdmissionsOpen2026 #Admissions2026 #AdmissionsOpen #FilmSchool #LearnFilmmaking #AdmissionNotice

[Deepak Kumar @deepakkumar_50]

A wonderful opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to turn passion into craft.

Admissions open for 2-Year Master’s in Documentary Cinema, Screen Acting & Screenwriting specialisations at FTII Itanagar.
@FTIIitanagar

[Film and Television Institute of India Itanagar @FTIIitanagar]

FTII Itanagar, India’s 3rd National Film Institute

Offering MFA in
Documentary Cinema | Screen Acting | Screenwriting
2-year full-time programme

🗓 Apply by 4 Feb 2026 | ✍️ Test: 22 Feb 2026 | 🎬 Session: Aug 2026
#FTIIItanagar

[Film and Television Institute of India Itanagar @FTIIitanagar]

FTII Itanagar, India’s 3rd National Film Institute

Offering MFA in
Documentary Cinema | Screen Acting | Screenwriting
2-year full-time programme

🗓 Apply by 4 Feb 2026 | ✍️ Test: 22 Feb 2026 | 🎬 Session: Aug 2026
#FTIIItanagar

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action.

India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so.

[Aakash Chopra @cricketaakash]

We must all amplify GOI’s official handles that are busting Fake News Propaganda.
Unfortunately, the narrative war is fought online…and we, a nation of 1.4 Billion people, can definitely ensure that the enemy isn’t allowed to win their propaganda/misinformation warfare.

[DD News @DDNewslive]

In the coming days your social media will be flooded with #Pakistan sponsored propaganda.

It's crucial to scrutinize every piece of information carefully.

If you encounter dubious content, especially concerning the Indian Armed Forces or any info related to ongoing situation, report it to #PIBFactCheck.

WhatsApp: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

#OperationSindoor @PIBFactCheck @PIB_India
@MIB_India

[All India Radio News @airnewsalerts]

Father of Shubham Dwivedi, who was killed in #PahalgamTerrorAttack, reacts to the Indian Army's #OperationSindoor.

"A Salute to the Indian Army's actions against terrorism".

#IndianArmy #JammuKashmir #Kashmir

[Ministry of Education @EduMinOfIndia]

The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Pune, and the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata have been notified as Institutions Deemed to be Universities under the distinct category by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.

📌 Status granted under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956
📌 Status notified as per advice of the UGC
📌 Both institutes to launch doctoral, research, and innovative academic programmes
📌 Both institutes will adhere to UGC norms and NEP 2020 guidelines
📌 Both Institutes to participate in NIRF rankings & integrate with Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)

Aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, this landmark decision paves the way for greater autonomy, innovation, and academic excellence in film and media education!

[Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། @PemaKhanduBJP]

Heartfelt congratulations to the first batch of students at the Film and Television Institute, Arunachal Pradesh as they embark on this incredible journey!

This marks a historic milestone for the cinematic future of the North Eastern Region, opening new doors for aspiring filmmakers to hone their craft and tell compelling stories.

Wishing all the students great success in their creative pursuits—may your passion and dedication shape the future of cinema!