UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳

The official account of British Deputy High Commission Kolkata (We represent the UK in 13 states & 1 UT of East & Northeast 🇮🇳)

[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

The #UKIndiaFTA is now live!

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has officially entered into force.

We are looking forward to work with partners to unlock opportunities in the trade and investment corridor of our two countries.

[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

Arguably the most scintillating match of the tournament!

Bravo @England

#ThreeLions  is now the bronze winner of FIFA World Cup 2026.

📷 @FIFAWorldCup

[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

The #UKIndiaCETA opens new doors. Today, British Deputy High Commissioner joined CII's Manufacturing Conclave East to celebrate the EIF milestone & explore how manufacturers in Eastern India can seize fresh opportunities for investment, technology partnerships and global growth.

[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

@Andrew007Uk @ShankarGhoshBJP @TourismBengal @ttindia @VisitBritainBiz @SuvenduWB @ABPNews Pic 1: @Andrew007Uk interacting at the pavilion of Go Everywhere with a selfie infront of a replica of Tower Bridge @visitlondon.

Pic 2: He met the team of @Veena_World who are sending an increasing number of visitors from Kolkata to the UK 🇬🇧.

[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

Indian visitor numbers to the UK 🇬🇧 are forecast to rise from 650,000 in 2025 to nearly 1 million by 2030. Visitors are exploring the UK beyond London, from Scotland, Wales to Northern Ireland.

DHC @Andrew007Uk spoke about this at the ABP Tourist Spot in Kolkata today.

[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

DHC @Andrew007Uk met @ShankarGhoshBJP Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism, Govt of West Bengal @TourismBengal at the ABP Tourist Spot and offered UK 🇬🇧 expertise in sustainable tourism, skilling and green urbanisation which are crucial drivers for visitor economy.

[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

We collaborated with @biztradegovuk to curate an interactive session with 🇬🇧🇮🇳 tech companies to unlock opportunities as the #UKIndiaFTA came into force.

Companies who went to London Tech Week discussed about harnessing the tech ecosystem in Kolkata by working with partners.

[Harjinder Kang, HM Trade Commissioner (South Asia) @HMTCSouthAsia]

What do UK and Indian businesses think of the #UKIndiaFTA?

Hear from businesses from both sides 🇬🇧🇮🇳

[Department for Business and Trade @biztradegovuk]

As the UK-India trade deal enters into force today, tariff reductions will unlock new opportunities for iconic British exporters like @RollsRoyceMC supporting growth, exports, and jobs across the UK.

[UK in India🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinIndia]

A tough game but a tournament full of heart. Well played, Team @England. ⚽❤️

#FIFAWorldCup2026

[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

ବିଶ୍ୱ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ରଥଯାତ୍ରା ଅବସରରେ, ଆମେ ସମସ୍ତ ଭକ୍ତ ଏବଂ ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଳୁଙ୍କୁ ଏକ ଆନନ୍ଦମୟ ଓ ଆଶୀର୍ବାଦପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ରଥଯାତ୍ରାର କାମନା କରୁଛୁ।

ପ୍ରଭୁ ଶୀଜଗନ୍ନାଥଙ୍କର ଦିବ୍ୟ ଯାତ୍ରା ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ଶାନ୍ତି, ସମୃଦ୍ଧି ଏବଂ ଖୁସି ଆଣିଦେଉ।

#HappyRathYatra

[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

.@Andrew007Uk joined Tapas Roy, Hon’ble Minister of Industries and Commerce, Govt of West Bengal and senior officials of GOI at @aaikolairport today to flag-off a consignment to the UK 🇬🇧 to celebrate the #UKIndiaFTA.

@dgftindia @shefexil

[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

Gems and jewellery are part of the consignment that will fly from @aaikolairport to London today under the #UKIndiaFTA.

@Andrew007Uk with Pankaj Parekh of GJEPC attending an event at Kolkata by @dgftindia @shefexil ahead of the flag-off ceremony of the consignment to 🇬🇧.

[British Council in India @inBritish]

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[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

@Andrew007Uk @UKVIgovuk এই তাৰিখটো চিহ্নিত কৰি ৰাখক! #IndiaYoungProfessionalsScheme ২০২৬-ৰ দ্বিতীয় বেলট ২১ জুলাই, মঙ্গলবাৰে খোলা হ’ব।

এই যোজনাই স্নাতক ডিগ্ৰীধাৰী ১৮–৩০ বছৰৰ ভাৰতীয় নাগৰিকসকলক যুক্তৰাজ্যত সৰ্বাধিক দুবছৰলৈকে বাস, কাম বা অধ্যয়ন কৰাৰ এক অনন্য সুযোগ প্ৰদান কৰে।

[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

📢Mark your calendars! The second ballot for the 2026 #IndiaYoungProfessionalsScheme opens on Tuesday, 21 July.

The Young Professionals Scheme allows Indian citizens,aged 18-30 with a bachelor’s degree,a unique opportunity to live,work,or study in the UK for up to two years.

[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

@Andrew007Uk @UKVIgovuk 📢ଆପଣଙ୍କ କ୍ୟାଲେଣ୍ଡରଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ଚିହ୍ନିତ କରନ୍ତୁ! 2026 #IndiaYoungProfessionalsScheme ପାଇଁ ଦ୍ୱିତୀୟ ଭୋଟ୍ ମଙ୍ଗଳବାର, 21 ଜୁଲାଇରେ ଖୋଲିବ।

ଯୁବ ବୃତ୍ତିଗତ ଯୋଜନା 18-30 ବର୍ଷ ବୟସର ଭାରତୀୟ ନାଗରିକଙ୍କୁ ସ୍ନାତକ ଡିଗ୍ରୀ ସହିତ ଦୁଇ ବର୍ଷ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ UK ରେ ରହିବା, କାମ କରିବା କିମ୍ବା ପଢିବାର ଏକ ଅନନ୍ୟ ସୁଯୋଗ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରେ।

[British Council in India @inBritish]

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[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

Congratulations to @BCCIWomen for their epic victory at @HomeOfCricket.

📷 credit: @BCCI

[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

It’s a historic day in world sports today.

@HomeOfCricket will host the first ever women’s test match at this ground beginning today.

England vs India

Sports 🏏🎾⚽️🏈 is great between our two countries 🇬🇧🇮🇳.

📷 @debasissen

[UKinKolkata🇬🇧🇮🇳 @UKinKolkata]

@Kolkata_sch Thank you Kolkata Society for Cultural Heritage for your strong support in delivering this project and partnership.