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An autonomous organisation under India's Ministry of Culture, with jurisdiction over the states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Its headquarters contains two exhibitions for visitors: Niranjan Pradhan sculptures and Vadya Vithika, as well as an auditorium hosting art festivals, open-air concerts, musical workshops and many other events.
The Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre is an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture (India), Government of India covering the states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, registered under West Bengal Society Registration Act. Its headquarters in Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, is situated in the Indian state of West Bengal, on account of Kolkata being referred to as the "Cultural Capital of India". This zone is home to three classical dances, namely, Odissi, Sattriya and Manipuri dance; types of music include the classical Odissi music and semi-classical Rabindra Sangeet. In addition, Odia is one of the classical languages in India and the only living classical language from Eastern India.
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বিবেকানন্দ যুবভারতী ক্রীড়াঙ্গন Bibekānondo Jubobhārotī Krīṛāngon, VYBK
Colloquially Yuba Bharati or Salt Lake Stadium, the sports venue has the second largest non-auto racing capacity in the world and the largest in the Indian subcontinent. A major occasional crowd puller, the stadium is used for association football matches and athletics. The stadium was built in 1984 and holds 120,000 in a three-tier configuration.
Nalban (নলবন), as the name suggests, is mainly lakes and creeks (নল nal) fringed by groves (বন ban). Part of the Ramsar site East Calcutta Wetlands, it is a beautiful picnic spot for families, who would like to spend few hours in the lush greenery and placid lake. It is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its unpolluted environment offers a respite and soothes the visitors. The boating complex contains paddleboats, rowboats and shikaras.
নিকো পার্ক Nikō Pārk
It is the Disneyland of West Bengal with its various adventure rides. Opened in 1991, Nicco Park is one of the biggest amusement parks in the country and has innovative entertainment for all age groups. This amusement park offers fun for children as well as adults and draws crowds from Kolkata, especially on the weekends. A decommissioned MiG-21 bomber is on display here.
সুভাষ সরোবর Subhāsh Sorōbor
A large hexagonal urban space in Salt Lake and a favorite hangout spot for lovers. It is built around an expansive water body. There is a bridge which connects on side of the lake to an island which has a pagoda. The lake serves as a haven for water birds. There are also boating facilities in a cordoned off section of the lake near the rose garden, as well as a butterfly garden.
NCSM
The parent organisation respnsible for science and technology museums across India. Its headquarters itself hosts several exhibitions for visitors, like Rabindranather Bigyan Bhabna (Tagore's philosophy on science) and Portable Fun Science Exhibition.