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08-01-2026
Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Gangasagar Mela at the Outram Ghat transit point. At the sacred confluence of devotion and harmony, she extended her best wishes to all the pilgrims came to participate in the holy dip. With sole initiative of the Government of West Bengal, the Gangasagar Mela attained a global dimension, she stated. She requested everyone to follow the instructions of the administration during the pilgrimage. Alongside, Hon’ble Chief Minister also inaugurated the disbursement of financial assistance under the new 'Krishak Bandhu' scheme for the current season across the state. According to the scheme, more than 1.1 crore farmers and sharecroppers would receive direct financial assistance in their bank accounts, she informed. In addition, she also provided financial assistance to 29 state sports associations recognized by the Bengal Olympic Association. She extended her sincere wishes to the three great clubs of East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, and Mohammedan as well as all the football clubs participating in the upcoming ISL.
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05-01-2026
Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the Sagar Island, in South 24 Paraganas, on the eve of the upcoming Gangasagar Mela, one of the largest fairs of India. She laid foundation stone for the ‘Gangasagar Bridge’ to facilitate the movement of pilgrims and residents of Sagar Island. The four-lane bridge, approximately 5 kilometers long, would be built over the Muriganga River, she informed. In the coming days, the sacred pilgrimage to Gangasagar would become even more accessible and convenient, she added. As every year, she visited Bharat Sevashram Sangha and Kapil Muni's ashram to offer prayers. Hon’ble Chief Minister monitored the safety measures to ensure the well-being of all those attending the fair and to provide them with good services. She said that the fair would run from 9th to 17th January, 2026.
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01-01-2026
Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wished a Happy New Year to all.
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01-01-2026
Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended her sincere wishes to all students on the Students Day. She announced the celebration of Students Week from the same day.
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01-01-2026
Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wished all on the occasion of Kalpataru Utsav.
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