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29-12-2025
Laid the foundation stone of ‘Durga Angan’ - 2025
Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone of ‘Durga Angan’, a cultural complex dedicated to Goddess Durga. The Durga Angan will be built on 17.28 acres near Eco Park and will be capable of welcoming up to one lakh visitors daily, while the central courtyard will accommodate 1,000 devotees at a time. A 20-foot-wide circumambulatory path will be adorned with 1,008 pillars and delicately sculpted arches. The total cost to build the 'Durga Angan' is approximately Rs. 261.99 crores. 108 divine idols and 64 lion sculptures will be consecrated within the complex and will remain open 365 days a year for worship. The entire project is being implemented under the supervision of HIDCO.
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24-12-2025
Midnight mass on the Christmas Eve - 2025
Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended the midnight mass at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary in Burrabazar, Kolkata. In the presence of the Archbishop of Calcutta, she joined in prayer seeking blessings for the health, happiness, prosperity, and well-being of all. She wished everyone a joyful season and a wonderful year ahead.
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18-12-2025
Business & Industry Conclave - 2025
Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee participated in the Business & Industry Conclave, 2025, alongside Dr. Amit Mitra, senior officials and Ministers of the State Government, and a distinguished gathering of international dignitaries and industry leaders. She expressed her gratitude to them for their insights, partnership and faith in West Bengal’s potential to inspire the collective journey. She said that, West Bengal emerged as one of India’s most industry-friendly and investment-ready states. It stood among the leading states in Ease of Doing Business too, she added. Moreover, West Bengal’s inherent advantages are strong and enduring — a strategic geographic location serving as the gateway to South East Asia and North East India. As a result, West Bengal firmly positioned itself as one of the safest and smartest investment destinations in India.
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18-12-2025
15th edition of Kolkata Christmas Festival - 2025
Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the 15th edition of Kolkata Christmas Festival 2025, at Park Street, in the august presence of the Most Revd. Dr. Paritosh Canning, Moderator of the Church of North India and Bishop of Calcutta; the Most Revd. Elias Frank, Archbishop of Calcutta; Rev. Dr. J. Felix Raj; Rev. Patrick Joseph, Chairman of AG Mission along with senior officials and Ministers of the State Government. She welcomed distinguished dignitaries and representatives from the United States, Russia, France, Australia, China, Japan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. She extended her warm season’s greetings to them, their families, their compatriots, and to all the people across the world. On the occasion, she also inaugurated the successfully completed conservation of St. Andrew’s Church, Darjeeling, Mall Road, a prominent heritage landmark reflecting the town’s colonial-era architecture and enduring spiritual legacy.
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