West Bengal education minister, Bratya Basu, at the launch of Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship at Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, on Thursday. The government has introduced this scheme with a view to assist meritorious students belonging to economically backward families in the state to pursue higher studies
My KolkataChief minister Mamata Banerjee at West Bengal Governor La Ganesan’s family function in Chennai on Thursday. Banerjee, besides top actor Rajinikanth among others, attended the 80th birthday celebrations of Ganesan's brother. The chief minister, who flew down from Kolkata on Wednesday, was seen enjoying the 'Chenda melam' (a traditional percussion instrument) performance outside the venue
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