The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government has announced Puja holidays on September 24 and 25 ahead of schedule. This comes after heavy rains in Kolkata and other areas. Education Minister Bratya Basu said that all schools and higher education institutions will be closed on those days.

Calling the situation “unprecedented disaster”, Basu said all teachers and education staff associated with education would perform important tasks from home.

He added, "Since the official Puja holidays begin on 26 September, the Durga Puja holidays will effectively start from tomorrow. I extend my best wishes and congratulations to everyone for the upcoming Sharadiya festival. My deep and heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the fellow citizens who lost their lives in this disaster.

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