Siliguri, 10th January: The 4th Literary Festival and Little Magazine Fair commenced in Siliguri on Friday. Organized by the West Bengal Bangla Academy and the Mahakuma Information and Culture Department, the event is being held at Siliguri College Ground and will run until January 12.
The fair was inaugurated by State Education Minister Bratya Basu in the presence of Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb, Cooch Behar Municipality Chairman Rabindranath Ghosh, State Minister Sabina Yeasmin, and noted writer Abul Bashar, among others.
Over 400 Bengali poets and writers from various districts of West Bengal are participating in the event. The fair features 65 stalls showcasing works from poets and writers, including notable literary contributions from the northern districts.