New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- 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.

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