Senior Correspondent.TOD.Balurghat
Dr. Samit Kumar Saha, a noted poet, writer and professor of Bengali at Balurghat College, has been awarded the ‘Gyanadamanjari Sammanana’ in Kolkata in recognition of his contributions to literature, writing and research.The award was presented at the historic Bengal Theosophical Society during a programme marking the 206th birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. Organised by the Bongiyo Kalakendra, the event brought together writers, academics and cultural figures to commemorate the 19th-century educationist and social reformer.
Dr. Saha was the only recipient from South Dinajpur district, according to the organisers. The citation recognised his literary work as well as his efforts in discovering and researching ancient manuscripts, adding another distinction to the literary activities of the district.The programme opened with a peace prayer and a rendition of Vande Mataram, followed by a commemorative address on Vidyasagar and the presentation of the awards named in his memory. Writers and poets from several districts of West Bengal were also honoured for their literary contributions.
Among those attending were Arun Sis Goswami, Vice Chancellor of Babasaheb Ambedkar Education University; Sachindranath Bhattacharya, a professor at the University of Calcutta; Partha Karmakar, former president of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education; poet Jaydeb Mukhopadhyay; and college professor Bimal Kumar Thandar, among others.
Founded in 1882, the Bengal Theosophical Society is regarded as one of Kolkata’s historic intellectual and cultural institutions. The venue has hosted prominent figures including Rabindranath Tagore and Jagadish Chandra Bose.For Balurghat and South Dinajpur, Dr. Saha’s recognition at the historic Kolkata institution represents a notable moment for the region’s literary community.
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