Kolkata, June 11 -- The Government of West Bengal has issued an official order to observe Paschimbanga Divas (West Bengal Day) on June 20, across all district headquarters and educational institutions in the state.

According to the order issued on Wednesday by the Information & Cultural Affairs Department from Nabanna, Howrah, the decision follows Cabinet approval and aims to commemorate "the rich cultural heritage, history and traditions of West Bengal and to mark the occasion of the legislative act leading to the creation of the State of West Bengal."

The order stated, "The principal objective is to create and sustain public awareness regarding the history of Bengal and the partition of Bengal within India. It also aims to foster grea...