Sonajhuri Haat: Open or Closed on Dol? Visva-Bharati & Authorities Speak Out

• Visva-Bharati will not celebrate traditional Basanta Utsav on Dol (March 3rd) again this year, citing a need for change in public mindset.
• The university will hold a private 'Basanta Bandana' on March 6th within campus, restricting public entry.
• Environmental activist Subhash Dutta and Sonakuri Haat Committee demand no abir play or forest damage in Sonajhuri during Dol.
• Sonajhuri Haat traders' association requests closure on March 3rd and 4th due to tourist abir play.
• District Administration awaits Forest Department's decision on Sonajhuri Haat's status, promising full cooperation.