Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose at the Kochi International Book Fest on Saturday .
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The 28th Kochi International Book Festival began at Ernakulathappan ground here on Saturday.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel lit the lamp to mark the beginning of the festival. West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose received the ‘Malayalaratnam Puraskaram’ from her. She also released 14 of his works by handing over copies to Mayor M. Anilkumar, according to a release.
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose and Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel visit stalls at the Kochi International Boof Festival on Saturday (November 1, 2025).
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THULASI KAKKAT
M.J. Akbar, writer and former Union Minister, inaugurated the art and cultural programmes held as part of the fest. Writer K.L. Mohana Varma delivered the message of the fest. Mr. Bose inaugurated the programme commemorating the birth centenary of poet Akkitham, the release said.
Published – November 01, 2025 08:58 pm IST

