<span style="color: #222222;">The 73rd Independence Day was celebrated with variety of programmes in West Bengal today. The main programme was held at Barrackpore Gandhighat where State Governor, Mr. Jagdeep Dhankar offered floral tributes at the martyrs column. The Chief Minister, Ms. Mamata Banerjee hoisted the National Tri-colour at Indira Gandhi Sarani in Kolkata this morning . <br />''<br />''A colourful parade was organized to mark the day where contingents of Police, Fire Brigade, School Students and different Departments of State Government took part . Members of State Cabinet, Consulur Corps, Distingushed Guest were present at the programme . Our Correspondent reports all faith prayer meeting, seminar, exhibition and felicitations to freedom fighters were highlights of the day.</span><br />