WB to confer 'Banga Bibhushan' to Lata Mangeshkar
To honour legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's contributions to Bengali songs, the West Bengal government will confer this year's 'Banga Bibhushan' on her. "Lata Mangeshkar has sung innumerable memorable Bengali songs," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said. Adding that the award will be conferred to Mangeshkar after the Durga Puja, Banerjee said, the singer has agreed to accept the award.