Ashok Saikia, one of the top bureaucrats during the Atal Behari Vajpayee government serving then as a Joint Secretary in the PMO and later executive director of the Asian Development Bank in Manila in July 2004, died in New Delhi this morning after a heart surgery. Saikia was a 1971 batch IAS officer from Assam.
The 'Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024', a five-day cultural extravaganza showcasing Northeast India's richness, kicks off on January 13 at Bharat Mandapam. Organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and NEHHDC, the festival aims to display diverse arts, crafts, and cultures, fostering economic opportunities. With 250 participants including weavers, farmers, and entrepreneurs, the event features panel discussions, buyer-seller meets, traditional performances, and a focus on women's roles in regional development. Highlighting the youth's contribution and challenges, the festival aims to explore how they can shape India's economic landscape. Additionally, specialized...
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