Normal life stands totally paralyzed on Friday following a 12 hour statewide bandh in protest against the Indo-B'desh boundary ratification bill tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Streets wore a deserted look in the absence vehicles as soon as the BJP-sponsored bandh began across the state. Shops and markets, schools and colleges, banks and offices remained closed from 6 in the morning. The UPA government tabled the bill for constitutional amendment in the light of the boundary ratification deal signed in Dhaka by prime minister Manmohan Singh and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina two years back. If the deal comes into force, hundreds of acres of land belonging to Assam would go to the neighbouring country.
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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