Union home minister Rajnath Singh has wrapped up his stock taking visit to the flood-hit Assam on Saturday where 36 people lost their lives.
Accompanied by minister of state for home affairs Kiren Rijiju and DoNER minister Dr Jitendra Prasad, Singh arrived in Guwahati in the morning and made an aerial survey in the flood –hit areas of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also joined the ministerial team and left for the worst-hit Bhagatgaon area in Morigaon district and talked to the affected people who have been taking shelter at a camp.
After his aerial survey in Nagaon and Kaziranga, Singh held a meeting with Chief minister Sonowal and assured him of all possible help to help the state get out of the blues.
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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