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Rongali rolls out its sixth edition; special impetus on ‘Vocal for Local’

Rongali rolls out its sixth edition; special impetus on ‘Vocal for Local’

The biggest and the most colorful festival of Assam, Rongali is back after a gap of two years owing to the coronavirus pandemic. The three-day event, will commence from April 8 at Veterinary College Ground, Khanapara, Guwahati and will be inaugurated by the Assam Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma. The sixth edition of the fest is emphasizing on Vocal for Local and conducting an exhibition that will see the attendance of 200 entrepreneurs, self-help groups, start-ups, agri-entrepreneurs, weavers, artisans, farmer producing companies, government agencies and industrial organisations. The programme will start from 11 AM to 10 PM. Inspired by…
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PM Modi, President Kovind greet people on Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja

PM Modi, President Kovind greet people on Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday February 05 greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Saraswati Puja and Basant Panchami.  Basant Panchami marks the beginning of the spring season and is also observed to  worship  Maa Saraswati, who is considered  as the goddess of knowledge.  "May Maa Sharda's blessings be with you all, and Basant, the king of seasons, bring happiness to everyone's life," Modi tweeted in Hindi from his official Twitter handle. Basant Panchami is also celebrated as Saraswati Puja in some parts of the country. As per Hindu Mythology, Lord Brahma is believed…
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