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Assam CM visits Swahid Smarak Khetra; takes stock of its final stage of construction
Guwahati, November 19: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday visited the Swahid Smarak Khetra (Martyrs' Column) at Boragaon in Guwahati and reviewed the final preparations ahead of the inauguration of this iconic structure on 10 December, observed as Swahid Divas.
Assam CM pays tribute to Bhupen Hazarika on his death anniversary
Guwahati, November 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday participated in the 'Shraddhanjali' programme organised by the state government's Cultural Affairs department at Dr Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Tirtha, Jalukbari, Guwahati.
Maha govt prepares plan for conservation of temples, state-protected forts and stepwells
Mumbai, Oct 16: Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said on Thursday that the state government has firmed up a comprehensive plan for the conservation of 500 temples, 60 state-protected forts and 1,800 stepwells ('baravs') across the state, adding that it aims to preserve Maharashtra's rich cultural heritage.
Australian Minister Anne Aly to visit India to strengthen regional ties
New Delhi, October 14: Australia's Minister for Small Business, International Development and Multicultural Affairs, Anne Aly, will visit India and Bangladesh this week as part of the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Government's efforts to deepen ties across the Indian Ocean region.
Asha Bhosle, Minister Ashish Selar visit RD Burman's residence to celebrate singer's 86th birth anniversary
Mumbai, June 27: Padma Vibhushan singer Asha Bhosale visited the late legendary musician RD Burman's residence to pay her respects on his 86th birth anniversary.
Send Lord Jagannath idol photo, 'prasad' from Digha temple to each home: Bengal CM tells state dept
Kolkata, April 30: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday entrusted the state information and cultural affairs department with the responsibility of ensuring that the pictures of the idol of Lord Jagannath and the 'prasad' from the Digha temple in East Midnapore district, are sent to every home in West Bengal.
Maha's theatre policy to be introduced within two months: Minister
Mumbai, April 1: Maharashtra Minister of Cultural Affairs Ashish Shelar on Tuesday announced that the state government will introduce a comprehensive theatre policy within two months.
New Maharashtra Archives Building to be constructed at Mumbai's Bandra East
Mumbai, March 21: The Maharashtra government will construct a new “Maha Archives Building†on a 6,691 sqm plot in Mumbai's Bandra East, the Assembly was informed on Friday.
Cultural centre and museum to come up in Mumbai: Maha Minister
Mumbai, March 18: Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said on Tuesday in the Assembly that a grand cultural centre and museum would be built soon in Mumbai.
Maha to enforce new regulations for folk art centres
Mumbai, Feb 10: Maharashtra Minister of Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said on Monday that the state government will soon enforce new regulations for folk art centres in a bid to safeguard the state's rich folk art and also to ensure that the essence of this rich cultural heritage thrives.
Govt to confer Silpi Award 2025 to Anima Choudhury and Mukul Rabha: Assam Minister Bimal Borah
Guwahati, January 5: Assam Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Borah announced on Sunday that the state government has decided to confer this year's Silpi Award on playback singer Anima Choudhury and folk singer Mukul Rabha.