Guwahati, March 10 (IANS) The Assam Cabinet on Tuesday approved the allocation of 10 bighas of land for the development of ‘Zubeen Kshetra’, a memorial site dedicated to late Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the land will be formally allotted to the state’s Cultural Affairs Department for the construction and management of the memorial complex.Addressing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister said the government has also decided to h…
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New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Assam’s tableau rolled down Kartavya Path in the national capital on Monday as part of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, showcasing the rich terracotta legacy of Asharikandi, a renowned craft village in Dhubri district. Centred on the state’s traditional terracotta art, the tableau offered a vibrant visual narrative of Assam’s cultural heritage, craftsmanship and riverine way of life.Nodal Officer Bikram Newar and officials from the Cultural Affairs Department, G…