Guwahati, April 23 (IANS) Marking World Book Day, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday underscored the enduring importance of books in shaping individuals and societies, calling for renewed efforts to cultivate a strong reading culture across generations. In a post on X, the Chief Minister reflected on the transformative role of books, describing them as a “quiet power” that shapes minds, broadens perspectives and strengthens character.Emphasising that a reading habit forms t…
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Gandhinagar, March 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government has allocated Rs 2,006 crore for the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department in the state budget, with plans to develop Olympic-level infrastructure and position Gujarat as a ‘global sports hub’, Minister Jitu Vaghani told the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Participating in the discussion on the department’s budgetary demands, Vaghani said the allocation reflected the government’s resolve to expand sports infrastructure and stren…