'Glad to see celebrations': Assam CM on renaming Karimganj

Assam CM refutes reports of influx of Hindus from Bangladesh

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday refuted the claims of influx of Hindus from Bangladesh due to unrest in the neighbouring country, saying that the security forces in the state could not detect any Hindu Bangladeshi infiltrator in the last five months. Jan 1, 2025
Cabinet okays extension of subsidy on DAP fertilizer for farmers

Cabinet okays extension of subsidy on DAP fertilizer for farmers

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for the extension of a one-time Special Package on Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) beyond the NBS subsidy at Rs 3,500 per metric tonne (MT) for the period from January 1, 2025, till further orders to ensure sustainable availability of DAP at affordable prices to the farmers, according to an official statement issued Jan 1, 2025