Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Assam Government to provide Bihu committees with financial aid

First Published: 7th February, 2022 16:16 IST

The Assam Government on Monday announced that it will provide Rs 1.5 lakh financial assistance to Bihu Committees that have been organizing Rongali Bihu functions for more than 10 years.

The Assam Government on Monday announced that it will provide Rs 1.5 lakh financial assistance to Bihu Committees that have been organizing Rongali Bihu functions for more than 10 years.

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma said the State Government will be providing Rs 1.5 lakh financial assistance to Bihu Committees that have been organizing Rongali Bihu functions for more than 10 years.

Also Read: Assam: Night curfew & other Covid restrictions to be lifted from Feb 15

Chief Minister Sarma, however, set a rider saying Bihu committees that organize functions from 1st to 7th Bohag will be eligible for the 1.5-lakh-rupee financial aid.

“We will celebrate Bihu with zeal and enthusiasm and there will be no restrictions during the celebration. However, a fixed timing will be set for bihu functions to wind up their cultural programmes,” CM Sarma said.

WATCH:

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Assam: Man Who Beats a Lactating Female Dog to Death In Front of Her Puppies Arrested

It needs to be mentioned that, the arrest led to the protest by the local women demanding action against Saikia.

22nd November 2024
Banner
Assam: Father-Daughter Duo Killed in Road Accident On the Way To School in Bongaigaon, Angry Locals Torch Bus

In the aftermath of the incident, enraged locals staged a protest, blocking the national highway and setting the bus on fire.

22nd November 2024
Banner
3 Assam Cops Suspended After Bangladeshi Infiltrator Escapes from SMCH

A case has been registered against the three personnel, and Hailakandi SP Leena Doley has initiated a high-level probe into the incident.

22nd November 2024
Banner
Heart Breaking: Assam Youth Beats a Lactating Female Dog to Death In Front of Her Puppies

The dog was desperate for food after giving birth to five puppies, and she ventured into the broiler farm and ate a chicken.

21st November 2024
Banner
Malaria Cases Surge in Assam’s Kokrajhar, 2 Including a Child Dies in a Week

A total of 1,901 cases were detected as of November 18, 2024 in Kokrajhar.

21st November 2024