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Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 26 (ANI): Navratri, the festival of devotion and divine energy, is being celebrated across the state. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, accompanied by the First Lady Kumud Devi, visited the sacred Shaktipeeth Kamakhya Temple on Friday.

During the visit, the Governor offered prayers at the holy shrine and sought the divine blessings of Maa Kamakhya.

He prayed for the welfare, happiness and prosperity of all citizens of Assam and extended his heartfelt wishes to the people on the pious occasion of Navratri.

The Governor expressed hope that the divine energy of Maa Kamakhya will continue to guide and protect the people, bringing peace, prosperity, and harmony across the state.

The fourth day of Navratri holds special significance and is dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda, one of the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga.

Navratri, also known as Shardiya Navratri, is a vibrant and widely celebrated Hindu festival observed across India. The nine-night festival, held during the lunar month of Ashwin, is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine avatars, each symbolising distinct qualities such as power, wisdom, and compassion.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Assam government will provide a financial grant of Rs 10,000 each to 7,817 Durga Puja Committees across the state to enable the festival to be celebrated in a befitting manner, announced Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

In a social media post on X, Chief Minister Sarma conveyed that the funds have already been disbursed to the respective District Commissioners for onward distribution.

“Like last year, the Government of Assam is extending a financial grant of ₹10,000 each to 7,817 Durga Puja Committees to enable the festival to be celebrated in a befitting manner. The funds have already been disbursed to the respective District Commissioners for onward distribution. In keeping with its tradition of supporting our rich cultural heritage, the State Government also provides financial assistance every year for the celebration of Bihu and Bhaona across the State, ” the CM said in the post.

In 2024, the Assam government also provided assistance for Durga Puja celebrations across the state. (ANI)

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 26 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday directed district officials to complete the ongoing socio-educational survey by October 7, stating unequivocally that the deadline will not be extended.

He issued these firm instructions during a high-level video conference review meeting.

The Chief Minister stated that the initial technical glitches have been resolved and ordered officials to accelerate the pace of work immediately.

“You must achieve a daily progress rate of at least 10% to meet the target,” he said, emphasising the goal of covering all 1.43 crore families in the state. Karnataka CM noted that with only 2.76 lakh families surveyed so far, a significant push is required.

Giving special focus to Bengaluru, where the survey begins today, the Chief Minister instructed officials to ensure enumeration starts without delay in the BBMP limits, which contain nearly 50 lakh households. He stressed, “Every single family in the state must be surveyed. We must ensure no household is missed.”

Addressing the role of teachers deployed as enumerators, the CM Siddaramaiah stated, “Over 1.2 lakh teachers have been assigned this duty, and they must fulfil it responsibly.” He warned that legal action would be taken against any negligence, while also assuring that “the honorarium payments have already been released to them.”

To ensure comprehensive coverage, the Chief Minister outlined multiple approaches. He said that in hilly areas, survey centres will be established in schools for the convenience of the people, and the online facility should be promoted. He also directed enumerators to make return visits to homes found locked during the initial survey.

For smooth operations, he instructed that technical issues be resolved locally using IT staff from various departments, with a nodal officer appointed for each taluk. The Chief Minister concluded by emphasising that this is a coordinated effort involving multiple departments and ordered regional commissioners to monitor progress daily to ensure timely completion. ( ANI)

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