Assam renames Karimganj district to Sribhumi, highlighting cultural heritage, and plans panchayat polls, investment summit.

The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has decided to rename Karimganj district to Sribhumi, reflecting its cultural heritage and a description by Rabindranath Tagore. The name change aims to replace those without historical evidence. The cabinet also approved publishing voter lists for panchayat polls by December and scheduled an investment summit for February 2025, with PM Modi in attendance.

November 19, 2024
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