Nearly a year after theMarathwadafloods in Maharashtra, many farmers affected by the destruction that followed say they are still waiting for parts of the compensation the government promised.SnehalMuthafinds that some have taken additional loans for the next crop, while some have given farming a break for the year
LG attends 9th Maati Samman Samaroh in Mumbai
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 16: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended 9th Maati Samman Samaroh, a Purvanchal festival of art, culture, food and tourism. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also felicitated distinguished personalities from Purvanchal. Addressing a gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that historical, cultural and spiritual bonds between Purvanchal and Maharashtra run very deep. A glimpse of it seen in Lord Rams Vanvas, when he visited Panchvati and worship at Kashi Vishwanath and Trimbakeshwar has strengthened spiritual traditions [] The post LG attends 9th Maati Samman Samaroh in Mumbai appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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LG Manoj Sinha Attends 9th Maati Samman Samaroh in Mumbai
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday attended the 9th Maati Samman Samaroh in Mumbai, a cultural festival showcasing the art, heritage, cuisine and tourism of Purvanchal, and emphasised the deep historical, spiritual and cultural linkages between Purvanchal and Maharashtra. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said the relationship between the two regions dates back []
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