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Assam Approves Rs 300 Crore Welspun Investment in Rangia

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 4:14 AM UTC · How we work

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Modi Presents Award

Assam state government approved a Rs 300 crore Welspun Group investment in Rangia, Kamrup district.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the inaugural Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award for singer Usha Mangeshkar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the award on November 29 in New Delhi.
The award includes a INR10 lakh cash prize, a citation, and is given every three years.

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Modi Presents Award

Assam state government approved a Rs 300 crore Welspun Group investment in Rangia, Kamrup district.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the inaugural Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award for singer Usha Mangeshkar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the award on November 29 in New Delhi.
The award includes a INR10 lakh cash prize, a citation, and is given every three years.

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