India Observers

  Assam, a state in northeast India, is aiming to set a Guinness World Record for the largest Bihu dance performance. Bihu is a popular traditional dance of Assam that is performed during the festival of the same name. The state government has set a target of getting 11,000 Bihu performers to participate in the event, which is scheduled to take place in the city of Guwahati. The organizers are hoping to break the previous record set in 2012 in the state of Gujarat, where 7,000 people performed the Garba dance. In addition to the Bihu dance performance, the state government has also announced several projects worth Rs. 14,000 crores (approximately 1.8 billion USD) aimed at boosting the development of various sectors in Assam. These projects include road infrastructure, tourism, health, and education, among others. The Bihu dance performance is part of the state government's efforts to promote and preserve Assamese culture and traditions. The event is expected to attract a large num...

The Indian government has announced a new gas pricing formula, which will result in a 10% reduction in the prices of compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG). The new pricing formula, called the Gas Exchange Trading Hub, will be implemented from April 1, 2023, and is expected to bring relief to millions of households and businesses that use natural gas. The Gas Exchange Trading Hub is a new mechanism that will allow buyers and sellers of natural gas to trade gas on a common platform, similar to the stock exchange. The price of natural gas will be determined by the market, and the government will not interfere in the pricing mechanism. The new pricing formula is expected to benefit consumers in several ways. Firstly, it will result in a reduction in the prices of CNG, which is used as fuel for vehicles. This will lead to a decrease in the running costs of vehicles, resulting in savings for vehicle owners. Secondly, the new pricing formula will also reduce the prices of...

  The deadline for linking Aadhar and PAN cards is fast approaching, and individuals who have not yet linked their Aadhar and PAN cards are advised to do so before March 31, 2023. After this deadline, those who have not linked their Aadhar and PAN cards may face penalties. To encourage individuals to link their Aadhar and PAN cards, the government has introduced a fee for those who link their Aadhar and PAN cards after the deadline. This fee can be paid online, and it is expected to be Rs. 1,000. However, the government has not yet announced the exact amount of the fee. Linking Aadhar and PAN cards is essential for several reasons. First, it helps to prevent identity fraud, as it ensures that the person claiming a PAN card is indeed the person they claim to be. Second, linking Aadhar and PAN cards makes it easier to file tax returns, as all the necessary information is available in one place. Finally, linking Aadhar and PAN cards is mandatory for availing various government schem...