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Maharashtra and Gujarat celebrate their formation day

Mumbai/Ahmedabad, May 1 (ANI): Maharashtra and Gujarat celebrated their formation day on Friday.

On the occasion, Maharashtra Governor S. C. Jamir, who unfurled the flag at the Shivaji Park grounds in Mumbai, reviewed the progress made in social and economic areas in the previous years in the state.

A ceremonial parade was also held to celebrate the Maharashtra Day.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, his cabinet colleagues, Mayor Shubha Raul along with dignitaries were also present.

Later, Chavan paid homage to 106 martyrs who laid down their lives for the cause of a unified Maharashtra with Mumbai at Hutatma Chowk.

Meanwhile, Gujarat Governor Naval Kishor Sharma and Chief Minister Narendra Modi also wished the people of the state on its 50th foundation day.

In his message, Sharma said that Gujarat is marching on the development path with full determination of the people. (ANI)

Bird flu spreads to new areas in Assam

Kamrup (Assam), Dec 6: With a fresh outbreak of bird flu in poultry being detected in Assam, authorities are prepared to start the culling of thousands of chickens.Reports say the virus has spread to the districts of Barpeta and Nalbari from Hajo in Kamrup District, where it was first reported. Samples were sent to laboratories in Bhopal and have tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza.The State Government has ordered culling operations and culling officers have already started going.....
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