Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi criticized Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for being among the richest chief ministers in India while Assam ranks low on the Human Development Index. Gogoi highlighted the wealth disparity as Sarma's assets are valued at Rs 17 crore. The report by the Association for Democratic Reforms shows significant contrasts between leaders' wealth and state development.
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An explosion at a manhole on the Texas Tech University campus on March 12 caused fires and widespread power outages. No injuries were reported. The university evacuated several buildings, cancelled classes for the week, and preponed Spring Break. The cause of the explosion remains unknown.