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Honour for Bishnu Rabha

By mousumi |
Under the initiation of SFI and IPTA, a daylong function was held at Jorhat District Library on 20th June 07 in honour of Bishnu Rabha. The function started with the hoisting of flags of the association which was followed by “SHAHID TARPAN”. The famous writer, director and producer Mr. Shatish Pathak’s drama “AIIR NAT” was enacted by actors from the Associations. Apart from it, there were various other competitions like “Rabha Sangeet protijugita”, dance competition on the basis of Rabha Sangeet, drawing competition, etc. was also held as a sign of Honour to him.
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Submitted by Tamal Dey on Sun, 08/06/2008 - 14:51
I have a photo of Bishnu Rabha
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Submitted by Abhijit on Thu, 11/12/2008 - 06:05
Hi Tamal, Could you send me the photo of Bishnu Rabha in abhijit_borah@onlinesivasagar.com? I want to use it for a page dedicated to him in onlinesivasagar.com
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Submitted by Ujjwal on Sun, 22/02/2009 - 07:06
www.Asomiya.in , a website meant for all Asomiya people around the globe. Its an effort to bring together all asomiya people and to strengthen the bond.The website facilitates members to voice their opinions through various means. Members can look for or post advertisement for jobs ,educational activities etc.
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Submitted by Geetika. on Wed, 24/06/2009 - 09:42
Hi Tamal, I need a photo of Kalaguru.Please send it to my e-mail id (i.e. gouri_as8@rediffmail.com).

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