It was a homely meeting organized at Guwahati Press Club that witnessed the release of a travel fiction titled Ontarior Seuj Dalisat (Over Green Carpet of Ontario) and penned by Dr Jagadindra Raychoudhury in presence of several senior journalists. Inaugurating the book, Swapnaneel Barua, a scholar and also a senior bureaucrat of Assam, pointed out that the writer not only documented various events related to his visit to Canada, but also painted a humanist reminiscence with his created characters.
The function, held on 1 July 2015, was also addressed by senior journalists like Hiten Mahanta, Rupam Barua, PJ Barua, Mukul Kalita, Ranen Kumar Goswami, Nava Thakuria and Pramod Kalita. Moderated by journalist Sabita Lahkar, the meeting was graced by acclaimed story writer Jyotish Sikder, professors Anup Talukder & Nirmali Medhi, singers Anindita Choudhury & Kishor Giri and Bitopan & Sneha. A prolific writer, Dr Raychoudhury is an associate professor of B Barua College, Guwahati and contributor to various Assam based newspapers and magazines. A smiling personality Dr Raychoudhury is also a regular participant in various radio programs and television talk shows. Published by Basundhara publication of Hatigaon in Guwahati, the book has 192 pages with a nice cover designed by prominent artist Padma Singha. It is priced at Rs 250/- per copy.
PermalinkSubmitted by Bitopan Ray Cho... on Thu, 02/07/2015 - 20:32
we know or have read many travel related books but "Ontario'r heuj dolisat" is not only a travel experience but is a travel fiction..A great experience as you keep on reading this book and gain new knowledge & issues..we expect many new books from him and wish him success..
One of the senior most editor-journalists of Assam, Tilak Hazarika, 95, expired last night at GNRC hospital (Dispur campus). Hazarika, who was admitted to the hospital on 18 September, breathed his last at 12.50 am on 22 October. The former editor of Asom Bani and Sadin was not feeling well for some time due to age related ailments.He will be paid last tributes by the media fraternity at Sadin-Pratidin house and later in Guwahati Press Club at around 11 am before his cremation at Navagraha.
A crude bomb was found at a house of Abduch Chamad of Kumguri under Tulsibi police outpost in Kokrajhar district late last night. Based on specific information, a search operation was launched by Kokrajhar police and recovered a Crude Bomb, weighing about 3.5 Kg. from the house premises of Abduch Chamad of Kumguri in Kokrajhar district late last night around 12:30 am and accordingly seized the same. Abduch Chamad was apprehended for this incident, said a senior police officer.
NorthEast United FC have a chance to open the gap at the top when they host defending champions Chennaiyin FC in an intriguing Hero Indian Super League clash at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati, on Thursday.NorthEast United have led the ISL table since their opening day win over Kerala Blasters FC. They now have 10 points from five matches, and a win against the defending champions will open a clear five-point gap at the top of the table.“I am sure that in Guwahati and other regions in the north-east, people will take pride in these players and this team. We reached 10 points so far, which is good but we have not yet reached our target, which is to play the semi-finals,” said...
India and Burma (Myanmar) agreed for close security coordination in border areas keeping in view the sensitivity of each other’s strategic interests. In a press statement after holding delegation level talks with visiting Myanmar State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in New Delhi on 19 October 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, as a reliable partner and friend, India stands shoulder to shoulder with Myanmar. PM Modi added that the two neighboring countries agreed to enhance engagement in several areas including agriculture, power, and renewable energy. New Delhi and NayPieTaw will also work to develop a mutually beneficial arrangement for trade in pulses, added Modi. India offered to...
The city based Sun Valley hospital will conduct the next ‘Evening with a Doctor’ program at Guwahati Press Club on 22 October 2016. Dr Bikash Bhattacharjee (Diabetology) and Dr Tapan Sarma (Medicine) from the diabetic care institution will be available for free consultations at press club from 4.30 pm. The camp will continue till 7 pm, where the member-journalists of GPC along with their close relatives can also get the opportunity to check their blood pressure and sugar. Earlier on 15 October, Nemcare hospital conducted the Saturday evening OPD at press club, where Dr Nareswar Barman (Cardiology) and Dr Bikash Kumar Das (Medicine) provided healthcare consultations to the participants. Dr...
Assam’s well known Nemcare hospital conducted the last Saturday evening clinic at Guwahati Press Club (GPC), where Dr Nareswar Barman (Cardiology) and Dr Bikash Kumar Das (Medicine) provided free healthcare consultations to GPC members along with their close relatives. Dr Hitesh Baruah, the chief of Nemcare hospital and a popular music director supervised the OPD on 15 October. More than 25 participants also got their blood pressure sugar checked by the hospital nurses Sandhya Devi and Sumeya Syed. The Nemcare hospital executive Biswajit Sarma along with Arup Barua extended supports in conducting the camp. The next ‘Evening with a Doctor’ program will be conducted by the city based Sun...
After winning three matches, NEUFC played draw with Delhi Dynamo at the packed Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on Saturday evening. Delhi Dynamos were lucky to surge ahead after Kean Lewis capitalised on a goalkeeping error from Subrata Paul in the 38th minute but the visitors earned a point through Emiliano Alfaro in the 51st minute.The draw left NorthEast United FC at the top of the table with 10 points from five matches while Delhi Dynamos have five points from three matches, the same as Atletico de Kolkata.Delhi Dynamos got the breakthrough in the 38th minute. Marcelinho's corner saw goalkeeper Paul completely miss the flight of the ball and the ball fell nicely for Lewis, who...
Football fans thronged in thousands in New Delhi to catch a glimpse of the high voltage ISL match where NEU FC are taking on Delhi Dynamos at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The advantage NEU FC players are drawing no less attraction as they are giving a brave fight to down the arch rival. NEU FC remains at the top with points.
Assam observed Laxmi Puja across the state on Saturday seeking divine help from the goddess of wealth. The idols of the Hindu Goddess are being worshiped in the public places where the various organizations and clubs observed the occassion. Various Cultural functions along with dance and music competitions are lined up to mark the occassions.
Delhi Dynamos coach Gianluca Zambrotta has handed a “special invitation” to his team’s supporters to turn up in impressive numbers for their home match in the Hero Indian Super League against NorthEast United FC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi, on Saturday. Unbeaten so far, Delhi Dynamos are playing their first home match of the season but are expected to be outnumbered by the away fans in the stands like the first two seasons. NorthEast United enjoy great support in Delhi and Zambrotta feels it’s important to match their opponents. “Of course, we need the Delhi supporters and I am handing them a special invitation to attend. We need their support. In Kerala we played the last...
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