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..
Union Minister Rajib Pratap Rudy inaugurated the “Udyami Mitra Cell”, a skill-job exchange centre at Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati on February 3. The cell will provide support and consultancy services to existing and upcoming entrepreneurs of the North East Region. The UMC has been positioned to target the first generation entrepreneurs who seeks information regarding business ventures opportunities, market intelligence, technical & financial expects sources of machinery & raw material etc. The Skill-Job-Exchange Centre is set up to develop a platform for skilled job seekers and Job providers. In the Interaction Meet held at IIE auditorium, the Rudy...
The Ajmal Foundation under Ajmal Media Welfare Scheme has offered financial supports to five ailing journalists of Assam. Khasrul Islam, manager of Ajmal Foundation has handed over the amount totalling rupees 1,15,000 to the beneficiaries at a brief function held at Guwahati Press Club on Wednesday. Dr MRH Azad, deputy manager of Ajmal Foundation with NI Laskar, Haidor Bora and Nava Thakuria, secretary of Guwahati Press Club were also present on the occasion. The detail list of beneficiaries assisted under the Ajmal Media Welfare Scheme (AMWS) is as follows. SL Name Media Amount Purpose 1. Pitamber Newar Dainik Purvoday 25000/- Medical Aid 2. Bitul Bora Reporter, News Live 25000/- Medical...
Contrary to apprehension ULFA(I) has come in support of the South Asian Games in Guwahati and Shillong much to a major respite for the security forces. In statement ULFA-I chairman Abhijit Asom said that the sporting event would help Guwahati and Shillong get footfall of world leaders.
Ridiculing Assam chief minister’s comment over Padma award recipients of the State including senior journalist Dhirendra Nath Bezboruah, the Journalists Forum Assam (JFA) expressed shock that a veteran politician like Tarun Gogoi can publicly malign the distinguished personalities, who were declared as winner of Padma Shri by the Union government on the occasion of 67th Republic Day. CM Gogoi on 28 January 2016, while addressing a press conference at Dispur expressed his displeasure that the Centre had not recognized anyone for Padma awards from the list of Assam government. He also asserted that the Centre had thus (ignoring the State government’s list of 28 personalities) shown...
Federation of Industry and Commerce of the North Eastern Region (FINER) is organizing North East Skill Conclave on February 3-4 at NEDFi Convention Centre, Guwahati. The main objective of the Conclave is to disseminate appropriate information to the prospective investors and investment partners from the region regarding Government of India’s thrust area. The Conclave will revolve around presentations and interactive panel discussions on the various aspects of the importance of ‘Skill Development & Entrepreneurship initiative challenges and way forward, followed by a one-to-one interaction between Ministry officials, Industry captains and...
A book penned by an Assamese technocrat turned writer AK Pathak was released at Guwahati Press Club on 28 January 2016. Eminent Assamese author and former Asom Sahitya Sabha president LN Bora released the book titled Mizo Tawng Made Easy, where the writer made an effort to make Mizo language understandable for a non-Mizo reader. Bora also pointed out that the primary language of Mizoram should be announced as a modern Indian language. Anchored by Ms Alaka, the meeting was also addressed by writer Pu Pathak AK, journalist Nava Thakuria, resident commissioner of Mizoram House in Guwahati Lian Sang Zuala Chhakchhuak with the field secretary Rev H Lalhming Mawia.
2nd edition of "Brihot Tai Jati - Ahom Buranji", a book on the Ahom kingdom written by historian, lawyer and social worker Late Rameswar Bora of Jorhat, was released by by Dr. B.K. Gohain, Administrator, Scholar and Vice Chairman of Sukapha Kalakhetra Samaj, Jorhat at Guwahati on Monday. Kiran K Gogoi, writer and lawyer and past President of All Assam Ahom Sobha was present as the chief Guest along with family members of Rameswar Bora. The book was published by Bora's Grandson Rupom Chetia Bora.
The 67th Republic Day was celebrated on Tuesday with great enthusiasm and fervour in the Guwahati Frontier of BSF at Patgaon. The Sector Headquarters and Battalions under this Frontier also celebrated the Day with great pomp and show. SK Srivastava, Inspector General of the Frontier, after unfurling the national tri-color, addressed the border men including personnel of 1st NDRF. He reminded them of the supreme sacrifices made by the freedom fighters of the country in making India a sovereign nation. Srivastava said that we should sow the seeds of unity in diversity and urged upon the troops to contribute to the society through various societyoriented programs like the civic action...
Wipro Limited presents IIT Guwahati’s Alcheringa 2016 - Gamescape, the largest cultural extravaganza of the North East, happening from 28th January to 31st January 2016. With brilliant performers from around the world and national-level competitions, its a one-of-a-kind treat. This year’s roster has some very big names in the Music Industry. The theme for this edition of Alcheringa is 'Gamescape'. Reading books, watching movies and playing games to step away from the monotony of everyday life is in a way a means to escape reality. Gamescape focuses on Life as a Game, where the real and the virtual worlds are intertwined. On the first night of Saaz, the Classical Music Night, brothers Amaan...
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