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..
The first wave of flood wreaked havoc in 6 districts rendering over 32,000 persons homeless on Sunday.According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the river Brahmaputra and its tributeries threaten to flow above the danger level if the rains continue in Arunachal Pradesh during the next couple of days. The surging waters have already inundated over 100 villages in 10 revenue circles in six districts – Kokrajhar, Dhemaji, Barpeta, Lakhimpur, Bongaigaon and Dhemaji.This has forced the authorities to shift over 9,100 persons to 12 relief camps.Twelve relief camps have been opened, all in Kokrajhar district, with over 9,100 persons taking shelter there.Nearly 1,000 hectares of...
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Jyoti Prashad Rajkhowa on Sunday stressed age old bonhomie with Assam to end the interstate problems confronting both the states. According to a Raj Bhawan communique, Rajkhowa on Sunday appealed to the people from both the states not be swayed by baseless rumours in the wake of the Bihali incident. Rajkhowa condemned attacks on the Arunachalees and killing of Kolai Orang in the area. He further appealed to the media to exercise their restraint so that communal harmony and peace could be maintained and the law could take its own course. The governor also volunteered to take up the matter with the Centre for any additional assistance, should...
Dispur has amended a vital policy that can fetch good catch of benefit for thousands of small tea growers hardly a year ahead of the assembly polls. Confirming this official sources told Assam Times that the recent cabinet meeting cleared the Cess Utilization (Amendment) Policy, 2015 to percolate benefit for the small tea growers which comes into force from June.Apart from promising a simplified procedure for benefits to the small tea growers, there are provisions that can help them get various subsidy grants in aid.According to information, benefits of subsidy to 75% of actual cost of vehicle for transportation of green leaf, subsidy against interest of bank loan, grants upto...
A section of school teachers will not receive their salaries untill and unless the Centre releases the fund.Education minister Sarat Borkotoky told reporters in Guwahati on Sunday that these teachers would get their salaries only after receipt of fund from the Centre.
Caught in utter disappointed, the agitating special police officers are coming to Guwahati to intensify their demands. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati on Sunday, the SPOs said that if the goverment fails to read their sentiments by the next 24 hours, they would stage fast unto death at Dighalipukhuri on Tuesday.
Congress and BJP seem to have mired in an undeclared competition to woo the hearts of the HS and HSLC toppers.The focus now shifts from the Raj Bhawan to Koinadhara. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi felicitated the HS and HSLC toppers at his official residence in Koinadhara on Sunday.Gogoi on Saturday instructed education minister Sarat Borkotoky to arrange the function on Sunday morning hours after Governor PB Acharya on Saturday felicitated the toppers at the Raj Bhawan.Borkotoky was also present along with senior officials of the education department.
A long march to Dispur by the agitating special police officers is believed to have forced the authorities to cut short the journey of two Guwahati-bound passenger trains on Sunday. The Lumding-Alipurduar train via Guwahati will cut short its journey at Hojai. On the other hand, the Lumding-Guwahati train has refused to proceed beyond Lanka.According to allegations, the agitating police officers had booked many compartments of the two Guwahati bound trains on Sunday. The SPOs were waiting to board on the trains to arrive in Guwahati to register their protest alleging non receipt of due treatment from the governnment.
Will you fly from Guwahati to Impal at a maximum charge of Rs 900? Come June 25. Courtesy AirAsia. The budget carrier is fully prepared to launch its flight services. The promotional fare stands at 900.All carriers across the country deploy at least 10 per cent of their capacity on remote routes.The airline will fly daily from Guwahati to Imphal from June 25. To celebrate the launch of the new route, AirAsia India is offering inaugural fares from as low as Rs 900 from Guwahati to Imphal and vice versa.The offer provides a four-day window for booking of the tickets. The travel can be under taken from June 25 to May 31 next year.
Assam will not bear the extra burden of more Bangladeshi people after the implementation of the Indo-Bangla land deal. This was what Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Anjan Dutta said on Sunday. Talking to reporters in Guwahati, Dutta said an APCC delegation will soon meet prime minister Narendra Modi asking him not to allow the state bear the extra burden of Bangladeshi people.
AJYCP president Manoj Baruah has tendered his resignation paving the way for Ranjit Changmai to take the rein of the organization on Sunday.Baruah formally resigned at the special session organized at the Hotel Alankar in Guwahati. Baruah will soon join BJP. Changmai will formally take over as the party president untill further arrangement.
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