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 Assam Higher Secondary Education Council will announce the results of the higher secondary examinations on May 30. Council officials told Assam Times that the results of science, arts and commerce streams would be available in all district headquarts apart from the council's website at 11 in the morning.
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A new war of words between Tarun Gogoi and Sarbananda Sonowal seems to have put the state’s sports fraternity in utter confusion these days. It takes places over the South Asian Federation (SAF) Games which the state has missed to Kerala.The Union sports minister blamed it all on Dispur for failing to host the event while the Chief Minister said that they are all prepared for if the Centre does the needful.In a statement from the chief minister’s office, Gogoi said if the centre takes the responsibility to organise the event in Assam, then his government will do it with all sincerity.According to Gogoi, there is no dearth of infrastructure to organise the event. But the accommodation...
Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa is all set to take oath as Arunachal Pradesh governor on June 1. Gauhati High Court chief justice will administer the retired Assam Chief Secretary the oath of office and secrecy at a function in Itanagar at 11 in the morning.The Arunachal Pradesh government is gearing up for the swearing in ceremony. The Raj Bhawan is getting a fresh look a day before Rajkhowa takes over as governor.,President Pranab Mukherjee has signed the order appointing Rajkhowa as Arunachal Pradesh governor last week. Senior bureaucrat and author Baruah is the first governor from Assam to be appointed by the Narendra Modi government.
A dread rhino poacher died two of his associates were nabbed at an encounter with police in Pobitora on Friday.The fierce gunbattle took place at midnight at Pagldbeel area inside the wild life sanctuary when police and forest guards launched an operation.As the poachers came to see the security forces they started indiscriminate firing at them. When retaliated with firing one of the poachers died on the spot while two others were as they tried to flee.The deceased was believed to have hailed from Nagaland.The police are interrogating the arrested duo.
A decade long dream is going to see the light of the day. The gas cracker project is ready to be launched in June. Sources told Assam Times that the Rs 10000 cr project is fully prepared to be commissioned next day.But the chemical and fertilizer ministry has yet to fix a date of commissioning.
In a move that could help BJP woo voters, the Centre announces a huge fund to revive the Namrup fertilizer unit. The union cabinet which met on Thursday presided over by prime minister Narendra Modi approved Rs 4500 cr to give the fertilizer a fresh lease of life.
The Assam government will probe the clash at the Guwahati Medical College Hospital on Thursday following the death of dhul exponent Prasen Bora.According to GMCH authority, the healt department would probe the incident where a few junior doctors assaulted the relatives of Bora who allegedly died due to lack of instant treatment.
Congress pulls up its sleeves to move the people again hardly a year before the assembly polls. Party president Anjan Dutta and chief minister Tarun Gogoi have asked ministers and MLAs to ensure historic crowd at the anniversary function in Guwahti slated for May 23 and 24. Gogoi asked his cabinet colleagues to highlight the success stories which he thinks would be the best way to reach the voters. " This is our the initial stage of our strategy. Wait and watch how we will woo the voters. We are proceeding step by step," a senior party leader told Assam Times. Another party leader said,"we have inputs even from the grassroot level that nobody can stop us. That's why, we...
The sudden death of Prasen Bora triggered a clash at the Guwahati Medical Hospital on Thursday where the family members of the popular dhul exponent were beaten up by a section of junior doctors. Relatives told Assam Times that Bora who sustained injury was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday midnight. But he died in the wee hours allegedly without receiving any treatment. "We took him at 1 at midnight. Till 3 in the wee hours he was lying unattended and died. As we alleged negligence a group of junior doctors followed us and started attacking us with fists. We tried to flee but they chased us we were beaten us,'' said a relative. "Even the goons tried to damage my camera and...
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