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..
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AGP, AJYCP and KMSS have strongly criticized Narendra Modi hours after the prime minister openly backed the Indo-Bangla land deal calling it a panacea for permanent solution to the immigration problem.Apart from All Assam Students Union, AGP is quite disappointed with Modi who has openly supported the deal. Senior party leaders told Assam Times that Modi opposed the deal only to woo the voters in the poll rallies. "We wont allow it to happen," said an AGP leader.AJYCP leaders also sharply criticized Narendra Modi saying that he has hardly any difference with the erstwhile government at the Centre. “Then why he made much ado about nothing? Who gave him the license to give away land to...
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Prime minister Narendra Modi on Sunday vowed to deport the Bangladeshi immigrants saying that he would implement the poll promises.Addressing a huge rally at Sarusajai, Modi said that he won’t compromise safety and security of the state and its people. “ I am aware of the infiltration problem confronting the state for decades. I am also aware of what I told you in my poll rallies. The crackdown on the immigrant will start. Just wait and see,” simply this line drew huge clap from thousands of the BJP activists who thronged the stadium to hear Modi.He said that he would in no way endanger the safety and security of the people of Assam.
Prime minster Narendra Modi speaks of his mind. In his address at the second and last day of the DGP-IGP conference in Guwahati on Sunday, Modi talks of his own concept of smart police.“I have a new concept ie smart police. Smart Police requires sensitive, model and mobility, alert and accountable, Reliable and responsive, tech savy and trained.He said the two days conference is a great moral booster for the north eastern region where militancy continues to stifle development. He further said that there is no dearth of weapons for the policemen. But these weapons should be placed in the right hands.
Sarusajai broke into a sea of humanity when Narendra Modi attended a huge party rally on Sunday. Accompanied by top state BJP heavyweights, the prime minister arrived at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium at 1 noon drawing huge clap from thousands of partymen who were eagerly waiting to hear him. Partymen from the far flung areas started thronging the stadium from early in the morning. Security forces intensified patrolling in and around the rally site to thwart any trouble mongering attempts.Crowd shouted slogans supporting Modi, when the prime minister took up one by one issue in a style. From safety and security to immigrants, from the 2016...
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