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Nazira historian passes away

Noted historian and leading citizen in Nazira Akhil Paniphukan passed away on Friday. The end of the 90 year old Paniphukan came in the wee hours at his own residence in Nazira town. He is survived by three sons and three daughters.

MLA Debobrata Saikia, former minister Dr. Hemoprabha Saikia, left leader Durpod Borgohain, Nazira Press Club, Freelance Journalist Association of Nazira along with many local organizations condoled his death and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

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Good news for kidney patients from from Sivasagar, Jorhat, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts.  Courtesy the Assam government. Medicines are available at the Assam Medicine College Hospital for the patients.Any patient from these districts are free to collect their medicines from AMCH from 11 morning to 1-30 in the afternoon on every Tuesday. The patients can contact the All Assam Kidney Transplant Forum for identity card required to avail of the benefit.The forum will discuss the difficulties faced by the kidney patients at 11 in the morning on September 15 in front of the medicine stores.
The Nazira unit of All India Krishok Sobha observed its foundation day with a day long programme  at Natiya Mandir on Tuesday.The organization took out a long procession in the town to mark the occasion to be marked by a public meeting the at Nazira Natiya Mandir where Left veterans Durpod Borgohain Kanok Gogoi were also present along with other dignatories. The meeting demanded immediate withdrawal of the move to amend the Land Acquisition Bill 2013 along with measures to prevent erosion in Assam, pension for agricultural labours, solve the unemployed problem and stop privatization move.
Patsaku High School is gearing up to host the 23rd Sivasagar District Congress of the National Childrens Science Congress 2015 from September 13. A reception committee has been formed to make the event a success.
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