As instructed by the ECI, the Chirang Election District has arranged for webcasting the proceedings of poll at 10 polling stations under 31-Sidli(ST) LAC in the upcoming assembly election. The names of indentified polling stations with technical feasibilities, availability of infrastructures and 3G network for webcasting are Basugaon HS School (South), Basugaon HS School (Middle), Basugaon HS School (North), Basugaon Town JB School (East), Basugaon Town JB School (West), East Chatiborgaon LP School (R. No. 2), Chatipur ME School, Chatiborgaon ME School and Kashikotra HS School.
In this connection, the Chirang DC and DEO Rupak Kumar Mazumder has informed that for coordinating the webcasting proceedings during the poll day an overall coordinator will be engaged and he would arrange for pre- test for webcasting from all those polling stations prior to the actual poll day.He further informed that the webcasting would practically start with the commencement of Mock Poll and would be available on the www.chirang.gov.in/webcast2016.html
On the other hand, considering the expenditure sensitive of 31-Sidli (ST) LAC under Chirang Election District 2 Village Level Awareness Group (VLAG)s have been formed to carry out awareness of ethical voting among the voters and discouraging the use of bribe such as money and liqour for influence the illiterate and poor voters. A wide awareness campaign is being carried out in the expenditure sensitive pockets to senditize the voters on ethical voting. The 2 VLAGs are bring headed by BEEO Jyotish Sarma and EO (C) Mahendra Sutradhar.
11 May 2013 - 8:46pm | Abdul Gani
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As BJP activists were rallying in protest of Thursday's blast from party office at Maniknagar(Nursery) at RG Baruah road to Dispur secretariat a small mob like situation was seen at Ganeshguri...
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The entire incident of bloodbath in Balajan, in fact, is shrouded in mystery. The ground situation seems to have suggested utter cluelessness. The picture is still hazy. The statement issued by NDFB-...
KOKRAJHAR, OCT 28: Three candidates are set to contest the upcoming bye-elections in the 31 No. Sidli Legislative Assembly Constituency (ST) scheduled for November 13 in Chirang district, along with four other constituencies in Assam. Today marked the last day for withdrawal of nominations, confirming three candidates as valid contenders in Sidli LAC’s bye-election.
The contest will feature a triangular battle between Nirmal Kumar Brahma of the UPPL, backed by the NDA alliance; Suddha Kumar Basumatary of the BPF; and Sanjib Wary of the Congress. The Chirang District Commissioner and Sidli LAC Returning Officer confirmed the final list of candidates and outlined preparations to ensure...
The Assam women's team has emerged victorious in the senior national Tchoukball championship 2024, held at Nagour Khandhenu in Joypur, Rajasthan. In a thrilling final, Assam defeated Punjab by 7 points to secure the top spot.
Meanwhile, the Punjab men's team claimed the championship title in the men's category. Maharashtra and West Bengal finished second and third, respectively. A total of 22 states participated in the four-day tournament, which concluded on Friday.
Upon their return, the Assam women's team was warmly welcomed at Kokrajhar railway station by the Assam State Tchoukball Association. The team members were greeted with bouquets and traditional Aronai by the association's...
The Manas National Park & Tiger Reserve in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) is set to welcome visitors once again starting today, September 27, marking the end of the monsoon closure period mandated by the Government of India.
In a notice issued by Dr. C. Ramesh, Chief Conservator of Forests & Field Director of Manas Tiger Reserve, the park will be open to the public six days a week during the 2024-25 ecotourism season. To ensure conservation efforts, the park will remain closed to visitors every Wednesday throughout the season.
To celebrate World Tourism Day 2024, the department of Tourism, Government of Assam, in partnership with Bodoland Tourism, will host a grand event at...
The 36th Martyr's Day of the former NDFB was commemorated at the Kajiamati Thulunga Fwthar in Udalguri on Saturday with a day-long program.
The event, organized by former NDFB members in association with the Bangburgwra Foundation, Udalguri, paid tribute to the dedication and sacrifice of the NDFB martyrs. The day is observed annually on September 14th to mark the death anniversary of Bangburgwra Boro, the organization's first martyr.
Several dignitaries, including BTR CEM Pramod Boro, ABSU president Dipen Boro, and BTR executive members, attended the event to honor the martyrs and their contributions to the Bodo movement for a separate homeland.
An open session was held as part of...
KOKRAJHAR: The 10th edition of National Handloom Day 2024 was celebrated at Tukrajhar, Bengtol in Chirang district on Wednesday. The event was organised by the Department of Handloom & Textile, government of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), where several hundred weavers and cluster workers participated from different areas of the BTR districts.
Several handloom clusters were accorded financial assistance under the Bodoland Handloom Mission, government of Bodoland Territorial Region, to extend support while producing multiple handloom products in the Bodoland region. The executive members of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Dhananjay Basumatary, Ranjit Basumatary, Daobaisa Boro,...
KOKRAJHAR, JULY 28: The 10th edition of the Asia Pacific Tchoukball Championship, 2024, concluded on Sunday with a three-day event held in Hong Kong, China.
A 14-member squad represented India in the men's category, led by Ashok Goyary, Treasurer of the Indian Tchoukball Federation (ITBF). The team delivered an engaging performance, captivating the audience with their sporting skills.
The championship saw participation from eight teams: India, Hong Kong, Nepal, Thailand, Macau, Chinese Taipei, Singapore, and Malaysia. Competitions were held in both men's and women's categories, with each team showcasing impressive athleticism and teamwork.
In the men's category, Chinese Taipei...
KOKRAJHAR, JULY 27: The centenary celebration of 'Bibar Laisi,' the first Bodo journal publication, was held at the auditorium hall of Udalguri College in Udalguri on Saturday. The event saw a significant turnout of prominent writers, intellectuals, and students from various schools and colleges.
The grand event, organized by the Bodo Sahitya Sabha in collaboration with the Udalguri district committee of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha, marked 100 years since the Bibar Journal's inception. Published in 1924 under the editorship of Satish Chandra Basumatary, an influential writer and social thinker of the Bodos, the journal was initially brought out by the Bodo Students' Union, "Bodo Satro...
The Ghoskata unit of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) emerged triumphant in the 4th edition of the U-13 football tournament organized by the Banargaon Anchalik Committee on Friday.
The final match, held on Friday at the Kanthalguri Udangshri Club playground, saw Ghoskata unit defeat Khagrabari unit by a thrilling 5-4 scoreline.
The tournament, aimed at unearthing young sporting talent in the region, attracted nine teams. After a hard-fought battle, Ghoskata unit secured victory with a dominant second-half performance. Despite trailing 2-1 at halftime, they clawed their way back with four goals, ultimately defending their lead despite Khagrabari's additional two goals....
Kokrajhar, often referred to as the City of Peace, witnessed a grand kickoff for the trophy tour of the 133rd edition of the Durand Cup 2024, a prestigious football tournament, on Sunday. The event, held at the Bodofa Cultural Complex, Chandamari, saw a significant gathering of sports enthusiasts, citizens, Indian army officials, and government representatives from the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) and Assam.
Assam's Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Nandita Gorlosa, along with the Chief Executive Member of BTR, Pramod Boro, and Indian Army officials, flagged off the event. The ceremony marked the arrival of the Durand Cup trophy in Kokrajhar, which was displayed amidst a large...
KOKRAJHAR, JULY 11: A workshop cum training program on customary courts and basic legal procedures was organized at Gaonburha Bhawan, Khargaon in Kokrajhar on Wednesday. The event, aimed at enhancing legal awareness among village headmen, was conducted by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kokrajhar.
Hundreds of Gaonburas from Kokrajhar and Chirang districts participated in the workshop. Sumit Bhuyan, Secretary of DLSA Kokrajhar, served as the resource person. He delivered comprehensive talks on Juvenile Justice, POCSO Act, and Child Marriage.
Bhuyan emphasized the importance of legal knowledge for citizens and highlighted the workshop's role in achieving this goal....
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