Skip to content Skip to navigation

Funeral of Manik Brahma performed at Dotma

By AT Kokrajhar Bureau |

Funeral of Manik Kumar Brahma, noted educationist, vice principal of Dotma HS School and social activist, has been done at Gurudev Kalicharan Academy complex at Dotma in the presence of huge public gathering, students on Friday in Kokrajhar. Manik Kumar Brahma, noted writer, educationist suddenly passed away on Thursday, which brought sad news among citizens in the region at a private nursing home in Siliguri in West Bengal due to cardiac arrest.

Brahma was ACS passed in the state, but left government service after few days and then he joined as Science Teacher in Dotma HS School and dedicated his life towards uplift of educational environment in the region. He was also principal of Gurdev Kalicharan Academy, a private manage Bodo medium school, was founded in 1994 and since then he has been dedicated with his whole heart.

He was born on March 1, 1958 at Maoriagaon village under Dotma PS. He was 58.He has left four sons behind his wife.

He was associated with several organizations like Boro Somaj, Brahma Dharma, Bodo sahity sabha, social organizations in the region. He was also one of expert person among constitution drafting committee of Boro Somaj. His funeral was performed along carried out a procession from his native Maorigaon village to Gurudev Kalicharan Academy complex after performing all rituals at his own home.

Irrespective of caste,creed and communities expressed deep sorrow over his sudden expired and paid rich floral tribute. Various organizations including Bodo Sahitya Sabha,ABSU,Boro Somaj,Tribal Sangha, well wishers paid last respect him at Maoriagaon village and Gurudev Kalicharan Academy repectively.

Former Rajya Sabha MP and UPP president Urkhao Gwra Brahma,Rajendra Nath Brahma,secretary Bodo sahitya sabha,Dhwajendra Nath Brahma were among others prominent attendees on the funeral occasion.

Durga Mahan Basumtary, family member of Manik said that he was a man of good dedicated while discharging his responsibility with efficient working capability. His death was a great lost for Bodo society as well entire down trodden communities of the state, he said.

‘We have lost a great gentleman who always dreamt to bring perfect community through bringing peace and harmony in the state’, Durga Mahan added.

Chakradhar Brahma,principal of Dotma HS School expressing deep sorrow said, ‘His death has brought losing of dedicated academician in the region’.

Manik Kumar Brahma, was involve d with different organizations like Boro Somaj,Brahma Dharma,Bodo sahitya sabha in his life.

‘We have lost a social worker and educationist, who had tried to publish Bodo social customary law in the state’, a literary activist said recalling his contributions towards building quality education and harmony in the region.

Add new comment

Assamese Translator

Assam Times seeks English to Assamese translators!
Join our volunteer team.
Email editor@assamtimes.org.

Random Stories

Lady bank manager shot dead by miscreants

9 Oct 2018 - 10:31pm | AT News Guwahati
GUWAHATI: Asst Manager of SBI Dadara Branch Junu Sarma was shot dead from point blank range by two armed motor cycle borne miscreants at Agiathori under Amingaon PS in Kamrup on Tuesday evening. When...

Dental & Medical admission test for MP

24 May 2014 - 8:47am | Koushik Hazarika
Madhya Pradesh All India Dental & Medical Admission Test (MP DMAT) is an examination conducted by Association of Private Dental and Medical Colleges in Madhya Pradesh (APDMC) for admission to...

Birth centenary of Rani Gaidinliu celebrated

28 Feb 2016 - 7:12pm | Hantigiri Narzary
The centenary birth anniversary of Rani Gaidinliu, freedom fighter  was celebrated as Matri Sammelon(Mothers’ Meet) at Rastrabhasha Vidyapith High School in Kokrajhar on Sunday. The anniversary...

CM to meet Montek

20 Jan 2014 - 9:46am | AT News
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is scheduled to hold a crucial round of meeting with planning commission on Monday.In his meeting with the plan panel deputy chairman Dr Mantek Singh Ahluwaliah, the chief...

Other Contents by Author

Cycle Rally to Create Awareness on Elimination of Tuberculosis

A cyclothon for TB mukt Bharat awareness programme was held in Kokrajhar today to create awareness about the disease among the society. The awareness programme was organised by the District Health Society of Kokrajhar, with the slogan "TB will defeat the nation’ and emphasised on creating a TB-free environment among citizens. Hundreds of people attended the TB rally from various corners of the district. Members from the health department, NGO members, CRPF jawans and other members shouted slogans like “Harega Desh Jeetega,” “Pagli Pili Hai Jana Pila Bana Lo” and “Jab Tak Hai Thakur Tab Tak Hain Thakur.” Kokrajhar Municipality Board Chairperson Pratibha Brahma and Joint Director of...

Road mishap kill 2 in Kokrajhar

KOKRAJHAR: Two people were killed on the spot in a late-night road accident in Balajan Pakriguri under Kokrajhar police station. According to police, two people were travelling on a bike and met with mishaps that claimed two people on the spot at a roadside parking dumper in Pakriguri along JD Road late at night around 2.15 am on Tuesday night under Kokrajhar police station. The deceased were identified as Geremsha Swargiary (25) of Dumuruguri in Baksa district and Lwitwma Basumatary (26) of Narabari Kokrajhar. Both were on their way to the town of Kokrajhar after attending a cultural programme late at night on a fresher's day at Bodoland University. Basumatary was a passing out...

Badminton Championship Concludes

Kokrajhar: The first ever edition of the All Assam Prize Money Non-Ranking Badminton Championship-2021 concluded on Tuesday after a two-day programme was scheduled to be held at the indoor stadium of the Kokrajhar District Sports Association (KDSA) in Kokrajhar district. All together 95 teams of across the state  participated in a championship that saw a healthy sporting environment in the region which was organised by Kokrajhar District Badminton Association (KDBA). In the championship, Bijoy Brahma and Debo Bordoloi won the men's doubles open while Priyam Bhuyan and Indra Das; and Nikhil Mushahary and Bastav Neog triumphed the 75 plus and 95 plus categories respectively....

Lightning kills 3 in Chirang

At least three persons died and several others received injuries due to the lightning struck at Anthaibari under Bengtol police outpost in Chirang district on Wednesday afternoon. According to the source, three persons have died and several other people from Anthaibari area received serious injuries due to heavy lightning this afternoon while people were watching a football match at Anthaibari playground. The injured persons were immediately rushed to the Bengtol missionary hospital where three persons were declared brought dead. The deceased were identified as Dilip Mushahary (40), Rayanti Basumatary (40) and Mangkeswar Basumatary (45).

TB awareness programme held in Kokrajhar

KOKRAJHAR: For increasing the awareness about TB among pregnant mothers and adolescent girls in a meeting, Jon Andalon addressed the citizens and local health workers at Beswargaon and Guwabari Health Centres in Kokrajhar district on Wednesday. The programme was organized by the National Tuberculosis ( TB) Elimination Programme (NTEP), Kokrajhar. The programme was attended by District TB control officer, Kokrajhar Dr. Kaushik Das. Dr. Das said that as directed by the Central TB division, National TB Elimination Program (NTEP), Kokrajhar started Jon Andalon program in all over the district. "Jon Andalon" targets the health wellness centers of the district. Dr. Das has...

NLFB leaders surrender

Family members of NLFB leader M Batha have expressed their happiness because M Batha and other members of the militant outfit returned to the mainstream on Thursday M Batha is originally from Daloabari village of Kokrajhar district. Family members of Batha said that they have returned home as people always wanted peace and harmony among the society. "We are very happy and excited with information of M Batha has arrived in the soil of Assam state", said elder sister of M Batha, Bibharani Brahma.

Kokrajhar Planetarium and Science Centre has been disconnected from electricity supply due to non payment of bills

Electricity to the Kokrajhar Planetarium and Science center was cut off because there's an outstanding bill of 1.83 lakh. Due to power cutoff, the Kokrajhar Planetarium and Science centre is currently not functional. Sarbananda Sonowal, former Chief Minister of Assam, inaugurated the Kokrajhar Planetarium and Science centre to facilitate the upliftment of science and technology in the Bodo Territorial Council districts.

Bodo Harimu Afad observes 30th Foundation Day

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Dularai Bodo Harimu Afad (All Bodo Cultural Federation) observed its 30th foundation day at Harimu Afad on Tuesday. President of the Bodo Harimu Afad Jogeswar Brahma hoisted it's federation flag with floral tribute to martyrs. Adviser of the federation Rupendra Nath Brahma paid homage to martyrs and observed one minute silence condolence. The Dularai Bodo Harimu Afad was founded on 20th July (1991) to work for the uplift and development of the Bodo cultural integration in the region. Brahma said that the foundation day was observed today with a brief program scheduled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation in the state. He...

Police launched crackdown on NLFB

Police administration have vowed for a strict operation against NLFB in Kokrajhar district as NIA has so far circulated most wanted and head count Rs. 10 lakh against the leader of NLFB M Batha. The superintendent of police, Prateek Thube told that the police has started its search operation against the NLFB militant organization along the India-Bhutan border areas of Kokrajhar district. According to police, they have been keeping a close watch on the NLFB leader, his members. They also told that NLFB militants are reportedly in deep jungle areas. He said that police administration and security forces have been keeping closed watch on the NLFB cadres as they are reportedly taking...

Citizens upset over state budget

Various parties and citizens of Kokrajhar, including CPI-M, have criticized the Budget presented in the ongoing Budget Assembly session on Friday by Finance minister Ajanta Neog for 2021-22 financial year. The budget isn't seen as beneficial for the state as presented by finance minister highlighting overall welfare and development of the state. CPI-M leader Santosh Guha claimed that the budget was only seen for the interest of party oriented,not for common masses.  He claims that the state budget has failed to check price rises of fuels including Petrol, Diesel for extending services and welfare for the common masses in the state. The budget address highlighted how...