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Raha College opens new chapter

Raha College will be now a seat of science and commerce learning in Assam. The college has introduced its proposed Science and Commerce streams on Wednesday.
Nagaon Addl. Deputy Commissioner Purabi Konwar formally launched the classes at a function attended by Raha Circle officer Pallabi Kachari along with the Raha AASU leaders, their counterparts from the Tiwa Students Union and leading citizens.

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