A six day master trainers’ training programme on integrated & sustainable solid & liquid resource management (SLRM) project under Swachch Bharat Mission,was started from Monday at Bodofa Cultural complex in Kokrajhar district. The training has been emphasizes garbage to god bringing healthy awareness among citizen and engaged volunteers.
Nearly 250 volunteer participants from five districts of the lower Assam,which included Kokrajhar, Chirang, Goalpara,Bongaigaon, Dhubri participated the training,which was organised by Kokrajhar Municipality Board and Kokrajhar town committee. The training would be concluded on March 25.
C Srinivasan,project director of SLRM from Vellore attended has imparted training among trainers. He said that it is a noble venture initiated under Swachch Bharat Mission to make neat and clean in India. The human life should take swachch steps to make a healthy life, he said.
Doneswar Goyary, BTC executive member, Bibekananda Choudhury,Kokrajhar Deputy Commissioner were graced as guests in the inaugural session of the training programme.
Choudhury lauded the initiative taking from municipality board while imparting training for master trainers for several districts of lower Assam.
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More than 10,000 people at Bokakhat took out a rally on Wednesday morning in support of Anna Hazare who has been on fast for Jan Lokpal bill. The crowd include members of several NGOs, students,...
The ex-National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Welfare Association has called for general amnesty for all leaders, members, and cadres still imprisoned despite the BTR Peace Accord signed on January 27, 2020.
A six-member delegation from the association met AK Mishra, Adviser to the North East Division, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in New Delhi, submitting a memorandum addressed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The delegation, led by President Rujugra Mwchahary and General Secretary Dilranjan Narzary, highlighted concerns about detained individuals, including Ranjan Daimari, founding President of the former NDFB and a signatory to the peace accord, who remains in Guwahati...
The first-ever Bodoland Mohotsov, a grand cultural event, is set to commence on Friday with a two-day program at the SAI Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. Organized under the theme “Ethos of Peace and Harmony: An Integral Part of Nation Building,” the event is spearheaded by the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), Bodo Sahitya Sabha, and Dularai Bodo Harimu Afad, in collaboration with the Government of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
The Mohotsov coincides with the 73rd foundation day celebration of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha (Bodo Thunlai Saan), which will be observed on Saturday, November 16.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will grace the occasion as the chief guest on Friday...
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.
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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.
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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,...
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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...
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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....
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