One person died and four others received serious injuries due to road mishap at Labrabati Patgaon in Kokrajhar district on Saturday. According to police, an Eon vehicle bound for Siliguri from Dibrugarh head on collided with a tractor which claimed one person and four others sustained serious injuries on the incident.
Injured were immediately rushed to Kokrajhar RNB civil hospital. The dead passenger was identified as Mamataj Begum of Dibrugarh district. Junumoni Mech, Akima Begum, Maina Chetry and Sachin Updhyay (driver) who all injured are also from Dibrugarh district.
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The demand for dog meat in Nagaland is greater than its supply, so live dogs are illegally trafficked there from Assam. However, a major effort of these traffickers was foiled on Thursday night when...
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....
Kokrajhar, July 3: The Ramfalbil Anchalik Committee of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) kicked off the 4th edition of the U-13 (Under-13) and 14th Inter-Unit Football Tournament today at the Kumguri playground near Serfanguri in Kokrajhar district.
The excitement of the tournament began with an opening match between Belguri and Athiabari units, thrilling the gathered sports enthusiasts.
Gracing the occasion as the chief guest, Kripesh Daimary, President of the Kokrajhar District Committee of ABSU, inaugurated the tournament.
This annual sporting event aligns with the vision of Bodofa (founder of ABSU) to promote sustainable development in sports and social welfare initiatives for...
Kokrajhar, July 3: An awareness program on developing skills for scientific beekeeping in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) was held today at the Tukrajhar Honey Processing Unit in Chirang district.
The event, organized by the National Beekeeping & Honey Mission, aimed to raise awareness about scientific beekeeping practices in the Bodoland region.
The BTR government has already trained numerous beekeepers under the National Beekeeping & Honey Mission to promote scientific beekeeping and skill development in the region.
The program included a thorough discussion on scientific beekeeping procedures among participants. Several beehives were also distributed to beekeepers to...
KOKRAJHAR: Akhilesh Singh, Head of Project (HOP) and Business Unit Head at NTPC Bongaigaon, held a productive meeting with Pramod Boro, Hon'ble Chief Executive Member of BTC NTPC, to discuss and enhance the collaborative efforts between NTPC and the BTC Administration. The meeting emphasized key areas such as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and environmental conservation.
Shri Pramod Boro commended NTPC's dedication to these vital areas and praised the company's unwavering commitment to providing 24x7 power to the nation. He highlighted the significant positive impact of NTPC's initiatives on both the community and the environment.
During the discussion, Shri...
KOKRAJHAR: The Kanthalguri village society organized a day-long celebration of Amtisuwa Pwrbw (Ambubashi Festival) at the village playground on Friday.
The event featured a friendly football match between village veterans and young players, with the veterans emerging victorious 4-1. This lighthearted competition kicked off the festivities and drew cheers from the crowd.
Other highlights included a tug-of-war competition and a musical chair competition for women.
The Kanthalguri village society has a tradition of celebrating Amtisuwa Pwrbw during the first week of the Assamese month of Ashar, fostering a spirit of joy and unity among villagers.
A vibrant dance performance...
KOKRAJHAR, Assam: The 55th Rabha Divosh, commemorating the legacy of Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha, was celebrated with a series of programs across the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) districts on Thursday, June 20th.
Remembering Rabha's Contributions
The day was marked by tributes to Rabha, a revered figure who tirelessly advocated for the welfare and development of Assam. Various organizations, including the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), held programs to honor his dedication to the upliftment of the greater Assamese society.
ABSU Organizes Events in Chirang and Kokrajhar
In Chirang, the ABSU central committee, along with the district committee, observed the Rabha Divosh at...
NTPC Bongaigaon Salakati has taken a leap forward in workplace safety with the inauguration of a one-of-a-kind Safety Observation Kiosk. Developed by the plant's IT department, this innovative system leverages advanced speech-to-text technology to simplify and expedite safety reporting, particularly for contract laborers.
Simple Design, Powerful Impact
Designed for ease of use, the kiosk requires minimal interaction through just two buttons. Contract workers can verbally report safety observations in Hindi, with the system converting their speech to text displayed in Devanagari script. Saving the observation is as easy as pressing another button, ensuring a streamlined process for...
The Bodo community, including the Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS) and All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), celebrated the 61st Bodo Bijwng San (Bodo Medium Day) across the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) on Saturday.
The day marks the introduction of the Bodo language as a medium of instruction in Lower Primary schools in Assam. This year's celebrations highlighted the 61-year journey of Bodo medium education and its success in promoting mother-tongue based learning.
Central Celebration in Kokrajhar
A joint program was held at the Simbargaon HS School playground in Kokrajhar, organized by the district units of Bodo Sahitya Sabha and ABSU. Bijel Kumar Basumatary, president of the Kokrajhar...
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