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Tribute paid to senior journalist Bolen Bora

Assam Press Correspondent Union (APCU) Naharkatia subdivision branch and Namrup Press Club held a condolence meeting on Wednesday in Namrup Press Club to pay tribute to senior journalist Bolen Bora. Members of Namrup Press Club, APCU Naharkatia subdivision branch members and other guest were present in the programme.  

Bora (58) died on  Monday at Nagaon due to sudden critical illness. Started his career as a photo journalist in 1985, Bora worked as press correspondent for Ajir Batori, Natun Dainik, Amar Asom and Dainik Asom. He was also a founder and editor of Kolongpar, a weekly Assamese. Bora was also president of APCU Nagaon District committee. 

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