National Expo going on in Kokrajhar
A national handloom expo -2017-18,Kokrajhar is going on at the Rashmela ground in Kokrajhar. The expo was organised by BRAWFED in association with development commissioner for handlooms, ministry of textiles. Rajib Brahma, BTC executive member graced as chief guest and lighted the lamp to inaugurate expo. A total 52 stalls from different states, including a Bhutanese stall are participating the expo. The expo will continue till December 7 next.
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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...
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...
KOKRAJHAR, APRIL 10: Family members
of Assam cabinet minister Urkhao Gwra Brahma have expressed their excited and happiness having sworn in as Cabinet minister of Assam today in Guwahati.
Brahma was elected to the Assam assembly from Chapaguri constituency on UPPL ticket defeating BPF candidate Hitest Basumatary.
Elder brother of UG Brahma,Putul Chandra Brahma has extended sincere thanks to the newly sworn chief minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma.
UG Brahma was hailed from Chalani Batabari near Dotma in Kokrajhar district. Brahma was ex Rajya Sabha MP and former ABSU president.
Elder brother of Brahma has expressed hopeful that newly formed government...
KOKRAJHAR: Airports Authority of India, in its continuous endeavour to link under-served and un-served airports through Regional Connectivity Scheme routes has started its regular flight services at Rupsi Airport in Assam.
The first commercial flight of Flybig airline landed today at 12.07 pm marking the beginning of a new era at Rupsi, in Kokrajhar district of Assam and adjoining area.
As a gesture of welcome, water cannon salute was accorded to the incoming flight by the airport officials. All safety checks and mandatory security arrangements were done prior to the arrival. Considering the Covid19 guidelines, the proper marking and distancing measures were also ensured...
KOKRAJHAR: Along with rest of the state, citizens of Kokrajhar town, heart town of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) have observed the SOP (standard of operating procedure) with shutting down all business institutions including shop, market etc which was framed out from state government to combat the COVID-19 situation across the state which was started from 2 pm today.
With the ringing of 2 pm today, all shop, markets are seen shut down in Kokrajhar town and it's adjoining areas as per the guidelines reached from the health department and state government to check the COVID-19 situation in the district in the second wave of the Corona virus.
Police administration have also...
KOKRAJHAR: The Bodoland People's Front's (BPF) elected member's numbers have been reduced to 4 from 12 in the assembly elections across the four districts of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). BPF won only four of the 12 contesting constituencies including two each constituencies in Kokrajhar and Udalguri district. Though BPF had been winning all 12 constituencies of BTC areas since 2006 till 2016 assembly elections. But,this 2021 assembly election's public mandate seen polarised that shown rise up of UPPL and BJP parties in the council districts.
BPF elected MLA from Kokrajhar West constituency in Kokrajhar district Rabiram Narzary has extended his sincere...
KOKRAJHAR: UPPL party won six constituencies of the 11 contesting seats while BPF won four seats in the Assam assembly election's results counting today across the four districts of the Bodoland Territorial Region.
UPPL candidate for Sidli constituency of Chirang district, Jayanta Basumatary defeated sitting BPF MLA and three time minister Chandan Brahma by heavy margin of votes.
UPPL candidate for Udalguri constituency and BTC deputy chief Gabinda Chandra Basumatary defeated sitting BPF MLA and two time Assam cabinet minister Rihan Daimary in a huge margin of votes.
In Chapaguri LAC, UPPL candidate Urkhao Gwra Brahma defeated his nearest contesting BPF candidate Hitest Basumatary....
KOKRAJHAR: The District Magistrate, Chirang, Gautam Talukdar on Sunday declared Dry Days throughout the district including Bijni election district for maintenance of peace and tranquility in connection with the ongoing general elections to the Assam State Legislative Assembly 2021 from 6 PM of April 4 to 6 PM of April 6, 2021. May 2, 2021 is also declared dry day, till counting is over.
As per the order, during the Dry Days, the sale, possession, consumption and transportation of any intoxicant by any persons or group is prohibited throughout the district. All IMFL "OFF" and "ON" shops including club "ON", Country Spirit Retail vend license premises, MCT will remain closed and...
KOKRAJHAR: A total 24 candidate's nomination papers have been eligible for contesting the assembly elections and three nominatios were rejected during the scrutinization in three constituencies of Kokrajhar district.
Five candidates in Kokrajhar East constituency, eight nomination for Kokrajhar West and 11 candidate's nomination papers were found valid to contest the upcoming assembly elections in three constituencies in Kokrajhar district.
One independent candidate's nomination paper has been rejected in No.30 Kokrajhar East constituency and five nomination papers were found valid to contest the upcoming assembly elections.
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The programme was inaugurated by Karmadev Brahma, additional Deputy Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, DDMA, Chirang.
In his key note address, Gautam Talukdar, Deputy Commissioner and chairman, DDMA, Chirang highlighted the importance of conducting such training programme at educational institutions for preparedness against any disaster. He said...
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