Tinsukia: A relief camp inmate in Baghjan area allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison on Saturday sending shock and anger across the state.
The incident took place after the inmate has been remaining upset over nonreceipt of compensation from the authorities since the gas well inferno reduced his houses and properties to ashes.
According to allegations, only 35 families have received Rs 30,000 each as ex Gratia from Oil India Ltd, and the remaining families have yet to receive any ex Gratia except the relief materials even as the inferno has yet to die out.
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Defying the verdict of Supreme Court that banned on sale of tobacco products like gutkha and pan masala in plastic sachets, a section of vendor is still doing bricks business openly in most of...
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Rongali Bihu was celebrated at Bahrain with pomp and gaiety on 16th April at Hotel Phoenicia. The Assamese community at Bahrain, fondly called ‘Luitporia-Bahrainis’, started the...
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Bodies of an elderly couple were recovered from Sonkosh River side on Friday night who were dragged out of their home by unknown miscreants at Polashguri village in Kokrajhar district. According to...
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The Budget Session of BTC Legislative Assembly was concluded with passing of “Bodoland Central Selection Board(CSB) Bill, 2012” on Wednesday,besides approved and passed of proposed 2182.95 crores...
Guwahati: The Geneva-based Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) rewards senior journalist Nava Thakuria, a resident of northeast India, for his relentless initiatives to safeguard the rights of media persons in the south Asian country and also defending press freedom in the region with an exemplary commitment.
The Assam-based working journalist has been awarded on 30 November 2021 remotely as it was difficult for him to reach Geneva because of the Covid-19 restrictions.
“It is the first time that the PEC rewards a journalist from India, the second most populous country in the world. India has a strong democracy and a vibrant press. Last year, however, a record number of 15 journalists were...
GUWAHATI: The Eastern Beats Society observed the 36th birth anniversary of writer, journalist and researcher Aiyushman Dutta on Monday, who passed away last April in Covid.
Several noted personalities including retired bureaucrat Shantanu Thakur, well-known author Leena Sarma, NRL official Madhuchanda Adhikari, branch secretary of tea association of India Dipanjol Deka, Prof Amlandeep Das and a host of Aiyushman’s friends and well-wishers were present on the occasion which was held at the office of the Northeast Writers Forum in the premises of Nehru Stadium in Guwahati.
On this occasion, Leena Sarma said that the life of Aiyushman should be celebrated to continue his legacy. Shantanu...
Guwahati: Youth leader and journalist Nanda K Dewan will receive the 'Community Development & Global Peace Journalism International Award 2020' on 10th December 2021 on the sidelines of International Human Rights Day in Kathmandu, Nepal hosted by National Press Club, Nepal.
Dewan has been invited to speak on 'The Role of Journalists in Community Development and the Impact of Rolling Reportage.'
This is the 7th edition of the international award and is being jointly hosted by the American Nepali Press Club of United States of America and the National Press Club of Nepal.
Dewan's contribution to community development journalism has also been recognised in the...
The Assamese film "Bomba Ride" is screened at the 52nd Indian Panorama section of the Goa International Film Festival.
Directed by Bishwajit Bora, "Bomba Ride" is in Mishing language.
The film is about a primary school located near the banks of the Brahmaputra River, which is the life line of many tribes in Assam. The main struggle of the teachers of the school is to keep it running. Reason? It has only one student, named Boomba. But a time comes when the school is on the verge of collapse. Boomba with his wisdom saves his school making all of them realise that what education can do to a society.
It is a serio-comic on issues related to our education system...
Guwahati: “My home is where my food is grown” was the talking point of two days regional workshop on Food Sovereignty concluded in Guwahati which was held on October 26 to 27 and organized by Caritas India at Silver Jubilee Memorial Conference Hall of Northeast Diocesan Social Service Societies, Guwahati. Altogether 76 participants of 16 partner organisations from all seven states participated. 16 farmers stalls were installed by 16 partner organisations to showcase their organic farm produce as well as wild edibles under the FARM NE banner.
Dr. Rituraj Phukan was the Chief Guest to grace the occasion along with Dr. Pranab Bujarbarua, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany...
Shillong: Wanna learn about modern interventional tools related to cognitive impairment in children with neurodevelopmental disorders and improvements in their functional outcomes and quality of life? Come to North Eastern Hill University (NEHU). The department of Biomedical Engineering of the Premier Northeast Varsity in Shillong is hosting an international IBRO-APRC Associate School on Monday. Holding in collaboration with the Society for Neurochemistry India Satellite, the event ends on October 30.
The school is expected to help students gain hands-on training with neurodevelopmental disorders. They would understand how diseased brain conditions could be improved and made to function...
Buffy is a feminine hygiene pad which provides “happiness with freshness to each class and stage of women.
Buffy’s aim is to improve women’s lives through holistic feminine care.
Sumita Priya is the founder of Buffy and has a vision to see a world where women feel comfortable and confident during periods. She has designed and developed it in such a way that every woman can use it without any tension and worries. As the brand suggests, it can be used with feelings “Happiness in Freshness”.
When it comes to cost, Buffy is cost effective compared to other brands , so that every female user can afford it.
“The reason behind distributing Buffy is...
Binanda Swargiary of Deolkuchi HS school of Baksa district was awarded 'best teacher award' and 172 retired teachers across the districts of Bodoland Territorial Council were felicitated on the occasion of the 60th Teacher's Day celebration in Kokrajhar on Sunday.
The Teacher's Day was organized by the Education Department of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) at Science College auditorium, Kokrajhar to mark the birth anniversary of former President of India, Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan.
Floral tributes were paid to Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan on the occasion.
Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly Biswajit Daimary, BTR CEM Pramod Boro. Director of BTC Education directorate, Jagadish...
Guwahati: Raijor Dal leader and MLA Akhil Gogoi demanded Food Corporation of India to purchase rice from farmers of the state, in a live Internet video on Friday,
Members of the Raijor Dal also demonstrated a dharna in front of FCI offiice at Guwahati.
Actor Urmila Mahanta will be sharing the screen with Manoj Bajpayee in her upcoming release ‘Dial 100,’ directed by Rensil D’Silva. A Zee5 original movie premiering on the platform from - August 6, the film also stars Neena Gupta and Sakshi Tanwar in the lead.
While sharing her experience with Manoj Bajpayee Urmila says “Manoj Bajpayee is a thorough gentleman! Very down to earth and quite supportive . We talked a lot on the set regarding films , acting & of course about my native Assam “. She further ads “when I told him I met him before and received ‘Best Actress Award “in his hands in Patna international Film Festival he could recollect and our bonding...
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