KOKRAJHAR: The 10th edition of National Handloom Day 2024 was celebrated at Tukrajhar, Bengtol in Chirang district on Wednesday. The event was organised by the Department of Handloom & Textile, government of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), where several hundred weavers and cluster workers participated from different areas of the BTR districts.
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, and Rakesh Brahma, graced the event as guests and handed over the cheques to the handloom clusters.
A showcase of the handloom products was also carried out on the occasion to mark the celebration. The Chief Executive Member of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Pramod Boro, extended warm greetings on the occasion of National Handloom Day. He said that the government of BTR is working dedicatedly towards the uplift and development of the Bodoland Handloom sector in the region. He informed that several initiatives have been initiated by the government of BTR to significantly advance the handloom sectors.
"Our BTR is home to rich and unique handloom products which are celebrated across the world. On this occasion, let's reaffirm our commitment to support our hardworking weavers and ensure their holistic development," CEM Boro said.
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KOKRAJHAR, JULY 28: The 10th edition of the Asia Pacific Tchoukball Championship, 2024, concluded on Sunday with a three-day event held in Hong Kong, China.
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.
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KOKRAJHAR, JULY 27: The centenary celebration of 'Bibar Laisi,' the first Bodo journal publication, was held at the auditorium hall of Udalguri College in Udalguri on Saturday. The event saw a significant turnout of prominent writers, intellectuals, and students from various schools and colleges.
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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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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...
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Remembering Rabha's Contributions
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