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World olders' day observed in Barpeta

World Olders' Day has been observed under the aegis of Soceity for Human Resource Development (Assam) at Tarun Ram Phukan Hall, Barpeta. The event was presided over by Kulen Misra, Head of the Dept, Chemistry dept, Madhab Choudhury College Barpeta. In this regard, a discussion was also held on various diseases of old age and the recovery. Participating in the discussion Dr. K.K. Das explained in detail about maintaining sound health & peacefulness at old age.

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