Bisnu Rabha Divas observed in Nagaon
Dristi Sanskritic Gosthi, in association with Asom Batori - a fornightly newspaper of Assam, observed Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha Divas with two-days programme at Swahid Bhawan in Nagaon on June 20 and 22. On June 20, the members of Dristi Sanskritic Gosthi paid floral tribute to Bishnu Rabha's portrait and lightened earthen lamp. An art competition was also held among the children at morning. On June 22, an a public meeting was held at Swahid Bhawan. The meeting was presided by senior journalist of Nagaon Kanak Hazarika. Prithivi Raj Rabha attended the meeting as the chief guest. Beside them, the additional deputy commissioner of Nagaon PK Talukdar, Abhay Baruah (President of Asom Kabi Sanmilan, DTO KC Hazarika and poet Paran Baruah also attended the event. In the meeting, Prithivi Raj Rabha urged the students to follow the path of Bishnu Rabha. He broadly expressed about the student life of Bishnu Prasad Rabha. He moreover expressed that he like to present his speech as a common man, not as the son of Bishnu Rabha. He requested the students to study about the life of Rabha and it is very much necessary to know about Bishnu Rabha because he was not only an artist, singer, dancer ,politician but also a social reformer. Bishnu Rabha's love for the common people were also highlighted in his speech.At the mid of the meeting, a magazine "Dristi" was also released which contained the writings of eminient writers and poets of Assam. The meeting was concluded with the prize distribution. Asom Batori honoured 6 of the writers,poets ,a photographer and a youth journalist as Asom Batori award 2010. They honoured Jibeswari Bora( poet), Kushal Hazarika (Writer), R.Kataki (poet), Mrs Khanam (writer), Simanta Talukdar (Photographer) and Gokul Sarma ( youth Journalist).More than 300 audience gathered in the open meeting.
In the evening, a cultural extravaganza held at the same venue in which the local artistes and the invited cultural troupe of Songs & Drama division, Govt. of India entertained the audience.
Random Stories
4 Aug 2008 - 11:57pm |
editor
Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad says they will not allow Assam to be the heaven for the illegal Bangladeshi people.The student body leaders have observed Monday as a black day demanding...
7 Jan 2019 - 10:13pm |
Akshaya Pranab Kalita
The Namrup regional unit of All Assam Student Union ( AASU ) organsied protest against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016 by blocking the road and burning tyers at Sonari tiniali. The...
21 Aug 2013 - 9:06pm |
SK Hasan
Under the rural agricultural work experience programme of Assam Agriculture University of Jurhat an Agricultural Information Centre opened at Sundarpukhuri Kalita Gaon of Nazira on last August...
19 Jan 2016 - 9:57pm |
Hantigiri Narzary
The United Peoples Party (UPP) terms that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bodoland visit on Tuesday was dissatisfied as because Modi was silence over announcement of special package to BTAD. ...
Other Contents by Author
The result of the Tiwa Autonomous Council election held in 11 constituencies in Nagaon district on June 7 was declared today. Though the counting held under tight security, a minor dispute arose between the congress supporters and an Independent supporter, which was later on, controlled by the police. Among the 11 constituencies of Nagaon district, INC won 6 seats, Independent won 4 seats and BJP got only 1 seat. In 31 no.Lalungpar constituency, Madan Bordoloi of INC got 2125 votes and defeated independent candidate Jadab Basumatari who got 858 votes. In that constituency the independent candidate Sanjib Bordoloi got 666 votes and CPI(M) candidate Gulap Konwar got only 325 votes. In 24...
Nabarupti Silpi Sangha, a cultural organization of Nagaon organized the 20th Celebration of Bordoichilla Bihu Utsav on May 28, 29. In connection with the celebration, Bordoichilla Borbihuwati 2010 competition was held on May 28 and the Bordoichilla Borbihuwati 2010 was begged by Konika Engti of Guwahati. Bordoichilla Bor Bihuwati 2010 was crowned with gold crown, a cash prize of Rs.75000/-, a color television set, a color mobile handset and a certificate.
On the May 29, the cultural programme was organized which was inaugurated by the deputy commissioner of Nagaon Manish Thakur. After the inauguration, the artistes of Jagoroad performed a colorful Tiwa dance followed by a series of 6...
Jairam Ramesh, the union minister of state for forest...
Christ Jyoti School,one of the premier English medium School of Nagaon town clebrated its Annual Sports Day,2010 with a day long colourful programme recently. An open meet organised to mark the occasion was attended by Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Manish Thakur, Superintendent of Police Nitul Gogoi, Principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya Nagaon along with numbers of guests.
Principal of the School Fr. Benny Valiyaveellil gave his welcome speech where he briefly described the performances of the institution. The meet was followed by a cultural programme which drew appreciation by the guests, parents and guardians.
Today, at around 11.00 in the morning, the office of CDPO of Khagarijan ICDS project located at Lakhinagar under Haiborgaon P.S was vandalized by irritated public.The Police rushed to the site immidiately and found that the office was locked by the public from the outside. All around the area were broken glass and furnitures.While talking with the people of near by locality,they informed that around 60-70 nos of men and women gathered in the office campus and raised slogan against the CDPO for illigal appointments of Aganwadi workers and Helpers.Talking to an employee of the office he told that at first the people including some candidates raised slogan with placards against the results of...
Deepavali, one of the festival celebrated all over the country by Hindu people. Deepavali means different things to people of different states of the country, in keeping with the different legends associated with this festival of light and sound. Irrespective of the reason behind the celebration, the spirit of Deepavali comes alive through illuminating sparklers and loud crackers. The celebration of Deepavali starts after Laxmi Puja and the wholesale and retail sales of crackers starts 15 days before Deepavali. The sound of crackers and rows of candle lights decorate the festival. But now-a day it is usually noticed that people pay less interest in lights and its become their pleasure to...
In connection with Rongali Bihu, a cultural organisation of Nagaon "SRISTI" organised two days programme 'Basanta Utsav 2009" at Nehrubali, Nagaon on May 22 and 23. On the first day, a bike rally was organised. On the 2nd Day, a cultural programme held in the evening which was graced by Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. Dr. Hazarika was felicitated with Sarai...
The Keshai Khaity puja was held by the Lalung community of Nagaon district April 26. It is believed that a Keshai Khaity temple was established by the forefathers of the tribe in the year 1266 A.D.From then onwards worship is being carried out by every generation yearly in the month of April. It is very interesting to note that only the male counterpart of the community can take part in the worship, the females can only be the spectators from a distance. About more than 200 birds were sacrificed, used to be collected from each family of the village as a tradition. More than 300 devotees participated in the event.
Bura Chapori - an old sandbank turned permanent,faces the mighty river Brahmaputra and like the famous Kaziranga National Park housed mammals,reptiles and birds and plays host to a host of migrants who can feed and move around there.Bura Chapori Wild Life Sanctuary in Assam,which is 40 kms ahead from Nagaon ,a city of India's North Eastern State Assam. Among all the wild life sanctuaries in Assam, Bura Chapori, facing the mighty river Brahmaputra has the highest cattle camps.Talking to the Ranger of the Forest, Ramen Das informed that the range office is trying their best to make it equivalent to Kaziranga National Park to attract more and more tourist.The beauty of the sanctuary is unique....
Nagaon District Prize money competition was held at Sangin Sangha, Amolapatty which was organised by SR Gym Body Fitness Centre, Nagaon today. The competition was held in 4 category weights.Around 40 competitors from all over the district participated.The competition was judged by Sri Jibon Bharali.
Add new comment