GC Langthasa wins for the sixth term
Sri Gobinda Chandra Langthasa wins the lone assembly constituency of Dima Hasao district, the 16 – Haflong, for the 6th term defeating his nearest BJP candidate Kulendra Daulagupu by the margin of above 25488 votes. Langthasa secured the total votes of 38076 when BJP candidate gets 12588, ASDC candidate Mohet Hojai gets 10,361 and Ijirangbe Jeme of AGP gets 5732 only.
Congratulating the people of Dima Hasao District and the District Administrative machineries for the maintenance of peaceful environment during the just completed Assembly Election in this district, G C Langthasa newly elected MLA expressed satisfaction as there was not a single incidence of disorder or unlawful and the people could cast their votes free and fairly.
Langthas conveyed his hearty thanks to all the people of Dima Hasao District who voted him again to represent in the Assam Assembly. He was very much thankful to all the District Congress Workers who worked hard in the interest of Congress Party and paved the way for him to win this election from this 16 - Haflong (ST) Assembly Constituency of Dima Hasao District. He also expressed his gratitude to the Members of Dima Hasao Autonomous Council who campaigned for him as a Congress Candidate and enabled him to win this election. Langthasa said ‘Now the responsibility is vested on me to take lead for all round , development of this backward Hill District and I hope that, with the sincere cooperation of the people of this district the expected development will usher into this district with the help of favourable actions of the Assam State and Central Governments.
‘Within the tenure of coming 5 (five) years my priority will be the road communication, drinking water facility, rural electrification, standardisation of education in rural areas, upliftment of living standard of rural people and to create the scope for the job oriented Higher Technical Education within this district.’
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The people of Dima Hasao accorded overwhelming welcome to the Dima Halam Daogah Leaders Jewel Gorlosa and Niranjan Hojai at several places like Diyungbra, Dehangi, Thana Lambra, Gunjung, Choto Wapu on the way their way to Haflong today(Wednesday).
A convoy of more than 30 vehicles accompanied these leaders right from Guwahati to Haflong that reached Haflong at 3.45 PM. All the cadres at Liaison office at Sarkari Bagan, Haflong welcome their leaders with traditional ‘gamosa’ while others perform traditional dance.
After a brief rest, Jewel Gorlosa held an informal discussion with the local pressmen wherein Gorlosa appreciated both the governments’ representatives...
Extending support to Anna Hazare and his team's "Anashan " to get Jan Lokpal Bill passed in the Parliament, Several organizations like Dima Hasao Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC), ASDC Mahila Sangathan, Dimasa Women Society organized Fasting cum Dharna in front the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Dima Hasao District from 7 AM to 5 PM today (Tuesday).
The Dharna was also participated by Senior Citizens, members of NGOs and other local bodies. They were demanding immediate solution to the Anna’s demand.
Later, they also submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister of India through the Deputy Commissioner, Dima Hasao District.
The memorandum maintained that amidst...
The Dimasa Mothers' Association (DMA) warmly welcomes the release of Shri Joel Gorlosa, Chairman DHD (J) AND Shri Niranjan Hojai Commander-in-Chief DHD (J) by an interim order on bail 16th August 2011(Tuesday) in the evening.
The DMA extends its thanks and gratitude to the State Government of Assam, and the Central Government including the interlocutor Shri P. C. Haldar for granting an interim release order from jail to DHD (J) leaders to enable them to participate in the formal talk in the interest of peace and development in Dima Hasao District of Assam.
The DMA wishes for a meaningful peace dialogue between the DHD (J) leaders on the one hand and the Government of Assam and the...
The Jadikhe Naisho Hoshom (JNH) the Dimasa Apex body, Central Committee, extends its heartfelt congratulation and best wishes to Shri Joel Gorlosa, Chairman DHD(J) and Shri Niranjan Hojai Commander-in-Chief DHD(J) on the eve of their release from jail by an interim order on bail in the evening, the 16th day of August, 2011.
The JNH expresses its high sense of thanks and appreciation to the State Govt. of Assam led by Hon'ble Chief Minister, Shri Tarun Gogol and the Centre for granting such an interim order for release on bail of the jailed DHD(J) leaders to facilitate them to participate in the formal peace talks with the state Govt. of Assam and the Centre in the greater interest of...
To assist the youth and contribute effectively in grooming and moulding this young talent full of zeal and enthusiasm, units of the Haflong Army brigade under RED SHIELD DIVISION, have undertaken an initiative to motivate, assist and guide volunteer young men of the district to join the Army and Assam Rifles.
Dima Hasao District (erstwhile NC Hills) of South Assam, has for years borne the brunt of militancy and apathy in terms of development projects and initiatives. As a result, the youth from the district have not had exposure to and awareness of employment opportunities both within the state and outside.
As part of the initiative the units established Help Desks at Diyungmukh,...
Realizing the sufferings of the common people of the district and to respond appeals from several organizations, the Indigenous People Forum (IPF) called off the 100 hours N C Hills (Dima Hasao) Bandh from 6 AM of 10th August, 2011 (Wednesday) next.
The Indigenous People’s’ Forum called 100 hours N. C. Hills (Dima Hasao) Bandh starting from 1 AM Monday (8.8.11) to 5 AM of Friday (12.08.11) disrupted normal life here at Haflong causing utter sufferings to the common people economically. They are demanding immediate bifurcation of N. C. Hills with separate autonomous council under 3(c) of Article 244(2) of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India.
All the government offices including Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, schools, business establishments, banks etc. remain closed. However, the offices of the Deputy Commissioner and the Superintendent of Police remain open but with thin attendance. ASTC and private Bus...
To provide marketing facilities to the rural farmers and to provide the local public Vety products at reasonable rates, the Chief Executive Member, incharge of Dima Hasao Autonomous Council Sri Hamjanan Langthasa in presence of Executive Member, Sri Prakanta Warisa, MACs Kur Rongpi, Ranu Langthasa, Biswajeet Chakraborty etc. and departmental officials inaugurates the ‘Marketing Centre’ of the AH & Vety Department at Haflong Super Market today(Friday).
In this connection a solemn meeting is also held at the present ‘Marketing Centre’premises with Chief Executive Member, incharge of Dima Hasao Autonomous Council Sri Hamjanan Langthasa as the chief guest and...
To renew and strengthen the age-old brotherhood relationship among the various communities living in the district of Dima Hasao, a goodwill meet between the representatives of Jadikhe Naiso Hosom and Hmar Impui was held under the president ship of Sri Debojeet Thaosen, Chief Executive Member, Dima Hasao Autonomous Council,at the conference hall, Haflong Circuit house on Monday (1.8.11).
The meeting is attended by Sri Depolal Hojai, Chairman, Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, Sri Kalijay Sengyung, Executive Member, Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, Mayanan Kemprai, Executive Member Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, Sri L. Hmar, Executive Member, Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, Sri Dethang...
The villagers of Rekho village near Harangajao in Dima Hasao district, demanded adequate compensation from the Railway authority and the NHAI for the loss of their valuable land and horticultural garden in heavy landslide due to wanton earth cutting in the name of BG construction and the land taken for the new alignment of Haflong – Silchar road (NH 54E).
A stretch of 250 metres of Haflong – Silchar Road (54 E National High Way) near Rekho village was totally damaged due to heavy landslide on the night of May 21st. The Haflong- Silchar road which is always considered to be the life line of not only for the people of Dima Hasao district only but also for the entire southern...
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