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Bandh total at Nazira

By SK Hasan |

The normal life is paralize by 36-hour Assam bandh called by Moran Student Union to protest the Kordoiguri incidents. All govt. offices, banks and educational institutions are closed.

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Int'l Human Rights Day observed at Nazira

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National Press Day in Nazira

Journalists in Nazira observed the 49th National Press Day at the Press Club on Thursday with a day long programme. Reporter Inamul Mujid Khan memorial chorus competition  and Prafulla Dutta and Krishna Khatonier memorial cultural programme took place on the occasion. Veteran CPI leader Drupad Borgohain , District Public  Relation Officer  of Sivasagar Sarodi Gogoi attended an open meeting on the occasion.

Special session on Nagalim issue

Congress leader and Nazira MLA Debobrata Saikia has demanded a special assembly session to discuss the vexed Nagalim issue. Talking to Assam Times, the CLP leader said a section of the people from Nagaland has been trying to grab plots on the territory of Assam in the name of the greater Nagalim. He said the government’s position on this sensitive issue and the framework is not yet clear.

Nazira Congress leader passes away

Veteran Congress leader in Nazira Tonkeshwar Saikia breath his last at his own residence of Nazira Simaluguri on Thursday. He was 81 and survived by his wife, two sons and one daughter. Saikia, the elder brother of former Assam chief minister Hiteswar Saikia died of prolonged illness. Many political leaders, organizations and individuals have deeply condoled his death. Veteran Left leader and former MLA Drupad Gohain condoled the death of the octogenerian social workers.

I Day celebrated in Nazira

71th Independence Day was observed with traditional gaity and flavour in different places of Nazira Sub division.  The  main event was held at Nazira playground, where civil administration  organised the Independence Day with a day long programme. SDO(C) Dr. Sadnek Singh hoisted the National Flag after swahid tarpan at Nazira Gandhi Maidan. A friendly football match was also held between Civil Administration 11 and Media 11, where civil  administration 11 won by 5-0 goals. 

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Nazira Press club observes Foundation Day

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Statues of Kalaguru, Rup Konwar and Sudhakantha unveiled

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Freedom Fighter Benu Bhuyan no more

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Opium trading in Nazira: 2 held

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