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National Press Day observed at Nazira

In association with the Civil administration and District Journalist association, the Freelance Journalist Association of Nazira colourfully observed the 47th National Press Day at its office on last Saturday. On this occation a drawing competition was also organised among the high school students. A seminar on the topic of "Role of Media in surving public interest " was held  where senior journalist of the state Prakash Mahanta, Rajdeep Bailung Baruah, secretary of the Sivasagar District Xahitya Xobha Jibaon Kalita, SDO (C) of Nazira Mousumi Baruah, Chairman of Nazira Municipalty Abdur Rohman, Public relation of Nazira Sub division Dipu Deka took part in the seminar. On the occation  Dr. Ishwar Prashad Baruah, Dr. Bipul Hatikakoti, Dr. Hemanta Gogoi, Syed Md. Mansoor, Md. Abdur Rohman, Niran Gogoi and Anuj Rajkhowa were felicitated.

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