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| Rs 500 crore flood-relief package will not suffice: AGP |
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, July 5: “On 5.5.2005, tripartite talks had taken place between the Centre, Assam Government and the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU). The Centre had assured in the meeting that the flood and erosion problem of Assam would be declared a national problem. Had the Centre kept its promise, the flood situation in the State this year would not have ... |
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| Hiru da, the poet extraordinaire |
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, July 5: Acclaimed poet and Sahitya Akademi award winner Hiren Bhattacharyya was today consigned to flames at the Nabagraha cremation ground in Guwahati. Millions of his admirers mourned the loss of their beloved Hiru da. The Sentinel talked to some of them.
Debesh Sarma, literature lover, Guwahati
Hiru da was a poet of the masses. He was a... |
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| Government slammed for 'poor' relief work |
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, July 5: In support of various demands, including the demand to declare the flood and erosion problem in Assam as a national problem within this month, the All Assam Shramik Krishak Kalyan Parishad will stage a 72-hour protest at Dispur Last Gate on July 16. Unless the demands are fulfilled, the workers’ body has threatened to stage an indefinite fas... |
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| Mukherjee to arrive today |
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, July 5: Ahead of the presidential poll on July 19, UPA presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee will visit Assam tomorrow as part of his country-wide campaign.
Mukherjee will reach Guwahati at 1.30 pm. At 2.30 pm will meet all the Pradesh Congress presidents and all the Congress Chief Ministers of the Northeast. Between 3 pm to 4 pm he will meet t... |
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| Dream trip for toppers |
By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, July 5: The first three position holders in the 2012 High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination and the topper in the High Madrassa examination have another reason to cheer about. They will be going on a trip to NASA from October 21 to October 30.
State Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma interacted with the seven students and their gua... |
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| A tribute to Padma Kanta Hazorika |
There are no words that can do our grandfather justice. Rather than attempting the impossible, we will simply say what he meant to us.
Some of our most intimate moments include the revealing of his dentures to make us laugh, him saying ‘Get down from there!’when we climbed trees and humouring our inquisitive minds. We grew up on stories of the freedom struggle he was i... |
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| 144 promulgated |
GUWAHATI, July 5: Additional District Magistrate, Kamrup, KG Bhuyan, in exercise of power under section 144 Cr. P.C, has prohibited assembly of five or more persons at any public place and carrying of arms, ammunitions, explosives, weapons of any nature in any public place or vehicle in the entire Kamrup district with immediate effect and until further orders, stated a press release. Procession an... |
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| Audition for talent hunt show |
GUWAHATI, July 5: The audition for the talent reality show India’s Got Talent will be held on July 9 at Sanskriti School in Guwahati. The talent show is looking at highlighting remarkable talent and awe-inspiring acts that can go on to become India’s pride, stated a press release.... |
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| Assamese poet's birth anniversary |
GUWAHATI, July 5: Nandeswar Bora Lakshmi Bora Trust will observe the 89th birth anniversary of noted Assamese fiction writer, poet and novelist Mahim Bora on July 6 at a hotel in the city. Lakshminandan Bora will release the book Kathanibari Ghatot Akhontek: Mahim Borar Kriti aru Krititva while Radhika Mohan Bhagawati will preside over the meeting, stated a press release.... |
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| Financial aid to artistes |
GUWAHATI, July 5: Satyam Foundation, a charitable trust, extended financial aid to 17 artistes last year. This year too, it has decided to bring under its umbrella a group of 14 artistes who deserve financial assistance. A committee has been formed, headed by Bhupen Uzir, along with other four eminent personalities like Munin Baruah, JP Das, Sambhu Gupta and Nilotpal Dutta for this purpose, stated... |
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| Kathak dance workshop |
GUWAHATI, July 5: Nrityangan will organize a Kathak dance workshop from July 7 to July 10 at St Stephen’s School in the city, stated a press release. The workshop will be conducted by noted danseuse Mahua Shankar.... |
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