| GNSM calls Assam MPs to raise voice on flood and erosion |
From our Correspondent
KOKRAJHAR, Aug 6: The Ganatantrik Nagarik Suraksha Mancha (GNSM) today called upon all MPs of the State and the region to raise a united voice on the flood and erosion problem plaguing the State in the Parliament session to be held from August 8.
President of the GNSM, Jarimin Narzary said that flood and erosion are the biggest problems facing the St... |
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| Eight relief camps closed down in Chirang |
From our Correspondent
KOKRAJHAR, Aug 6: As many as eight relief camps have been closed in Chirang district after the situation in the district showed signs of improvement since the last couple of days.
According to sources, there are 35 relief camps in the district, of which 15 are under Kajalgaon sub-division and 20 are under Bijni sub-division. Of these, 18 relief camps hous... |
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| PCPD observes foundation day at Rangpur |
From our Correspondent
SIVASAGAR, Aug 6: The first foundation day of People’s Council for Peace and Development (PCPD) was held at Rangpur Jyoti Club here today.
Following the unfurling of the PCPD’s flag in the morning by PCPD’s central committee president Diganta Konwar and swahid tarpan offered by its working president Dr Gobin Handique, saplings were plant... |
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| Preparations afoot for celebration of I-Day in Digboi |
From our Correspondent
DIGBOI, Aug 6: All preparations are made for the celebration of Independence day in Digboi. A meeting organized by the National Function Celebration Committee of Digboi under the presidentship of Abu Hussain, discussed at length the various programme of the I-Day at the IOC (AOD) Welfare Center Digboi.
The meeting was attended by the Working President of t... |
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| Pobha Reserve Forest faces threat |
From a Correspondent
Jonai, Aug 6: Pobha Reserve Forest, situated on the outskirts of Jonai town is the lone reserve forest in the Jonai sub-division under Dhemaji Forest Division, which is on the verge of decline. This 10,000 square hectare of tropical rainforest with its rich bio-diversity and natural resources has always been a subject of encroachment by the native people. Deforestat... |
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| Naharkotiya youths launch website on town |
From our Staff Correspondent
Dibrugarh, Aug 6: Five youths of on Sunday launched a website on the town on Sunday.
The website, www.nahar-kotiyaonline.com, was conceived by Pavan Kumar Poddar, a student of Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) in Duliajan college, in association with Mousumi Gogoi, Priyanka Talukdar, Bornali Sonowal and Nivedita Saikia, all students of Po... |
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| AJYCP decries encroachment of forest areas |
From a Correspondent
Jorhat, Aug 6: The Assam Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad AJYCP, Jorhat has criticized the Forest Department for their inefficiency in controlling encroachment of forest lands and poaching of animals.
Citing the example of the recent killing of a rhino in Mulai forest of Kartik Chapori, the AJYCP said that such an incident only points at the inefficiency of... |
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| Applications invited for Dr J N Baruah Memorial Award |
Jorhat, Aug 6: Dr J N Baruah Memorial Trust under Assam Science Society, Jorhat Branch has invited applications from scientists from the northeastern States for the Dr J N Baruah Memorial Science Award for year 2012, stated a release.
Scientists from the northeastern region, doing research and contributing in the field of Chemical Sciences can apply for the award.
The applicant... |
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| Three houses looted in Dibrugarh |
From our Staff Reporter
DIBRUGARH, Aug 6: Three houses near GS Modi road in Jyoti Nagar here were looted last night. Two cell phones and cash of Rs 2,300 were reportedly stolen from the house of Jyotsna Paswan while documents and Rs 25,000 were taken from the residence of Ajay Bowri. Kushal Bowri’s house was also looted. The police are investigating the incidents but have not yet made a... |
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| 60-year-old woman commits suicide |
From our Correspondent
SIVASAGAR, Aug 6: A 60-year-old woman under Sivasagar police station allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself on Sunday night. According to police, the body of the deceased was found hanging in the cowshed behind her residence on Wednesday morning. The deceased was identified as Ila Gogoi, wife of Bhuban Gogoi, a resident of Mothadang area near Sivasagar town. &ld... |
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| Dibrugarh University students block NH-37 |
From our Staff Correspondent
Dibrugarh, Aug 6: Engineering students of Dibrugarh University blocked the National Highway 37 near Dibrugarh University for more than an hour in protest against the assault of a student by a group of outsiders today. Irate students later withdrew the blockade following assurance of the University authorities and officer in-charge of the Dibrugarh Sadar Police Sta... |
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| Gossaigaon MLA appeals for peace |
From our Correspondent
Gossaigaon, Aug 6: Gossaigaon MLA Majendra Narjary and SDO (c) have jointly appealed for peace and unity in the area. Speaking to The Sentinel, they said, “ The situation is improving in the area and rehabilitation process will take place soon with people from relief camps returning to their localities. With this the total number of relief camps have been reduced ... |
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