DUDHNOI, March 23: The 16th convention of the All Assam tudents Union at Dudhnoi in Goalpara district got off to a rousing start today with the iuguration of the main gate and Dr Bhupen Hazarika main pavillion. However a squall in the afternoon damaged several pavillions and stalls. A new AASU committee will be constituted in the 4-day convention.