Beijing Olympic famed boxers feted by CM
Beijing Olympic bronze medalist boxer Vijender Kumar along with other boxing heroes Jitender Kumar and Akhil Kumar were today given a formal felicitation by the Chief Minsiter Tarun Gogoi at his residence at Khanapara hillside in Guwahati this morning. The star attractions of the inaugural function of the 4th Asian Sr. Women Boxing Championship held at KNCB Indoor Stadium Sarusajai Sports Complex were feted with the traditional Axomiya phoolam gamoocha, wooden replica of one horned rhino the pride of Assam and a flower bouquet and also the tradition taamor Sharai. Praising Vijender's knock at Beijing Olympic 08' C M Gogoi handed over a cheque to the talented boxer as a reward. Gogoi and Boxers interacted while CM's officials and Cultural affairs Minister Bharat Chandra Narah and Goutam Roy also joined. The boxing heroes also shared light moment with the media persons at the drawing room of CM's residence. While speaking to this correspondent the boxers revealed that the majestic natural beauty of the place diverse ethnic culture moved them. All of them wished to come Assam in an unofficial tour to visit all the major tourist destination.
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Assam singer Zubin Garg takes part in a peace rally organized by 'Bharatiya Gana Natya Sangha' at Guwahati on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 for the October 30 serial blasts in Assam that killed some 88 innocents and leaving several hundreds severely injured. Entire Assam is echoing same sentiments by showing similar spontaneous reactions towards the mournful incident.Photo: UB Photos
In case you come across any suspicious activity, any suspicious movement or have any information to tell to the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS), please take a note of the new ALL INDIA TOLL-FREE Terror Help-line "1090″. Your city's police or Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) will take action as quickly as possible.Remember that this single number 1090 is valid all over India.This is a toll free number and can be dialed from mobile phones also. Moreover, the identity of the caller will be kept a secret. Citizens need to try to make aware each and every citizen of India about this facility.
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The main Opposition Party in the Assam Legislative Assembly Asom Gana Parishad took out a public rally from party office at Ambari to Raj Bhawan expressing utter dismay at the failure of the Tarun Gogoi-led Cong-BPF coalition government in Assam and demanding its immediate dissolution following serial blasts in Assam that has so far claimed 81 lives. The rally left Ambari at 12.10 pm headed by party President and Leader of the Opposition of Assam Legislative Assembly Chandra Mohan Patwary followed by some 3500 supporters including sitting AGP MLAs and MPs and central office bearers.The rally from Ambari went through Guwahati Club, Chenikhuti, Barwari, Latasil to Raj Bhawan shouting anti...
Prime Minister of India Dr. Monmohan Singh while a section of selected media persons at Guwahati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) lobby after visiting the blast site at CJM Court Kachari and injured at Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital (MMCH) and Guwahati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) assured that Government will book the culprits involved behind the blast and requested people not to panic. He appealed the people to unitedly fight against terror and terrorist activities.Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today held discussions on the prevailing law and order situation in Assam in the wake of serial bomb blasts with Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and his Cabinet ministers and senior...
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