It was a homely meeting organized at Guwahati Press Club that witnessed the release of a travel fiction titled Ontarior Seuj Dalisat (Over Green Carpet of Ontario) and penned by Dr Jagadindra Raychoudhury in presence of several senior journalists. Inaugurating the book, Swapnaneel Barua, a scholar and also a senior bureaucrat of Assam, pointed out that the writer not only documented various events related to his visit to Canada, but also painted a humanist reminiscence with his created characters.
The function, held on 1 July 2015, was also addressed by senior journalists like Hiten Mahanta, Rupam Barua, PJ Barua, Mukul Kalita, Ranen Kumar Goswami, Nava Thakuria and Pramod Kalita. Moderated by journalist Sabita Lahkar, the meeting was graced by acclaimed story writer Jyotish Sikder, professors Anup Talukder & Nirmali Medhi, singers Anindita Choudhury & Kishor Giri and Bitopan & Sneha. A prolific writer, Dr Raychoudhury is an associate professor of B Barua College, Guwahati and contributor to various Assam based newspapers and magazines. A smiling personality Dr Raychoudhury is also a regular participant in various radio programs and television talk shows. Published by Basundhara publication of Hatigaon in Guwahati, the book has 192 pages with a nice cover designed by prominent artist Padma Singha. It is priced at Rs 250/- per copy.
PermalinkSubmitted by Bitopan Ray Cho... on Thu, 02/07/2015 - 20:32
we know or have read many travel related books but "Ontario'r heuj dolisat" is not only a travel experience but is a travel fiction..A great experience as you keep on reading this book and gain new knowledge & issues..we expect many new books from him and wish him success..
The 3rd edition of T G Baruah Memorial Media T 20 Cricket Tournament is all set to commence from the 2nd of January, 2016. The tie draw of which was publicly finalized in front of representatives of all participating teams on 24th December, 2015. A copy of which is attached herewith. Hope this will provide all the participating teams with all the details regarding the tournament and match schedules. All media houses and publications are requested to be present on the 2nd of January and grace the inaugural match of the tourney. T G BARUAH MEMORIAL MEDIA T 20 CRICKET TOURNAMENT, 2016 GROUP A ...
Assam cyclists team at the 68th National Track Cycling Championship held at Ludhiana, Punjab from December 16-20 won several awards. Gold Medal in 3000 meters Team Pursuit for under 18 girls won by Anu Chutia, Bismita Gogoi, Bristi Kangkana Gogoi, Jayashree Gogoi. Anu Chutia also won silver medals in the 500 Mtr. Time Trial and 200 Mtr. Sprint. In 500 Mtr. Time Trial – Girls under 16 Years , Bronze Medal won by Bristi Kangakana Gogoi. In the Team Sprint – Girls under 16 Years, Bristi Kangkana Gogoi and Jayashree Gogoi won bronze medals.
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The 2nd Grand Re-union of Netaji Vidyapith Railway Higher Secondary School is being organsied by the Netaji Vidyapith Alumni Association at its premises on December 26-27. Established in 1948 at Maligaon the school has been producing good number of successful students who are part of the nation building process at different capacities but also brought fame to India while serving in abroad. In this connection a two days long alumni meet is arranged by Netaji Vidyapith Alumni Association (NVPAA) to connect all the ex-students of the school spread throughout the globe for the welfare of the school students. The eleven (11) successful NVP students of HSLC & HSSLC batch 2015...
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