“The Mech-Kachari community has been suffering in identity crisis and afraid of losing their original culture, heritage and identity due to the rapid change of the socio-economic scenario of the state”. This reflected at a conference organized by Sivasagar District unit of Mech-Kachari Jatiya Parishad at Nazira.
The Mech-Kachari Jatiya Parishad Asom has also submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister on July 14, where they included their demands of Autonomous Council, setting up of a Separate Mech-Kachari Battalion & full-fledged status of schedule tribes etc.
PermalinkSubmitted by YK Shrestha on Thu, 04/09/2008 - 16:30
Mech-Kacharis are also found in large numbers in Mechi Anchal (District) in Nepal and they are Gorkhas as far as Nepal is concerned. They are called Meche as their dwelling place is alongside the Mechi River.Their customs are similar to the Bodo-Kacharis.
PermalinkSubmitted by Bhabesh Khakhlari on Thu, 18/02/2010 - 14:48
Promud Mech is the person who formed the mech tribes to demand for autonomous council in Assam. He is former president of Mech Kachari Jatiya Parishad.
PermalinkSubmitted by AS PER THE ORIG... on Tue, 20/04/2010 - 05:22
being the origine of assam/india we mech people not going to lost our!s origine/identy any more. please helps us to survive with same identy as indian citizens. thanks. request to all well wishers of INDIAN!S/GOVT OF INDIA.
PermalinkSubmitted by Bipul Mech on Thu, 14/07/2011 - 13:54
we the mech kachari community is the origin of borassam.. the govt. of India & the govt. of Assam has betrayed us for giving autonomous council.
The govt. have to give us autonomous council.. Jai Mech Kachari
PermalinkSubmitted by Daniel Mech on Sat, 16/07/2011 - 12:59
Mech Brothers Had lost whatever they have.Their language culture and identity. they speakes assamese language, they put assamese clothes, and their faith an assamese vaishnaism etc. so they sify should rectify themselves and give space to other kacharies people to embraced them without hesitating.
PermalinkSubmitted by Samarendra Das on Sun, 04/12/2011 - 05:35
Automonous council will certainly fulfil some aspirations of the Mech Kachari community.But a political system should not be the ultimate goal of an ethnic community. Because only financial grant from govt cannot help survive a community. we should not confine our hopes and aspirations to a particular system. Our aim should be far beyond a system where we can live with dignity and prosperity and without fear of losing identity.
Rimpi Buragohain, a talented athlete from Bokota, Sivasagar, was felicitated in a grand public reception held at the Damchow Premananda Buragohain Samannaya Khetra auditorium in Puni Bill, Bokota on August 31. Rimpi earned three gold medals at the World Police and Fire Games 2025 held in the USA, bringing immense pride to her hometown and the entire state of Assam.
The felicitation ceremony was organized by the Football Training Center, Bokota, in collaboration with residents of the greater Bokota area. She was warmly welcomed with a traditional reception featuring Gayan-Bion from Sepon Tiniali.
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The anniversary festivities opened with a solemn tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. This was followed by a tree plantation drive to highlight the importance of environmental conservation. Throughout the day, several jawans were awarded certificates for exceptional performance...
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Despite numerous appeals to authorities, no action has been taken to fix the road, prompting residents to unite and carry out repairs themselves through voluntary labor. This community-led effort reflects their deep frustration with the government’s continuing apathy.
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During the visit, Gogoi raised concerns over the removal of eligible beneficiaries from the Arunoday Scheme in Cherekapar Panchayat and assured the people that he would take steps to reinstate them. He also pointed to the problem of artificial flooding in Doulakakhoria Panchayat under Nazira, promising to work towards a lasting solution.
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In Cherekapar village of Sivasagar, a tense scene unfolded on Thursday as close to a hundred women gathered at the panchayat office and laid siege to it in protest. Their voices rose together, demanding justice and fairness in the distribution of government welfare benefits.
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Avanish Gogoi clinched second position in the traditional yoga sports category for boys aged 5–9 years and also bagged the first position in the synchronized artistic team event. His teammate, Ruchank Konwar, secured fifth position in the same traditional category and also shared the first position in the synchronized team event.
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The contractor, identified as Borah, has been accused of carrying out the construction work without using any government-funded plaques. The local residents, led by the All Assam Adivasi Students' Association (AASA), have alleged that the contractor is working solely for personal gain, without adhering to the standard norms.
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The students showcased their entrepreneurial skills by selling various local products, including handicrafts and other items. The event was an excellent opportunity for the students to learn about commerce, teamwork, and financial literacy in a fun and interactive way.
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The sit-in demonstration, organized by the Nazira Block Congress at Gandhi Maidan, saw participation from key leaders including Debabrata Saikia, Leader of the Opposition and MLA from Nazira, and Ajay Kumar Gogoi, President of the Sivasagar District Congress Committee.
The protesters raised slogans against the state government, accusing it of failing to safeguard Assam’s territory. They demanded immediate intervention to halt the alleged encroachment, warning that continued inaction could escalate...
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