Golaghat: Last Wednesday, an insightful sensitization workshop addressing the detrimental effects of tobacco use was organized at the conference hall of the District & Sessions Judge’s office in Golaghat. The event witnessed the presence of key figures in the fight against tobacco consumption, including Secretary of DLSA Golaghat, Smt. JyotiSmita Sarma, Dr. Sunita Ekka from District Tobacco Control Cell, Golaghat, and Rudhir Prakash Sarma, Divisional Coordinator of Upper Assam Division from The UNION. Officials from the DLSA office and the health department also actively participated.
The workshop commenced with a warm welcome address, followed by an insightful discussion on the provisions of the COTPA Act 2003 by the Secretary of DLSA. Dr. Ekka provided an in-depth analysis of the tobacco burden in Assam and the diverse health implications arising from tobacco use. She took the opportunity to shed light on the achievements of the District Tobacco Control Cell in Golaghat, expressing gratitude to colleagues and stakeholders for their unwavering support.
Rudhir Sarma from The UNION emphasized the importance of a united front to combat the tobacco menace and encouraged collective efforts towards achieving a tobacco-free generation. He urged the attendees to utilize and share information about the toll-free National Tobacco Quitline Services (1800-112-356), established by the Indian government to offer counseling services for individuals keen on quitting tobacco.
The workshop culminated with the Secretary of DLSA, Golaghat, urging all present to refrain from tobacco use, prioritize their health, and disseminate the knowledge acquired during the workshop to their colleagues, friends, and family members. The event showcased a collective determination to work towards a healthier, tobacco-free community.
After losing the opening three games, few would have expected NorthEast United FC to be in contention for a top 4 spot at the business end of the Indian Super League. However, the side led by Cesar Farias have put together a neat little run of late, racking up some vital points on the road. The recent performances set things up nicely for the Highlander's last five games, out of which four will be played at home. "It is all about having patience. Everything is a product of hard work and planning things with patience.", remarked the Head Coach after the game against Chennaiyin FC. After their win against the Chennai based side, NorthEast United created history for themselves by coming from...
A heap of unidentified materials is creating no less sensation and anxiety in Golaghat district on Friday. Local residents in Mohuramukh area are thronging in thousands to get a glimpse of a heap of stone like materials which fell from the sky in the wee hours. According to the local residents they came to hear a huge sound in the wee hours and then they came to see the unidentified materials at a knee deep crater. Many people have been examining the materials. But nobody has come to a conclusion.
Assam Congress is gearing up for the assembly polls to retain power for the fourth consecutive term. Party senior leaders told Assam Times that AICC vice president Rahul Gandhi is set to formally sound the poll bugle next week when he would be on a two days visit to the north eastern state."His visit to boost the morale of the party after 11 sitting Congress MLAs joined BJP," said a party leader in Guwahati. During his visit, apart from holding huge rally, Gandhi will talk to the grass root level party workers.
The State Level Celebration of National Press Day is going to be held at District Library Auditorium, Nagaon on November 16, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. onwards. The programme is organised jointly by the Department of Information & Public Relations, Assam and District Administration, Nagaon. Noted Cartoonist Champak Borbora will deliver the key-note address on the theme of this year’s National Press Day, “The impact and import of cartooning and caricature as a medium of expression of opinion”. Eminent journalist Shri Samudra Gupta Kashyap will also share his views on the topic, “The role of press in present scenario”. Five senior journalists from Nagaon District will be felicitated on...
The Department of Urology, Dispur Hospitals under the aegis of Assam Urological Society has been organizing a live workshop on laser prostatectomy. Dr GS Kochhar, a senior Urologist and Director of Lions Kidney Hospital, New Delhi will perform diode laser vaporization of prostates and Dr P Maheshwari, senor Urologist from Mumbai will perform holmium laser prostatectomy during the workshop. The operations will be performed at Dispur Hospitals operation theatre complex. There will also be a CME program and panel discussion on 28 November evening. This workshop and CME are expected to benefit the practicing urologists and post-graduate trainees in Urology. The urologists from the north...
Central agencies have been questioning Anup Chetia at an undisclosed location in New Delhi who was brought back from Dhaka on Wednesday. According to top sources in PMO, only a special court would decide on his fate on Thursday. Home ministry officials have not been able to get any access into these affairs. If the court disallows CBI and IB to detain Chetia further, then the founder ULFA finance secretary would be flown to Guwahati where he has a number of sensational cases pending against him. A team of Assam police has been preparing to question Chetia as soon as he arrives in the city. Immediately after landing in New Delhi, Chetia was kept at a guest house in...
NorthEast United FC continued their dream run in the Hero Indian Super League with a 2-1 comeback win over Chennaiyin FC in a ninth round clash in Chennai on Wednesday. In a dramatic match which was interrupted by heavy rain and lightning for 45 minutes, Chennaiyin FC took the lead through Elano Blumer (33rd minute) but NorthEast secured all points through goals from Diomansy Kamara (44th minute) and substitute Silas (72nd minute). This second consecutive win for NorthEast United moved up in the points table with 13 points. Elano scored the only goal for Chennai FC at 33rd minute with a half-volley.
Top lawyers, tea planers, bureaucrats and social activists are rubbing their shoulders in Guwahati when the premier north eastern city is hosting a national seminar on the implementation of a vital law by the tea planters. Jointly organized by National Law University in Assam and the Assam government on November 14 and 15 at the Administrative Staff College in Khanapara, the seminar is expected discuss in detail a slew of measures to protect child rights in the tea plantation industry in the tea rich north eastern state. To be participated by all relevant stakeholders from Assam along with Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Tripura and West Bengal, the conference will develop a shared understanding...
In a major move to rejuvenate the ULFA peace process the Centre has brought back Anup Chetia from Bangladesh on Wednesday. A CBI has arrived in New Delhi along with Chetia and his close associate a day after they got remand of the top ULFA leader at a jail in Dhaka. Immediately after landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, the duo were straightly taken to a guest house at Vasantpur in the capital where top ranked home and defence ministry officials are talking to him. The move to boost the peace process assumed significance 6 months before the assembly poll. Pro talk ULFA leaders have been repeatedly demanding Chetia's extradition saying that it would be a booster...
Muga Day and Muga Mela–cum-exhibition will be held on November 12-13 at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati. The event is being organised by Directorate of Sericulture. The programme includes distribution of grants-in-aid, a daylong interactive session with progressive farmers coming from across the State, a Seminar animated by leading Sericulture Scientists, and an exhibition-cum-sale of diversified muga products followed by a fashion show on November 13. A special highlight is the institution of “Dr. S. N. Choudhury Memorial Award” to the best performing Sericulture Official for outstanding contribution to the development of Sericulture in the State.
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