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.
Amid an undeclared crowd pulling competition, Durga puja festivity gathers momentum across the state on Tuesday. Puja pendals have started teeming with the devotees of all ages from early in the morning on Tuesday a day after the idols of the goddess of strength were installed. With bunches of flowers and other materials in their hands, the devotees are waiting in long queues before the idols in Guwahati to offer pujas to the goddess of strength. “The weather is fine. We are trying our best to make the puja a grand success. From early this morning the devotees are waiting to offer puja. We are holding the puja fulfilling the criteria of the district administration. We have...
Butterfly lovers across the north eastern region are waiting for October 25. The spotlight is set to fall on Bornadi wildlife sanctuary in Udalguri district. Far from the madding crowd, the beautiful spot is preparing for butterfly meet where the experts will discuss the measures for butterfly conservation. Experts from other states are also expected to participate in the second butterfly meet in the region. Jointly organized by Butterflies of Northeast India Group, BAMOS, Ngunu Ziro and Aaranyak and WWF-India, the four day event will begin with focus on presentations by various resource persons. The participants will visit the Khalingduar-Bornadi area as part of the field study...
The North East Writers’ Forum, Zubaan and the Heinrich Boell Foundation have jointly announced the 2015 edition of Zubaan’s Cultures of Peace to focus the North East.This year’s event will take place in Guwahati, Bangalore and New Delhi. To be supported by the Heinrich Boell Foundation, the event in Guwahati will take place on October 24 at the Gauhati Town Club.Arzuman Ara, Meenaxi Barkataki-Ruscheweyh, Surajit Barooah, Monalisa Changkija, Bibash Chaudhury, HN Das, Srutimala Duara, Arup Kumar Dutta, Uddipana Goswami, Mitra Phukan, Teresa Rehman, L Somi Roy, Anuradha Sharma Pujari, Ananya Shankar Guha and Bijoy T Singh will be among the participating writers.
Altogether 54 swimmers are prepared to represent Assam in the National Games in Kolakata slated for November 3 to 7. The entire team comprises 4 Under 19 girls, 8 Under 19 boys, 7 Under 17 girls, 13 Under 17 boys. These are apart from 13 Under 14 boys and 9 Under 14 girls. Under 14 (Boys) Sl. No.Name of the SwimmerDistrictEvent Abhigyan Madhurja DuttaSibasagar50 FS / 50 BR / 50 BF (100 FSR) Sarman TerangJorhat50 FS / 100 FS / 100 BR (100 RFS) Anudhan HazarikaJorhat100 FS / 200 FS / 200 BF (100 RFS) Gyan Sandhan KashyapJorhat200 FS / 400 FS / 50 BF (4 x 100 FSR) (R) Jay BaruahKamrup400 FS / 100 BK / 200 BK Manjim GogoiSivasagar50 BK Anamitra...
NorthEast United FC are preparing to take on Chennaiyin FC in the continuing clash for the Hero Indian Super League in their homeland on Tuesday. It would be the do or die battle for the home team which have yet to see the light of victory so far.But now the highlander players are tightening their belts to limit the damage. The ambitious Chennaiyin FC are not in a mood to go slow in Guwahati. Buoyed by the earlier two victories in a row, Marco Materazzi’s team is warming up to the challenge and looks to be the side teams fear the most. Marquee player Simao Sabrosa has joined the NorthEast camp on Monday. But it needs to be seen if the coach will having him in the starting...
Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi seems to have stepped up attacks on the NDA government at the Centre taking up one after another issues confronting the country. Now he accused the BJP-led government of indulging in beef politics to divert the mass attention from the development and employment related issues.This is Gogoi’s second attack on the Centre on Monday hours after he took on the Narendra Modi government for price rise which has dampened the festivity across the country. Beef politics has been indulged in by BJP to divert people's attention from development and employment related issues.— Tarun Gogoi (@tarun_gogoi) October 19, 2015
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday blamed the NDA government at the Centre for skyrocketing price level. In his Facebook status Gogoi said, “NDA's inability to tame skyrocketing price rise has dampened the spirit of Durga Puja.” He hoped that the Centre would takes it seriously.
The much-vaunted Durga puja gets underway on Monday with the installation of the idols of the goddess of strength. Guwahati gets a fresh look with most of the puja pendals are being decorated with varieties of light and sound system to pull crowd.Markets in Ganeshguri, Fancybazar, Lakhtokia are teeming with people for shopping. The flower vendors are vanishing from the Sukershwar Ghat because of assigned task of supplying flowers in the various puja pendals.The Kamrup (Metro) district administration has asked the puja committees across the city to install CCTVs to monitor the movement of the visitors. The idols are set to be immersed on Thursday.
The Central Bureau of Investigation probing the sensational Sheena Bora murder case has questioned the family members of Indrani Bora in Guwaahti on Monday.A CBI team arrived in a building in Sundarpur where her parents and son have been housing. The team is believed to have questioned Indrani’s father and son Mikhile in connection with the sensational murder case in Mumbai. CBI recently took over the case grilled Indrani.
Stunned by the repeated incidents of farmer suicide, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Sunday asked Chief Secretary VK Pipersenia to probe into the circumstances responsible for the suicide of Dibakor Kalita in Nalbari district on Sunday. In an order, Gogoi asked the Chief Secretary to find out the reasons behind the suicide of Dibakar Kalita of Tihu area. The chief minister also asked the farmers to contact the Deputy Commissioners if they face any problem. The deputy commissioners have been asked to resolve farmers' issues immediately.
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