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.
One person died and another sustained serious injury when a bike rammed into another biker in Duliajan on Tuesday. The mishap took place at Chiringkhat where Phuleswar Lahon who was riding on his bike hit another biker Apurba Phatowal from the back side. The duo were rushed to the hospital. But Phatowal succumbed to his injury. Lahon is battling with death at the Assam Medical College Hospital.
Assam Boat Racing & Rowing Association on Wednesday sent a 12 member team consisting of 7 Men and 5 women for 36th Junior National Rowing Championships in the Upper Ganges Canal at Saulani Park, Roorkee which begins on Wednesday.According to Assam Boat Racing & Rowing Association General Secretary Nababuddin Ahmed, the 12 member squad has left Guwahati under the leadership of Chiranjit Phukan as Coach where Shanghita Lahon is the team manager.The team comprises Nafisa Sadiq, Shreyanshi Kashyap, Prerna Basnet, Jyestha Dipak, Nupur Chetia, Ridhwaan Azeem, Akash Deep Rajkhowa, Shankhanil Tamuli, Sreyash Kashyap, Paul Rajkonwar, Pervez Sadiq, Aryan Lahon.
The Assam movement martyrs’ family members and Assam Agitation leaders on Tuesday have solemnly pledged to fight the Centre’s move to roll red carpets for the non Muslim Bangladeshi refugees.Speakers after speakers at a meeting in Guwahati said that the NDA governments move will make the entire Assam Accord on a sheet of irrelevant papers. They said warned the Centre of dire consequences if it proceeds with the deal. Former chief minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta said that if need be they would launch yet another massive agitation across the country.Elder brother of first Assam Agitation martyre Khargeswar Talukdar was prominent among those who were present in the function. ...
NorthEast United FC and Kerala Blasters FC are gearing up to take on each other in Kochi in the clash for the Hero ISL-II on Tuesday. Both the teams will be looking to start the competition on the front foot by picking up a win at the rain-lashed Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi.NEUFC coach Cesar Farias told reporters in Kochi that his team was looking forward to all the challenges. “We have prepared extensively for it. Our players have worked hard and we feel we are well prepared going into the first game," said Farias. Read about today's pre-match press-con here : http://t.co/tlAxREVCIB #NEUFC #PowerOf8 #8States1United #KBFCvNEUFC pic.twitter.com/FIiTS3mOpV—...
A local court in Guwahati remanded Gopinath Das to two days police custody a day after the AIUDF MLA from Boko was caught in connection with a rape case. Amid tight security police produced the suspended AIUDF leader asking for 5 days remand. But the court have him to police custody for two days. He allegedly raped his 14 year old domestic help inside his car and he has been remaining incommunicado for the last one month after police booked him in the case. Police arrested him in the outskirt of Guwahati when he was on the way to surrender before the court on Sunday.
Hundreds of AIUDF workers on Monday staged dharna in Boko to release Gopinath Das alleging that the local MLA was a victim of political conspiracy.The party workers thronged in front of the Bokopolice station demanding release of the MLA whom AIUDF has suspended in connection with the rape case.They further asked the party leadership to reconsider the suspension decision.Police arrested Das on Sunday aftenoon from the outskirt of Guwahati in connetion with the rape case against him.
An eerie silence prevails in Sarthabari a day after four persons of a family committed suicide caught in a quicksand of insolvency. A section of local residents blamed it all on the ruling Congress for allowing Prabin Barman to take this extreme step. “Since he has been an active Congress men in the grass root level. He was involved in a number of social organizations only because of his close association with the ruling party. The block level party leaders were aware of his dire need of help. But what did he got?,” said a local resident Tarini Kalita.Aparajit Das, a college goer said that for last several years he has been doing social works downplaying his personal interest. “He was...
Finally, the Boko police have arrested Gopinath Das nearly a month after they booked the AIUDF MLA in Boko in a rape case. Das, who allegedly raped his 14 year old domestic help was nabbed from Rangiya when he was on his way to surrender before the court on Sunday. Immediately after his arrest, he was taken to the Palashbari police station where a team of senior police officers has been interrogating him.Police booked him on August 29 under section 343 IPC for wrongful confinement, read with Section 4/8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 after the victim and her parents lodged he complaint at Mandira outpost under Boko police.
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the government won’t allow the Numaligarh Refinery authority to grab more in forest areas in Golaghat district. Rampant encroachment in Deopahar reserve forest by the Numaligarh Refinery prominently figured in the meeting attended by the chief minister who is chairman of the board. Mubina Akhtar, a member of the Board underlined the importance of this forest in the context of Kaziranga and Karbi Anglong landscape.Deopahar is an important elephant habitat and a crucial transit for migrating pachyderms from Karbi Anglong to Kaziranga and vice-versa. Akhtar on behalf of the Deopahar Reserve Forest Demand Committee (Deopahar Sangrakshit...
The Supreme Court is likely to hear the PIL advocating ban on sale and registration of cars weighing below 1500 kg. The Gauhati High Court which imposed a temporary ban on the basis of the PIL last month recently is believed to have transferred the plea to the apex court which will start hearing this month itself. Moved by a Guwahati-based lawyer, the petition created no less flutter in the country’s automobile sector much to a major disappointment of Maruti Alto and Hyundai.The High Court transferred the PIL after it received an application for the road transport ministry with the request where the ministry was itself one of the parties.
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