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.
Barhoongka Athletics Club (AC) in Kokrajhar scripted the title of championship defeating Jothai AC 2-0 in the Super Division football league of Kokrajhar district sports association (KDSA) in the final match played at KDSA ground on Sunday in Kokrajhar. Ajit Karjee of Barhoongka posted first goal in 80 minutes of second half and Michael Apo Doley netted another goal in the additional time(90+4) which led the team to win 2-0 in the match. BTC executive member Doneswar Goyary handed over trophy and cash 5000 to championship team while noted footballer Bani Kanta Narzary given away trophy and cash 3000.In 2015 session's division 'A' league, Tiniali Rising club won the league defeating Patgaon...
Arunachal Pradesh minister of agriculture Chowna Mein was on a recent visit to Phillipines & Malayasia leading a delegation of nine members of his department.The team visited International Rice Research Institute(IRRI) at Los Banos, Laguna(Phillipines) and interacted with senior Rice Scientists of international fame to explore potentialities of technological intervention in the state’s Rice production programme.
The Gauhati High Court is expected to decide on the fate of Boko MLA Gopinath Das on Monday when it will be hearing his anticipatory bail in connection with the rape case pending against him in Boko police station.Das moved the High Court after the Chief Judicial magistrate turned down his petition for interim bail in this case.Meanwhile, police have stepped up operations in search of the Boko MLA who has been remaining untraced since police booked him acting on his domestic help’s that he raped her.
Assam Forum of Great Britain (AFGB) organized its 4th Annual conference at the London School of Economics on September 5, 2015. MP Sarbananda Sonowal sent a good will message appreciating the efforts of the Assamese diaspora to contribute towards solving the problems of Assam. Dr. Jitendralal Borkakoti, AFGB Chairman, has stated that the objective of AFGB is “to galvanize Assamese people both in England and Assam to think and find solutions for the serious problems of Assam”. He also stated that a Memorandum to Prime Minister Modi was accepted by Ajit Doval last January, and it raised eight important problems of Assam. This year three burning issues of Assam were discussed in the...
Amid a pall of gloom the lifeless Chitra Saikia has arrived in his home on Sunday morning three days after he was killed in firing along the Indo-Pak border. At around 8 in the morning, Chitra’s body was flown to Guwahati where senior army officials paid their last respect. Then it was taken to his home in Jagi Bhakat gaon in Jagiroad where he would be cremated.Various parties, organizations and individuals have condoled the death of the army jawan and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.
The sexual assault of a six year old student by a hostel warden at Goko creates no less repercussion among the student fraternity Arunachal Pradesh. Various organizations have demanded stringent punishment for the warden who sexually assaulted the minor student. WSWWS president Marbom Bagra and general secretary Hoksum Ori have questioned the school authority for not placing female warden for the girl child at in Liitung Liimang Public school at Geku.The women wing has called for close monitoring of all schools and character antecedents of teachers engaged from outside by the education authority and district administration before such heinous crime surface in our society.
Arunachal Pradesh governor visited JP Rajkhowa visited the bamboo processing centre at Poma on Saturday. During his visit, Rajkhowa interacted with the trainees, master trainers and members of Poma Village Development Society, which is running the centre. Facilitated by departments of planning, environment & forests and implemented by the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Corporation limited, the center was set up with technical help from Cane and Bamboo Technology Center (CBTC) in Guwahati.Rajkhowa observed that the Centre is good for economic empowerment of rural community but to realise that it must involve the youth in big way. He advised that financial assistance must be provided to the...
Upper Siang Deputy Remo Kamki asked a local farmer body to re-consider their ultimatum for closure of NEEPCO office at Yingkiong. Kamki asked them to refrain themselves from violent and unlawful activities against the Power developer. He said in case of any law and order problem, the Forum shall be held responsible.The affected people spearheaded by the SIFF are already opposing the proposed Hydro Electric Project and also expressed their reluctance to allow even preliminary survey and investigation. They even vehemently opposed the proposed enumeration fearing that once any preliminary assessment is allowed, the project will inevitably come up.The farmer has been dead opposed to the Hydro...
The base ballers from Assam have fetched no less pride to the country when the India clinched the Presidential Cup championship in Iran on Saturday.The Indian team comprise Gangesh Das, Projex Das and Ashis Baruah who stole the march in the global baseball fight in Iran. The trio is on the way back to New Delhi on Tuesday. Various sports organizations and individuals have greeted the three baseball players for their landmark achievement abroad.
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