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.
Bowing down to an escalating pressure 3 more MLAs have put in their papers in Manipur on Thursday. Phungzathang Tonsing, Dr Chaltonlien Amo and T Vungzagin resigned after they hardly saw any possibility of withdrawing the three controversial bills that triggered howls of protest in the north eastern state.Contrary to what was widely believed, home minister Gaikhanngam did not resigned. He would not follow the suit. He confirmed it saying that he would remain firm on his stand.
One after another political parties and organizations have thrashed AASU adviser Dr Samujjal Bhattacharya. AIUDF leader Abdul Rahim Khan on Thursday tore apart the AASU leader calling him a secret agent of RSS and BJP. Talking to reporters in Guwahati, the MLA said that during the UPA government he was dead opposed to all activities. But he keeps mum on the same activities during the NDA government. KMSS leader Akhil Gogoi also came down heavily on the AASU leader for his mysterious silence in a number of vital issues.
Blazing gunfire again seems to have buried the hopes of people in Dima Hasao district. Terror shadow falls again on the peace loving people atop the hills district.Dima Hasao police claimed to have killed three insurgents at an encounter on Thursday. The encounter took place at Karachand area in Basabari in the wee hours where DHD(A) dreaded leaders Nigu Fonglu, Sibu Kamprai were killed on the spot. The third insurgent was from KPLT who also killed in the encounter. Police further seized arms and ammunition from the spot.
A premier investigation agency meant to probe the region of terror on Thursday announced an astronomical amount of money for tips on the whereabouts of two top NSCN-K leaders—the blatant bran behind a gory attack on army in Manipur three months back. The investigation agency promised Rs 7 lakh reward for the inputs on the whereabouts of SS Khaplang, the military head of the Naga insurgent outfit. The next dreaded insurgent is Nikki Sumi, the ferocious Naga terrorist who launched the deadly attack on the Dogra regiment leaving 18 jawans dead.
Boko police have not been able to arrest Gopinath Das even a week after they have registered a rape case against the Boko MLA.A police team probing the minor rape case has been seeking the AIUDF MLA from Wednesday morning in different places. But the MLA in on the run. According to allegation, Das raped his minor domestic help inside his car recently. Initially, police kept the complaint pending at the Mondira outpost. But under mounting pressure later the FIR was transferred to Boko police station. Despite repeated contact police have not been able to trace out Das.
Siang district is bracing up for a major power cuts if the NEEPCO project is allowed to stop functioning within the next 15 days.In a letter on Monday addressed to the NEEPCO project manager posted in the 3750 MW Siang Upper Stage-II HEP, the Siang Indigenous Farmer’s Forum (SIFF) has asked the authority to close down the office located in Upper Siang District within 15 days.The organization further threatened to take massive agitation if the office refuses to stop functioning.
Amid an aroused brouhaha over the government’s move to hand over 69 oil wells to private companies in Assam, a section of economists have thrown their weights behind the decision. Talking to Assam Times noted economics Gautom Prasad Baroowah said,” to extract crude for marginal field well is expensive. The government would spend huge money from tax payers fund. The rate of return could be minimal.” According to Baruah, “instead of incurring huge expenses government can allocate these source of marginal crude well to private party and earn huge money and reinvest it for development of new fields and earn better profit.”Baroowah observed that vigilance is the price of liberty. Reinvestment...
Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma pins hopes on fresh mandate as BJP candidate from Jalukbari. But there is a chance for by poll in Jalukbari. Talking to Assam Times, constitutional expert Dr CJS Das said any bye poll just one year before the assembly does not make sense. “Assam has only 6 or 7 months to go to the assembly polls---less than a year. Hence, bye poll is not required,” said Dr Das. He said same policy is applicable if other dissident MLAs who are preparing to join BJP. Notably, Dr Sarma is preparing to resign as MLA to be elected with fresh mandate from Jalukbari. But he has been keeping it pending time and again.
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi reviewed the state’s law and order situation at a meeting of top ranked police officials on Wednesday.Attended by DGP Khagen Sarma the meeting further discussed the allegations of rape against AIUDF MLA Gopinath Das.
Amid a bitter blame game between Sarbananda Sonowal and Tarun Gogoi over the flood assistance, the Centre on Wednesday released Rs 193 crore to Dispur.The Chief Minister’s Office told Assam Times that Union home minister Rajnath Singh informed it to Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi over telephone in the evening.The Centre released the amount hours after Gogoi strongly took on the Centre for not releasing the flood assistance to Dispur.
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