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.
Massive waterlogging wreaks havoc in Guwahati again hours after the heavy downpour that lashed the north eastern city on Thursday wee hours.The worst-hit areas include Anil Nagar, Lachit Nagar, Nabin Naga, Chandmari, RG Baruah Road where normal life have come to a grinding halt. Massive waterlogging on the RG Baruah Road has forced the vehicles to shift to the GS Road resulting in traffic snarl.Angry people forced many ministers and MLAs on Thursday when they visited the food-hit areas in the city.
Senior journalist Samudragupta Kashyap will receive Dr Bhupen Hazarika award for 2015 on Saturday. Former Union home minister Sushilkmar Shinde will give away the award to the veteran north eastern journalist at function in Pune which comprises Rs 51,000 in cash along with a citation. The award aims at strengthening bonhomie of Maharashtra with the north eastern region.
Dimapur Press Club (DPC) in association with the Guwahati based Dispur Hospitals has organized another Hepatitis-B vaccination camp for the scribes who had taken the first dose of vaccine on July 21 last at the Press Point, Dimapur. The second (and final) dose of Hepatitis-B vaccination will be administrated on Friday (August 21) at the same venue, which is mandatory to complete the vaccination process. Led by DPC president Moa Longkumer, secretary Pandi Renta and treasurer Dilip Sharma, the first vaccination camp covered more than 30 Dimapur based journalists and some officials from Dimapur district public relation office of Nagaland.Before the camp, Tir Yimyim editor Temjen expressed...
Repeated shoot outs seem to have turned Dimapur into a den of criminals where the safety and security of the common people are at stake. Yet another incident of shoot out sends no less anger and shock in the commercial hub of Nagaland on Wednesday.The incident took place at Hong Kong Market area where an unidentified gunman shot at a youth in the afternoon. The reason of the attack is yet to be identified.But the bullets pierced the right of the youth who was standing in front of the market. Amid the deafening din, the gunman managed to escape from the spot before the injured youth was rushed to the hospital.The shoot out took place at hardly two months after unidentified gunmen shot dead a...
A Silchar bound passenger sustained serious injury when the TATA Sumo carrying him to Silchar rammed into a wall in Shillong on Wednesday.The accident took place at the Shillong by-pass at Umdoh Byrthih near Umsning in Ri Bhoi district at around10:25 in the morning when the vehicle bearing No AS24C – 5096 was on its way to Silchar from Guwahati.Identified as Amanuddin Choudhary, the 43year old passenger is battling for life at the Shillong Civil Hospital.
A photo exhibition is underway in Guwahati drawing an encouraging response from a good number of people in the city.Organized by the Photography Society of Assam to mark the World Photography Day on Wednesday, the event was opened by veteran painter Swapnanil Baruah at a function at the State Art Gallery in presence of many veteran personalities in the afternoon.Renowned photographer Utpal Baruah was felicitated on the occasion for his outstanding contribution to the field of photography. The exhibition will conclude only on August 23.
All Assam Students Union adviser Dr Samujjal Bhattacharya has demanded shoot at sight order against Bangladeshi immigrants along the Indo-Bangladesh border.Addressing a press conference during his Barpeta visit on Wednesday, Dr Bhattachaya said that this would help the authorities stop influx of immigrants along with trans border crimes."Immediately after detection an immigrant should be kept in detention camp so that they cannot flee," said Dr Bhattacharya adding that many immigrants have vanished as soon as they were detected. He further strongly criticized Dispur for not allowing the people to know the findings of the report of the Bengtol incident which took place a couple of years back.
Polling is over for Tiwa Autonomous Council in Nagaon and Morigaon districts on Wednesday. The fate of 112 candidates have been sealed in the ballot boxes which would be opened on Saturday. The turn out was a moderate 60 per cent till the end of the polling.Voting began with a slow note because an inclement weather which started at 8 in the morning in 190 booths in the two districts. But voters in large thronged the booths later in the day when the weather condition improved. The authorities have deployed 746 polling officials for the purpose This is apart from it, 8 companies of paramilitary forces were deployed to maintain law and order in the voting in Morigaon.Counting of...
Will the pro-talk ULFA leaders resume the armed struggle? They might not do it. If so why they are so angry? Yes, they might pull out of the peace process. The ULFA men who came overground for talks on Wednesday threatened to resume armed struggle alleging Centre's lack of seriousness.Talking to Assam Talks after a crucial meeting in Jagiroad, pro talk ULFA leader Mrinal Hazarika said that the they have not received anything positive from the NDA government. Hazarika said, "the Centre has done precious little to resolve problem. New Delhi lacks seriousness to bring Anup Chetia back from Dhaka who has been languishing in jail for the last several years along with three other leaders."The...
The Louis Berger bribery scam triggers yet another political blamegame between Tarun Gogoi and Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday. Gogoi dared the union minister to move the home ministry to prove that he received the kickback in the multi crore scam a day after Sonowal raised an accusing finger against the chief minister. In a statement, Gogoi made it clear that he is open to any inquiry adding that he would quit if his involvement is proved. But in the same breath, Gogoi asked Sonowal to resign if his allegations are proved baseless.
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