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.
At a time when the process to update NRC gets slow response across the state Nalbari district claimed to have achieved a major success.All genuine citizens are learnt to have submitted the NRC forms before the authorities on Saturday. Notably, except Nalbari all districts have been progressing at a snail’s pace.
Prime minister Narendra Modi said that he struck the Indo-Bangla land swap deal only to settle decade old border dispute with the neighbour.Border dispute can only be settled only through dialogue and that this has forced his government to sign the lad swap deal with Bangladesh to settle the entire huge issue once for all.
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday suggested a slew of measures to the Centre to expedite the process of development of the state. Talking to DoNER minister Jitendra Singh in Guwahati, Gogoi asked the Union minister to speed up the multi-level car parking, waterways project.This is in addition to the expansion of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati. Early release of funds was one of the main demands Gogoi placed before the Singh. Singh assured Gogoi of early measures to remove the hurdles to expedite the implementation of the projects.
Assam is bracing up for yet another devastating flood wave if the weather condition is any indication. Weathermen on Monday predicted heavy rainfall in the foothills of Himalayas over the next week raising the possibility of the flood wave.According to the India Meteorological Department, the monsoon is set to bring very heavy rainfall in the foothills of Himalayas which could help the Brahmaputra swell its water level.
Chief minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday questioned Narendra Modi's position on the integration of Naga dominated areas is part of the recent Naga peace framework. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Gogoi said the prime minister disappointed the people of Assam who were waiting to hear his assurance of safety after the move to integrate the Naga inhabited areas. Gogoi sought the prime minister's position after NSCN-IM Thuingaleng Muivah ruled out a solution without integration of Naga dominated areas of the north east.
Veteran singer Zubeen Garg seems to have landed in trouble after he hoisted the tricolour with inadmissible dress on Saturday.A local resident in Morigaon lodged a complaint before police saying that the singer hoisted the national flag wearing half pants suggesting utter disregard to the national flag on the Independence Day.
Altogether 18 BTC MCLAs staged dharna on Monday demanding TCLCC& VCDC observing guidelines of governor's direction.They staged dharna for one hour under the banner of Opposition United Forum asking the governor to step in. The parties include UPP, BJP, Sanmilito Jongostia Aikhya Manch and AIUDF supported by many other parties and organisations demanding early formation TCLCC& VCDC to facilitate peoples welfare in the region. Talking to Assam Times, United oppositionleader Rwngwra Narzary slammed Hagrama Mohilary for his autocratic style of functioning where the genuine people have been deprived of their rights.He said that opposition united forum will move to high court...
The campaigning for the Tiwa Autonomous Council polls slated for Wednesday is set to end on Monday evening. The campaign will close at 5 in the afternoon. Led by TAC CEM Rama Kanta Deori, the Tiwa Jatiya Aikya Mancha threatens to impede the prospect of both Congress and BJP. TJAM has fielded candidates in all the 30 seats with support and help from AGP and CPI.
The Gauhati High Court is expected to hear Akhil Gogoi’s public interest litigation on Monday seeking its intervention in the selection of candidates for ACS, APS and allied services.With evidence, the KMSS leader has been alleging gross corruption in the selection of the candidates by the Assam Public Service Commission where eligible candidates have been deprieved.Despite repeated demands, the government probe failed to convince Gogoi. He moved the governor seeking the exit of the chairman Rakesh Paul. But of no avail. Then he moved the high court which will hear the PIL on Monday.The court has already received affidavits from APSC and government.
The suicide of a security guard of a minister in Dispur creates no less sensation in the capital on Monday. Identified as Akhil Haloi, the PSO of minister Sumitra Patir committed suicide by shooting himself dead with his service revolver in the midnight. Immediately after the incident, he was rushed to the hospital where he was declared brought dead. Akhil, who hailed from Nalbari district was believed to have been suffering from depression for the last couple of days. Dispur police have seized his service revolver and sent the body for post mortem.
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