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.
When we look upon the Martyrdom Day of Mahatma Gandhi, we find a dead human body only, the attire of Mahatma. In true sense Gandhi is immortal – who is living in the minds of million and million of Indian people. Mahatma Gandhi is a limitless identity, a thought of inspiration who resides in the hearts of all those people of this Globe who believe in Humanity, Love, Peace and Mutual Respect. Gandhi transcends all boundaries of cast, creed, religion, race, etc. and becomes a light of hope for Humanity. His greatest tool of inspiration was practice of Non-Violence in modern time. So, he is regarded as a true Saint- Mahatma.
Gandhi teaches us to spread love against hatred. He is not only a...
Senior Congress leader and MP Gaurav Gogoi today claimed that the Grand Old party-led alliance will win atleast one seat more than the ruling NDA in the upcoming Assam assembly elections. Interacting with media, the Kaliabor MP said that the people are now fed up with the policies of the BJP. “ People are becoming disenchanted with the BJP. We will form the next government,” he added.
Meanwhile, the BJP-led NDA has set a goal of winning 100+seats in the next state assembly elections out of the total 126. Earlier today Congress Legislative Party leader Debabrata Saikia also claimed that the Congress-led alliance form the next government in Assam.
The Civil Society, a national forum of activists, retired armed forces personnel and social activists, has appealed to the people of India to observe fast on tomorrow, January 30, in the martyrs' day.
While appealing to do so, the Society said in a statement, “An appeal by Civil Society to fast tomorrow on Martyrs day & observe a minutes silence at 5 pm, in support of our farmers. Should be done collectively in all towns & villages”.
The signatories of the statement include senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan, former chief of the Indian Navy, Admiral Ramdas, former Union Finance Minister Yashawant Sinha, RTI activist Aruna Roy, former Supreme Court judge Justice Gopalagowda, among...
In a major setback for the Congress, which has been struggling hard to regain strength since 2014, has today lost two of its prominent faces in Assam.
Sitting MLA of Badarpur, Jamaluddin Ahmed and former MLA of Dergaon Aroti Kachari Hazarika passed away. The Dergaon politican was 59.
The two leaders' deaths were mourned by many including APCC president Ripun Bora, former minister Bismita Gogoi, among others.
Noted Assamese linguist and former Cotton College professor Dr. Ramesh Pathak is no more.
The professor has passed away today after a brief illness. His death is mourned by many. Born in Tihu, Nalbari Dr. Pathak has made tremendous contribution in the field of the Assamese linguistic by penning a number of books.
A few years ago, he was bestowed with the Sahityacharrya Award by the Asam Sahitya Sabha.
“Cinema Cinema, a new book by eminent cultural journalist Utpal Mena was released on Tuesday at a function organised at Studio Dreams, Guwahati.
Popular singer Tarali Sarma and some other distinguished person graced the occasion. Journalist Mena, who once contribued to the popular Assamese monthly magazine as a reporter from Mumbai has penned this book out of his long time practical experience. In the function he said about his experience as a cultural journalist.
This book is about Indian cinema and a number of film stars. Mena also worked in different Assamese dailies over a one and half decades.
Born to renowned Assamese artists Digen Mahanta and Progati Manahanta, the brother duo of Manmit and Mandeep Mahanta perform together as the band MbrothersH. Music runs in the veins of the duo as their entire family – with the likes of celebrated artists like late Khagen Mahanta, Archana Mahanta, Papon, Digen Mahanta and so on - has immense contribution to the art and cultural world of Assam.
Manmit and Mandeep have both been performing professionally since the past 15 years and have gathered their own fan base across the region as well as other parts of the country. Besides performing in numerous TV shows, they have also made a mark in music direction, composing and programming in...
Guwahati : In a first, AASU leadership has reined in Samujjal Bhattacharya saying that the yet to be inducted adviser is not competent to make any statement on behalf of the state's influential student body.
AASU general secretary Sankarjyoti Baruah said that the executive body has yet to confirm his assignment.
"For the time only president and general secretary can issue any statement," said Baruah.
The statement is widely considered to be the fall out of a simmering tussle between Bhattacharya with a section of AASU leadership after the former took time to confirm his decision on retirement. He announced his retirement but in the Duliajan session he bought time to confirm...
Celebrated Assamese dramatist Sewabrat Baruah is no more. One of the finest dramatists of the contemporary era, Baruah passed away last night after a prolonged illness. The news has saddened all Assamese drama-lovers. His demise is mourned by many. A few months ago, he suffered a brain stroke.
Baruah penned a number of memorable plays with dexterity in creating characters. He has also translated Samuel Beckett's wonderful creation “Waiting For Godot” and staged it.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has, on Saturday, doled out land pattas to the 1 lakh families of the indigenous people of Assam. Addressing a massive rally at the historic Jerenga Pathar, the Prime Minister exhorted the people of Assam to do work for the uplift of the state. Meanwhile, the media department of the Assam state BJP has today achieved a milestone on social media. Informing this Devan Dhrubajyoti Maral, the convenor of the Assam BJP's state media cell said in a press release that its twitter account could draw more than 57 thousand tweets at the national level. “It is an achievement that our #AssamwithPMModi has garnered more than 57 thousand tweets at the national...
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