The Assamese community of Toronto represented Assam in India’s 60th Independence day parade held in downtown Toronto on 19 Aug 07. The celebration of India @ 60 took place on Sunday 19 Aug 07 attended by the Indian community of Toronto, Consul general of India and other dignitaries from Ontario and Canadian Governments. It started with a 2 km long procession followed by a cultural program. Every state represented with their traditional attires. Both adults and children of Assamese community of Toronto took part in the parade with tradition silk (Muga and Pat) dress and Gamosha.
The participants of Assamese community were proud to represent Assam in such an event wearing Assamese traditional attire. Both children and adults also enjoyed the event and felt proud to be Assamese in heart in a far away place from Assam.
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is all set to meet a civil society delegation from Assam on Monday evening to explore the possibilities of an expedited talk between ULFA and the government. According to sources, the talk is scheduled at 6-45 in the evening. Earlier, led by Dr Hiren Gohain the delegation was scheduled to meet the PM at 10-30 in the morning. But it was re-scheduled. Addressing a press meet in Delhi, Dr Gohain said ULFA wans to talk to the government which they came to know only after they met a few top leaders inside the jail. He said a considerable section of ULFA wants a negotiated settlement of the problems ravaging Assam for decades.
Notably, Gohain received the...
The much awaited meet between delegation of the Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibarton and Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, which was scheduled to be held on Monday, canceled.
Bishnu Rabha Diwas organised at Hatigaon High School by Navarun Sahitya Sabha. Program headed by prabitra kalita, and diginified guests Dr. Sailen Bharali delibart speech on the life, strugale of Bishnu Rabha Related to Rabha divas quiz, essay competition held.
Assam's noted RTI activist Akhil Gogoi says CBI should grill Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi to unearth the involvement of his powerful ministers in the multi-crore scam in Dima Hasao district. Talking to reporters on Saturday Gogoi said without the support of the people in power nobody can siphone off the huge amount of fund.
Designer Karabi Medhi launched her new apparel and accessories brand 'Papilion' at Silver Square, Guwahati on Friday evening, June 18. The event showcased a range of fresh, well matched and creative products. The event was presented by North East Beauty Forum.
Photo: UB Photos.
A delegation of the Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibarton has arrived in Delhi on Saturday to call on prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday to clear the decks for holding talk between government and Ulfa.Before their date with the prime minister they are scheduled to hold with union home minister P Chidambaram along with a circle of political leaders.On the other hand, Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi who is camping in the capital is helping the possible interlocutor P C Halder formulate a set of guidelines for the talk.Gogoi is also expected to participate in the meetin with the prime minister.Before leaving for Delhi on Saturday the chief convener Dr Gohain hoped the process to holh talk...
Indian Powerlifters returned home with handful of medals from Asian Powerlifting Championship that concluded at Ullen Batter, Mangolia on May 7. India altogether collected 22 medals which included 9 golds, 8 silvers and 5 bronzes from the championship.
India sent 36 members team in the tournament and Assam based sports journalist Kula Pradip Bhagawati was also a part of the team as a media manger. Altogether 529 participants from 17 countries took part in the 7-day championship.
The name of the Indian powerlifters who won medal in the championship: Gold- Bhagyawati Devi (master-1, 67.5 kg), Sangita Singh (82.5 kg junior), Sangita Barik (82.5kg, open), Divya Devdas (90+ kg, sub...
A delegation of civil society is leaving for Delhi on Saturday to help ULFA and the government break the deadlock over the talk. Main organizer Dr Hiren Gohain is understood to have received a call from the PMO to meet Manmohan Singh. But the schedule for the date with PM would be finalized only after they reach Delhi. Apart from Dr Gohain, the delegation has Dr Nirmal Chaudhury, Hiranya Bhattacharya, Dr Rohini Barua, Indibor Deuri.
In a major achivement city police have arrested 3 persons who have confessed the killing of engineer Manik Baishya on Thursday in Guwahati. During interrogation they confessed before police that they killed the engineer for money. They include drive Ganesh Bharali, whom Baishya recruited 3 months back.
Sensation prevails in Tinsukia after suspected Ulfa men torched a tea estate office on Thursday. Four armed youth came to the manager's office of Bajrangapur tea garden and sought manager Indra Barua. Barua was not available. The angry youths vandalized the office and set some files on fire. Sources told assamtimes that Barua received extortion notice two months back.
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