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Nazira cyclist attemping for Guinness World Record

Cyclist of Nazia Anil Mahanta is attemping to enter Guinness World Record of short lapes 660 meter in cycling in 48 hours on the bank of the Barbaruah Tank, Nazira. This has started from last March 8.  Several hundrads people has been gathering at the venue to encourage and witness the historic cycling events.The programme is organise by the Nazira Cycling Association in association with the civil administration of Nazira.

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