Forgotten Heores of Assam in 1940 in ICU

Noted Gandhian and freedom fighter Pani Ram Das of Kalaigaon has been shifted to ICU at International Hospital in Guwahati in critical condition yesterday afternoon at 4 pm.Earlier he was admitted to the hospital on November 26.The 95 years old freedom fighter had been suffering from digestive disorder along with kidney problem. He is the only living freedom fighter of Darrang and Udalguri district who had served several years in British prison during freedom struggle.He had been a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and Binoba Bhabe.Pani Ram Das passed Matriculation examination in first division with letter mark in English in 1937.But he preferred joining fight against British imperialism in India,did not continue his studies to become an ICS.He also turned down an offer to join Assam Assembly as a Minister (by his friend Bimala Prasad Chaliha,CM Assam in 1958.According to family sources no minister or organisations of the state have met him in the hospital except high ranking army officials of Red Horns Division.The army officers and also donated blood to the freedom fighter on November 27.

Future Achieveer,Guwahati,Assam

Future Achieveer,Guwahati,Assam

Pillion riding banned in Udalguri district in Assam

In view of the subversive activities by anti social elements,particularly by the NDFB(R) ,the District Magistrate of Udalguri, has banned pillion riding in the district by order dated 11 November,2010.Only children below 5 years and women have been exempted.

Another science model exhibition at Tangla by students

A two days science model exhibition cum painting competition was arranged  at Asom Academy Tangla in Assam (India)recently on on November 14 and 15.Hemanta Barua, Principal,Asom Academy,Tangla formally inaugurated the two days programme by hoisting the school flag on November 14 at 9 am followed by a talent search examination for the students of class IV.
DN Hazarika,CircleOfficer,Harisinga Revenue Circle inaugurated  the science model exhibition along with painting and craft exhibition at 3 pm in the afternoon. On the occasion Circle Officer Hazarika thanked the organizers for arranging the exhibition cum competition and said that children of Udalguri district had been marching ahead defying so many odds including terrorist activities and frequent bandhs.He further said that regular arrangements  of various such creative activities would create positive attitude among children.He also appealed teachers,parents and people to encourage children by participating in more and more activities like craft and science exhibitions. Journalist Hareswar Kalita also spoke a few words on the occasion.The craft and science model exhibition was open for the students of other schools on November 15.Scores of students from various schools of Tangla, namely-Tangla HS School, Maharishi Vidya Mandir,Jatiya Vidyalaya Asom,Tangla English Medium HS, Tangla Adarsha Vidyapith,Sankardev Sishu Niketan and Pioneer College,Tangla.

Jayanta Kumar Das,District Coordinator,Durlav Barua,Asstt.District Coordinator, NCSC, Udalguri; Keshab Saharia,Asstt,Coordinator of Aryabhatta Science Centre,Kalaigaon were felicitated at the exhibition premises  in the afternoon on November 15.On the occasion they explained about various science programmes like INSPIRE awards,NCSC projects, various Aryabhatta science competitions  under Assam Science Technology & Environment Council, Guwahati,(ASTEC) etc and requested students to involve themselves with more and more science and technological activities.The results wre also announced on the spot.In science model competition- Bhaskarjyoti Borah and Chanu Barman won first prize,while Chandrama Boro won second and Dhiraj Doloi,Anil Singh and Manasjyoti Deka won third prizes respectively.

Reform of present day education system discussed at Kalaigaon in Assam

The annual college week celebration of Kalaigaon College was held from November 9 to 13 at the college premises with various programmes.The hoisting of the college flag marked the begining of the week on November 9 followed by plantation of trees,games and sports,literary competition,quiz,debate and cultural programmes.A seminar on “Importance of present day education system for the future generation” was arranged on the concluding day on November 13.Arabinda Das,Principal,Kalagaon College inaugurated the seminar.Mati Ram Medhi,HOD of Geography,Mangaldai college conducted the seminar.Noted writter Dr.Arupa Patangia Kalita and Ghateswar Barua of Tangla College took part in the seminar as the invited guests.On the occasion Dr.Patangia Kalita expressed her regret at the deteriorating academic atmosphere in the educational institutions of the country with special reference to Assam.She said that there had been 19 fake universities in the country and 89 percent schools lacked drinking water and toilet facilities.She further said that 43 percent education institutions in the country had been controlled by private bodies there by enhancing the cost of higher education.The students studying in english medium schools have also been suffering from communication gap with the society.

In his concluding speech, Mati Ram Medhi remarked that the on going education system had some good features but needed modification as per the need of the time.Social worker Kamal Prasad Sarma also took part in the discussion.The cultural programme marked the closing of the college week celebration in the evening.

International children's Day observed at Kalaigaon in India

The birth day of Pandit Nehru,which has been observed internationally as the “International Children's Day” was also observed at Kalaigaon Town LP School premises with day long programme.Significantly,all the arrangements of the celebration were done by the children themselves. Little star Preetichanda Saikia offered floral tribute to the image of Nenru to mark the begining of the celebration at 8 am followed by lighting of lamp by another little star Mukesh Chouhan.Several other programmes like painting,extempore speech,games and sports,spot essay writting were also arranged on the occasion.The prize distribution session was held at 2 pm which was presided over by little star Niharka Deka.A few noted citizens of Kalaigaon namely -Kami Ram Saharia, Harakanta Barua,Chitra Patowari,Kamal Prasad Sarma etc attended the open session.Little star Rituparna Bora's speech as the appointed speaker had been appreciated by all.The celebration was organized by a few little children of Kalaigaon namely-Niharika Deka,Antara Das,Jayeeta Sandilya,Nisha Medhi,Afrina Rahman and Pinki Harijan.

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Udalguri DC urged media not to publish sensitive news in a hurry

Udalguri DC urged media not to publish sensitive news in a hurry

The new Deputy Commissioner of Udalguri district,Thaneswar Malakar addressed the media persons of the district at a press meet on November 12 at DC's Conference Hall.The new DC has taken over charge from Kulen Talukdar, ADC, Udalguri on November 8 recently.On the occasion DC Malakar recalled his close association with print media and assured the press that he would ensure transparent and neutral administration in the district.He also thankfully acknowledge the contribution made by former Deputy Commissioner of the district SS Meenakshi Sundaram,IAS (now posted in Tinsukia district)for implementing a few important schemes in the field of science and technology for children,conservation of nature and wild life,education,arrangement of first Book Fair cum Science Exhibition in the district,introduction of Excellence Awards and said that he would continue all the programmes.

The new DC further said that his main task would be to maintain a peaceful atmosphere in the district by taking public opinion in to confidance.Moreover regular meetings with various social organizations namely-ABSU,AASU,AJYCP,AAGSU etc for creating awareness among people so as to remove blind believe and superstition etc from the society.He requested media persons not to publish sensitive news items in a hurry.The press meet was also addresed by Kulen Talukdar,ADC,Udalguri;B.Das,District Election Officer,Udalguri. Jayanta Kumar Das,Narayan Deka,Gautamjyoti Talukdar,Dhiren Barua etc
in their speeches welcomed DC Thaneswar Malakar and assured him all possible help and cooperation.