[asom] Assam Prakashan Parishad Award to NOVEL on my father's Life---BHABA ANADA SANGBAD
I just got the news that I received ASAM PRAKASHAN PARISHAD AWARD for my new Novel BHABA ANANDA SANGBAD, which I authored in July/2006 on the life of my then living father Principal Bhabananda Deka, which encompassed the social era in Assam between 1950 to 1970. The Education Minister of Assam announced this news on behalf of the Government of Assam on 30 Dec 2006. Arnab Jan Deka Phone : 0091 99548 16628
[asom] Eye check up camp at press club
Dear friends and well wishers of Guwahati Press Club, Here is a news item for your information and use. Regards, Nava Thakuria, Secretary, GPC. (m) 98640 44917 Eye check up camp at press club Guwahati: An eye check up camp is organized at Guwahati Press Club for its members on 9th January 2007. The camp, organized with the supports from ‘SIGHT FIRST, the eye clinic’, will start at 10 am in the club premises. The member journalists are requested to attend the same.
[asom] URULI Maghbihu mela in Delhi
URULI, a Delhi based Assamese ladies social and cultural organisation, under the Presidentship of Lily Barooah, organised a Maghbihu mela at Srimanta Sankaradeva Bhawan on 31st. December 2006. This is the first time a Bihu mela has been held in Delhi. There were a number of food stalls selling different pithas, ladoos and other food items. One of the most popular dish was Pointa Bhat, Aloo Pitika and Fried Fish. There was a food competition also. The first prize went to Dr. Reena Sarma, the second to Mrs. Aruna Barooah and the third prize was won by Mrs. Binu Saikia. The judges for the competetion were Dr. Indrani Barooah and Mrs. Laxmi Goswami. The function ended with a few words of appreciation and advice from Mrs. Laxmi Goswami. Those present enjoyed the function a lot - particularly the food. Manoj Kumar Das New Delhi 110017 moderator edited, assamonline
