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Assam - the land where you find flowers that are exquisitely beautiful, animals that are rare, and a beleagured people that are proud and inviting. It is the land of the mighty river Brahmaputra (the Luit) and the one-horned rhinoceros.

Bihu is the national festival of Assam. The principal of the three Bihus, Bohag or Rongali Bihu ushers in the Assamese New Year, in the middle of April, and is celebrated with distinctive Bihu dances and songs.

In this Web site, you will find information on all aspects of Assam. You will also find conversations and discussions on many and varied issues that Assam faces in the form of bulletin boards, forums and mailing lists.

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Updated on 2008-04-13 22:45:19 by admin

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Website of assamese kabita in assamese language

Posted by: anonymous on 03/16/2008 07:35 (Read: 197)

Visit the site AAI (for mother in assamese) http://www.aai.ind.in for reading assamese kabita in assamese language.

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Boulder, CO, based Global Response Campaigns for Deepor Beel

Posted by: anonymous on 03/16/2008 07:34

Boulder, CO, based Global Response has stated a campaign for better environmental management of Deepor Beel wetland, the only Ransar site in Assam located in Guwahati. Please ask people visit http://www.globalresponse.org and write letters to the Prime Minister of India and Chief Minister of Assam (instructions and draft letter available on Global Response website under "Current Campaign"). The campaign is the result of a student project done at North Dakota State University (Fargo, ND). More information on Deepor Beel is available at http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsuem and at http://www.aaranyak.org. It is worth noting that World Wetland Day is on February 2 and this year's theme is: Healthy Wetlands, Healthy People - Very much in line with the Deepor Beel Campaign.

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Chandana Barua (Tultul) of Ontario, Canada passed away on Jan 13, 2008

Posted by: anonymous on 03/16/2008 07:34 (Read: 184)

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the
passing of Chandana Barua, wife of Mridul Barua at
Toronto on Sunday, January 13th.

Buildings of Jorhat Engineering College (Letter to the Editor,The Assam Tribune.31.12.2007)

Posted by: bul on 01/14/2008 05:15 (Read: 349)

Sir, – The present condition of many buildings of Jorhat Engineering College is deplorable by all technical measures. The recent adoption of plastic tarpaulins on the roof of the main building by the college authority has been measure that is not technically acceptable as a permanent measure for stopping leakages in a RCC roof slab.

The world’s first online English-Assamese dictionary

Posted by: bul on 01/14/2008 05:15 (Read: 426)

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Media workshop at Guwahati Press Club

Posted by: admin on 12/15/2007 06:07 (Read: 389)

The School of Journalism, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (USA) in association with Guwahati Press Club has organised a two-day media workshop for mid career journalists on strengthening media professionalism and the NGO-media interface in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka for HIV/AIDS coverage. The workshop, to be held at Guwahati Press Club, will begin on January 4.

Farewell to a beautiful soul: my cousin Krishna

Posted by: admin on 08/18/2007 04:28 (Read: 738)

An article written for my cousin Krishna Saharia Das, who passed away in St. Louis this morning at 2:15 am (17th August 2007), suffering from Leukemia for more than 3 years.

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The pain and sorrow of MAJULI

Posted by: anonymous on 08/16/2007 02:35 (Read: 1242)

MAJULI- the world’s largest river island is facing the heavy erosion by the mighty Brahmaputra. Originally the total area of this island was 1250 sq. km. After the great earthquake in 1950 the erosion was started. And for this heavy problem the area of this island reduced to 480 sq. km. This means within 57 years it has lost 770 sq km. So it is very obvious that what will happen after fifty years from now.

Connecting with the North East - NRI Summit 2007

Posted by: admin on 08/11/2007 12:10 (Read: 848)

Guwahati, 18 – 19 December 2007

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NEW FM CHANNEL IN GUWAHATI

Posted by: anonymous on 07/29/2007 10:08 (Read: 1270)

Gupshup 94.3 fm.
This fm channel is dedicated to the Music and Film Industry of Assam.

Centre approves 440 more seats for State (The Assam Tribune,10.07.2007)

Posted by: admin on 07/12/2007 11:06 (Read: 850)

The Central Government has approved 440 more seats for technical education in Assam.

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Students to Offer Free Assistance & Information for Visiting North East India

Posted by: admin on 07/12/2007 11:04 (Read: 825)

North-East India has lots of exotic tourist destinations that can offer the real excitement of travelling. Due to lack of information, the tourists hesitate to visit these amazing locations enriched with colorful cultures.

Post Graduate Course in Climate Change

Posted by: admin on 07/03/2007 08:03

Institute of Global Warming & Ecological Studies (IGWES), an international institute is starting Post Graduate Diploma & Certificate in Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation. The programs aim at both recent post graduates wishing to specialize in climate change and professionals desirous of extending their knowledge and expertise for a career in climate change. Interested candidate may write to igwesindia@gmail.com or kcdas@amity.edu for obtaining the detail information and prospectus.

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Weaving magic on silk (The Telegraph ,21.06.07)

Posted by: admin on 06/24/2007 07:36 (Read: 900)

Weaving magic on silk

Sualkuchi’s exquisite silk products have acquired a name for themselves.

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ILLEGAL immigration of BANGLADESIS into ASSAM - IB Secret Report to GOI.

Posted by: admin on 06/17/2007 02:37 (Read: 1358)

Assam has already fallen to East Pakistan, now Bangladesh. But this is what the IB suggested the Indian Government in 1965 under the TOP SECRET file Prevention of Infiltration (Bangladeshis /Muslims) from PAKISTAN. (PIP)

BANGLADESHIs attack CRPF post, KILL Assamese in THOUSANDS in NOWGAON

Posted by: admin on 06/17/2007 02:37 (Read: 2385)

Top Secret wireless message reaches Superintendent of Police and other district officials about a "Large force of immigrant Muslims with automatic weapons about to launch a frontal assault on the town of Dhing, Nowgaon district, inhabited by Assamese ".

In Support of an Engineering College at Dhemaji- Dr Uma Kanta Sharma

Posted by: admin on 06/17/2007 02:36 (Read: 1043)

If a country is to prosper, there should be equal and simultaneous development in all the regions of the country.

How BANGLADESHI MUSLIMS wiped the Assamese out in their OWN land

Posted by: admin on 06/17/2007 02:35 (Read: 1535)

It is a political irony of post-partition India that none of its Government ever took the problem of large scale of Muslims infiltration from erstwhile East Pakistan, which is now Bangladesh to bordering Indian states particularly Assam, seriously. Nehru-Liyaqat pact (1950), Indira-Mujib Accord (1971) and much publicised Assam Accord (1985) too failed to stop this 'silent invasion'.

ASSAM, the New BANGLADESH?

Posted by: admin on 06/14/2007 10:54 (Read: 1258)

Assam? Where is it?

Well if you look towards the East in the Indian map, the place lies behind Bangladesh, connected to mainland India by a small gap called "Chickens Neck" near Siliguri-Darjeeling section. The airport serving this particular region is Bagdogra, which also is a defence airbase.

Meenakshi Chivulka received degree from Duke University

Posted by: admin on 06/13/2007 02:08 (Read: 1187)

DURHAM, N.C. -- More than 3,176 undergraduate, graduate and professional students received degrees May 13 from Duke University.

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Posoowa - NRI Magazine

The Marathon: I happened to participate and run in the AT&T Austin marathon on 17th February this year. I was running for this event to raise awareness about the wonderful work by Assam Foundation of North America (AFNA) and to raise funds for some of projects of AFNA. AFNA has been supporting a number of education and [...]
Bihu Celebrations in Kuwait: The Assamese community of Kuwait celebrated Rongali Bihu over two days, on 11th and 18th April, 2008. 11th April, 2008 The first dayâ€™s event was held at the Al-Fintas Park, where the Assamese families gathered for outdoor fun and games activities. The members were welcomed with a plateful of different varieties of pithas, larus and other snacks [...]
Sydney Rongali Bihu (2008): Rongali Bihu Xondhiya is undoubtedly the most awaited event of the year for the Assamese community living in Australia. This year we celebrated Rongali Bihu on the 12th April in Sydney. A beautifully decorated â€œBihutoliâ€ welcomed all the Assamese and their friends for a fun filled evening. Bihu celebrations commenced with the chorus - â€œShreemoyee [...]
Bohag Bihu in Gurgaon: It was the 13th of April, 2008. It was a hot sunny April afternoon. As soon as the evening approached, people from Assam as well as the well wishers of Assam, currently living in and around the National Capital Region of Delhi started congregating at the HUDA Community Hall at Sector-46, Gurgaon, to celebrate the [...]
Americaâ€™s Rick & Nick: In a recent audition held in central New Jersey Rupak Kumar Bhuyan (Rick) was successful in defending and maintaining his All-State status for New Jersey Chorus for two successive years in a row. Last year at the age of 16 Rick was inducted for the first time into New Jersey All State Chorus. Some time [...]
Bohag Bihu in Colorado: Otikoi senehor Bohagor Bihuti Napati kenekoi thaku Bohag Bihu was celebrated with much gaiety and enthusiasm by the Assamese community of Colorado on the 20th April, 2008 at Fort Collins. The din-juriya karjyoxusi started with the partaking of cheera-doi and pitha-pona made by the ladies, which was relished by all. The cultural program started with [...]
Chicago Bihu: Photos by Nayan Kalita
The North East Community Rongali Bihu
Houston Rongali Bihu 2008
Dallas Rongali Bihu
DC Bihu 2008: Photo by Dhruba Das

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