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08/11/2025

Zonal Exhibition of Career Courses 2025 Held at ITI, Diphu
DIPHU, Nov 7: The Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Diphu, successfully hosted the Zonal Exhibition of Career Courses 2025 today, drawing participation from students, teachers, and training institutes across Karbi Anglong district. The event was organised by the Office of the Deputy Director of Employment, Hills Zone, Diphu. It was aimed to promote awareness about various vocational and technical career opportunities among the youth.
The exhibition was inaugurated by eminent scholar Dr. Dharamsing Teron, who, in his inaugural address, emphasised the importance of skill-based education in empowering young people and fostering self-reliance. Dr. Teron encouraged students to explore diverse technical fields that contribute to both personal growth and the development of the region.
Various stalls were set up by different trades and training institutes, showcasing models, live demonstrations, and informative exhibits related to mechanical, electrical, computer, automobile, and tailoring trades. The exhibition also featured guidance sessions on emerging career trends, entrepreneurship, and government-sponsored skill development programs.
Around 600 students from various schools and colleges across Diphu town participated in the event.

08/11/2025

150th Anniversary of Vande Mataram celebrated with patriotic zeal in Diphu
DIPHU, Nov 07: The 150th Anniversary of Vande Mataram was celebrated with grandeur and patriotic fervour at the Langkung Habe Memorial Auditorium Hall, Diphu, today. The event was organized by the District Administration of Karbi Anglong to commemorate 150 years of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s immortal composition that continues to inspire generations of Indians.
Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) graced the occasion as the chief guest and expressed his pride in being part of the historic celebration. In his remarks, the CEM said, “It was an honour to attend the momentous celebration of the 150th Anniversary of 'Vande Mataram' today, November 7th, 2025. 'Vande Mataram' is more than just a song; it is a powerful symbol of our nation's spirit, unity, and struggle for independence.”
The programme featured the collective singing of Vande Mataram by students and artists, patriotic performances, and speeches reflecting on the song’s cultural and historical significance. Speakers recalled how the song, first penned in 1875 and later included in Bankim Chandra’s Anandamath, became the rallying call for India’s freedom movement.
The event concluded with a pledge to uphold the ideals of national unity, sacrifice, and devotion to the motherland — values embodied in Vande Mataram.
MP Amarsing Tisso, MLAs, EMs, MACs, district commissioner Nirola Phangchopi, Padmashree Dhaneswar Ingti, representatives of different organisations, teachers and students took part in the programme.

08/11/2025

Bhojpuri body seeks stoppage of more trains at Bokajan railway station
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BOKAJAN, Nov 07: The All Assam Bhojpuri Parisad on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to the General Manager of North East Frontier Railway, Maligaon, Guwahati urging the Indian Railways to introduce stoppages of more long-distance trains at Bokajan railway station to ease travel for local residents.
The memorandum was submitted through the Station Superintendent and Station Master of Bokajan Division by the organisation leaders at 3:00 pm. According to the organisation, over 50,000 Bhojpuri-speaking people live in Bokajan and face difficulties due to limited train stoppages at the station. The Parisad appealed for the inclusion of at least two major trains in the stoppage list to improve connectivity for the town’s commuters.
At present, only a few trains — including the Mariani Special Train, Dibrugarh–Chennai Express, Dibrugarh–Kolkata Kaliyani Express, Brahmaputra Mail, and Mariani–Dimapur Passenger — halt at Bokajan.
In its memorandum, the organisation specifically requested stoppages for trains such as the Awadh Assam Express, Kamrup Express, Dibrugarh–Kanyakumari Vivek Superfast Express, Nagaland Express, Chandigarh Express, NTSK–SMVT Bengaluru Express, and the Rajdhani Express.
The Parisad said that adding stoppages for these trains would significantly benefit passengers from Bokajan and nearby areas, especially members of the North Indian community residing in the town.

08/11/2025

One-Day Entrepreneurship Development Programme held at Paklongkam
DIPHU, Nov 07: A one-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme was successfully held today at Paklongkam under Dokmoka Police Station, Karbi Anglong. It was organized by the District Industries & Commerce Centre (DICC), Diphu, in collaboration with the Karbi Farmers’ Association (KFA).

The programme aimed to promote entrepreneurship and support local farmers through awareness and skill development initiatives. As part of the event, sickles were distributed to the farmers, symbolizing encouragement towards improved agricultural productivity and self-reliance.

The event was graced by Firoz Nunisa, Additional Director of DICC, Diphu, Arpita Chakraborty, Extension Officer of DICC, Rajani Kanta Deori, Consultant of DICC, and Ranjit Taro, Gaon Bura of Paklongkam.

The programme was organized under the leadership of Tingku Ingti, president of the Karbi Farmers’ Association, who expressed gratitude to the DICC officials for their continuous support and guidance in uplifting the farming community through entrepreneurship initiatives.

The event concluded with an interactive session, where participants discussed opportunities for agricultural-based enterprises and government support schemes available to rural entrepreneurs.

08/11/2025

Herd of elephants trample paddy in Kheroni villages
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MAILOO, Nov 07: What was once an occasional sighting has now become a terrifying daily routine in the Southern Forest Range of West Karbi Anglong district. Herds of wild elephants freely roam through villages under Kheroni Police Station, leaving a trail of destruction in Jiribasa, Hawaipur, Belbari, Mailoo area, Dhikreng, Kheroni Nepali Basti, Guhagaon, Majbasti, Lambapathar and surrounding areas bordering the Hojai district.

Every evening after dusk and in the pre-dawn hours, families live in dread. “We can’t predict where the herd will appear next,” said a farmer from the Hawaipur area whose entire ripe paddy field was flattened overnight. “One night it’s our village, the next it could be Belbari or Mailoo. We keep fire and drums ready, but nothing stops them.”

The elephants have devastated the only source of livelihood for hundreds of small and marginal farmers. Ready-to-harvest paddy, vegetable plots, and sugarcane fields have been trampled and eaten, pushing many families to the brink of starvation just weeks before the harvest season.

Despite repeated appeals to the Forest Department and district administration, villagers allege no major steps have been taken to address the crisis. Frustrated farmers are now demanding immediate government intervention.

The farmers sought urgent deployment of permanent anti-depredation teams and strengthening of corridor management, revision of the current compensation rates, which villagers say are abysmally low and do not reflect the actual market value of lost crops and timely disbursement of compensation without bureaucratic delays that sometimes stretch for years.

As another night falls over Kheroni areas, the sound of beating drums, firecrackers and desperate shouts echoes through the villages – a grim reminder that for these farmers, the real “man-animal conflict” is not in headlines, but in empty granaries and sleepless nights.

08/11/2025

Wangala Festival celebrated joyously in Bokajan
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BOKAJAN/DONGKAMUKAM, Nov 07: The 3rd edition Assam Wangala and the 29th edition Karbi Anglong Wangala was celebrated at Tinglijan Garo village, near Bokajan, with a three-day program from 5th to 7th Nov 2025. The event was jointly organised by All Assam Garo Cultural Society (AAGCS) and the Karbi Anglong A'chik Cultural Society (KAACS).
This spectacular post-harvest thanksgiving is dedicated to the Garo community's 'Great Giver or God of fertility,' Misi Saljong, where the community never take/eats without dedicating to their god.
In the three-day program, there were several cultural competitions that included dama beating (drum beat) in different forms, adil sika (blowing buffalo horn), matgrik chroka (warrior dance), indigenous sports, and traditional cuisine, harvesting dance, modern dance, group songs, etc, by participants of Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong, Goalpara District, Kamrup District, Sivsagar, Hojai, Udalguri, etc.
On the concluding that is on Friday, Dr Numal Momin, Dy Speaker ALA, in his speech assured the huge gathering in the open session that the Garo Autonomous Council (GAC) satellite-based system within Assam to be fulfilled soon.
'BJP, a national party, loves the Garo community because of which Sandhyarani Sangma was given MLA ticket from Bokajan in 2011. Again, the party gave a ticket to the community in 2016 to Dr Momin, who won and became the Deputy Speaker, a 2nd rank constitutional head of State,’ Momin said.
He even reminded the history mentioning that during the Vajpayee Government in 2003, the plain Garos were given ST status, which was also in the BJP government. Further adding he said that in Assam's Sonowal Chief Ministership Garo Development Council (GDC) got approval.
Giving full praise to the present Chief Minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sharma, he continued saying that under him, 7th November has been declared as a restricted holiday in the State of Assam. 'CM also even gave Rs Five lakhs to celebrate Assam Wangala' that shows that BJP immensely love the Garo community,’ he added.
He finally requested that all tribes and indigenous communities present at the event respect each other to build a beautiful Karbi Anglong.
GSU CEC President from Tura Tengsak Momin appealed to the community to adjust themselves to the environment wherever they live to live peacefully with all tribes, but at the same time requested them to preserve the rich heritage of composite culture.
On the concluding day today, different cultural troupes such as Assamese Bihu groups, Karbis, Bodos, Dimasas, Kukis, Man Tai, Meitei, Adivasis, Bengali, etc had a beautiful, colourful procession all over the ground showcasing the rhythmic combination of beating and dance.
Presided over by president AAGCS Niharson Sangma the meet was also attended by GSU Assam State President, Garo Sahitya Sabha President, Frylin Marak Ex EM RHAC, Chairman Minority Development Board, KAAC Prakash Sangma, senior social worker Jibon Pathak and other dignitaries.
Meghalaya Tura's band Saldorik S Dio band members finally mesmerised the Cultural night whole night.

05/11/2025

Inter-school Football League kicks off in Dillai
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DILLAI, Nov 03: The Inter-School Football League Championship Trophy 2025 started today at Dillai Sports Association playground, under the initiative of the KSA Dillai Head Branch. This year, it is the 9th edition of the competition for the boys, and the 6th edition of the girls.
The pre-match opening ceremony was chaired by KSA Dillai Head Branch president Archok Singnar, while Bokajan MLA and Assam Legislative Assembly Deputy speaker Dr. Numal Momin inaugurated the competition. Bokajan Education Board Chairman Sardili Bey, Dillai Sports Association secretary Harlongbi Engleng, Dillai Youth Club president Hundor Bey, secretary Brojen Hanse, KSA BRC Dun president Nobin Rongpi, Dillai KSA Head Branch president Dewansing Bey, local athlete Rumila Terangpi, school headmasters and many others were present.
In the boys' section, a total of 9 schools will be participating, while in the girls' section, 5 schools have registered their participation. In the opening match of the boys, Dillai High School and St. Thomas English School were up against each other. In the first half of the match, both teams were able to score a goal each, but in the second half, the Dillai High School boys netted another one to win the match with a score of 2-1.
Hidipi English High School will play against Dillai Govt ME School on November 4.

05/11/2025

BJP Yuva Morcha condemns Gaurav Gogoi’s visit to West Karbi Anglong
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VOTHATLANGSO, Nov 03: The BJP’s youth organisation BJYM West Karbi Anglong unit held a protest demonstration today at Dongkamukam main town crossroad to show their disappointment with the visit of Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi to West Karbi Anglong. The youth leaders burned the effigy of Gogoi and shouted slogans to condemn him.
The BJYM leaders said that during the Congress rule in Assam and KAAC, there were inter-community conflicts, which resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives. They lambasted Gaurav Gogoi, saying he is opposed to development in Assam.
“Gaurav Gogoi has come to West Karbi Anglong only to mislead people with his false statements. People must not believe him,” said a leader of the BJYM WKA.
They also said that people of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong should all cooperate with KAAC CEM Tuliram Ronghang and not oppose his developmental works.

05/11/2025

ACYPA condemns fraudulent activity to collect money
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KOILAMATI, Nov 03: The Anti-Corruption Youth Power of Assam (ACYPA) had condemned the fraudulent activity of certain persons who had collected money from the market through fake receipts and writing pads of a fake organisation. They held a press meeting today at Vomulangso IB at around 1 PM to express their resentment.
The organisation's leaders informed that someone has collected money from businessmen in the name of repairing the office building and holding the birth anniversary programme of the Anti-Corruption Youth Organisation North East.
“We do not have any other branch in any part of Karbi Anglong and have not formed the Northeast body of our organisation,” said an ACYPA leader.
ACYPA Karbi Anglong District president Chatra Borah and working president Mohendra Kathar said that they were surprised to see somebody daring to collect money by impersonating their organisation’s name.
“We were informed of the incident by the shop owners and were astonished,” said Kathar. He said that strict actions would be taken against the perpetrators and appealed to all business owners to refrain from paying anything to fake organisations.
Meanwhile, seeing his good performance, Mohendra Kathar has been appointed to continue in the post of working president for Karbi Anglong District. Denish Bey has been given the charge to oversee the organisation’s activities in Nilip and Duarbagori constituencies.

05/11/2025

BJP Hamren Mandal Committee extended meeting held
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PHELANGPI, Nov 04: The extended meeting of the Hamren Mandal Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party was held at the residence of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council EM Mongalsing Timung in Jengkha here today. PHE Board Chairmen Jowellson Tokbi, VDC Chairman Mohan Rongphar, Harlongsora LAMPs Chairman Pitor Timung, and former EM Kabon Engtipi were present at the party meeting.
During the meeting, several matters including party programmes and activities, distribution and implementation of government schemes to intended beneficiaries and other issues were placed by local committee presidents and secretaries to take up for discussion.
West Karbi Anglong BJP Probari Rohila Kropi explained several matters of the party
During the meeting, EM Mongalsing Timung asked local committee presidents and secretaries to immediately commence doorstep visits of villagers to verify whether the government schemes have been availed or received by them to ensure they have the data and status of the work been implemented at the ground level.
He said that all party workers must ensure that their party dominate and secure landslide victory the for the party in the upcoming MLA election.

05/11/2025

NHM employees stage statewide protest, demands regularization and financial security
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HAMREN, Nov 04: Over twenty thousand employees of the National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, have launched a statewide protest demanding regularization of services and financial security, holding a three-day sit-in demonstration across all districts from November 3 to 5. The agitation, organized under the banner of the NHM Employees’ Union, marks an escalation of their long-standing grievances over nearly two decades of contractual employment without job permanency or parity with regular government staff.
In West Karbi Anglong, hundreds of NHM workers gathered at Hamren District Hospital on November 4, voicing frustration over years of unfulfilled assurances from the government. During the protest, the employees submitted a memorandum to the District Commissioner, detailing a nine-point charter of demands that calls for parity in pay, benefits, and service conditions with regular state health employees.
Among their major demands are the implementation of a pay scale system ensuring “equal pay for equal work” as per the Supreme Court’s 2013 judgment, enforcement of the Assam Gazette Notification of 2021 to extend gratuity benefits, and inclusion of NHM employees under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Pension Schemes (EPS/NPS). They have also sought financial assistance for families of deceased employees—either through continued salary till the deceased’s retirement age or through employment for a family member—along with a uniform leave policy, including two years of Child Care Leave, similar to that of permanent government staff.
The protesters further demanded comprehensive medical coverage under the MMLSAY scheme, special recruitment drives to regularize long-serving NHM employees within the State Health Department, and policy reforms to provide age relaxation and recruitment priority for existing NHM workers in future appointments. They urged the government to introduce a clear framework that offers age exemptions and additional marks for NHM employees in written and oral examinations for health sector recruitment.
Reiterating their crucial contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health emergencies, the employees asserted that despite their service on the frontlines, their employment remains precarious and financially insecure. The NHM Employees’ Union has warned that the agitation will continue until the state government takes concrete and time-bound steps to regularize the workforce and ensure social and financial justice for all contractual health workers across Assam.

03/11/2025

KLA Lower Assam Unit holds 10th annual conference in Kokrajhar
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DIPHU, Nov 02: The 10th annual conference of the Karbi Lammet Amei (KLA) Lower Assam Unit was held on Saturday at the Assam Sahitya Sabha Bhawan in Kokrajhar, bringing together a large gathering of students, academicians, professionals and community members.
The conference was chaired by Dr. Medalson Ronghang, President of the KLA Lower Assam Unit, while Secretary Borsing Enghee presented the agenda. The event was graced by ACS officers Dhrubo Jyoti Das and Saurav Deuri as chief guests.
Notably, nearly 80% of the participants were students and young professionals from different sectors including education, research, business and government services. Speakers emphasized the importance of quality education, community leadership, intellectual development, and advancement in both public and private sectors to strengthen the Karbi society.
Among the distinguished guests who encouraged the participants were Assistant Professors Praisy Terangpi, Euloia Terangpi, Dhoromsing Ingti Kathar, and FAO Manas Teron.
A key resolution adopted during the conference was to meet Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) CEM Dr. Tuliram Ronghang to pursue the earlier demand for the construction of Karbi Hemtun, as mentioned in a previously submitted memorandum.
As part of the day-long programme, Karbi language writing and extempore speech competitions were also held, promoting linguistic and cultural enrichment among the youth.

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