Healing touch by Assam Rifles to locals of remote villages in Dima Hasao

MEDICAL CAMP AT CHOTO WAPU,DIMA HASAO

A Medical Camp was organized under the aegis of Haflong based Assam Rifles Battalion at Chhota Wapu village on 20 February 2013. The local population from remote villages in and around Chhota Wapu and Gunjong area of Dima Hasao district availed the facility of free medical treatment. The medical camp was organized in conjunction with the Holy Spirit Hospital of Haflong. One Doctor from Assam Rifles and Two nursing staff from Holy spirit Hospital attended to the patients. 109 villagers from various remote areas which include 43 men, 47 women and 19 children got benefited from the medical camp.

CHOTOWAPU,DIMA HASAO

The occasion witnessed unprecedented synergy between the security forces, civilians and civil administration. The villagers also extended necessary assistance for the conduct of the event and expressed their gratitude towards the Assam Rifles for their sincere and unassuming dedication towards addressing the problems of the hill people in remote villages.

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Extension of Hill Queen up to Silchar opposed

DIMA HASAO,ASSAM

Haflong:
Extension of Hill Queen Express upto Silchar is strongly opposed by the several organisations of Dima Hasao.
The popular Hill Queen Express running between Lumding – Lower Haflong and vis-a-vis  was introduced by the N F Railway five years back with the initiative of the then General Manager and the representatives of Dima Hasao Autonomous Council. This train was the only convenient train communication for the people of Dima Hasao to Guwahati which used to give connection with the Janasatabdi at Lumding.
It is learnt that the N F Railway has advertised in some papers the extension the Hill Queen mentioning the timing of the extended Up Hill Queen which will leave Silchar at 6.30 AM and will reach Lumding at 5.30 PM while the Down Hill Queen will leave at 9.45 am from Lumding.
Sri  Ashok Langthasa, President, Disru Cultura Club, Maibang expressing his concern over the decision of the N F Railway authority said if there was no way for the Railway Authority other than to extend the Hill Queen up to Silchar then, one AC coach and five other coaches should remain reserved for the Dima Hasao people and these coaches should be attached and detached at Lower Haflong while going to Lumding and coming from Lumding respectively since this train was introduced specially to facilitate  the Dima Hasao people to get connection of Jansatabdi at Lumding. He also said if the Railway authority fails to understand the difficulties of the people of Dima Hasao, then the people of Dima Hasao will be compelled to go for strong agitation soon.
Meanwhile, the All Dimasa Students Union (ADSU) has taken strong exception on the decision of the N F Railway in regards to the extension of the Hill Queen. Sri Aripom Bodo, President, All Dimasa Students Union (ADSU) disclosed that the Railway authority should introduced one more train for the Barak Valley instead of extending the Hill Queen, since the very name ‘Hill Queen’ resembles the ‘Hill’. The Railway should not provide facilities to one depriving others. If the railway do not change the proposal of extension of the ‘ Hill Queen’, there may be a strong agitation in near future.
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Special train ‘Hill Queen’ enters fifth year of service

Haflong, February 19:- The Chief Executive Member of Dima Hasao Autonomous Council  Shri. Debojeet Thaosen and Executive Members arrived this afternoon at Lower Haflong Railway Station by Hill Queen train from Lumding to mark the train’s fifth Anniversary of the Hill Queen, serving the people of this area, especially for the people of Dima Hasao District and adjoining areas.
In this connection, a felicitation programme was organized by the public Service Forum,Railway workers and other organizations at Lower Haflong Railway Station, wherein Shri.Thaosen was felicitated by different organizations in recognition of his good service to the general public as it was due to his  initiatives that this special train ‘Hill Queen’ was started in 2008, running to and fro, in between Haflong and Lumding.
In his short speech, the CEM Shri Debojeet Thaosen extended his thanks to the then General Manager of NF Railway Shri. Ashutosh Swami who had given much attention to the needs of the public by taking steps to introduce the train. He also dwells in length on the importance of the train and will also try to continue , resume service of the train until the completion of the BG line construction tunnel no.10.
The meeting was  also attended by the DHAC Deputy Chairman Shri.Madhuram Joishi,EM Kalijoy Sengyung, EM Bokul Bodo, EM Subrata Hajoi, MAC  Kulendra Daulagupu.
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Ghatowar laid the foundation stone of Haflong College Auditorium

Union Minister for DoNER Ghatowar laid the foundation stone of double storied Auditorium of Haflong Govt.College during his visit to Haflong on February 11,2013, accompanied by CEM of DHAC Shri Debojeet Thaosen

HAFLONG:Union Minister for DoNER Ghatowar laid the foundation stone of double storied Auditorium of Haflong Govt.College during his visit to Haflong on February 11,2013, accompanied by CEM of DHAC Shri Debojeet Thaose.
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Dima Hasao stall popular at trade fair

GUWAHATI: The DimaHasao Autonomous Council, which set up its own pavilion for the first time at the International Guwahati Trade Fair here, has received huge appreciation. During the 19-day trade extravaganza, the pavilion witnessed visits by many renowned dignitaries.

THAI AMBASSADOR AT (IGTF) WITH DIMASA CLOTH SHWAL

With a strong contingent headed by the department of tourism, district information & public relations (DIPR), forest, handlooms, handicrafts, district museum and organic food products, the team not only surpassed the expectations of the local people, but were also able to crack investment deals with many national as well as international investors.

Deepak Nath, an officer from the sericulture department said he is very happy that the fair was extended because of the overwhelming response. He added that the department has prospective orders of approximately 5 tonnes of silk cocoons for cultivation from a Bangalore-based firm. He firmly believes that such a massive exposure has indeed been possible as a result of the strength and support showered upon them by the organizer Industries and Trade Fair Association of Assam (ITFAA).
N Buragohain, another officer, said, "We are very grateful for the opportunity provided to us and are also very happy with the extension provided as we will get a chance to meet more potential clients from Thailand, Bangladesh and Nepal."

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