#bihu 2019

[brookston]

Holidays 10.18

Holidays

Alaska Day

Anti-Slavery Day (UK)

BBC Day

Boost Your Brain Day

Clean Water Act Day

Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day

Dia de la Raza Daay (Colombia)

Festival of Poetic Terrorism

Flora Duffy Olympic Commemoration (Bermuda)

Hard Boiled Guy and B-Girl Day

Heroes’ and Forefathers Day (British Virgin Islands)

Information Overload Awareness Day

International Legging Day

International Necktie Day

Kati Bihu (Assam, India)

King Look Under Your Mattress’s Unique Hiding Display

Mason/Dixon Line Day

Moby Dick Day

National Comic Strip Appreciation Day

National Day of Prayer (Zambia)

National Exascale Day

National Put a Shoe on Your Head Day

National Speak Up for Victims of Sexual Abuse Day

National Statistics Day (Japan)

Necktie Day (Croatia)

Newspaper Comic Strip Appreciation Day

No Beard Day

Old Farmers Day

Persons Day (Canada)

Procession of the Lord of Miracles (Peru)

Rocky Horror Picture Show Day (L.A., California)

Watch a Squirrel Day

World Menopause Day

World Vasectomy Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Chocolate Cupcake Day

Meatloaf Appreciation Day

3rd Tuesday in October

National Pharmacy Technician Day [3rd Tuesday]

Pay Back a Friend Day [3rd Tuesday]

Independence Days

Azerbaijan (from the USSR, 1991)

Feast Days

Doburoku Matsuri (Sake Festival; Shirahigetawara Shrine, Japan) [Day 2]

Irony Day (Pastafarian)

Julian Sabas (Christian; Saint)

Justus (a.k.a. Justin) of Beauvais (Christian; Saint)

Luke the Evangelist (Christian; Saint) [brewers] *

Monan (Christian; Saint)

Pandrosos (Greek all-refreshing Goddess)

Peter of Alcantara (Christian; Saint)

Richelieu Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Simhat Torah (begins at sundown; Judaism) [23 Tishrei]

Shemini Atzeret (Day 2; Judaism)

Swiss Cheese (Muppetism)

Vauvenargues (Positivist; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Battlestar Galactica (TV Series; 2004)

Chet Baker Big Band, by Chet Baker (Album; 1956)

Cowboy Bebop (Japanese Anime Series; 1998)

Howard’s End, by E.M. Forster (Novel; 1910)

How I Won the War (Film; 1967)

Jojo Rabbit (Film; 2019)

La Bamba, by Ritchie Valens (Song; 1958)

Moby-Dick (Novel; 1851)

Roseanne (TV Series; 1988)

Symphony No. 3, by Aaron Copland (Symphony; 1946)

12 Years a Slave (Film; 2013)

West Side Story (Film; 1961)

What a Wonderful World, by Louis Armstrong (Song; 1967)

The Yellow Kid (Comic Strip; 18896)

Zombieland: Double Tap (Film; 2019)

Today’s Name Days

Lukas (Austria)

Zlata, Zlatan, Zlatka, Zlatko, Zlatomir (Bulgaria)

Flavijan, Justus, Luka, Lukša (Croatia)

Lukáš (Czech Republic)

Lucas (Denmark)

Ludvig, Lui, Luukas (Estonia)

Luka, Luukas, Säde, Satu (Finland)

Luc (France)

Gwenn, Justus, Lukas, Viviana (Germany)

Loukas, Luke, Marinos (Greece)

Lukács (Hungary)

Luca (Italy)

Lūkass, Rolands, Ronalds (Latvia)

Kęsmina, Liubartas, Lukas (Lithuania)

Kjersti, Kjerstin (Norway)

Julian, Łukasz, René (Poland)

Lukáš (Slovakia)

Lucas (Spain)

Lukas (Sweden)

Luke (Ukraine)

Blaine, Blair, Blane, Luca, Lucas, Lukas, Luke, Wynn, Wynton (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 291 of 2022; 74 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 42 of 2022

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 18 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Júyuè), Day 23 (Jia-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Tiger (until January 22, 2023)

Hebrew: 23 Tishri 5783

Islamic: 22 Rabi I 1444

J Cal: 21 Shù; Sixday [21 of 30]

Julian: 5 October 2022

Moon: 41%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 11 Descartes (11th Month) [Vauvenargues]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 8 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 26 of 90)

Zodiac: Libra (Day 24 of 30)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 10.18

Holidays

Alaska Day

Anti-Slavery Day (UK)

BBC Day

Boost Your Brain Day

Clean Water Act Day

Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day

Dia de la Raza Daay (Colombia)

Festival of Poetic Terrorism

Flora Duffy Olympic Commemoration (Bermuda)

Hard Boiled Guy and B-Girl Day

Heroes’ and Forefathers Day (British Virgin Islands)

Information Overload Awareness Day

International Legging Day

International Necktie Day

Kati Bihu (Assam, India)

King Look Under Your Mattress’s Unique Hiding Display

Mason/Dixon Line Day

Moby Dick Day

National Comic Strip Appreciation Day

National Day of Prayer (Zambia)

National Exascale Day

National Put a Shoe on Your Head Day

National Speak Up for Victims of Sexual Abuse Day

National Statistics Day (Japan)

Necktie Day (Croatia)

Newspaper Comic Strip Appreciation Day

No Beard Day

Old Farmers Day

Persons Day (Canada)

Procession of the Lord of Miracles (Peru)

Rocky Horror Picture Show Day (L.A., California)

Watch a Squirrel Day

World Menopause Day

World Vasectomy Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Chocolate Cupcake Day

Meatloaf Appreciation Day

3rd Tuesday in October

National Pharmacy Technician Day [3rd Tuesday]

Pay Back a Friend Day [3rd Tuesday]

Independence Days

Azerbaijan (from the USSR, 1991)

Feast Days

Doburoku Matsuri (Sake Festival; Shirahigetawara Shrine, Japan) [Day 2]

Irony Day (Pastafarian)

Julian Sabas (Christian; Saint)

Justus (a.k.a. Justin) of Beauvais (Christian; Saint)

Luke the Evangelist (Christian; Saint) [brewers] *

Monan (Christian; Saint)

Pandrosos (Greek all-refreshing Goddess)

Peter of Alcantara (Christian; Saint)

Richelieu Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Simhat Torah (begins at sundown; Judaism) [23 Tishrei]

Shemini Atzeret (Day 2; Judaism)

Swiss Cheese (Muppetism)

Vauvenargues (Positivist; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Battlestar Galactica (TV Series; 2004)

Chet Baker Big Band, by Chet Baker (Album; 1956)

Cowboy Bebop (Japanese Anime Series; 1998)

Howard’s End, by E.M. Forster (Novel; 1910)

How I Won the War (Film; 1967)

Jojo Rabbit (Film; 2019)

La Bamba, by Ritchie Valens (Song; 1958)

Moby-Dick (Novel; 1851)

Roseanne (TV Series; 1988)

Symphony No. 3, by Aaron Copland (Symphony; 1946)

12 Years a Slave (Film; 2013)

West Side Story (Film; 1961)

What a Wonderful World, by Louis Armstrong (Song; 1967)

The Yellow Kid (Comic Strip; 18896)

Zombieland: Double Tap (Film; 2019)

Today’s Name Days

Lukas (Austria)

Zlata, Zlatan, Zlatka, Zlatko, Zlatomir (Bulgaria)

Flavijan, Justus, Luka, Lukša (Croatia)

Lukáš (Czech Republic)

Lucas (Denmark)

Ludvig, Lui, Luukas (Estonia)

Luka, Luukas, Säde, Satu (Finland)

Luc (France)

Gwenn, Justus, Lukas, Viviana (Germany)

Loukas, Luke, Marinos (Greece)

Lukács (Hungary)

Luca (Italy)

Lūkass, Rolands, Ronalds (Latvia)

Kęsmina, Liubartas, Lukas (Lithuania)

Kjersti, Kjerstin (Norway)

Julian, Łukasz, René (Poland)

Lukáš (Slovakia)

Lucas (Spain)

Lukas (Sweden)

Luke (Ukraine)

Blaine, Blair, Blane, Luca, Lucas, Lukas, Luke, Wynn, Wynton (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 291 of 2022; 74 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 42 of 2022

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 18 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Júyuè), Day 23 (Jia-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Tiger (until January 22, 2023)

Hebrew: 23 Tishri 5783

Islamic: 22 Rabi I 1444

J Cal: 21 Shù; Sixday [21 of 30]

Julian: 5 October 2022

Moon: 41%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 11 Descartes (11th Month) [Vauvenargues]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 8 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 26 of 90)

Zodiac: Libra (Day 24 of 30)

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Happy Bihu 2019 Wishes Images, Quotes, Status, Wallpaper, SMS, Messages, Photos, Pics, and Greetings

Rongali Bihu will be celebrated on April 15 this year. (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Happy Bihu 2019 Wishes Images, Quotes, Status, Wallpaper, SMS, Messages, Photos: Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, is the Assamese New Year. Derived from the Sanskrit word bishu, which means ‘to ask for prosperity from the Gods during the harvest season’, farmers thank the lord for the successful harvest and welcome the spring season. Observed at almost the same time as Baisakhi in Punjab, Poila Baisakh in Bengal, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu and Vishu in Kerala, this year, Rongali Bihu will be celebrated on April 14.

If you want to spread some love and warmth, then send these heartfelt wishes to your loved ones.

* Let us welcome this Rongali Bihu with great hope, eagerness and anticipation. Let us look forward to a plentiful year of joy, satisfaction, peace and prosperity. Happy Rongali Bihu!

* Wish you a very Happy Bihu. May your life be as colourful and joyful as the festival of Bihu.

On Manuh (human) Bihu, a traditional Bihu dance is performed by both men and women, which is the high point of the festival.

* Kuhipate Hojale Dhoroni, Aakakhe Lole Meghor Uroni, Meghor Maaje Maaje Rodor Tirbironi, Aiyai Je Bohagor Agomoni Rangali Bihu Aru Asomiya Notun Bosoror Hiya Bhora Ulog Jonalu.

* Wish you all a Happy Rongali Bihu 2019!

Happy Bihu 2019!

* May this festival of zeal and verve fill your life with lots of energy and enthusiasm; And may it help bring happiness and prosperity to you and your loved ones. Heartiest Bihu greetings!

Happy Bihu 2019! (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

* Kopou fulil, togor fulil boxontor hubah loi, kuli-ketekiye geet jurile bohagor botora loi, bihur hiya bhora hubxesare. HAPPY RONGALI BIHU!

* Bihuti ahise, dhul pepa bajise, birikhe holaise paat, nahoror hubakhot ure mon, ulahot bihu bihu lagise gaat bihur hiyabhora subhessa jonalu. Happy Bohag Bihu!

* Another Rongali Bihu is here. Let us banish our worries and mistakes and start afresh. Happy Bohag Bihu!

Happy Bihu!

* Bihuti ahise, dhul pepa bajise, Birikhe holaise paat, Nahoror hubakhot ure mon, Ulahot bihu bihu lagise gaat Bihur hiyabhora subhessa jonalu Happy Bohag Bihu!

Spread some love and warmth this Bihu. (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

* Let this Bihu give you the strength to do all that you dreamed to do, but couldn’t find the courage to do it.

* I hope this Rongali Bihu brings cheer, prosperity and peace in your life. Let us pray that we gain enough strength to accept the highs and lows of life with equanimity.

* Apunaluk xokoluke Bohag Bihur hiya bhara olag jonalo (My heartfelt wishes to all of you on Bohag Bihu).

* Rongali Bihu stands for new and fresh beginnings – Life is always new and fresh – Let us strive to make all days Bihu.

Heartiest Bihu wishes to all! (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

* Rongali Bihur Huva Kamanare, Natun Bosoror Pratitu Puwai Kodhiai Anok Haanti Aru Homridhi. Tarei Kamonare – Wish you a Happy Bohag Bihu.

* Bakhantor Agomonot, Kulir Matot, Dhular Sapere, Pepar Laharere, Kopou Phoolar Hugandhere Jiban ‘Rongali’ Hoi Porok. Happy Rongali Bihu.

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[srbachchan]

DAY 4044

Jalsa, Mumbai                 Apr 6,  2019              Sat 11:51 AM

TODAY 

Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba, Cheti Chand, Navreh, Poila Boishakh, Bihu ,  Hindu New year Vikram Samvat 2076 , 6 Apr 2019

GREETINGS & FESTIVITIES OF ALL FOR ALL ; THE FABRIC OF OUR DIVERSITY, OUR GREAT NATION

एक दिन , इतने दिवस , शुभकामनाएँ सब का , सब के लिए ,,,, ये है भारत की विविधिता में एकता !!! भारत का ये अद्भुत तंतु !!

भारत देश महान ! जय हिंद ! 🇮🇳️🇮🇳️🇮🇳️🇮🇳️🇮🇳️🇮🇳️🇮🇳️🇮🇳️🇮🇳️🇮🇳️🇮🇳️🇮🇳️🇮🇳️🇮🇳️🇮🇳️

.. this Bharat .. this Country .. this Nation .. this celebration on ONE day for ALL .. the unique fabric of INDIA .. the beliefs and faiths ,  aspirations and blessings , love and affection , understandings and regard .. of all for all .. in ONE INDIA ..

🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

for peace and love and happiness ever and EVER  !! 

THIS DAY .. EACH DAY .. EVERY DAY .. for all & for the love of all to the EF 

Amitabh Bachchan अमिताभ बच्चन  অমিতাভ বচ্চন  அமிதாப் பச்சன் అమితాబ్ బచ్చన్  അമിതാബ് ബച്ചൻ  ಅಮಿತಾಭ್ ಬಚ್ಚನ್  અમિતાભ બચ્ચન  ਅਮਿਤਾਭ ਬੱਚਨ ଅମିତାଭ ବଚ୍ଚନ امیتابھ بچن

ONE NAME .. DIFFERENT LINES .. all meanings in the same !!

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The World Tea and Music Festival is going to be bigger and better than ever. Did you get your tix? Thursday, June 13, 2019 7PM-12AM. Official afterparty of World Tea Expo. Get discounted tix at WTE registration page. Here tea maker Janto is showing how he injects music love into his Assam teas. More info & tix: www.worldteaandmusic.com #Assam #India #flute #music #tea #factory #Bihu #musicfestival #Vegas #events #June #Summer #summertime #WTE2019 #family #fun #global #holistic #wellness https://www.instagram.com/p/BvnM0dwlMY5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=alr61xjplzcn

[damodarboruah]

COOL  MAN

Long still to go

Someone is depriving you to march

You want to go

He or she has no false at all

Out of ignorance he’s doing all.

 You have to wait for season

Let spring come , cuckoo sing melodious

Bohag Bihu is a month off

Tea leaves are harvesting

Somewhere stopped , be patience now.

 He or she has no false at all

Its all because of age, speaking unusual

You will get angry now , but

Like AC you have to cool now

Because you have to go long now.

 The way you think will not happen as such

Things will happen as you don’t think

One who’s victorious in life

He is ready for shock absorber

Be like that vehicle that you go long now.

 Copyright Reserved 2019 Kakodonga 25/3/19

   Copyright Reserved Damodar Boruah 2019

[assamese-new-song-blog]

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13:14 (IST)

Assam Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

Bihu decorations adorn Jorhat's model polling booth

In Assam's Jorhat, a model polling station was customised to reflect state's customs and traditions, with Bihu decorations in place. The polling station also featured decorations like a charkha, traditional fishing equipment and a chepa, a fish trap on display. It also has a children's play corner.

In Batadraba, the first voter was given a traditional 'gamusa' and a sapling at a model polling station.

A look at a Model Polling Station in Jorhat, set up for Phase I of the Assam Assembly Election 2021.#AssamElection2021 #AssemblyElection2021 @diprassam @ECISVEEP pic.twitter.com/6esZFpoKdA

— CEO Assam (@ceo_assam) March 27, 2021

12:58 (IST)

West Bengal Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

First phase of polling 'by and large peaceful so far' says official

Sporadic incidents of violence were reported from some areas that are voting in the first phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal on Saturday, even as the overall poll situation was peaceful with 36.09 percent turnout recorded till 11 am, officials said.

Elections are being held in 30 seats, most of which are in the once-Naxal-affected Jungle Mahal region, across five districts amid tight security, they said.

"Till 11 am the voter turnout is 36.09 percent. It has been by and large peaceful so far," a senior Election Commission (EC) official said.

PTI

12:37 (IST)

West Bengal Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

Derek O'Brien alleges 'grave discrepancies' in voter turnout figures

Alleging grave discrepancies, TMC's Rajya Sabha MP Derek O' Brien wrote to Election Commission, saying, “Voter turnout for ACs Kanthi Dakshin (216) and Kanthi Uttar (213) at 9:13 am was 18.47 percent and 18.95 percent respectively. Four minutes later at 9:17am voter turnout reduced to 10.60 percent and 9:40 percent. Such discrepancy raises question on genuineness of data issued by Election Commission."

12:20 (IST)

West Bengal Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

36.09% voter turnout till 12 pm

According to the Election Commission's data, 36.09 percent voter turnout recorded till 12 pm in the first phase of polling in the West Bengal Assembly elections.

12:07 (IST)

Assam Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

'People know CAA, NRC won't affect them,' says Sarbananda Sonowal

Sarbananda Sonowal was quoted as saying by ANI, "Congress and other parties are only seen in the media but BJP and its allies are the ones on the ground. People of Assam now know that CAA-NRC will not affect them. My aim is to make the BJP government in the state again."

11:26 (IST)

Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

Cast vote against divisive forces, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi urged voters on Saturday to cast their ballots against "divisive forces" to strengthen democracy as polling began for the first phase of the Assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam.

लोकतंत्र मज़बूत करने के लिए बाँटने वाली ताक़तों के विरुद्ध अपना वोट ज़रूर डालें। जय हिंद!

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 27, 2021

11:17 (IST)

West Bengal Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

Voters being influenced, stopped from voting, says Suvendu Adhikari's brother

Soumendu Adhikari, BJP leader and brother of Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday told ANI that voters are being influenced and stopped from voting at booth number 149. He also said that EVM malfunctioning is being witnessed at some locations, adding that the Election Commission is looking into it.

11:08 (IST)

Assam Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

Sarbananda Sonowal, Debrata Saikia among key candidates in first phase

Among the key candidates in the first phase of polling are Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Speaker Hitendranath Goswami and Debrata Saikia, the leader of opposition in the state. A total of 264 candidates, including 23 women, are in the fray in the first phase.

11:03 (IST)

West Bengal Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

BJP delegation to meet top Bengal poll official at 2 pm

A Bharatiya Janata Party delegation led by the party's Bengal in-charge Kailash Vijayvargiya will meet the Chief Electoral Officer in the state at 2 pm, News18 reported.

10:56 (IST)

Assam Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

9.47 turnout recorded in first two hours

An estimated 9.47 percent of the total 81.09 lakh electors exercised their franchise till 9 am in 47 constituencies of Assam where polling is underway with strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols in the first phase of elections on Saturday.

While the polling so far has been peaceful, some complaints of EVM glitches were lodged, an Election Commission official said.

Long queues were seen outside polling booths with voters and election officials adhering to COVID-19 protocols.

First voters in many polling stations were greeted with saplings.

PTI

10:42 (IST)

Assam Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

Vote for progress, golden future of Assam, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

  As polling began for the first phase of assembly elections in Assam, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday urged the people to vote for progress and golden future of the state.

The Congress-led 'Mahajot' alliance is seeking to wrest power from the BJP in Assam which is voting in three phases starting on Saturday. The counting of votes will be on 2 May.

"Today, the first phase of polling is being held in Assam. I appeal to the people of Assam, especially the youth and my sisters, to go to the polling booths today and vote in large numbers," Priyanka Gandhi said in a Facebook post in Hindi.

"Vote for progress and golden future of Assam," said the Congress general secretary, who has campaigned in the state.

PTI

10:29 (IST)

West Bengal Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

Polling largely peaceful in early hours

Sporadic incidents of violence were reported from some areas that are voting in the first phase of the Assembly elections in West Bengal on Saturday, even as the overall poll situation was peaceful with 14.28 per cent turnout recorded till 9 am, officials said.

Elections are being held in 30 seats, most of which are in the once-Naxal-affected Jungle Mahal region, across five districts amid tight security, they said.

A man, in his mid-30s, was found dead in Keshiary's Begumpur area in the Paschim Medinipur district in the morning, police said.

He has been identified as Mangal Soren, they said, adding that his body was found outside his home.

The BJP claimed that Soren was their supporter and was allegedly killed by TMC 'goons', a charge rubbished by the ruling party.

PTI

10:09 (IST)

West Bengal Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

Voter turnout till 9. 50 am in West Bengal

1) Bankura: 18.36% 2) Jhargram: 16.17% 3) Paschim Medinipur: 16.75% 4) Purba Medinipur: 13.70% 5) Purulia: 13.97%

09:53 (IST)

Assam Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

EVM snags reported from Mariani, Lahoal

EVM snags have been reported at three voting centres of Mariani in Assam, News18 reported.. Meanwhile, at Ujoni Hatimora polling station in Lahoal Assembly Constituency, voting is yet to start due to technical glitch in EVM. 

09:31 (IST)

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Assam records 8.84% turnout, Bengal sees 7.72% voting percentage till 9 am

According to the Election Commission's data, Assam and West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 8.84 percent and 7.72 percent respectively till 9 am.

09:22 (IST)

West Bengal Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

'Bengal's daughter will defeat Bengal's traitor': Derek O'Brien

🏁May2. Trinamool will win Bengal. 🏁 1️⃣Bengal's Daughter will defeat Bengal's Traitor in his 'backyard' in Nandigram. 2️⃣Mo-Sha and members of the Tourist Gang will continue trying to destroy every institution 3️⃣Women in Bengal will continue to wear saris any way they want.

— Derek O'Brien | ডেরেক ও'ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) March 27, 2021

09:07 (IST)

West Bengal Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

BJP complains to EC about TMC candidate 'distributing cash' among voters

The BJP on Friday drew the attention of the Election Commission to a video in which a Trinamool Congress candidate is seen allegedly distributing cash among the electorate.

The BJP also made complaints about TMC workers "unleashing terror" in poll-bound districts in collusion with a section of the state police.

In a letter to the poll panel, the saffron party attached links of the video, released on Friday, which showed an ex-minister and a TMC candidate from Purulia purportedly distributing cash among the voters.

"It is a blatant violation of the model code of conduct that says all parties and candidates shall avoid scrupulously all activities which are corrupt practices and offences under the election law," the letter signed by senior state BJP leaders said.

PTI

09:00 (IST)

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Choose govt that upholds Constitution, Manmohan Singh urges Assam voters

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in a video appeal to the people of Assam ahead of the first round of voting for state elections tomorrow, urged them to "vote wisely" and vote for a government that upholds the constitution and democracy.

Manmohan Singh, 88, was a Rajya Sabha member from Assam from 1991 to 2019, after which he was elected to the Upper House of Parliament from Rajasthan. "For many years Assam has been my second home," said the senior Congress leader.

"The people of Assam enabled me to serve our country as Finance Minister of India for five years and as Prime Minister for 10 years. Today I am speaking as one of you. Once again the time has come for you to cast your ballot... You must vote wisely," Dr Singh urged.

Under the leadership of late Shri Tarun Gogoi, Assam made a new beginning towards peace & development. However it is now facing a serious set-back, society is being divided on the basis of religion, culture & language, rights of people being denied.: Former PM, Dr. Manmohan Singh pic.twitter.com/fTAJCQazqD

— Congress (@INCIndia) March 26, 2021

08:47 (IST)

West Bengal Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

Tight security in Bengal

Elections in West Bengal are being held amid tight security with the Election Commission deploying around 730 companies of central forces, guarding 10,288 polling booths housed in 7,061 premises, officials told PTI.

08:36 (IST)

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BJP seeks to retain power in Assam; TMC looks to win third straight term in Bengal

The BJP is hoping to retain power in Assam and defeat the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. The TMC is looking to win a third straight term in Bengal.

Assam and Bengal will have three-phase and eight-phase elections, respectively. The counting of votes will be on May 2

08:21 (IST)

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EVM glitches reported from Kharagpur

According to media reports, voting on Saturday was stopped in Kharagpur after EVM malfunctions were reported from polling booth 98 and 99. 

08:12 (IST)

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Modi urges people to vote in record numbers

Narendra Modi on Saturday urged people to cast votes in record numbers in the first phase of assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam.

"The first phase of elections begin in Assam. Urging those eligible to vote in record numbers. I particularly call upon my young friends to vote.

"Today, Phase 1 of the West Bengal Assembly elections begin. I would request all those who are voters in the seats polling today to exercise their franchise in record numbers," he tweeted.

Today, Phase 1 of the West Bengal Assembly elections begin. I would request all those who are voters in the seats polling today to exercise their franchise in record numbers.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 27, 2021

07:45 (IST)

Assam Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

Polling begins in Assam

Voting began at 7 am on Saturday for 47 seats in the first phase of the assembly elections in Assam to decide the fate of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, and a host of ministers and Opposition leaders, officials said.

Altogether 264 candidates, including 23 women, are in the fray in the first phase, they said.

A total of 300 companies of security forces have been deployed in the first phase, in which people are voting at 11,537 polling stations across 12 districts of Upper Assam and the Northern Bank of Brahmaputra.

Patrolling has been intensified and strict vigil is being kept in all the vulnerable areas, officials said.

PTI

07:42 (IST)

People queuing up to vote in Dibrugarh

Image credit: Simantik Dowerah/Firstpost

07:31 (IST)

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Here are identity proofs that you can carry to voting booths

One can carry any of these mentioned identity proofs while voting.

Voter ID card issued by Election Commission of India (ECI)

MNREGA Job Card

Bank/Post Office Passbooks with photograph

Driving License

PAN Card

Indian Passport

Pension document with photograph

Service Identity Cards with photograph issued by Central/State Govt./PSUs/Public Limited Companies

07:25 (IST)

West Bengal Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

Polling begins for 30 seats in first phase of Bengal elections

Polling began at 7 am on Saturday for the 30 seats in the first phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal amid tight security, officials said.

More than 73 lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise to decide the fate of 191 candidates in these seats, most of which are located in the once-Naxal-affected Jungle Mahal region.

The elections are being held following COVID-19 guidelines in all nine seats in Purulia, four in Bankura, four in Jhargram and six in Paschim Medinipur, besides the seven seats in high-stakes Purba Medinipur -- the home turf of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari.

PTI

07:07 (IST)

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EC vehicle set ablaze in Bengal's Purulia district

A vehicle hired for poll duty was set ablaze at Bandwan in Purulia district on Friday night, hours before the first phase of assembly elections get underway, official sources told PTI.

The vehicle was reportedly on its way back after dropping election officials at a polling station, when it was set on fire at Tulsidi village in the once-Maoist-affected 'Jangalmahal' belt of the state, they said.

According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle was stopped by a few persons who emerged out of the forests all of a sudden and allegedly threw a petrol-soaked material on it, before fleeing.

No one was injured in the incident, the sources said.

PTI

05:58 (IST)

West Bengal Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates

Phase 1 of West Bengal Assembly election today

The West Bengal districts going to polls in Phase 1 on Saturday are Purulia, Bankura, Jhargram, Paschim Midnapore Part 1 and Purba Midnapore Part 1. Overall there are 30 seats that will go to polls on 27 March. 

05:50 (IST)

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Bengal, Assam will go to polls in Phase 1 today

Politically volatile states of West Bengal and Assam will go to polls in the first phase of assembly elections on Saturday amid a resurgent COVID-19 crisis to decide the fate of a number of top politicians including Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

Assembly Election 2021 LATEST Updates:: Rahul Gandhi urged voters on Saturday to cast their ballots against "divisive forces" to strengthen democracy as polling began for the first phase of the Assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam.

Sporadic incidents of violence were reported from some areas that are voting in the first phase of the Assembly elections in West Bengal on Saturday, even as the overall poll situation was peaceful with 14.28 per cent turnout recorded till 9 am, officials said

Voting on Saturday was stopped in Kharagpur after EVM malfunctions were reported from polling booths 98 and 99, according to media reports.

Voting has now begun in both West Bengal and Assam.

Politically volatile states of West Bengal and Assam will go to polls in the first phase of assembly elections on Saturday amid a resurgent COVID-19 crisis to decide the fate of a number of top politicians including Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

The Assembly elections to the two states apart from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry are the first, after the state polls in Bihar, to be held during the pandemic. Polling will be held in 30 of the 294 constituencies of West Bengal and 47 of the 126 in Assam which together have 1.54 crore eligible voters who can exercise their franchise on Saturday.

The polling, mostly in the Jungalmahal area of West Bengal, where the BJP had managed to win most of the seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, will likely witness a straight contest between the saffron party and the ruling TMC.

A staggering 684 companies of central paramilitary forces, each having about 100 men and officers, have been deployed to guard 10,288 polling booths housed in 7,061 premises, officials said. Thousands of state police personnel will also be positioned at vulnerable places to thwart attempts at vitiating the elections.

West Bengal has been caught in the throes of violent political clashes between the TMC and BJP supporters which have claimed several lives on both sides. The first phase of poll in Assam will decide the fate of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Speaker Hitendranath Goswami, state Congress chief Ripun Borah and a host of ministers.

Most of these seats will likely witness triangular contest between the ruling BJP-AGP alliance, the Congress-led opposition grand alliance and the newly formed Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP).

West Bengal will have an eight-phase poll, while in Assam the exercise will be completed in three phases on 27 March, 1 and 6 April. Altogether 264 candidates, including 23 women, are in the fray.

Central forces will assist the state police in maintaining law and order during the polling, a senior police officer said without divulging their numbers. The official said there will be enough security personnel to cover all polling stations.

The ruling BJP is contesting 39 seats and its partner AGP 10. The two allies are engaged in friendly contest in Lakhimpur and Naharkatiya constituencies. The grand alliance is contesting all the seats, with the Congress party putting up candidates in 43, and the AIUDF, CPI(ML-L), RJD and Anchalik Gana Morcha (contesting as Independent) in one each.

The newly formed AJP is in the fray in 41 seats, while there are 78 Independents, including 19 candidates of he newly formed Raijor Dal who are also contesting as Independents. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is trying his luck from Majuli (ST) seat where he is locked in a direct contest with three-time former Congress MLA and former minister Rajib Lochan Pegu.

Speaker of the outgoing assembly Hitendranath Goswami is also locked in a direct contest with former Congress MLA Rana Goswami in Jorhat. Titabor, another high-profile seat that was held by former chief minister Tarun Gogoi of the Congress for four successive terms will likely see a direct contest between Bhaskar Jyoti Barua of the Congress and former MLA Hemanta Kalita. Gogoi, the tallest Congress leader in the state, died last year.

BJP Ministers Ranjit Dutta (Behali), Naba Kumar Doley (Dhakuakha), Jogen Mohan (Mahmora), Terash Gowala (Duliajan) and Sanjoy Kishan (Tinsukia) are all locked in triangular contest with Congress or its alliance partners and the AJP.

AGP Ministers Atul Bora and Keshab Mahanta are in the electoral arena in Bokakhat and Kaliabor. Congress Legislature Party leader Debabrata Saikia and state Congress president Ripun Borah are in the fray from Nazira and Gohpur respectively.

Activist and Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi, in jail for his alleged role in the violent anti-CAA protests, is contesting as an Independent from Sivasagar. AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi is contesting from Duliajan and Naharkatiya, and is pitted against Congress and BJP nominees in both the constituencies. The first phase of polling in West Bengal will see voting in all the nine seats in Purulia, four in Bankura, four in Jhargram and six in Paschim Medinipur, besides the seven seats in high-stakes Purba Medinipur - the home turf of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari.

The TMC and BJP have fielded candidates in 29 seats each, while the Left-Congress-ISF alliance has put up its nominee in all 30 seats. "Friendly fights" will take place in some constituencies.

In Jhargram, 11 paramilitary personnel will be deployed per booth, the highest for any election held in the state so far, officials said. In the other districts, an average of six paramilitary personnel will be deployed at every polling booth, officials said.

The Trinamool Congress is contesting 29 of the 30 seats, while supporting an Independent in the Joypur assembly segment in Purulia as the nomination of its official candidate Ujjwal Kumar was rejected by the EC due to a discrepancy. The BJP is also contesting 29 seats and backing ally AJSU Party of Jharkhand in Baghmundi.

Among the notable seats going to the polls in the first phase are Salboni, where the CPI(M) has fielded former minister Susanta Ghosh against BJP's Rajib Kundu and TMC's Srikanta Mahata. Ghosh, the MLA of Garbeta from 1987 to 2016, was in jail in the skeleton recovery case and is at present out on bail. Seven skeletons had been exhumed from behind his house in West Midnapore in 2011 arousing suspicion that Ghosh, a minister in the Jyoti Basu and Bhuddhadeb Bhattacharjee governments, was involved in the killing of seven Trinamool Congress activists in 2002.

The TMC has fielded actor June Malia, a known face on the Bengali silver screen, from Medinipur against BJP's Samit Kumar Dash. The Left-led alliance candidate is Tarun Kumar Ghosh of the CPI. In another significant contest, Santhali actor Birbaha Hansda is fighting on a TMC ticket from Jhargram against BJP's Sukhamay Satpathy and CPI(M)'s youth leader Madhuja Sen Roy.

The seven seats in Purba Medinipur -- Patashpur, Kanthi Uttar, Bhagabanpur, Khejuri, Kanthi Dakshin, Ramnagar and Egra -- will also be closely watched beause of a prestige fight between the influential Adhikari family, which has gone over to the BJP, and the TMC.

With inputs from  PTI

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Actor Vijay worried for stranded son in Canada amid lockdown: Report - regional movies

https://www.liveindiatimes.com/actor-vijay-worried-for-stranded-son-in-canada-amid-lockdown-report-regional-movies/

Tamil actor Vijay is apparently worried for his son Jason Sanjay, who is currently stranded in Canada due to the international travel ban in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. As per a report by Manorama online, Vijay is deeply concerned for the health of son Jason who is stranded in Canada during the time of the coronavirus outbreak across the world. Jason is currently learning filmmaking at a popular university in Canada.

Jason has already directed a short film and is keen to make inroads into Tamil filmdom soon.

On the career front, Vijay is currently awaits the release of his upcoming Tamil film Master, which was originally supposed to be released last week. However, it got postponed due to ongoing nationwide lockdown.

Vijay’s son Jason is likely to enter Tamil film industry.

Last week, the makers of Master unveiled a new poster on the day of its supposed release. The poster features a brooding Vijay looking down with sunlight falling on him. The poster has a caption which reads: ‘Lockdown shouldn’t knock down our spirits! Master will meet you soon’.

Master, which stars Vijay in the role of a college professor, has been directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, who has teamed up with Vijay for the first time. In Master, Vijay Sethupathi will be seen playing the antagonist. Malavika Mohanan, who made her Tamil debut via Rajinikanth’s Petta, plays the leading lady. The film also stars Andrea Jeremiah in a key role.

Vijay was last seen on screen in Atlee directed Bigil in dual roles. He was seen playing father and son roles and both the characters were well received by the audiences. Bigil, which also starred Jackie Shroff and Nayanthara, went on to mint over Rs 300 crore at the box office. It emerged as the highest grossing Tamil film of 2019.

Also read: Milind Soman, Ankita Konwar celebrate Rongali Bihu with egg fight ‘which apparently is the thing to do’

Meanwhile, Vijay will most likely team up with filmmaker Sudha Kongara for his next Tamil yet-untitled project. Talks have already been initiated. Interestingly, if the project materializes, it’ll be Vijay’s maiden collaboration with a female director.

Sun Pictures will be bankrolling the project. An official announcement regarding the project is expected to be made this month. It is learnt from reliable sources that Sun Pictures has already paid an advance of Rs 50 crore to Vijay as remuneration for this project.

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Happy Bihu 2019: Importance & Significance of Bihu Festival in India

Happy Bihu 2019: A time of zest, joy, and feasting, Bihu is celebrated for seven days, wherein each day holds a special significance. (Photo: Express Archive)

Happy Bihu 2019: Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, is the Assamese New Year wherein farmers thank the lord for the successful harvest and welcome the spring season. Observed at almost the same time as Baisakhi in Punjab, Poila Baisakh in Bengal, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu and Vishu in Kerala, this year, Rongali Bihu will be celebrated on April 14.

Derived from the Sanskrit word bishu, which means ‘to ask for prosperity from the Gods during the harvest season’, it is one of the most important festivals in Assam. A time of zest, joy, and feasting, it is celebrated for seven days, wherein each day holds a special significance.

The first pinnacle phase is called Raati Bihu wherein women gather beneath an ancient tree or an open field, surrounded by burning torches. The participation of men is mostly ceremonial wherein they play Pepa (buffalo hornpipe) or Bholuka Baanhor Toka (a musical instrument made of split bamboo). This is followed by Bali Husori, where Bihu dances are organised by the young.

The main celebration starts on the day of Goru (cow) Bihu, where livestock is washed with a combination of symbolic herbs like black gram and turmeric paste, whipped litsea salicifolia, and pieces of bottle gourd and brinjal. After the bath, they are decorated with new harnesses and garlands.

The second day is known as Manuh (human) Bihu where people take a bath with black gram and turmeric paste, wear new clothes, seek blessings from the elders and exchange gifts. A Gamusa (an indispensable and symbolic piece of cloth) is presented to each other as a token of friendship, love, and warmth with each other. A traditional Bihu dance is performed by both men and women, which is the high point of the festival.

The third day is called Gosai (God’s) Bihu. People worship idols after cleaning their homes. The rest of the celebrations take place on Kutum Bihu, Senehi Bihu, Chera Bihu and Mela Bihu. Sweet dishes that include pitha (rice cake), laru/ladoo (made of rice and coconut or black sesame seeds), and savoury dishes like khaar and xaak make for an essential part of the festivity.

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An Inter-House Folk Dance Competition (Middle Wing), as part of CCA, was conducted on August 6, 2019. The Satpuras House won the first position for their fusion dance of Bengali folk and Bihu. The judges were impressed by the well-coordinated beautiful dance moves, formations, and expressions of the students. The Purvanchal House stood second by giving an energetic folk-dance performance from Kerala. The House complemented their performance with drama and props. Nilgiris House mesmerized the audience with their graceful Rajasthani folk number and colorful costumes. The middle wing students enjoyed seeing the vibrant performances that provided them with a window to the folk-dance form from different States.

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Papon at AMISTAD 2019

Nowadays, a number of colleges have come up with the concept of introducing cultural activities in their curriculum. These activities play an important role in helping the students identify themselves, strengthening their personal skills and preparing them for the real world. As social and cultural activities are of paramount importance, the University encourages all extra-curricular activities that are both in line with the educational objectives of the institution and meet the needs of the students. Students participate in arts and culture at varying levels of skill and engagement. Some create, while others listen to, watch, teach, critique, or learn a cultural activity, art form, or expression.

Live performances and concerts during annual college festivals have been one popular form of cultural activities that are being practised these days. One such annual college fest called ‘AMISTAD’ was held in February 2019 at Lucknow’s Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences (S.P.P.G.I.D.M.S). The college happens to be a renowned one in Lucknow and has a history of producing immense talent. At S.P.P.G.I.D.M.S., it is believed that cultural activities not only serve as an instrument to develop all facets of a student’s personality but also promote confidence in them. “AMISTAD” - an Intercollege Dental Students Festival, comprising of Literary, Sports and Cultural events is one such initiative.

The main highlight of AMISTAD 2019, however, was- famous Assamese folk singer and our beloved- Papon's performance. The event concluded with much fanfare. The night before the final day dazzled with the singer and his band’s performance as they set the stage on fire and left the audiences completely speechless with their phenomenal performance. Papon’s soulful songs left people across all age groups in the crowd mesmerized. The singer performed a number of his popular Bollywood numbers such as ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ and ‘Kyun’ which left the audiences asking for more. The performance ended with a beautiful Bihu song during which Papon greatly interacted with the crowd, explaining the meaning of each line to them and engaging them to get everybody in the mood. A few students from the crowd joined him on the stage too.

After the singer’s power-packed performance ended, he was felicitated in the traditional Assamese way by secretory Sr. Snehlata Singh by honouring him with a stole and memento. According to various onlookers, Papon loved performing at the event and was overwhelmed with the warmth of the people there. Later, in an interview with Hindustan Times, Papon was quoted saying,” Lot of my listeners may not know Assamese or Bangla but if the music has honestly you get the feel. That’s the beauty of music and keeps me connected with people all across India.”

Papon has always had a special place in his heart for the city of Lucknow and its people since his wife- Shweta, belongs to Lucknow. He further told the journalist,” Fortunately, my Sasural at Eldeco Greens is close where I am staying. It has been 15 years that I married a Lucknowite. So, I feel a special connect with the city. Strangely, compared to other cities I had lesser shows here. But, in four months this is my second show, so hope to come here more and more for work.”

We are sure that this singer is here to stay and revolutionize the way in which people look at regional and folk music. His charm is simply unmatchable and we just can’t seem to have enough of his music, how about you’ll?

[hindushtoday]

7 Popular Indian Festivals To Bring Your Life Into An Euphoric State

By: Hamda Beloyaha                                                            May 8th, 2019.

1. Diwali: The Grand Festival Of Lights With lots of pomp and show, Diwali, one of India’s most prominent Hindu festivals, is celebrated. Houses are decorated with clay lamps, candles, and Ashok leaves during this festival of lights. People wear new clothes, take part in puja family, burst crackers, and share sweets with friends, family and neighbors.

2. Holi: The Vibrant Festival Of Colours Holi is one of India's famous festivals, also known as the Festival of Colors, is celebrated throughout the country with plenty of enthusiasm. On Holi’s eve, people make huge Holika bonfires and sing and dance around it. People gather in open spaces on Holi's day and apply dry and wet colors of multiple shades to each other, some carrying water guns and colored water-filled balloons.

3. Dussehra: Witness The Triumph Of Good Over Evil Also known as Vijayadashami, Dussehra is one of India's most famous festivals. It is celebrated in various forms across the country. Ramlila (Ramayana scenes) is held for 10 days everywhere. It culminates in Rava, Dahan – the burning of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhkaran's gigantic effigies that is a real spectacle to see.

4. Navratri: The Nine Days Of Fasting, Faith, & Devotion The Navratri festival is celebrated in different ways by all people across India. In Gujarat, rejuvenating Garba nights and highly energetic Dandiya Raas dances are a nine-day celebration. People are dressed in traditional beautiful, colorful clothing and the environment is very youthful and exhilarating.

5. Durga Puja: Of Prosperity, Goodness, And Devotion One of India’s major Hindu festivals, Bengali celebrates Durga Puja with greatness throughout the country. Goddess Durga's 10 days of fasting, feasting, and worship are accompanied by cultural songs, dances, and dramas. Huge and beautiful Durga idols are made and placed in pandals (canopies) made especially for artists. People dress in traditional wear, hopping, praying and feasting around the pandal.

6.Eid-Ul-Fitr: Sumptuous Buffets & Sweet Festivities Eid is one of India's biggest Muslim community festivals. People are dressed in fineries, attending a special morning community prayer, visiting friends and relatives and exchanging sweets. Elders give idi(money or gift) to children.

7. Bihu: Dance, Music, And Laughter Popular among the North-East Indian festivals, Bihu is Assam's harvest festival. Young men and women wear traditional clothes and perform the Bihu dance in the village fields and courtyards during the month-long celebrations. A community feast with lots of fanfare is held during Bihu celebrations in India.

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MY VILLAGE BELOVED

Inspired from poem ‘MOOR MOROMOR GAON KHON( My Loving Village)’ composed by Dr. Nogen Saikia Sir this is my 3rd poem on village out of 7 written on 28 th April, 2019.

MY VILLAGE BELOVED

My village wherein I learnt first walk Saw sparrows coming corner from the roof ‘SARKARI PUKHURI’ on which children played aloof From grandfather heard I Ramayana- Mahabharata talk.

With mother I went to paddy harvesting field There we had ‘RABAB TENGA’, salt and chilli In that land I heard brave little girl Tilly Still I remember on bullock cart we brought rice milled.

Villagers came help for hosting ritual ceremonies Our parents, uncles, myself exchanged the same Those moments not now feel sometime shame All have forgotten for many left to towns and cities.

‘Bohag Bihu’ had its own unique charm What Bihu, what song, dance lasted till early morning In ‘Magh Bihu’ tongue watering feast - early evening ‘Kati Bihu’ infront ‘TULOKHI’ made busy life balm.

‘HOBHA’ in ‘NAMGHOR’ we prepare still hundreds of ‘POKA MITHOI’ Competitions last till midnight who make more Enjoy annual hosting, hospitality from heart core Guests, new brides in ‘AXOMIYA’ dress come reluctant coy.

My village, my loving village, where such land Free from problem as though here too live life significant Like childhood we ride on cool, calm elephant Leave prints on sands of time with righteous hand.

Copyright Reserved Damodar Boruah Kakodonga 19 Photo Courtesy : Google Courtesy : https://www.scoopwhoop.com/tilly-smith-tsunami-2004/