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Supreme Court strikes down IMDT Act

The apex court directed that all tribunals functioning under the IMDT, which has been declared unconstitutional, would seize functioning with immediate effect.

The court, allowing the petition filed by AGP leader Sarbanand Sonawal, said all pending matters before the IMDT Tribunal would stand transfer to tribunals under the Foreigners Act.

Taking note of the huge influx of Bangladesh migrants into Assam, the court directed the state government to constitute sufficient number of tribunals under the Foreigners Act to deal with the situation effectively.

Assamese get-together

Hi Everybody:

We just got home from the great Assamese get-together at Orlando, Florida held at the beautiful and elegant setting at Disney Coronado Springs resort, which we enjoyed thoroughly.

Here are some of the highlights of the event (from my point of view as a member of the audience):

There was no small-time politics and upstaging one another at all. Thus there was no tension and each and everyone was having plain and simple fun. It was truly a "community event" where the community was the focus, as opposed to a convention which is consumed by itself.

Asam Bani completes 50 yrs today(The Assam Tribune,01/07/2005)

Launched on July 1, 1955, by the Assam Tribune group of newspapers under the stewardship of the late RG Baruah, the weekly marked a watershed in the history of journalism and newspaper industry in the North East. It was the first weekly newspaper published from the region.

During its long 50 years of circulation, the Asam Bani has played a stellar role in educating people and moulding public opinion. As the leading weekly, it had always been in the forefront to lend its voice in support of vital causes of public interest.

Names of North East Nobel Peace Prize Nominees announced

The official nomination was handed in to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee in Oslo in January 2005. The names and profiles of the 1000 women can be found under www.1000peacewomen.org. The number 1000 is symbolic, as the 1000 nominated women represent innumerable women worldwide who are engaged in the cause of peace and human dignity. On the 29th of June, the names of these 1000 women were publicized in press conferences around the world.

6 North East Women Among 1000 Women Jointly Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

This list recognizes and celebrates the contributions, often invisible, of women from all walks of life doing incredible work for peace and justice in their communities. According to Kamla Bhasin, South Asia Coordinator for the “1000 Women for the Nobel Peace Prize” Project responsible for the nominations, “The number 1000 is symbolic. It says that peace is not the creation of individual leaders alone. The culture of peace needs millions and is a collective, ongoing effort.” Out of 157 women nominated from South Asia, 91 are from India, with 6 women from the North East.

Dolgoma and Domoni Bridge,on the root of . Sainik School and Sri Surjya Mandir

The root which is connected the Goalpara town ,Matia, Dudhnoi and even the NH 37 to Guwahati, is outlocated due to two broken Bridge one is on the top of \\"Jingiram and Jinari\\" and another is on the \\"Domoni\\" the Milan tirtha of Dudhnoi and Krishnai river, which are the tributaries of Brahmaputra.From the past few years the condition of these birdges were very pure.But due to neglegence of the related govt. or non -govt.

North-East Nework

NEN seeks to inspire and unite people of north-eastern origin towards a common vision of the region, and actively engage us all to
contribute our skills, time and resources to help realize the full potential of the region.

RONGALI BIHU 2005 (Bohagi Bidaii) Celebrated in Imphal (Manipur)

Just like other parts of India celebrating the new lunar year, here in Imphal, capital city of Manipur, the Assamese community took privilege to celebrate their “Rongali Bihu” at the initiative of ASOM SAMAJ: MANIPUR on Sunday, the 22nd May 2005 at the auditorium of Devalaya, Thangal Bazar, Imphal. The day began with the hoisting of Asom Samaj’s flag through the hands of Samaj President, S/Shri Upen Basumatary, M.K.K. Pegu & SC Borah, AK Pradhan, Advisors in the presence of a large gathering from different communities.

First Assamese Photographer's Website to be launched soon

Mr.Barman told this reporter from a function at Jorhat that while hoping to join the main stream National Fashion Photography, the Web site will provide a better exposure to the artistes, models and fashion designers to express, show and reveal their magestic secrets.

The official website is scheduled to be launched on 12 June 2005 at The Press Club, Guwahati.

The visitors and well wishers can log on to www.kamalbarman.com to explore the talents of the land.