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ith the recent GMC directive to bar parking on the major roads of Guwahati to check the traffic chaos which ensues every day, it remains to be seen what changes the 30day period will bring for the city. With the commuters, businessmen and landlords all concerned at the decision, this might just be the kick-start that Guwahati needs to control the ever increasing mayhem caused by the vehicles on its roads.
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Smart drainage system
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The women traffic police of Guwahati
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group of young innovators from the city have come up with technology that looks to solve the flash flood problem. With enormous amounts of funds already having been spent on measures to control this urban disaster, this quartet seem to have a solution at hand. Read about it on
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Lead Story
Mrinmoyee Hazarika
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ith the administration’s endeavour to streamline the traffic chaos of the city, the general public can only expect to find a better way to commute across the city roads in the future. While the authority made its stand clear by issuing a notice barring parking on the entire stretches of AT Road, GS Road, MG Road, Md. Tayabullah Road and GNB road particularly from the Bharalumukh point to the Ulubari Point recently, the common people are perplexed whether to welcome the move or not. The notice that was issued by the GMC last Wednesday, set a deadline of 30 days from the issue of the date of the notice, to designate and arrange parking places as per the provision of the Building Byelaws for the all the commercial, institutional, government establishments on their own. The ruling has simultaneously drawn both applause and flak from different sections of people. “Whereas, it has been observed that customers, visitors, public coming to the commercial, institutional, government establishments along the AT road, GS road, MG road, Md. Tayabullah Road and the GNB Road and also the owners of these establishments park their vehicles on street along the AT Road, GS Road, MG road, Md. Tayabullah Road and GNB road. Whereas, a large number of these establishments do not have designated parking places required as mandated under Appendix I of the Building Byelaw applicable for the city of Guwahati. All the owners, rent holders of these establishments are directed to submit compliance report stating the exact numbers of cars, two wheelers parking provided as per the provisions of the Building Byelaw along with photographs within 7 (seven) days after expiry of the aforesaid period. Failure to comply with this notice and the parking norms as envisaged under the Building Byelaws will entail action under the provisions of the GMC Act, 1971 and Building Byelaw leading to cancellation of trade license and sealing of the premises etc,” the GMC notice stated. Criticising the government for not being able to resolve the parking situation in the city, Kailash Sharma of Save Guwahati Build Guwa-
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hati (SGBG), a city-based voluntary organization told G Plus, “Various government departments have failed to take precautions in managing the traffic of Guwahati. The congestion on road happens mainly because of two reasons – haphazard parking and the inaction of some police who let heavy vehicles to enter the city during rush hours.” Regarding the notice issued by the GMC barring parking along different roads, Sharma said, “As a permanent solution to the traffic problem, government should construct parking places, which can have multi level parking lots along with initiatives to declare certain areas as no parking zones. Otherwise, common people will have to face a hard time while going out. Besides, they can also declare some other areas as no vehicle zones. The plot of land at Fancy bazaar where the jail was situated once could be converted into a multi-level parking lot. The government should be proactive in taking actions against those who have violated the norms of Building Byelaws”
At the same time, Sharma also highlighted the importance of cooperation from the common public in alleviating the traffic menace from the city roads. “Public awareness is very important if the traffic scenario of the city needs to improve. Various other states like Delhi and Sikkim follow a good traffic policy which does not allow entry of heavy vehicles in major roads and people do not mind coop-
erating with the authority. If people living in those cities can walk while going for shopping then can’t the people of Guwahati not park their vehicles and walk a little bit,” Kailash Sharma said. On the other hand, expressing disappointment at the government’s new rule, Sidharth Patni of JM electronics at Bora service said, “We do not have our own parking, as we are operating our business in a rented
The thumb rule for parking is 10:1, which means that if a restaurant has a capacity of 10 people to sit at once, then it must have parking provision for one vehicle.
What happens after 30 days
Commuters • Park your vehicles at allotted parking places • Walk to your destination • Do not park your vehicles on the road
Landowners • Arrange parking space within the premise of your building • Follow norms of ‘Building byelaws’ • Comply with GMC notice, else authority will seal your building • Talk to concerned authority if you have any issues Within seven days after 10/10/14, both shopkeepers and landowners expected to submit compliance report stating the exact numbers of cars/ two wheelers parking provided along with photographs
• Contribute towards minimising traffic chaos
Shopkeepers • Arrange parking space for employees and customers • If on rent, demand your landlord to arrange parking facilities • Comply with GMC notice or risk losing trade license • Talk to concerned authority if you have any issues
house. But, since we have to do business, the government should rethink its new rule about parking. It is the duty of the traffic police to control the traffic on road. Besides, every year the rate of vehicles being sold are increasing, but the size of the roads are not. If the government cannot stop people from buying vehicles, then they should not introduce such ridiculous rules which hamper our livelihood.” Although as per the provision of building byelaws, all the commercial and private establishments should have arranged their own parking places, most of the establishments of the city have allegedly violated the law. “The thumb rule for parking is 10:1, which means that if a restaurant has a capacity of 10 people to sit at once, then it must have parking provision for one vehicle. Besides, every commercial establishment should keep some area along with it for ‘utility purposes’ which can be used for parking or other activities. Those establishments, which do not keep such areas and violate norms of the law can be booked,” Pranabjyoti Goswami, SP (traffic), Guwahati told G Plus. The traffic SP also said that at present, the city traffic police have manpower of 362 people stationed at 19 traffic outposts of the city, which is not sufficient enough to tackle the heavy rush. “Public cooperation is very much needed to control the heavy flow of traffic on the roads of the city. It is high time, that the public should be aware of the basic rules and regulations of the traffic laws,” Goswami said. Apart from that, the GMC has 76 notified parking areas at different locations of the city. All of them are located on roads, which also contribute to the traffic menace of the city. As the GMC commissioner was busy, this correspondent talked to another inside source who said that the authority is considering eliminating all the existing parking on road. Now, to avail the fruits of the new rule, the people of the city will have to wait for at least a month. Only then, can it be decided whether the government was right in taking the decision, which bars parking on the roads. mrinmoyee.hazarika@g-plus.co.in
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In The News
RED ALERT AFTER AL-QAEDA THREAT Syeda Ambia Zahan
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immering tension has engulfed the city of Guwahati for the Last few days following the release of a video, reportedly by the terror outfit Al-Quaeda on Sept 4. The centre sounded a nationwide alert on Sept 5 after Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri announced the formation of an Indian branch at an unknown location in this still from an undated handout video provided by SITE Intelligence Group on September 4. The 55 minute long video released by Al Qaeda announced the intent to make the subcontinent particularly India, its focus for terror activities. Al Qaida chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, in a 55-minute video posted online on Wednesday evening, announced the launching of an outfit, Qaeda al-Jihad, to wage jihad in India Bangladesh and Myanmar to establish a new caliphate (an area ruled by a Muslim ruler) in the region. Intelligence inputs have shown Guwahati, especially the historic Kamakhya Temple as the most sought after target for the jihadis. The security agencies and the CID have also said that the Satra Town of upper Assam, Majuli will be another target for Al-Qaeda. The whole of the state has been put on high alert when the peo-
ple of the river island Majuli complained about locating a boat consisting of seven member team of people having weapons, were roaming in the river routes of Brahmapura. The Assam Home department felt the urgent need to address the matter more seriously, when a school in Upper Assam got a letter from an unknown location where they threatened to destroy the school. The letter stated that it was sent from the Geleki Branch of the Sivasagar District. Following this, Assam governor, Janaki Ballav Patnaik has urged the
people of the state to be on high alert. In Guwahati, the governor said, “I request the people of Assam to be alerted. The terrorists may hide among us.” The arrest of one cadre from a militant outfit of Pakistan in Guwahati has added a new turn to the development. While some intellectuals in the state were doubting the authenticity of the video released by Al-Quaeda, the entry of a Pakistani militant in the city was proved when the police arrested a suspect recently in the Bashishtha area. The cadre be-
longed to the banned outfit Khalistan Zindabad Force. The suspect was arrested from the Lalmati area following inputs from Jammu police. The alleged terrorist was a driver by profession. It is suspected that the militant used to travel to the states of NE and supply information to the terror group. This new development led the Assam government to sit with the law and order department in a closed door meeting to discuss the tactics to prevent any subversive incident from any terror outfit in the state. Though
security officials were tight lipped about the strategies, the visit of the CM to the Kamakhya temple to observe security arrangements there, has proved that all is not well with the Gateway of the Northeast. In the wake of intelligence inputs of subversive activities in the state, the Kamkhya Temple has been put under close watch along with other sensitive areas of the state as it might be one of the targets of jihadi militants. Additional Director General of Police (Law & Order) AP Rout has said, “To pre-empt the terror activities in the state, security forces have been put on high alert. We have got some inputs that Kamakhya temple might be their target. So, we have necessitated action to prevent such activities. The great strength of a weakened Al-Qaeda is that it can quickly set itself up in politically unstable regions and the North East has already proved to be a one such region with its history of age long insurgency. Therefore, it is obvious that Assam’s security establishments cannot afford to take the Al-Qaeda threat lightly.
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FRUITS AND VEGETABLES MARKET FRAUGHT WITH CORRUPTION Syeda Ambia Zahan
Monikut Pathak found dead in his room
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he dead body of Monikut Pathak (43), an Assam civil servant, was found dead in his house on September 11 in the city’s Hatigaon area. Pathak, a 1997-batch officer, was working as a district gazetteer. The cause of his death has not been established yet. Pathak was found lying upside-down in his bedroom with severe injuries on his abdomen. The room was locked from outside. Police suspect Pathak was murdered at least four days ago. His body has been sent for autopsy. The civil servant, who lived with his father, Ramesh Pathak, in a four-storeyed building in the Lakhiminagar area at Hatigaon, was missing for almost a week. “I had not seen him since last Thursday and thought he was out of the town. After his room started stinking, I informed locals and police who broke open the door,” said Pathak’s father. He suspects his son has been murdered by someone known to him.
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armers are at the receiving end of corrupt policy makers and agriculture officials in Assam. Data, based on an RTI report shows rampant corruption in the scheme ‘Marketing of Fruits and Vegetables’ of the Assam Agricultural department. The scheme ‘Marketing of Fruits and Vegetables’ was taken up by the Agriculture department to promote the market for the sale of fruits and vegetables and to provide transport subsidy for the development of roads and communication for these markets. Reports obtained for the year 2011-12 and 2012-13 shows that the Department had released `149 lakh for the year 2011-12 and in 2012-13 too, the same amount was released. In the last financial year, `152 lakh was released by the Agriculture department of Assam. With this amount, the department was supposed to set up some production and marketing groups in selected Village Panchayats of the state. The Production and Marketing groups had to be formed by one or two Village Level Extension Workers. The department in the report has shown allotment of funds to these production and marketing groups but in many parts of the state, such groups do not really exist. The officers, by creating fake lists of beneficiaries, have been pocketing large sums of money allotted for the scheme of “Marketing of Fruits and Vegetables.” In the name of establishing market places, the department has shown expenditures of `149 lakh for the year 2011-13. From this fund, amounts have been shown as being allotted to the production and marketing groups of each of the 27 districts of Assam. As per the RTI report, each of the groups were allotted a sum of `2-3 lakh. But the reality is just the opposite of this report. Dilip Saikia, VLEW of Lakhimipam of Sapekhati agricultural development circle has said, “The department has not formed any production and marketing group in the area. They did not come to me. Though funds under this scheme have been sanctioned for the last three-four years in the name of some
District wise allotment of funds for Marketing of Fruits and Vegetables in the year 2012-12. Baska
1 Lakh
Kamrup(R)
2 Lakhs
Bongaigaon
2 Lakhs
Karimganj
2 Lakhs
Cachar
2 Lakhs
Kokrajhar
2 Lakhs
Chirang
1 Lakh
Lakhimpur
2 Lakhs
Darang
2 Lakhs
Morigaon
2 Lakhs
Dhubri
2 Lakhs
N.C. Hills
2 Lakhs
Dibrugarh
2 Lakhs
Nagaon
Goalpara
2 Lakhs
3 Lakhs
Nalbari
Golaghat
2 Lakhs
Sonitpur
Hailakandi
2 Lakhs
Sivasagar
Jorhat
3 Lakhs
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Source: H.Q. DDA(M)Assam Khanapara, GHY-22: 107, Total: 149 lakhs
fake groups here, which in reality do not exist.” The farmers of the state have now become the puppets of the corrupt Agriculture department in Assam as the poor farmers cannot grease the palms of the officers for their legitimate rights. In this connection, General Secretary of the labour organisation of Assm Shramik - Krishak Kalyan Parishad, a labour organisation of Assam said, “Since the year 2011-12, more than `4.5 crore have been allotted to create market for the produces and in the name of providing subsidy for
transportation of the produces to the markets. The department has shown release of funds to these groups to implement the scheme. But in reality, not a single group has been formed in the state so far. The whole misappropriation of funds is taking place under the patronage of the present Agriculture Minister Nilamani Sen Deka as a good amount of these funds were being channelised to the minister.” The organisation said, misappropriation of funds is taking place in most of the schemes of the Assam agriculture department and the minister should prove his responsibility
by reviewing the success of each of the schemes implemented by his department. Most of the schemes of the Assam agricultural department were a sheer waste of money. In most cases, the beneficiaries have to pay a commission to the officials to avail the benefits. The scheme of “Marketing of Fruits and vegetables” has also become a flop scheme as no market sheds built by the Agricultural department can be seen in the state other than the small market complex near the Directorate of Agriculture in Khanapara.
ssam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (ASCPCR) in partnership with UNICEF Assam is going to organise a twoday convention on ‘Youth for Child Rights’ on September 12 and 13 in Guwahati. The aim of the event is to sensitize the youth of Assam and infuse in them a sense of responsibility of being change agents by creating awareness in society on issues related to holistic child survival and development. Social Welfare Minister Akon Bora will be delivering the keynote address at the inaugural ceremony. Justice K. Sreedhar Rao, Chief Justice (Acting), Gauhati High Court will be delivering the inaugural speech. Dr Ramesh Pathak, who is a renowned educationist and writer, will be the Special Guest for the inaugural function.The conference will be attended by over 180 participants from 60 colleges from all 27 districts of the State. Participants will include student union members, and faculty members from various colleges.
Weather report for the week SAT 13 September
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WED 17 September
THU 18 September
FRI 19 September
A few tstorms. Mostly cloudy.
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Thunderstorms. Partly sunny.
Thunderstorms. Partly sunny.
Tstorms early. Decreasing cloudiness.
Tstorms late. Mostly cloudy
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SMART DRAINAGE SYSTEM Young innovators of the city come up with a way to monitor signs of impending floods
Mrinmoyee Hazarika
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fter the failure of different government agencies to mitigate the flash flood issue of Guwahati, a group of youngsters seem to have come up with a solution to tackle the issue in a better way. As a part of the solution, Springhive Labs private limited, founded by four city-based engineers have developed an environmental application to assist in environmental protection by monitoring rainfall, air and water quality, temperature, humidity and other atmospheric and soil conditions of specific locations. “As of now, there is no such application in place, which can provide real-time data like rainfall and temperature of a particular area. These data are very important to build the drainage system of a city, specially for a city like Guwahati, which gets inundated by just a small spell of shower. The meteorological department provides data of a larger geographical area and not of small areas,” Pranab Doley, CEO, Springhive Labs private limited, told G Plus. The CEO of Springhive Labs private limited, an Internet of Things (IoT) start-up that was launched in January 2014, also mentioned that the company has installed nine monitoring sensors at nine different locations in the city. These include ABC, Lachit nagar, Rukminigaon, Chanmari, Ganeshguri, Maligaon, Bashistha chariali, Goswami service and Mirza to track real-time updates on rainfall, temperature and other attributes of those particular areas. These data can be received 24x7 and anyone can browse through its website (www.paryavaran.me) to get hold of the necessary data. “We have started receiving data since the month of July this year. From those data, we have found out that as soon as the rainfall crosses the limit of 3 cm per hour, most of the drains of the city start clogging. This data can be beneficial while designing the drainage system of Guwahati,” Dipjyoti Kumar, Development Head, Springhive labs said. In the meantime, the company has installed a water level monitoring system at the Brahalu river near the Rajgarh area and the Bahini river near the Zoo road area to monitor the water level during flood. “A new idea of smart drainage system can be developed and constructed with the help of the data provided by the entire system which is a micro-controller based wireless networking device equipped with environmental and water level monitoring sensor developed by our company. With the help of this system, bottlenecks in designing the
The Water Level Sensor which does the magic
“We have started receiving data since the month of July this year. From those data, we have found out that as soon as the rainfall crosses the limit of 3 cm per hour, most of the drains of the city start clogging. This data can be beneficial while designing the drainage system of Guwahati,” Dipjyoti Kumar, Development Head, Springhive labs said
Custom Built Rain Gauge
Paryavan Core System
Screenshot of the website pms.nitsmirza.ac.in Data received from the paryavaran monitoring system from 1st to 10th of September has shown that out of the nine areas of the city where monitoring sensors have been installed, Basistha Chariali received the highest rainfall (5.74 cm) on September 5. Lachit Nagar experienced the highest temperature (34 degree C) on 2nd September and Ganeshguri had the highest humidity (88%) during the same period.
drainage can be calculated. Besides, during the time of flood, it will help to detect the area from where and when the excessive water from the drains can be released,” Dipjyoti Kumar highlighted. Mentioning the project as a self-funded one, Pranab Doley also stated that the company along with its another partner company is in talks with the water resource department and other government agencies to provide a solution to mitigate the flash flood problem of the city. “So far, we have not produced the hardware used in the system
commercially. But, once it is recognised, we will start producing it in bulk. Since our systems are based on free hardware, software and internet and anyone can build it,” said Devasish Saikia, Head of Engineering. Currently, the company operates from its office situated at the campus of NITS, Mirza from where the founders of Springhive labs completed their studies in 2013. “We have been doing this since our college days and after the completion of our studies we got involved in it full time. We have been getting a lot of support from our
college. In future, we are planning to incorporate other aspects in the system which will monitor wind speed, wind direction, dust particles in the air, level of carbon emission and pollution,” said Hirakjyoti Sarma, Software Developer of the group. The company is coming up with a mobile app soon and after the success of the system in Guwahati, it will start working for the entire North east region so that any kind of environmental calamities can be tackled. sneha.choudhury@g-plus.co.in
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ENGAGING WOMEN FOR A CHANGE ADITYA GOGOI
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ahima Das of the city’s Kharghuli area has double reasons to be happy. The lady, in her 60s used to sit idle a year ago but today she not just earns a few thousands but also helps in nature conservation. All thanks to Growth Livelihood Education And Morality (GLEAM), an NGO, that engages destitute women of the city to make usable paper bags instead of plastic. “I’m very happy and satisfied. Besides earning money I have also been able to be a part of a good reason for nature conservation,” Das told G Plus at the manufacturing centre at Kharghuli hilltop. Like Das, there are 11 such women from poor financial backgrounds who have been engaged in this job in two centres of the city. The women working here shape and turn the old newspapers into well designed bags to carry day-to-day items. “We started this project in 2013. We had two points in mind - one is to try to minimise the usage of plastic bags and the other to engage the village’s destitute women so that they can earn money through this project,” said Pranjal Kumar Das, director of GLEAM. They have also selected the locations of the manufacturing centres in the interior areas near the houses of the women engaged in the work. For the job, the GLEAM urges people to donate the old newspapers and in return, they are gifted with decorative paper bags. As of now, the GLEAM manufacturing unit produces 8000 bags in a month, which is of six varieties from 1 kilogram to 15. They need around 30 quintals of newspapers for the job. “We encourage people to use paper bags instead of plastic, which is
I’m very happy and satisfied. Besides earning money I have also been able to be a part of a good reason for nature conservation” very harmful. We urge people to donate the old newspapers and in return offer them bags. This encourages them to use paper bags. So far we have received a very positive response from the people,” Pranjal Kumar Das said. They also print social messages on the bags. Besides, GLEAM also tries to impose their agenda of using paper made bags on various institutes and business
Coffee table book on Raj Bhawan released
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coffee table book on Raj Bhavan was released by the Governor of Assam, Janaki Ballav Patnaik at the Raj Bhavan Durbar Hall on September 9. The function was organised by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Govt of Assam, who are also the publishers of the book. The book is titled – Raj Bhavan Assam and A Brief History of Guwahati and it contains 196 pages and 344 photographs. The book has been authored by Samudra Gupta Kashyap and Nitin A. Gokhale. Releasing the book, the Governor said that almost every Raj Bhavan of every State has a coffee table book of its own. Therefore, it was imperative that the Assam Raj Bhavan should also have one and expressed his satisfaction that
finally the job was accomplished. He also extended his thanks to all those who made this possible. People like Pranati Phukan, State Cultural Affairs minister, Swapnanil Baruah, IAS, Commissioner and Secretary, Cultural Affairs department and Hiranya Bhuyan, Deputy Director, Cultural Affairs were also present in the programme.
establishments. The women working with the project have also expressed their satisfaction. “This is really a noble cause to be involved with. Instead of sitting idle at home, we are learning new things here and also earning a little bit of money which is helpful in maintaining our household work,” said another lady. GLEAM is now looking to expand its work in the coming days.
Save Sarusajai plea in court
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n a PIL, Rajeev Kalita, a concerned Guwahatian said that over the past seven years, due to neglect and lack of maintenance, the condition of the complex, along with its entire expensive infrastructure and equipment has now become deplorable. The complex now presents a picture of disrepair and degradation, it said. The PIL charged the State Government with failing to properly utilise the infrastructure of the complex. The state government had even constituted the the Sports Authority of Assam in 2009 to utilize and maintain the complex, but due to lack of funds the agency is defunct.
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NEW GARBAGE ZONE IN THE CITY ADITYA GOGOI
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elcome to the new garbage zone of the city and thanks to the citizens of Guwahati for this. Though these citizens are often the first ones to criticise the government at everything, they do not hesitate to throw garbage in the Deepor Beel, one of the most popular habitats for the migratory birds situated on the outskirts of the city to make it a garbage zone. Although nature lovers and activists have been urging the government to take appropriate measures to safeguard the Ramsar site, the people in general have turned it into a dumping ground and a picnic zone. “It is an extremely unfortunate and poor scenario to see bottles, plastics and bags on the bank of Deepor beel. This area is supposed to have been a plastic free zone and free from other pollutions as well,” said Lakhan Teron, a local bird watcher. It has become a common sight to see people thronging the side of the water body, especially during the evenings with their motorbikes and vehicles. They would throw plastic packets, water and liquor bottles onto the bank. On occasions, these unruly youth have even threatened a local farmer when he resisted them from throwing garbage into the water body.
This is an extremely unfortunate and poor scenario to see bottles, plastics and bags on the bank of Deepor beel. This area is supposed to have been a plastic free zone and free from other pollutions as well” Lakhan Teron, local bird watcher
Over the years, the surroundings around the water body has witnessed a deteriorating environment with mass hill cutting and construction of new buildings nearby. The link road between Rani and the National Highway at Garbhangha has also added to its deterioration with the ever-increasing traffic. Green Oscar winning conservationist filmmaker Mike Pandey, who was in the city recently, also ex-
pressed his concern at the plight of the water body. He also said that it is the public who need to be more conscious than the government, to keep these natural resources clean. “Most of the garbage are thrown by the common people. So we need
to be careful in this regard,” Pandey said. In 1989, the State Government had declared 10.1 sq km area of the water body as Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary. It was also proposed that the 4.1 sq km core area be designated
a bird sanctuary. Nearly 122 species of seasonal, migratory and other varieties of birds fly down to the water body every year. Considering the ecological importance of the wetland, Deepor Beel has been included in the Asian Wetland Directory. It was declared a Ramsar site in 2002.
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World Physiotherapy Day observed
KEEPING IT IN ORDER A THE WOMEN TRAFFIC POLICE OF GUWAHATI SNEHA CHOUDHURY
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t has been for more than a year and a half now, since January 2012, that the Women Traffic Police has been at our service around the city. But just like everybody else, they too have issues – both personal and professional. The Women Traffic Police in Guwahati had been started adhoc - there was need for traffic staff and so an initiative was taken to include them in the traffic system. Initially there were 98 women personnel selected from 4 batallions viz. Nagaon 9 APBN, Makum 2 APBN, Jorhat 3APBN and Silchar Kathal 6 APBN. Currently, 72 women are on deputation in the city posted under the Dispur PS, Paltanbazar PS, Paanbazar PS, Chandmari PS and the Geeta Nagar PS. The rest have opted out of the service due to some personal reasons like marriage and also during pregnancy. The aim of this initiative was to provide some order into the traffic system since women are always perceived to be better at maintaining discipline! The women constables are allotted respective traffic points and accordingly they go for their on field duties. Every staff is given a four to five hour shift at a stretch, which starts from 8 am and continues up to 9 pm. Accompanied by their male counterparts in some traffic points, they can be seen providing service under thankless weather conditions, on a hot sunny
We are planning to have our own training programme which would provide skills and boost a proactive attitude in our staff but this will take some time P J Goswami, Superintendent of Police (Traffic)
day as well as in the rains. The staff is provided barracks for their lodging and usually also enjoy holidays on Sundays. Recently, G Plus interacted with a few of the Traffic Women Constables under the Panbazar Unit and tried to know more about their side of the story. What it meant to be, being in such a profession, which demands both physical and mental strength. Chandrama Gohain, 25, originally from the Makum Battalion is a young lady who is quite happy with her profession. Binita Das, 33 who is also the mother of a 2 year-old boy, said “I have
always longed for this profession and here I am living my dream.” These ladies like many others have opted to become a cop and have provided service to the public. The Traffic Police Department has not provided any formal training to them as there are no such training programmes. However, they did provide a practise session on how to handle the same. “We are planning to have our own training programme which would provide skills and boost a proactive attitude in our staff but this will take some time,” said P J Goswami, Superintendent of Police (Traffic). During an emergency, the traffic constables present at that time are seen to confront violence on the road before police reaches the site. “We have many such incidents on the road and we immediately inform our seniors about them,” added Binita Das. Being a woman in a male dominated society and that too in such a bold profession ,these ladies have to go through tough times on the notion of ‘not being taken seriously’ by the commuters most of the time. Chandrama expressed, “It is not all the time but yes, some people when asked or interrupted by us on violating traffic rules do not show respect to us. This does not happen with our male counterparts. No one but individual beliefs is the reason for such attitudes.” Binita added, “We always find different people and there are those who readily accept their fault when we question them.” They also expressed a sense of security while working during late hours with their male counterparts or seniors. As the traffic increases in the city, so does the need to increase the strength of the work force. Their hard work is seen during the Bihu and Durga Puja, which happen to be more challenging along with the incidents of crime and accidents. It is this time when both male and female constables have the same amount of workload on their shoulders. The city, besides having no centrally controlled traffic system, has also seen an increase in the numbers of both light and heavy motor vehicles. An absence of a proper functioning body for traffic is vying for serious attention from the administration. P.J Goswami said, “People have lost regard for law and order and most of the time it’s been proved as the traffic rules are not maintained by the people, which creates a lot of havoc. Connectivity and use of Information Technology are the need of the hour. They need to be used together for a new change in our city just like the initiation of women traffic constables have been fruitful.” Binita added, “To speak the truth, if people become more alert and responsible, there can be a good partnership between us and things will be easier to sort out.” sneha.choudhury@g-plus.co.in
n awareness rally was conducted from Silpukhuri Kalimandir to Tirtha Nath Sabha Ghar, Chandmari, on the occasion of World Physiotherapy Day on September 8 by the All Assam Physiotherapy Association. The rally was flagged off by Qeen Ojha, former Mayor of Guwahati. The students, faculties of CPMS, Down Town Colleges of Paramedical Technology including physiotherapists from all over Assam participated in the awareness rally. A public meet was held at Tirtha Nath Sabha Ghar which started with lighting a lamp in memory of Dr Bhupen Hazarika. Quiz and art competition were also held among the students.
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r Bhupen Hazarika’s 88th birth anniversary was celebrated at the Centre for Mass Communication and Journalism (CMCJ) under Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), Cotton College, on September 8. The welcome address was delivered by Co-ordinator (Administration), Dr Abhijit Bardoloi. In his address, he stated that the Centre would celebrate ‘Bhupenda’s birthday as ‘Mass Communication Day’ every year. He also announced the renaming of the Centre as ‘Dr Bhupen Hazarika Centre for Mass Communication and Journalism’ (BCMJ). The renamed Centre was inaugurated by Bhupen da›s friend Amal Chandra Hazarika (Bhaimon Hazarika). Also present on the occasion were Vice Chancellor of Cotton College State University (CCSU), Dr Dhrubajyoti Saikia, founder Co-ordinator of CMCJ, Dr Satyendra Kumar Choudhury, Principal of Cotton College-cum-Chief Coordinator of the Centre, Dr Nirada Devi, and Vice Principal Dr Subrata Sharma, among others.
Veteran football tournament next weekend
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head of the Indian Super League (ISL), the city will be witness to another football event – a veteran football championship. The first of its kind tournament will witness veterans of the yesteryears in action on the field after a long time. The two day tournament has been organised by the United Brothers Club, a city based sporting organisation that works for the enlightenment of the spirit of sport across all generations. The tournament will be held at the Judges Field, Guwahati on September 20 and 21. “Our initiative to organise the veteran football championship will be our stepping stone towards reaching the zenith of our social development programme in the near future and we hope that our vision to encourage the veterans with a systematic game of football will indeed bear a greater impact on the younger generation,” Niloy Bhattacharjee, one of the organisers said. There will be eight teams playing for the title - Reserve Bank RC, Gauhati Town Club, ASEB SC, Assam Police, Khanapara FC, Dakshin Bang FC, Latasil SC, United Brothers Club. On the first day of the championship, matches will start from 8 am and the final will be held the next day at 7.15 pm. The organisers have stated that prominent football personalities who have brought laurels to the state and country would be felicitated in the event.
Contest to select future chef of Assam
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nstitute of Hotel Management (IAM), Guwahati, will hold a unique culinary skills challenge for school students across Assam. At the contest, high school students will pitch their culinary skills against each other and the winner will be crowned the Future Chef of Assam and also be awarded Rs 1 lakh as cash prize. This event is aimed to promote skill–based learning and generate enthusiasm amongst youngsters about the culinary profession. The semi final and final round of the competition will take place at IAM Guwahati Campus, Bamuni Maidan on September 25 and 27.
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Ward Watch
PROBLEMS ABOUND IN SREENAGAR WARD NO 19 Sneha Choudhury
SUB DIVISION 19 A , 19 B, 19 C
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WARD POPULATION 26,000 (approx.)
he Sreenagar main road, which connects both Christian Basti and Sundarpur happens to face problems with garbage disposal, water supply and street lights. Speaking to Sanna Ghosh, Area Sabha Member (19C), and some of the residents in this area , G Plus decided to take a look around to verify their claims.
TOTAL VOTERS 25,000 (approx.) CONCENTRATED REGION SREENAGAR FALLS UNDER 19 C AREA’S POPULATION 12,000 (approx.) AREA’S VOTER’S 9,500 (approx.)
STREET LIGHTS
COUNCILOR’S NAME RANJIT BARMAN, PHONE NO 9864322147
The streetlights are said to have been installed by the residents living here and most of them are not working. A shopkeeper said, “Nobody bothers about the street lights and most of the time, people need to face a lot of problems after dark. Due to this, many a time there have been cases of theft.” “We have set up many street lights but none of them lasts for more than a week,” added the Area Sabha Member.
AREA SABHA MEMBER SANNA GHOSH, PHONE NO 9864049558 MAJOR ISSUES GARBAGE DISPOSAL, WATER SUPPLY, STREET LIGHTS
WATER SUPPLY As with many other areas in Guwahati, the water supply here is very poor. Although it is regular, it is always insufficient and sometimes, the scarcity lasts for even 10 days. “People from my area suffer a lot. The area extends from Ganeshguri to Bhangagarh and most of the people have individual deep tube wells or alternate sources of water in their compounds. The people suffer from partial supply of water,” said Sanna Ghosh. The GMC should not grant such permissions to individual families.
ROADS The roads are in a dilapidated condition but a few of them have been repaired recently. Out of all that needs urgent repairs, there are a few where work is in progress . The Area Sabha member has also proposed for some roads to be repaired urgently. Interestingly, the Nalini Bala Devi path of the Sreenagar area is half repaired and has been left incomplete. People here say that this has been like this since last year. The repaired part was done by PWD and the other part was previously repaired by the GMC. Due to clashes between these departments and the slow progress, it has remained the same and the passersby have to suffer.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL “The performance of the NGO working in our area has been very unsatisfactory and we have complained many a times, but they don’t bother,” added Mr Ghosh. A resident said ,”The people collect garbage twice a week which is not sufficient at all as it must
We have set up many street lights but none of them lasts for more than a week. People from my area suffer a lot. The area extends from Ganeshguri to Bhangagarh and most of the people have individual deep tube wells or alternate sources of water in their compounds. The people suffer from partial supply of water,
Sanna Ghosh Area Sabha Member
be a daily routine.” The garbage collection is not done in a proper way even after a decent initiative has been taken for primary collection. In addition, there are a few empty plots where garbage is dumped and the people living around it have submitted complaints to the owner but to no avail.
DRAINAGE SYSTEM The drains and the roads are almost equal in terms of their levels. No difference can be made out between them and the water overflows on to the road messing up the area. However, it’s a common sight to see people throwing plastic bags in the drains. When a shopkeeper and a resident were asked why they do not have a dustbin in front of their shops
as per GMC rules, they say that it is futile as no one uses it.
CHANGES REQUIRED “Every time it is the same thing. All we need is a bit of patience, awareness and urge to develop the society selflessly. Equal involvement of the Government and the system is needed,” said Mr Das, a senior citizen and a resident of Sreenagar. All the members of the ward committee, residents and the temporary dwellers of the place want the same thing – the goodness, which starts from a small beginning that is to grow together with a positive belief. So a little cooperation from all sides is what Sreenagar needs. sneha.choudhury@g-plus.co.in
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Society
LAXMI CABIN MAKING SAMOSAS FOR GUWAHATI SNEHA CHOUDHURY
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axmi Cabin , one of the oldest sweet shops in the city is still catering to the people of Guwahati with many delicacies and a variety of sweets. Talking to the Manager of the shop, Dipen Barman, G Plus tries to throw some light on its history as it proudly stands, still serving its customers with the same zeal. The shop was started by Late Bhupen Chandra Mahanta in 1942 and was one of the first sweet shops in the city. It is now run by his son Dwipen Chandra Mahanta and it is one of their family businesses. In its seven decades of existence, it has seen and undergone many changes with time. Earlier, it used to have seating arrangements along with a cabin. The menu during those days used to have only a few sweets like the Rasgulla, Lal-mohan and the super special Samosa .The samosa being its USP, is still a ‘must try’ item for
the people who visit this place. Mr Barman who joined the shop and has been serving since 1980 said, “I have seen lot of people coming here, but our Samosa has always remained the favourite for our customers.” The shop now offers a variety of sweets apart from its crowning glory along with coffee and tea. People who earlier used to have sweets with no worries, are now very cautious as they are more concerned about their health. But yes, this has not affected the love for fresh sweets and the demand remains the same.
“I have seen lot of people coming here, but our Samosa has always remained the favourite for our customers” Dipen Barman Manager of the shop
LAXMI CABIN HEM BARUA ROAD, KAMARPATTY GUWAHATI 781001
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On being asked about the prices of the sweets available during the early days, Mr Barman answered with a smile saying, “Earlier, Samosa and Tea was sold at 60 paise and 40 paise respectively but now with time it has increased to `10 for each of them.” The shop has no seating arrangements anymore and instead it has made way for a standing space for the customers. The cabin is being removed and the floor is repaired. Almost every part has been renovated but the Assam-type construction space remains the same. A lot of changes went through around this place and it has witnessed the development through time and yet Laxmi Cabin remains the same and a treasured asset of Guwahati. sneha.choudhury@g-plus.co.in
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Politicking
BY-POLLS: GOGOI PLAYS LANGUAGE CARD SYEDA AMBIA ZAHAN
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issatisfaction in the state of Assam has erupted right after the state government withdrew Assamese as the official language of the Barak Valley. This development has come up when there are only a few days to go for the bypolls in the three constituencies of the state – two of which are in the Barak Valley. On the 9th of September, the State Government through an official release stated, “The Government of Assam has withdrawn the circular ‘PLC 14/2011/39’ dated 30th November 2013, regarding the use of Assamese as the official language in Barak Valley with immediate effect. “The circular issued at the directive of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is to remove the misapprehension regarding the use of official language in Barak Valley,” it added. Condemnation came from all the political parties of Assam as almost each one believed that this is a step taken by the Congress led government as a political strategy ahead of the polls. The regional party of Assam, Asom Gana Parishad has warned the state government not to play politics with language where people’s sentiments are involved. AGP said that this is a ploy to win votes in the September 13 by-polls in three assembly seats – Silchar, Lakhipur and Jamunamukh. “There has always been a conspiracy against the language and culture
ever since the Congress government came into power in the state. This is the worst thing to happen under the rule of Tarun Gogoi led Congress government in the state,” said AGP general secretary Ramendra Narayan Kalita. The All Assam Minority Students’ Union has said, “If the Congress led government can sacrifice its language in the hope gaining supports in the polls, the party can also sell the state to the outsiders to stay in power forever.” President of AAMSU, Abdur Rahim Ahmed said, “We strongly criticise the order of the state government’s decision of withdrawing Assamese from Barak valley. This is really unfortunate. No political party should play with the emotions of language and religion. Assam government has at last played the language card fearing defeat in the by-polls.” The BJP too has come down heavy on the Assam government over its decision. Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister MOS and former BJP President said, “Instead of weaving all the communities of Assam in a single thread of unity, Gogoi is trying to create differences among the various communities of Assam.” Silchar, Lakhipur and Jamunamukh are going to polls on the 13th of September. Congress had won both Barak valley seats of Silchar and Lakhipur in 2011. But this time BJP
“Instead of weaving all the communities of Assam in a single thread of unity, Gogoi is trying to create differences among the various communities of Assam” has made considerable inroads into the Barak valley and political analysts have pointed out that BJP is giving tough fight to Congress in the two Barak valley seats. In Cachar district’s Silchar and Lakhipur assembly seats, the main contest is between the ruling Congress and BJP. In Nagaon district’s Jamunamukh constituency, the main contest is between the Congress and the AIUDF. The AIUDF has almost pre-declared its win in the Constituency, which will be contested by Abdur Rahim Ajmal. By-election for the Silchar seat was necessitated following Congress legislator Susmita Dev’s election to
the Lok Sabha while the Lakhipur seat became vacant after the death of sitting MLA and former minister Dinesh Prasad Goala. The Jamunamukh seat was vacated by AIUDF legislator Sirajuddin Ajmal, who was earlier elected to the Lok Sabha from the Barpeta constituency. Abdur Rahim Ajmal, the son of AIUDF chief Ajmal is contesting from this seat. The Bengali Language Movement was a protest against the decision of the Government of Assam to make Assamese the only official language of the state. It was in 1960-61 that Ben-
gali was made the official language of Barak Valley following the Bengali Language Movement but Assamese was again restored. This time it has become clear that the Gogoi led Congress camp is playing the language card as it is an emotional issue and Congress cannot afford to lose the election due to the dissidence within the party. It is assumed that the Assam CM has taken such a step because if the Congress loses the seats, dissidence might again come up with the demand of ouster of Tarun Gogoi.
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Arts
TRIVIAL DISASTER
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ome of the best plays in theatre, as with many art forms, can be thoroughly enjoyable without demonstrating the slightest shred of sense and logic. This is nicely exemplified with Ajay Krishnan’s “Trivial Disasters” that had its Guwahati show at Pragjyoti ITA Center on 30 th August. The cast is lead by well known film and theatre actors Purab Kholi (Rock On!!, My Brother Nikhil), Richa Chadda(Gangs of Wasseypur, Fukrey), Kalki Koechlin (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, DevD) and Cyrus Sahukar (Rang de Basanti, Aisha) and helped along by a few more actors who serve as stage hands as well as supporting characters. The plot, if there ever was one, is irrelevant. The play is a series of absurd, impossible and comic sketches. From a son who comes out to his parents as a homophobe (yes, you read that right), to a sales-boy who is selling personalised solutions for suicide, to a talk show host interviewing a diabolical duo of serial killers; the sketches are sharp, witty and last about a few minutes each. All the actors played multiple roles; from some beautiful dancing by Koechlin and Kholi to some excellent voices and accents by Sahukar and Chaddha. The play is in a mix of English and Hindi, and that helps get the tone of the play right. The stage production design was inventive and simple, with many cardboard boxes lying on stage, which the actors use as benches, salon chairs and even a confession box at church. It is difficult to put a finger on
It is difficult to put a finger on which actor really outshone the other, with all four of the leading actors playing to their strengths.
which actor really outshone the other, with all four of the leading actors playing to their strengths. Cyrus, for example puts his Delhi-Indore background to full effect to come up with some amazing impersonations,
especially that of a sore throated, Delhi-based, muffler clad, laughterclub-going, “uncle-ji” whose water heater is out of order. Richa Chaddha’s ability to get the audience into splits, especially her turn as a wife
who is haggling with her husband’s kidnapper while getting a fully body spa session was hilarious and much appreciated. Kalki Koechlin rattles off furiously in French and a fake moustache, playing an energetic sales-boy, while Purab Kholi pulls off a convincing lover who has no words to express his love for his overbearing girlfriend. The lack of one single plot for “Trivial Disasters”, is its greatest strength and also its biggest flaw. The play gives the actors a lot of fun because of the multiple characters,
accents and idiosyncrasies they play around with, but the lack of story also makes the play not very memorable. But in all fairness, that is perhaps not director Atul Kumar’s intention. The play demonstrates very well the strengths of theatre with impossible storytelling made possible with some simple props, some amazing acting and a total suspension of belief. “Trivial Disasters” moves now to Delhi and then goes back to Mumbai, where it has been playing since June.
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Business
HOPE OF REVIVAL FOR POWER SECTOR
Gold, silver extend losses on global cues
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rom a state of gloom, the power sector of Assam is witnessing action, as the NTPC’s 750 MW Bongaigaon Thermal Power Station (BTPS) in Assam will start functioning by this year. NTPC’s power project is facing massive delay as Union power Minister Piyush Goyal, while interacting through the video conferencing with the media persons in Guwahati, said one unit of BTPS will start functioning by this year. “The project has faced delay as there were problems in Bodoland.” The area has seen two major ethnic riots. Goyal added that he is in touch with the Chief Ministers of Northeast India especially with Arunachal to find out ways to augment power production from the region. “With an aim to maximise elec-
tricity production from hydro electric potential (1, 48,000 MW) particularly in the Northeast so that the region gets powers and also benefits from trading surplus power. We are working on the environment clearance for the Dibang project. Time bound action plan to expedite environmental clearances have been developed,” Goyal said. The Government of India has decided to fund interstate and intra state transmission line on its own. The project will costs around Rs 9877 Crore. Goyal said, “We had called a meeting with different stakeholders including those groups opposing it on September 12 however owing to by-election in Assam, the meeting was postponed. I am ceased by the problem of NHPC’s 2000 MW Lower Subansari hydro electric project. We will discuss and find way forward.”
Opposed by different groups, the project was stalled since last two years. The government of India has assured coal linkage to the proposed 660-MW Margherita Thermal Power Project. Assam’s request for the coal linkage too is awaiting clearance from the Centre since 2009. Assam Power Minister, Pradyut Bordoloi said, “I had a meeting with the Union power minister and later has assured coal linkage for the project.” The minister said that Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Coal India Limited Dr AK Dubey was also present in the meeting. We will do the project in a joint venture mode; state government entity will partner a central public sector unit. The project is estimated to cost `7,920 crore.”
old prices fell further by Rs. 195 to close at fresh threemonth low of Rs. 27,415 per ten gram in India on Friday on continued selling by stockists, driven by weakening global trend. Silver remained under selling pressure and lost another Rs. 600 to Rs. 41,300 per kg on reduced off-take by industrial units and coin makers. Traders said sentiment remained weak after gold dropped to a seven-month low and silver slumped to the lowest since June 2013 in global markets as speculation that U.S. borrowing costs will rise sooner-than-expected strengthened the dollar, eroding demand for precious metals as alternative investment. Gold in Singapore, which nor-
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mally sets price trend on the domestic front, fell by 0.7 per cent to $1,232.33 an ounce, the lowest since January 23, and silver by 1.3 per cent to $18.46 an ounce, the lowest since June 28, 2013. Besides, fading domestic demand due to ongoing Sharads, an inauspicious fortnight in Hindu mythology for making new purchases influenced the sentiment to some extent, they said. Guwahati too, felt the loss as the rates majorly depends on the international market. With brands like PC Jewellers and Manikchand following the international gold prices, the small jewellery business establishments are also incurring losses.
Weaving training concludes in Ghy
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he Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI), Kamrup Metro, completed its 15-daylong Weaving of Extra Weft Design training programme. This was an intensive training imparted to 24 women of the district who desire to be entrepreneurs in the field of weaving. The training was conducted with technical support of Handloom Research and Design Centre under the Directorate of Handloom and Textile Department of the State government. The institute is planning to impart training to at least 400 trainees on different trades within the current fiscal. A total of 757 unemployed youths from Chandrapur, Dimoria and Rani Blocks have already been given training since May 2013 and the process of their settlement is going on.
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Health
Cancer alarm bells GPLUS FEATURE
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ancer is a group of diseases that can cause almost any sign or symptom. The signs and symptoms will depend on where the cancer is, how big it is, and how much it affects the organs or tissues. If a cancer has spread (metastasized), signs or symptoms may appear in different parts of the body. As a cancer grows, it can begin to push on nearby organs, blood vessels, and nerves. This pressure causes some of the signs and symptoms of cancer. If the cancer is in a critical area, such as certain parts of the brain, even the smallest tumor can cause symptoms. You should know some of the general signs and symptoms of cancer. But remember, having any of these does not mean that you have cancer – many other things cause these signs and symptoms, too. If you have any of these symptoms and they last for a long time or get worse, please see a doctor to find out what’s going on.
Unexplained weight loss Most people with cancer will lose weight at some point. When you lose weight for no known reason, it’s called an unexplained weight loss. An unexplained weight loss of 10 pounds or more may be the first sign of cancer. This happens most often with cancers of the pancreas, stomach, oesophagus, or lung. Fever Fever is very common with cancer, but it more often happens after cancer has spread from where it started. Almost all people with cancer will have fever at some time, especially if the cancer or its treatment affects the immune system. (This can make it harder for the body to fight infection.) Less often, fever may be an early sign of cancer, such as blood cancers like leukaemia or lymphoma.
Fatigue Fatigue is extreme tiredness that doesn’t get better with rest. It may be an important symptom as cancer grows. But it may happen early in some cancers, like leukemia. Some colon or stomach cancers can cause blood loss that’s not obvious. This is another way cancer can cause fatigue. Pain Pain may be an early symptom with some cancers like bone cancers or testicular cancer. A headache that does not go away or get better with treatment may be a symptom of a brain tumor. Back pain can be a symptom of cancer of the colon, rectum, or ovary. Most often, pain due to cancer means it has already spread (metastasized) from where it started. Skin changes Along with skin cancers, some other cancers can cause skin changes that can be seen. These signs and symptoms include: • Darker looking skin (hyperpigmentation) • Yellowish skin and eyes (jaundice) • Reddened skin (erythema) • Itching (pruritus) • Excessive hair growth Signs and symptoms of certain cancers Along with the general symptoms, you should watch for certain other common signs and symptoms that could suggest cancer. Again, there may be other causes for each of these, but it’s important to see a doctor about them as soon as possible – especially if there’s no other cause you can identify, the problem lasts a long time, or it gets worse over time. Change in bowel habits or bladder function Long-term constipation, diarrhea, or a change in the size of the stool may be a sign of colon cancer.
Pain when passing urine, blood in the urine, or a change in bladder function (such as needing to pass urine more or less often than usual) could be related to bladder or prostate cancer. Report any changes in bladder or bowel function to a doctor. Sores that do not heal Skin cancers may bleed and look like sores that don’t heal. A longlasting sore in the mouth could be an oral cancer. This should be dealt with right away, especially in people who smoke, chew tobacco, or often drink alcohol. Sores on the penis or vagina may either be signs of infection or an early cancer, and should be seen by a health professional. White patches inside the mouth or white spots on the tongue White patches inside the mouth and white spots on the tongue may be leukoplakia. Leukoplakia is a precancerous area that’s caused by frequent irritation. It’s often caused by smoking or other tobacco use. People who smoke pipes or use oral or spit tobacco are at high risk for leukoplakia. If it’s not treated, leukoplakia can become mouth cancer. Any long-lasting mouth changes should be checked by a doctor or dentist right away. Unusual bleeding or discharge Unusual bleeding can happen in early or advanced cancer. Coughing up blood may be a sign of lung cancer. Blood in the stool (which can look like very dark or black stool) could be a sign of colon or rectal cancer. Cancer of the cervix or the endometrium (lining of the uterus) can cause abnormal vaginal bleeding. Blood in the urine may be a sign of bladder or kidney cancer. A bloody discharge from the nipple may be a sign of breast cancer. Thickening or lump in the breast or other parts of the body Many cancers can be felt through the skin. These cancers occur mostly in the breast, testicle, lymph nodes (glands), and the soft tissues of the body. A lump or thickening may be an early or late sign of cancer and should be reported to a doctor, especially if you’ve just found it or notice it has grown in size. Keep in mind that some breast cancers show up as red or thickened skin rather than a lump. There are various other symptoms which need to be checked whenever noticed. Cancer is no more a killer disease as it can be controlled with proper treatment if detected early. Regular health check-ups has also almost become a requirement as it can detect if there is any disease which cannot be directly noticed.
HEALTH TIP At times, you will not feel like exercising. If you’re just feeling a little tired or low on energy, go ahead and try to complete your routine. The workout will likely boost your energy level and your mood.
NUTRITIONAL NEED FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN
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ringing a new life into this world is an exciting experience and one which requires a close look at good nutrition for both the mother and the baby. Child bearing imposes a great strain on the body & it is important that the prospective mother lead a healthy life throughout pregnancy. One of the major factors that promote health & well being of the mother & the baby in the womb is wholesome nourishment. Additional foods are required to increase the body weight of a pregnant woman. They should eat a wide variety of foods to meet their nutritional needs, as well as those of the growing foetus. A judicious combination of cereals, pulses & nuts helps in meeting the protein & energy needs. The diet during pregnancy should contain larger amount of ‘tissue building’ & protective foods without any great increase in the energy yielding foods. The need for energy in a pregnant woman is raised not much above her pre-pregnancy requirements. On the other hand, the woman’s need for body building & protective foods particularly during the latter part of pregnancy is increased to nearly double that of her usual requirement. Research has shown that the food a mother eats during pregnancy can affect the development of her baby, and may also affect the baby’s health later in life. Hence, it is important that an expecting mother eat a varied diet during pregnancy based on a range of foods from the food groups mentioned below:
BALANCE DIET FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN
FOOD GROUP
FOOD STUFF
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Rice, wheat, Millet, Oil, Ghee, Butter etc. Sugar & Jaggery
300 g 30g 20g
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Milk & Milk Product Pulses, Dried bean, Nuts Meat, Fish, Egg
500 ml 60g 50g
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Fruits Vegetables Green leafy vegetables Other vegetables Roots
200g 350g 150g 120g 100g
DO’S & DONT’S FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN:
Eat more food during pregnancy & lactation Mousumi Dhar Eat more whole grains, sprouted grams & fermented foods Bhetapara Take milk, meat, eggs etc. Eat plenty of vegetables and fresh fruits Avoid superstitious & food taboos Do not consume alcohol & tobacco, take medicines only when prescribed Take iron, folate & calcium supplements regularly, after 14-16 weeks of pregnancy and continue the same during lactation
Mrs Mitalee Das Talukdar Mitalee is an M .Sc (Food & Nutrition) and a Consultant dietician at Satribari Christian Hospital
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Life
You don’t have to be great to start BUT YOU HAVE TO START TO BE GREAT...
Prayer Is A Happening I am 21 year old girl in the second year in the college. I find Starbucks more interesting than visiting temples. How can I cultivate an interest in Gods? You cannot cultivate an interest in God, just relax. Know that it is already there. When you try to cultivate it, it becomes a pressure on your mind. So don’t try to cultivate it. How long you can sit in Starbucks? When there is an examination, or when there is some problem, you automatically go to the temple. Or if you just pass a temple, automatically your head bows down. When there is uncertainty or insecurity in your life, or when you desire for a higher rank, or some prizes to come to you, you will run to the temple automatically. In moments of need and in moments when you feel so grateful you will always remember a greater power and at that time prayer happens.
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tress is there in each one’s life. A Little stress in life is important since it helps us to move forward but too much of it can hamper one’s health. It has been proved that whatever problems one faces, begins from one’s own mind. Our mind is the main storehouse of all the ailments of our body. To manage stress, there are many options like exercise, yoga, meditation, dance, music and even sports. It varies from person to person, whatever suits them the best. Playing sports and getting regular exercise can calm your worries and clear your mind, according to the ‘Anxiety and Depression Association of American.’ Pumping up a sweat releases moodboosting hormones inside the brain called endorphins that swirl through your system and generate a buoyant
feeling. This is known as ‘runners’ high.’ Taking up a sport can relax blood vessels, reducing heart rates and blood pressure that often accompany worry. The fight-or-flight response in challenging situations can cause a buildup of stress and glucose in your body. While taking up a sport, our entire concentration is taken away from the burdens of day-to-day life. It helps us to transform the negative energy to a positive one. As you swing your racquetball racket or paddle your kayak, you focus on your body’s movements and temporarily forget about your other stress points. This diversion acts like a form of meditation. People who routinely engage in sports often experience a sense of accomplishment after a workout, and this soaring self-confidence can melt tension. As you conquer each of these
healthy changes, your body continues to achieve overall fitness and becomes more effective at handling your stress levels. It has been seen that many players are very hard on themselves. Rather than enjoying the game, their entire focus is always on winning. This again puts a lot of stress in one’s life. Such players are very hard on themselves. Continuous struggle with too much stress can exhaust your energy and drive. Taking up any sport with a light heart helps you to love that particular game but once you start performing with a mood where you always want to win then it adds more stress to your life and then the entire definition changes. You must enjoy whatever you take up. As put across very beautifully, “Sports does not build character but they reveal it.”
Prayer is a happening and it happens on two occasions: 1. When you feel so grateful then prayer happens. In moments when you feel that you just got saved, at that time you don’t say Starbucks. When you get saved from an accident you say, ‘Thank God’. When you are saved from a mishap the first thing you remember is ‘Rama’. Or immediately the words ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ comes out. 2. When you want something then too prayer happens. When you are in a running race or when you have applied for a job, do you pray to Starbucks to get you the job? No! You automatically remember a higher power when you need help. That is quite natural for anybody, even the most proclaimed atheist. Atheism is very superficial. It is very tough to become a true atheist. If you are a true atheist you will become a true spiritualist as well at the same time, simultaneously. His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji
Tranquil Waters! tinat ATIFA MASOOD
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s they sat there for what seemed like eternity staring at the majestic banyan tree, watching its leaves barely stirring in the whispering breeze, he slowly clasped his right hand around her almost cold left hand and lifted her from her kneeling position. They slowly walked, hand in hand. It was getting dark but there was a power which moved within them to see their way through the trees, as if their souls knew exactly which way to go. A spell of glow-worms lit whichever way they went. They spotted halfblooming Angelicas here and there, bobbing in the breeze and found it a little strange. However, when the same soft breeze touched their skins, all their fears were allayed and
they continued walking, slowly. The forest, otherwise heavy with mystery gave them a feel of home. The leaves on the forest floor crackled with a warmth they recognised. This is where they always wanted to be, they thought and by some decree or destiny, here they were. An owl called out! A distant rumble woke them from their reverie and from where they were looking, they turned around and started walking towards a small hillock. They had both dreamt of coming to this place before. From a distance, the small mound looked like a dense green carpet, as if someone had laid it out to welcome them. As soon as they reached the edge of the hillock, to their surprise, yellow and red tulips started blooming as if they anticipated their coming. In a couple of seconds, the whole hill was covered just like they had seen in their dream. As they walked through the flowers, hand in
hand, they realised that they were actually living their dream today. Butterflies of all hues flew from flower to flower. Honey bees buzzed in excitement as if they too were all of a sudden caught unawares by the magical blooming of the red and yellow tulips. Both of them were filled with a love unknown to them before. Not even for a second did they leave their hands. They wanted to feel the moment together; wanted to stay connected. By now, they had walked
quite a distance but they were not tired at all. It seemed as if they had just started walking! Soon enough, they reached the end of the line of trees and they found themselves gently being touched by the warm rays of the sunlight. They were not far from where they wanted to go. Birds chirped cheerily all around them and wild flowers bloomed and danced to an astral tune. The morning breeze was cooler than when they were in the forest. From where they stood
on top of the hillock, they could see miles and miles of open spaces; splendid acres of green fields, with the blue sky, bounteously decorated with white clouds in the distance, its reflection in the almost still water, making this whole landscape look like an ethereal, almost surreal image for both of them. They stood there in silence holding onto the magical moment and wishing it to freeze forever.... (To be continued.....)
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Entertainment
AVATARAN
An attempt to change assamese film industry G PLUS FEATURE
The film
Avataran, besides being a commercial film, is also meant to encourage children as well as adults, to explore the wonderful world of science and inspire new generations and film aspirants to come forward and express their imagination and creative ideas through the wonderful medium of film. The story has many thoughtful and universal messages like family values, non-violence, environmental conservation and world peace. A vast array of VFX and 3D modelling, including expansive fantasy worlds and CG (Computer generated) characters have been created from scratch, as per the story’s demands. Such type of a workflow is very expensive, by professional standards and demands extensive time. According to the director, a minute or two of some VFX shots have taken up to a month to execute. Avataran’s small team of technical crews have been working round the clock painstakingly, for the last two years, sacrificing their professional remunerations, to ensure the best of outputs.
The story
The story, encompasses three ages, from the ancient times, dating back to the origins of mankind, to 100 years in the future and is an epic adventure revolving around the sibling duo – Panchi, Raj and their family. 100 years into the future, earth is destroyed, mankind endangered. An ancient power brought by a highly intelligent Alien race might hold the key to saving mankind. The ancient power resurfaces, closely pursued by sinister forces. A small girl Panchi and her family get entangled in the struggle involving far superior and hostile forces. However, there is still hope as long as there is goodness and belief. Thus an adventure ensues and it is ultimately up to the children to keep their faith alive and fight for their home and family and restore peace. Unlike some other sci-fi movies, Avataran is not intended to brag about
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believe in originality and I always strive for new frontiers, stretching the limits of imaginations. The prevailing tendency to produce films that stick to pre-conceived notions of tried and tested formulas is really tiresome and predictable and hence dampens the curiosity and kills the enthusiasm of the audience. Hence, innovation is a must in order to deliver fresh ideas and stories, exciting and intriguing and that’s what I am striving for in my projects,” said Tarunabh Dutta, the debut director who is ready with his upcoming Assamese sci-fi film ‘Avataran,’ which will hit the screens next year. Avataran will be the first of its kind in Assamese films, as no local director till date, has dared to explore the techno savvy side of filmmaking.
the technology used. It is just that the story demands the use of 3D and VFX uses. With the messages of saving the planet, the film basically talks about the concept of preserving and conserving the environment.
The risk
The film industry currently is in a very poor state. The majority of films being produced are VCD films - shoddy and below standard. Film making has become a very unstable and risky career, without any financial security. The local audience too, prefer watching Bollywood or Hollywood films rather than Assamese films which takes a toll in the revenue earned by the films made here. Knowing these facts, the director is confident enough about his film and believes that the film will earn global fame. There are strategically planned promotional activities lined up for the film. The budget of the film is approximately Rs 30 crores and the film has been produced by Dr, Nalini Kanta Dutta, who is the director’s father. The risk factor is always there in the Assamese film industry, but daring to do something different sometimes changes the system. The debutant director is confident and the script is also different which might bring applause for the regional film industry.
‘The face’ to release on 26th ‘Paani’ releases in Assam
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he Assamese film ‘The Face’ will release on September 26 in more than 20 movie theatres of Assam. It has to be informed that the earlier release date of ‘The Face’ was September 12 but because Jadumoni Dutta is releasing his movie ‘Pani’ on September 12, the release date of ‘The Face’ has been postponed to Septem-
ber 26. Producer Barnali Hazarika addressed press meet held in Hotel Gateway Grandeur. She also requested the Assamese film audiences to come to the theatre and enjoy the film. ‘The Face’ is an action-thriller directed by Rajib Dutta and produced by Barnali Hazarika under the banner of ‘Santoshi Ma Production’.
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adumoni Dutta directed Paani released in Assam on 12th September. It is a co-production of the Assam State Film (Finance and Development) and the director who has also done the screenplay of the film. Written by Late Dipak Kumar Gogoi, the story of the film is about the socio-political scenario, of what the system says and what is actually translated into action. The cast of the film includes some familiar names
like Bishnu Kharghoria, Aimee Barua, Himanshu Prasad Das, Asha Bordoloi, Spandan and Atul Pachoni. The cinematographer of the film is Sumon Dowerah while music is directed by Aniruddha Barua. The film is edited by Rupam Kalita and the art is directed by Jayanta Phukan. Paani was premiered at the 19th Kolkata International Film Festival and is invited to 2nd Delhi International Film Festival and 13th Dhaka International Film Festival.
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Puja Expo organised by North East Women’s Entrepreneur Association - NEWEA
Guwahati Town Club
13th Sep
Fashioniac Saturday with DJ Gouri
Club Ozone
13th Sep
DMC Champion DJ Ta-Shi
Club Ozone
13th - 14th Sep
I EXCEL I LEAD – workshop by Art of Living
Hotel Prag Continental
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Auditions for fashion event Rainbow Tree (fashion, food and photography)
White Light Studio, Zoo Road
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Deep House & Techno Night with Dharmalogy and DJ Jupiter
Club Ozone
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Work In Progress live
Cafe Hendrix
16th Sep
Jeevan Youth Assembly by non-profit trust Jeevan Initiative, exclusively for the students-youth.
Cotton College
18th Sep
Guwahati Unplugged – a tribute to Jimi Hendrix with an unplugged competition
Zero Mile
19th Sep
Prajyukttam’ 2014 - Annual Techno-fest
Don Bosco College of Engineering & Technology
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Lions Club Guwahati Care presents Rangeelo – Dandiya Raas 2014
Royal Circle, Opp. Spanish Garden
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Web Watch
Apple iPhone 6 announcement: Best reactions from rivals & the Web
Apple pulls the plug Remotely Logout on iPod Classic From Your Gmail Account Submitted by Indrajeet Bhuyan
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pple’s iPhone 6 launch event is today and it will mark one of the biggest changes in tech giant’s smartphone strategy. Whether two big screen devices will help Apple regain control of the smartphone market remains to be seen, but there’s no doubt that expectations are high from today’s event. After all it’s not just the iPhone 6 that is expected, the world is likely to get a first glimpse at the iWatch as well.
WhatsApp soon becoming police’s powerful assistant
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hatsApp, the popular cross-platform messaging app, is gradually becoming a very powerful tool for police departments to curb crime. The Lucknow Police has introduced a WhatsApp complaint tool where users can send their complaints about traffic offences. Police is also planning to connect the helpline no. 1090 with WhatsApp to curb eve teasing. Railway Police is also considering to use WhatsApp to keep a track on ticket collectors, vendors selling food products, and coach attendants. The Police department in Mumbai has set up several WhatsApp groups aimed at helping people to lodge complaint about for crime such as eve teasing. The Delhi and Kochi police also have WhatsApp helpline number to help people report about corruption in the police department. With messaging apps such as WhatsApp becoming popular among users, it’s heartening to see security agencies are also staying up to date with the latest trend.
In the past couple of months, rumours around the next generation Apple iPhone–which the press has named iPhone 6– are gaining more pace than ever. A lot more videos and images of the device are getting leaked. In fact, just a day ahead of the video we saw some live shots and four videos showing the Settings, Camera and Health apps. It also believed that Apple will include NFC-based payments system in upcoming iPhone 6. A report by Feld & Volk also gave
us a clear look of the device by putting together the iPhone 6 using parts and components and the completely assembled device that looked absolutely stunning, and in line with the leaks. Another leak suggests that the iPhone 6 may feature haptic technology and some other talks about long-time rumoured sapphire glass display protection for the iPhone 6. With mere 24 hours for the event, let’s take a quick look at all we know about the iPhone 6.
pple has announced the discontinuation of its venerable iPod Classic portable media player. The iPod classic was launched way back in 2001 and helped reach Apple the popularity it has now. Even though the portable music revolution was started by Sony’s Walkman, iPod made more fans and followers in its 13 year old reign. From being a 5GB MP3 player in its early days to a 160GB Media player which could handle videos, the iPod Classic lived through it all. But Since Apple announced a 128GB version of the iPhone 6 and the 128GB version of the iPod Touch may follow, the iPod Classic seems irrelevant in today’s context. When a new device comes in the market an old device has to exit the market eventually. And it seems Apple has decided that classic has run its course. Goodbye iPod Classic.
Dell UltraSharp UP3214Q
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he Dell UltraSharp UP3214Q is the first IGZO display to grace our test centre and it created a bit of a stir when it arrived. For those not in the know, IGZO stands for IndiumGallium-Zinc-Oxide, a semi-conducting compound “used in the TFT backplane” of flat-panel displays. Without going into technical details, this semi-conductor allows for a faster transmission of electric current and this matters as it allows manufacturers to build displays with higher pixel densities (or better refresh rates). Ignoring use case for the moment, the monitor itself performs at par with any IPS panel in its class. As measured by our Spyder 3 calibration too, the contrast ratio came in at a very decent 545:1, the brightness was also good at about 300cd/ m2. In fact, the monitor scored quite
well in just about all our monitor tests, managing to score well above average in everything. One area where the monitor does stand out is with regards to build quality. It’s a very large and somewhat heavy monitor, but it’s exceptionally well
Opera Mini users save Rs 2.1 billion on mobile data bills:
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pera Software has released a new report that claims users of Opera Mini mobile browsers in India had used 75% less mobile data in the first half of the year. The report further states Opera Mini users saved about Rs. 2.1 billion in the first half (monthly saving of Rs. 350 million) of the year. According to Opera’s report, Opera Mini users on Java-based phones saved an average of 81% in mobile data each month, while smartphone users saved about 69%, the report reveals. Among smartphone users, those on Android phones clocked an average of 68.5% savings per month, while iOS users
saved about 62%. The report is based on aggregated information obtained from the Opera Mini servers. “We understand how precious mobile data is for Indian consumers, and that’s why our servers work very hard to shrink every bit of data possible for Opera Mini users. It’s indeed gratifying to see that this translates into such gigantic savings for our Indian users. This is, however, only the tip of the iceberg. We are confident Opera Mini can help Indians save billions more”, says Sunil Kamath, Vice President for Southern Asia at Opera Software.
built and very stable for its 32-inch frame. The Dell UltraSharp UP3214Q’s OSD is also the easiest we’ve come across and was a joy to use (the buttons are touch sensitive). All the connectivity ports are neatly stacked on its back panel and hooking or unhooking wires to any of its peripheral ports isn’t too cumbersome. One thing we did note is that the top of the monitor tends to get extremely hot but the screen itself doesn’t generate too much heat, which makes for a more pleasant viewing experience. What we’re basically saying is that this monitor is great and if you’re looking for a 4K monitor for work or pleasure, it’s really one of the best ones out there, no questions about that. If you can afford it, buy it.
5 million Gmail accounts hacked
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lmost 50 lakh usernames and passwords of Gmail users have been leaked to a Russian forum, although Google has denied any breach in its servers. The Russian forum admins have now removed all the mentioned passwords and have only left the usernames on the page in question. While speaking to The Next Web, a Google spokesperson said that the company had no evidence to believe that its servers had been breached to procure the user information and if it did, it would have informed users immediately. The leaked usernames themselves seem to point towards primarily English, Russian and Spanish account holders and, according to The Next Web, seem to have been accumulated over some time.
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se of your email accounts and social media accounts are not safe on public computers. But, there may be some circumstances when we have to use our email accounts on a public computer or our friend’s computer. The worst condition is that when we reach our home and then remember that we forgot to logout our email account in that computer. There is a simple but effective security tip by which you can end that session and logout your Gmail on that computer from anywhere in the world. Follow these steps: Step 1: Login into your Gmail account. Step 2: Now scroll down the page to the bottom and find the line which says, “Last account activity: .” Just next to this line you will also find time in minutes, hours or day. Step 3: Click on the link “Details” just below the above line. Step 4: Now you will see a new pop-up window which shows all your account activity. You can see whether session on that suspicious computer is running or not. If you have doubt, simple click on the button says, “Sign out all other sessions.” Now it will logout all other active sessions being run on other computers. It also helps when you see that some activity is being shown from the location you never went. You can signout your account from that location and change the password immediately. Always remember to logout your account in case you are on some public computer. Always avoid to use emails on public computers, if there is not an emergency. Try to use only trusted computers with safety tips.
Indrajeet Bhuyan is a 16 year old tech blogger and security researcher. He is passionate about computers and believes in sharing knowledge and information . He uses his spare time helping people and companies secure themselves. fb.me/ indrajeet.bhuyan
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Reviews
GAME REVIEW
Dark Souls 2
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MOVIE REVIEW Director: Homi Adajania Starring: Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia, Pankaj Kapur
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omi Adajania’s Finding Fanny has survived all those censor controversies and is finally set to hit theatres on Friday. And if the film’s line-up is anything to go by -- what with veteran actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia and Pankaj Kapoor sharing screen space with Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, and all of them controlled by Being Cyrus director Homi Adajania -- this is one film that has figured on the to-do list of many. But does Finding Fanny live up to the expectations the prerelease expectations had raised? Based in a Goan village, Angie (Deepika) plays Garbo’s (Ranveer) widow, and lives with her mom-inlaw Rosie Eucharistica (Dimple), another widow. Like any other small village, being closely knit here too means that everybody makes whatever is happening in other’s lives their own business. An interesting thing about Finding Fanny is that contrary to what you think it is, the film is not a comedy: it has its light moments, with enough scenes where you cannot stop but laugh with the characters. More than anything else, this film has managed to package human emotions and philosophies in way seldom seen happening in Bollywood. The concept of love and care that exist in the real (and not the silver screen world) are well-showcased in Finding Fanny.
Be it Deepika’s and Arjun’s young characters or Dimple’s, Pankaj’s and Naseeruddin’s elderly characters, all of them seek some direction in their philosophies and reach a new destination as individuals by the time their road trip comes to an end. The screenplay is enjoyable and adds the spark to the film. All the actors have done a brilliant job, fitting perfectly in their characters -- Dimple as the widow, and Naseeruddin as the romeo -kind of lover. Deepika and Arjun, too, perfectly fit into the shoes of their characters. Pankaj, however, takes the cake as the artist who only cares about his art and muses, with a touch of lust, of course. Not to say that Finding Fanny is flawless. For one, Don Pedro’s character shouldn’t have been removed without a reason. It made little sense, neither for his character nor in the narrative. At one point, the car meets with an accident and its bonnet is completely damaged, still it keeps running, without any explanation for the repair. Soon, you realise that even the dents have vanished! Some of our Bollywood fans (those hungry for masala in theatres) might find the movie a little slow, more so in the first half. Uncoventional in several ways -- from the ending to the catharsis for the characters, the movie might not be ‘entertaining’ for conventional fans.
he worlds of the Souls games have consistently excelled in conveying a sense of history. There’s the impression that their castles and other fortifications have changed ownership by various invaders many times over. The kingdom of Drangleic in Dark Souls II not only feels ancient, but haunted as well. In the Crown of the Old Iron King add-on, the ashen bodies that litter the open spaces of Brume Tower effectively echo the flash-heated victims of Pompeii. Merely touching them casts their fragile shapes into the wind, which is inevitable given that they’re littered around the game’s fields of battle. Dark Souls might be punishing, but it doesn’t punish you for disrespecting the departed, not surprising for a series that encourages the player to embrace death. Whereas the South-American-
inspired temple in Sunken King helped give the first DLC an aptly disconnected feel from the main game, there’s a sense that Old Iron King is meant as natural extension of Iron Keep. It’s as if Brume Tower were the original mine and furnace of Drangleic, and Iron Keep were built as the fancier upgrade. It explains the lack of moving parts in the map’s various towers. In a land strewn with large misplaced gears and other clockwork pieces, Brume Tower is both antiquated and charming. It’s of little surprise that recovering the towers’ keys and switches make up many of this DLC’s objectives. These towers, by the way, are impressively intricate and are more involving than Dark Souls II’s other vertical areas, like The Pit. Brume Tower feels like a fortification built around its towers as opposed to the other way around.
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n action-packed, blood-soaked, futuristic debut thriller set in a world where the murder rate is higher than the birthrate. For fans of Moira Young’s Dust Lands series, La Femme Nikita, and the movie Hanna. Meadow Woodson, a fifteen-yearold girl who has been trained by her father to fight, to kill, and to survive in any situation, lives with her family on a houseboat in Florida. The state is controlled by The Murder Complex, an organization that tracks the population with precision. The plot starts to thicken when Meadow meets Zephyr James, who is—although he doesn’t know it—one of the MC’s programmed assassins. Is their meeting a coincidence? Destiny? Or part of a terrifying strategy? And will Zephyr keep Meadow from discovering the haunting truth about her family? Action-packed, blood-soaked, and chilling, this is a dark and compelling debut novel by Lindsay Cummings.
You SHOULD Read
You SHOULD LISTEN Artist: Maroon 5
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he guys of Maroon 5 have the art of making pop records down pat. They’ve been sneaking into ear canals and embedding seemingly irremovable songs in four minutes flat for more than a decade. And lately, they’ve been doing it spite of lead singer Adam Levine, who’s wrestled with an unsavory image for a while now (for the record, he gets why you may think he is a douchebag, but is, in fact, not one) Benny Blanco, Shellback and Ryan Tedder all assisted on V. Levine’s also become a master at stretching and twisting words, like he did with that final “moves” in the “Moves Like Jagger” chorus. Such additions put V in the fast lane to chart-topping victory: after all, lead single “Maps” peaked at No. 6 on the Hot 100, and follow-up “Animals” is creeping up the chart now. V is a tight relationship album, clocking in just shy of 41 minutes. Capturing, losing, and demanding love is the set’s focus.
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Hangout
REGGAE CHILL ZONE
THE BOB MARLEY CAFÉ
Panjabari Rd, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam
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ob Marley Café - the name itself says it all. Started by Bhaskar Jay Saikia, a young entrepreneur, this place happens to be a chillout destination for all the fans of Bob Marley. With a view to give this place a retro feel and also promote the coffee culture, Bhaskar Jay said, “ It is just the beginning and I am working on my plans to give this place a different look and add special features.” The cafe situated in Six Miles gives you a psychedelic feel with its spray painted graffiti starting from the staircase and takes you to the first floor of its premises. All the artwork is done by the young owner himself along with his friends. As you move up, you will be mesmerised by the neon artwork that creates illusions and the impact of black light on it creates 3D effects on the wall. It also has a smoking area where you can relax and enjoy with
your friends. The music takes you to the days of the Jamaican Singer and the details of his life history, posters and proverbs all around the place, carries it forward even further. The menu includes light fast food and coffee. The Chicken Burgers, Chicken King Burger, Monster Chicken Burger are must tries if you come here. Combo meals are better for the foodies. For two persons , a meal would cost around `200 – `250. Grilled chicken is to be added to the menu along with a bonfire during the winters. BMC is open on all days of the week from 11 AM to 9 PM except on Thursdays. The place that was initially set up for reunions, welcomes both youth and family and the music, place, food and the indoor games all together makes it a place you should try visiting at least once.
“It is just the beginning and I am working on my plans to give this place a different look and add special features.”
Bhaskar Jay Saikia
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G-Talk
Is Gogoi’s move of withdrawing Assamese language from Barak Valley justified? Smith Ghosh
Rahel Manching
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COUNTERPOINT
Social activist
Student, NIT Silchar
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he Bengali Language Movement in Barak Valley, Assam was a protest against the decision of the Government of Assam to make Assamese the only official language of the state even though a significant proportion of the population were Bengali speaking. In the Barak Valley, the Bengali speaking population constituted a majority. The protest, in which 11 people were killed by State police, took place on 19 May 1961. So, the decision of the present government to withdraw the Assamese language from Barak Valley is totally justified as the Bengali Language Movement is not a recent issue. Observers may draw a conclusion that it is a political move made by the Chief Minister, but according to me, the move will help maintain peace and tranquility in the valley. As since long, the people of Barak Valley have been using Bengali as their official language, making Assamese as the official language would have created a lot of chaos and protest. So, the government’s decision has eased the situation and has relieved the people of the valley. India is a democratic country and people are free to follow any religion or culture. According to research findings, 250 dialects are extinct from the world, and if people keep adapting themselves to a different dialects or languages, the existence of people’s identity will be lost gradually. As India is known for its mixed culture and ethnicity, using one’s language in the area which is dominated with people of that lan-
“People might say that Assam has many areas were different languages are spoken by people from different cultures. It can also be assumed by observers that such move will divide the state. I just want to say that India is a secular country and Assam is part of it.“ guage cannot be objected. The government’s move is just, allowing people to follow their own language and not playing any communal or language card. Any good move always faces criticism, so, even this move has been criticised by many. People might say that Assam has many areas where different languages are spoken by people from different cultures. It can also be assumed by observers that such moves will divide the state. I just want to say that India is a secular country and Assam is part of it. Assam is a large state, so there will be areas dominated by people speaking one particular language. But, during the formation of Assam, almost entire northeast was a part of it. Shillong was the capital. Now imagine if Meghalaya and Assam were not separated, would the people of Meghalaya have used Assamese as the official language? It is just assumption that it is a division, but it’s just secularism.
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ssam government recently withdrew Assamese as the official language of the Barak valley with immediate effect. “The Government of Assam has withdrawn the circular PLC 14/2011/39 dated 30th November 2013 regarding use of Assamese as official language in Barak Valley,” an official release said. The circular that created confusion in some circles was not actually meant for Barak valley, the release said. According to me, this move by the government is not at all justified. I feel that after losing the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and facing stiff challenge from the rebels of the state Congress party, the Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is playing all cards to make sure that he wins the next assembly elections. Barak Valley is a part of Assam and therefore, the official language of Barak Valley also should have been Assamese. Gogoi might have thought that the Modi factor is gradually winning the hearts of all state voters, so, playing the language card in some areas could
“Barak Valley is bordering Bangladesh and before separation it was a part of Sylhet. It is understood that people speak and write in Bengali there but similarly there are many places in the entire state where majority of the people speak a particular language.”
help him gain some confidence. I am scared that as Assam is a state full of different tribes, ethnicity, religion and language, such moves will further divide the state into many smaller pieces. As there are already demands for different separate states, like Bodoland, Karbi Anglong etc., what is the assurance that tomorrow the people of Barak Valley will not seek a separate state as they can claim that their official language is Bengali and not Assamese. Barak Valley is bordering Bangladesh and before separation it was a part of Sylhet. It is understood that people speak and write in Bengali there but similarly there are many places in the entire state where majority of the people speak a particular language. For example, NC Hills people speak Dimasa. BTAD people speak Bodo and some areas in upper Assam are dominated by Hindi speaking people. So, will Gogoi make these languages official in all these areas? It can be clearly noticed that this move is totally political and is not done in the interest of the people of Barak Valley. There are also Assamese people who live in Barak Valley and in spite of living in their own state; they will have to use a different language. Many young Bengalis in Barak Valley do not know how to read and write in Bengali as they are brought up in a way that they should learn English. Now, these Bengalis use English officially and it is understood. So, people who cannot use Assamese could have used English, but it should not have been Bengali as Barak Valley is a part of Assam.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Sir
I just want to bring to your notice that I stay in Khanapara and my work place is at Paltan Bazaar. Recently, I discovered that in the stretch from Khanapara to Paltan Bazaar, I have not been able to park my vehicle anywhere. The administration all of a sudden has decided to make the entire GS Road a no parking zone. It can be understood that the administration is brainstorming to reduce the traffic jam chaos, but they should also understand that there are very few parking lots in Guwahati. In Paltan Bazaar I can park my car in the multi-level parking lot, but I have to visit many places on GS Road every day, and these days I keep wondering where to park my vehicle. The administration is doing good work but they have to at least provide us with an option to park our vehicles. Dear Editor, As a citizen of this city, I am very happy with the recent step taken by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation to put up modern signages identifying important roads and landmarks in the city, as there are no proper road signs in the city roads to locate places around the city. Along with the locals, tourists and newcomers face huge problems searching the address as the present street signs are limited to a few roads only. The scheme will not only enhance the basic and modern urban infrastructure of the city but will also beautify the city roads. We have many important roads in the city, so making the boards will be a really interesting job. Hope government will implement the plan very soon rather than it dying in the government files as it usually happens.
Amit Das Khanapara
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Your weekly dose of Aries That awesome new idea you come up with as the week gets started? Before you dash off a mass email, bounce it off a key person. Family — or your family of friends — is in the stars starting on Tuesday, so over the next couple of days, make sure things with them are on the up and up. If a relationship’s worth having, it’s worth fostering. Speaking of relationships, the more amorous side of life is highlighted on Thursday, Friday and Saturday — how’s love going for you? You can always make it better, whether you’re single or coupled up, especially now. You’re hot! Let the errands wait until Sunday.
Leo You’re easily swayed on Monday, so make sure you’re listening to quality people and getting all the facts. Over the next couple of days, your natural pride will be a good thing — it means you’ll do the best you can, both at work and in your personal life. But if you really want to shine, just wait until Thursday, Friday and Saturday, when the stars do their very best on your behalf, making life — and maybe love — beautiful. Your connections with others will be remarkable; this is what it’s all about. Enjoy the heck out of it, but don’t neglect a practical matter when Sunday comes.
Sagittarius Watch out for time-wasters as the week gets going, whether at work or in your personal life. There’s so much to learn and do that you won’t want to spin your wheels when you could be moving! Then if you notice a disconnect around Wednesday, be sure to investigate. What’s fallen through the cracks here? After this investigatory phase, let yourself explore around Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Replace any expectations with sheer anticipation — know it’s gonna be good, but keep an open mind about how! More specific details come into play on Sunday. Honor even a small commitment, and don’t be late.
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Taurus
HOROSCOPE
Gemini
You’re liable to do something rash as the week begins! If it’s letting someone know how you really feel, maybe it’s a good thing; if it involves money, slam on the brakes. Your energy will mellow out considerably around Wednesday. It’s a fine time to do domestic things or enjoy your own backyard instead of running around, and your wallet will thank you, too. Then your patience will come in handy at the end of the workweek, whether in a work or personal context. Explain nicely — maybe twice! With the weekend comes the potential for some summer lovin’. If you’re into it, now’s the time!
Virgo
Cancer
You’re the star of the show at the beginning of the week if the stars have their say! Your way with networking and flirting is especially favored now — just watch the overlap! Around Wednesday, though, interpersonal stuff may take more effort. Can you strengthen a relationship, or negotiate instead of fighting? Then you’ll be sharp as a tack starting Thursday, with creative power and analytical ability to boot. It’s great for work and for play. When the weekend comes around, though, find a little peace and quiet here and there, alone or with a certain someone.
Taking direction isn’t your strong suit on Monday, but try to take it in stride. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are your power days this week, at work, in love and in whatever you choose to put your heart into. Others will be coming to you for direction, and being asked your opinion will feel great. Take a little extra time in answering each question that’s posed, and you’ll be an all-star across the board. Around Friday, you might feel like celebrating life; just don’t overdo it! You’ll want plenty of energy for lots of projects this weekend.
Libra
Your diligence on Monday will make all the difference. Pay extra attention, both with facts or figures and when it comes to people and feelings. Then, a gathering of some sort is in order over the next few days. Say yes to invitations, and put together a little shindig of your own. You don’t have to get every detail perfect — spur-of-the-moment can be great! At the end of the workweek, watch out for double-bookings, things (or people) running late and other logistical issues. But when the weekend comes, the stars smile on you and what you do. What’s your top priority now?
Capricorn
Scorpio
There are at least two sides to every story as the week gets going, and you’re delving into all the angles and fitting different perspectives together. Good for you — get someone else in on the act to help (and to make it more fun). And around Wednesday, get ready to accentuate the positive. Things can’t always go off without a hitch, but look for lessons learned and all’s not lost. If you come up with an especially creative idea, the star will send you a push towards getting started on Thursday. Then all through the weekend, you’ll have amazing vision — and all kinds of charm. Sweet!
Use your awesome powers of focus on Monday, and something that you missed before will jump right out at you. Nice catch! Then can you let yourself dream a little around Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday? Giving that fierce determination and analytical ability a rest can feel amazingly good — not to mention the incredible places your mind will go when given lots of leeway. And while Friday may involve some stress, the energy coming this weekend is less intense and more conducive to friends — maybe even more-than-friends! Make low-key plans and do little favors.
Aquarius
You can be serious about responsibilities as the week gets going, but let your heart be light. Life’s what you make it, so you might as well enjoy! Then your social life offers a wild card element sometime around Wednesday. Are you interested? Why not give it a shot? Beware of expecting immediate results at the end of the workweek, whether jobrelated or not. Make your efforts from the heart because it’s right; it’ll all come together eventually. When the weekend arrives, the things you find out may amaze you — all you have to do is ask!
Pisces
As this week gets underway, you’ve got it going on! Your charm factor’s way up there, and a creative stroke of genius is barely a reach. But around Wednesday, a certain responsibility or routine may seem like a big drag. Assess whether you can divest yourself of it realistically; if not, best to get it done and move on. And there’s plenty to move on to around Thursday, Friday and Saturday — a pleasant surprise awaits, perhaps in the love arena! On Sunday, some downtime allows you to feel rock-solid.
Famous Butter Chicken
Shifting circumstances are plentiful on Monday — why add to them when you can adapt and surf on through? You do it so well! Then, it’s romantic circumstances that are in the stars around Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The living — and loving — are easy for you right now, whether you’re with a certain someone or looking to meet somebody sweet. Hint: Your messages find their mark now. On Friday and over the weekend, though, you may be inclined to tune a certain message or factor out. It’s not gonna go away just because you ignore it!
Ingredients 1. 2 eggs, beaten 2. 1 cup crushed buttery round cracker crumbs 3. 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 4. ground black pepper to taste 5. 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 6. 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2. Place eggs and cracker crumbs in two separate shallow bowls. Mix cracker crumbs with garlic salt and
pepper. Dip chicken in the eggs, then dredge in the crumb mixture to coat. 3. Arrange coated chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place pieces of butter
around the chicken. 4. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
JUST FOR LAUGHs A group of young women decided to arrange for a camp with their mothers-in-law to hopefully get to know and understand each other better. Two buses were hired, one for the mothers -in-law and the other for the daughters-in- law. Unfortunately the bus with the mothers-in-law was involved in an accident and all the passengers died on the spot. The daughters in law (women being women) shed a few tears but they were all puzzled by one sister who wailed uncontrollably for what they perceived to be her loss. Her friend asked her, “Forgive me for asking but why are you crying so hard, I didn’t realize u were so close to your mother-in-law?” To which she replied, “No we are not close at all, she missed the bus!”
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Catching Up
Gothic Burgers for sale Just when you thought everything that could be done with burgers had been done, Burger King Japan make these black ones. As the press release says , the “Kuro” (meaning “black”) burgers really are on sale in Japan and come in two varieties: diamond and pearl. The black colour of the bun is achieved by using bamboo charcoal and squid ink is used for the black sauce. The burgers made their first appearance in 2012 but have been brought back because people actually liked them.
Kay Kay Menon talks about HAIDER
What makes Parineeti Chopra angry? Ever since Parineeti Chopra made her Bollywood debut with Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl in 2011, she has been talked about for her acting skills and on-screen energy as well. But at the same time, there’s been a fair amount of criticism about her weight. And Parineeti has been diligently working out to shed those extra kilos. While the actress has always been quite sporty in handling questions related to her weight and her battle for weight-loss, the other day she lost her cool when a media-person asked her that how she would handle the situation when she goes on a food yatra across the country for the promotion of her upcoming film, Daawat-E-Ishq.
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Kay Kay Menon, who is gearing up for Vishal Bhardwaj’s upcoming film HAIDER, inspired by Hamlet, says that the film, set in Kashmir, will showcase the internal and dirty politics which exists there. According to Kay Kay, films like HAIDER are hardly seen and they shouldn’t be ignored. While there is a lot of anticipation around HAIDER, it has a tough competition from Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif starrer BANG BANG. As both the films are set to release on the same day
Thieves Steal 100 Onions That 5th Graders Grew For Charity It was supposed to be a lesson in growing your own food, healthy eating and helping the less fortunate. When students at the Albert S. Hall School in Waterville went out last week to harvest the yellow onions planted last spring, they found that all 100 had been stolen. Their plan was to give half the onions to a homeless shelter and half to the school kitchen to be used in school lunches.Teacher Mary Dunn says she plans to turn the theft into a lesson anyway, about coming together when things don’t go as planned.
Meghan Trainor Tops Hot 100 With ‘All About That Bass’ The pop newcomer’s debut hit dethrones Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off ’ after two weeks on top. It’s all about Meghan Trainor on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, as her debut hit “All About That Bass” crowns the tally with a 2-1 climb. The positive-body image hit (the 1,039th No. 1 in the Hot 100’s 56-year history) displaces Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off,” which spent the past two weeks (the song’s first two frames on the chart) at No. 1.
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