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North East NRI Convention 7th - 8th January 2005

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/27/2004 - 11:24

The North East Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NECCI) is organizing North East NRI Convention on 7th to 8th January 2005 at Assam Engineering Institute Field, Chandmari, Guwahati. The following broader topics will be discussed in the meet: Agri- Business, Tourism, Urban Development, Health, Information Technology. Anyone willing to participate in the event may contact the organizers.

Mr. Dilip Sarmah, NECCI, 10 "JANNAT", 6th Bye Lane, Zoo Narengi Road, Guwahati – 781024. Telephone: +91-361-2410461, 2410462, 2410463, 2410464

Mrs. Rini Kakati ( Coordinator from UK)

Bone Marrow for Krishna Das

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/27/2004 - 03:35

Krishna Das of St. Louis, wife of Dr. Pradip Das, was recently diagnosed with acute
lymphoblastic leukemia. She has been undergoing chemotherapy at Washington University, St. Louis, MO. She desperately needs bone marrow
transplant since it is the only way for cure in her situation. She is patiently waiting for a match on bone marrow donor. Doctors were not successful in finding a match from her siblings. We request every reader of this newsletter to come forward and test his or her

The Guwahati Adda

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/27/2004 - 03:23

The Guwahati Adda, an informal group meeting informally and irregularly was formed a couple of years ago. It meets at the office of Focus North East, a Public Relation organization of Sashankagupta Kashyap. The group takes up issues of common interest after discussing in the Adda. Few topics were Sky train in Guwahati, National Games in Assam-will it or won't it, International tourism in Assam etc.

Goodbye Mother!

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/27/2004 - 03:18

Our mother passed away on August 22, 2004, after losing a battle with cancer. She was over ninety, we are not exactly sure by how much. She was a tough lady. She raised seven children and lost one at birth. She saw her children placed relatively well, all of them; something that never was a guarantee in her circumstances. She saw hard times and good, always worked from dawn till dusk, and even with her weather-beaten and frail body remained relatively active till almost the very end.

In Memory of Mother

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/27/2004 - 03:15

This is the photograph of a candle lit in memory of Nirala Kalita at an overnight walk for cancer warriors and survivors held at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She was the wife of Benudhar Kalita of Nagaon. She was the mother of Lakheswar Kalita of Arunachal, Jugal Kalita of Colorado, Jukti Kalita of New Jersey, and Hiranya Kalita of Nagaon. Her three daughter-inlaws are Kunu Kalita of Arunachal, Bonmayuri Kalita of Colorado and Suravi Kalita of New Jersey. Her granddaughter Swagata Kalita lives in Arunachal and her grand-son Ron Kalita lives in New Jersey.

Community News

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/27/2004 - 00:50

Manjit Borah & Monima Barua of Los Gatos, CA became parents for the first time; they were blessed with a baby boy- Rishab Narayan in last July. Monima's parents Mr. & Mrs. Babul Barua from Guwahati are with them. Last July 14 2004, Ankur & Preeti Baishya of Tracy, CA became also proud parents for the first time of a baby boy- Arian. Preeti's mother Pravjit Kaur Bawa from Bombay is with them. Ankur’s parents Mahesh and Lakhimi Baishya are very proud of their new grandson.

Stewart J McCracken Award to Arpita Choudhury

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/26/2004 - 22:26

Arthritis Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter has helped millions of Pennsylvanians who suffer from different kinds of arthritis and autoimmune disease like lupus. The foundation also supports outstanding investigators who are making research breakthroughs. The Stewart J McCracken Award is presented annually to the individual who receives the highest-rated research project in the Philadelphia area. The recipient for this year’s award is Dr Arpita Choudhury.

Volunteering “My life” – a Real Path

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/26/2004 - 22:17

How many of us think about volunteering for some good reason. This seems to be a new term in this modern materialistic world, but this is not true. There are several areas an individual can volunteer and learn from its experiences. Here are few of my real experiences. I was lost in the streets of a small town named Tezpur situated in Assam. My life was full of anxiety, stress and confusion about my career and life.

AFNA General Body Meeting – 2004 (Partial Minutes)

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/26/2004 - 22:05

Meeting chaired by: Atul Sarma, Debabrata Sarma, Rathin Devchoudhury and Krishanu Kaushik
1. Financial Statement: Balance Sheet of the prior term 2002-2004 was presented by the president of the old committee, the summary of which is as follows:

A. Amount Received:$ 73,005.12
B. Amount Disbursed: $ 40,239.90
C. Earmarked Funds: $ 25,658.00
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D. Net Balance (A-(B+C)): $ 7,107.22

AFNA Projects

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/26/2004 - 21:38

F l o o d  R e l i e f
Coordinator: Paban Sarma
(paban_sarma@yahoo.com)

Unprecedented flooding of Assam creates enormous problem almost throughout Assam. Assam Foundation of North America (AFNA) has started a flood relief fund. The disbursement of this fund will be professionally handled and you will be kept informed about where the money is spent.

Your donation will be disbursed using one or more of the following methods:

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SOLES for TOTS

Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/04/2010 - 00:17

During one of our annual visits to Assam, our young son, felt very distraught when he noticed rickshaw wallas and poor children without any footwear.

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