Promoting peace through music in AssamOctober 10th, 2009 HAFLONG - Two young girls Ache and Agui have come together to promote peace in Assam through their music. There are some 14 tribes residing in the North Cachar Hills District, who are frequently involved in disputes, as a result of which the region is often fraught with tension.
Sankardeva birth anniversary celebrated in AssamSeptember 14th, 2009 GUWAHATI - Thousands of devotees visited the Dhekiakhuwa Bor Namghar, Temple of Vaishnavism in Assam to celebrate the 560th birth anniversary of Srimanta Sankardeva, the famed Vaishnavite saint and social reformer of the region. Spirituality, peace and unity formed the foundation of the month long birth anniversary celebration, which started from August 22.
Music for peace and unity in North Cachar Hills of AssamAugust 31st, 2009 North Cachar Hills (Assam), Aug. 31: At a time when violent incidents in Assam's North Cachar Hills district have drawn nationwide attention, a Naga youth wants to promote peace and unity in the trouble torn district through music.
Green Run heralds awareness on afforestation in AssamAugust 30th, 2009 GUWAHATI - A half-marathon christened 'Green Run' was held at Guwahati on Sunday to spread mass awareness on the benefits of tree plantation. Organised by a premiere engineering institute, the event saw participation of around 400 people of all ages.
Assam Government to hold talks with Dimasa rebels: GogoiAugust 11th, 2009 GUWAHATI - Modalities are being worked out for suspension of ongoing security operations, even as the Assam Government has agreed to start peace talks with the rebel Dima Halem Daogah (Jewel faction), said Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi. Asserting that the State Government would hold talks on its own terms and conditions, Gogoi, however, clarified that DHD (J) rebels are eager to start the peace process.
Guwahati kids use medium of drama to beat terrorismAugust 1st, 2009 GUWAHATI - Child artistes in Guwahati spread their messages of peace through the medium of drama at a recent three-day theatre festival here. The young artistes expressed their thoughts on how humanity suffers irrespective of religion, creed and gender due to terrorism.
Army soldier embarks on a cycle expeditionJuly 2nd, 2009 BANGALORE - Undeterred by handicaps, a former Indian Army soldier, Probhojit Singh embarked on a bicycle tour across the country to spread the message of peace and harmony. Singh,41, once a soldier of Jammu Kashmir Rifles, had to leave his battalion in 1989 when he met with a train accident and lost his left arm and toe of his right foot.
Indian, Pakistani artistes sing tune of peace togetherJune 14th, 2009 Chandigarh, June 14 (ANI): Indian and Pakistani artistes sang a song titled 'Bhaichara' (Brotherhood) together here on Saturday with the aim of spreading messaged of friendship and harmony between both countries. Indian singer Romy and popular Pakistani female singer Naseebo Lal lent their voices to the song.
Street play to promote peace staged in NagalandApril 12th, 2009 KOHIMA - The theatre art has long been considered an effective medium to propagate social messages and influence people, especially in the north-east parts of the country. Recently, a group of stage artists performed a play, depicting the State of affairs in the northeastern states due to militancy.
Assamese students promote Gandhian thoughts for peaceApril 12th, 2009 GUWAHATI - School children in Assam, who have witnessed a grotesque face of mindless violence and an environment of fear caused by bomb blast incidents, yearn for peace. Seeking a better environment, where everyone can enjoy life and make efforts for progress and development with fear, schools are taking initiative to bring about lasting peace through Gandhian thoughts.
Anti-insurgency play organised in KohimaApril 3rd, 2009 KOHIMA - Artists in Kohima staged a play highlighting how the youth in the state are misguided and lured into militancy. The play, staged at War Cemetery was organised by United Artist, Assam.
Assam journalists call for peace in the regionMarch 27th, 2009 GUWAHATI - Following various problems being faced by journalists fraternity in Assam, especially during conflicts, recently a meet was organised here to highlight such issues, and discuss scribes' role in bringing peace in the State. The second state-level convention of the Journalists Federation of Assam was held in Guwahati recently.
Street plays promote peace in AssamMarch 22nd, 2009 GUWAHATI - Theatre groups in the North Eastern region are promoting national integration, peace and harmony through the medium of theatre. Street plays on peace that also dealt with problems caused by militancy were staged in different parts of Assam.
People in northeast hope polls will help peace and developmentMarch 18th, 2009 IMPHAL/GUWAHATI - The upcoming parliamentary elections in the country have increased hopes in the northeast part of the country that a fresh stress would be given to further peace and development process would be promoted further after Lok Sabha polls. The general elections commence on April 16 and will last till May 13.
Assam's militancy victims demand end to violenceMarch 12th, 2009 GUWAHATI - In a bid to gather support against violence in the state, militancy affected families gathered in Guwahati have launched a program called, 'Sankalp'. So far, more than 10,000 people have died and 6000 families have been seriously affected by militancy and violence in Assam.
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