National Institute of Technology (NIT Silchar)

National Institute of Technology (NIT Silchar)

National Institute of Technology Silchar is one of the institutes of National importance which have been developed under the NIT act. It was originally established as the Regional Engineering College, Silchar in the year 1967.

The institute is built around the scenic view of the banks of river Barak. The Regional Engineering College got the status of National Institute of Technology Silchar in 2002.    

Looking from the infrastructure factor, National Institute of Technology Silchar is ranked as the best institute amongst the NITs. There has been rapid transformation in the Academic as well as infrastructural facilities that are provided to the students. This rapid change has taken place recently in the past four years after the institute got the status of NIT. The campus of the institute is built on a wide area of over 600 acres and also has awe-inspiring scenic view around.

Also there are separate hostels for boys and girls having all the essential facilities. Internet facility is made available for the students from 6 in the evening till 7.30 in the morning during the week days while round the clock internet service is made available during the weekends.

The institute makes use of the advanced technology for teaching as well as also makes available the computing facilities that offer an extended scope for the students to match with the high standards that are required for the rapidly changing technologies.

There are separate departments for the varied engineering and applied courses in the institute. Some of the most prevalent Engineering Departments include the Department of Mechanical engineering, Civil engineering, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, electronics and telecommunication engineering as well as electronic and instrumentation engineering. On the other hand, the Applied Departments include the Department of Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics as well as Humanities and social sciences.   

The National institute of Technology is well connected by the means of air, road as well as rail transport from Kolkata and Guwahati. Otherwise the institute is also well connected by the roads with the other states in the northern part of India.

Assam Medical College (AMC), Guwahati

Assam Medical College (AMC), Guwahati, Assam

Formally established on 3rd November 1947 at Dibrugarh, Assam Medical College was earlier known amongst the people as Dr. John Berry White Medical School which had been established in the year 1902. The Assam Medical College is the first medical college in the north eastern area of India.

After the founding of the medical colleges in other parts of Assam that is at Guwahati and the other one at Silchar, the Assam medical college is considered to be the tertiary medical referral centre for the areas in upper Assam along with some of the areas in the neighboring states. One of the most prominent neighboring areas includes Arunachal Pradesh for which the Assam medical college serves as the Medical Referral Centre.

Along with the medical courses there are numerous other paramedical courses in Midwifery and Nursing along with the Diploma course in Pharmacy. The college is ranked as one amongst the top 10 medical colleges all over the country.

There is a lavish hostel area for the students coming from different parts of the country can stay. The college is located in between the lush tea estates of the Dibrugarh area. There are some of the buildings that are built in accordance with the British architecture while there are others that are constructed recently for upgrading the college and making it one of the premier Asian medical institutes.

Besides the hostels for students there are staff quarters that let the students maintain constant contact with the professors. Not only the principals are highly qualified but the teachers at the Assam Medical College are also renowned and some of the best teachers in their respective fields.   

The Assam medical college has had numerous great principals in the due course of time who have been awarded with the great degrees and also respectable Padmashree awards.

     

Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati

Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati, Assam

The Assam Engineering College is located at the Jalukbari district which is an area in Guwahati. The institute was founded in 1955 and is recognized as one of the leading technical institutes in the North Eastern India. Not only this, the Assam engineering college is also recognized as the first engineering college in the north western part of India offering under graduate engineering programs. The name and fame of Assam Engineering College is not only limited in the north western part of India but it has been acclaimed as the first technical institute all over the country. The college has also gained approval from AICTE that is the All India Council for Technical Education.  

The Assam engineering college is also the nucleus of numerous scholastic as well as other auxiliary activities where the engineering students can study and at the same time spend some of their time in the other recreational activities. There are various Bachelor Degree courses offered by the university in the fields of Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial & Production Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering as well as Computer Sc. & Engineering.

Other than the Bachelor degree programs, there are numerous masters degree courses offered in the fields such as Civil Engineering, Computer Applications (MCA), Industrial & Prod. Engineering and Computer Science & Engineering. For the aspiring students who wish to excel in the field of Soil Mechanics & Hydraulics, the university offers Ph. D facilities.

All the courses that are made available for the students at Assam Engineering College are affiliated to the Gauhati university which is considered as the education centre of the North Indian region.

For the students coming from the other parts of the country for pursuing the courses, there are 9 hostels for the students the distribution for which is made. In these hostels, 8 are meant for the undergraduates in which 7 are offered to the male students and 1 is for the female students. There is one hostel for the male students in the post graduate programs proffered by the university.  

IIT Guwahati

IIT Guwahati

IIT Guwahati is the self-governing technology and engineering institute that is established by the Indian government for imparting higher education to the students aspiring to become future engineers and technical. Situated in the state of Assam, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is the sixth member of the IIT organization. 

Authoritatively, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is acknowledged as the Institute of National Importance by the Indian Government. This institute is also ranked as one of the top ten engineering institutes amongst the Indian Colleges offering distinct courses in engineering by the various educational surveys, some of the prominent ones being Dataquest and India Today.

The various courses that are offered for the aspiring students at the Indian Institute of technology Guwahati include Civil Engineering, Engineering Physics, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Chemical Science and Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Engineering Physics Mathematics & Computing as well as Mechanical Engineering.

The huge campus of the IIT Guwahati is built on the 700 acre plot which is situated on the northern bank of the grand river Brahmaputra which is approximately 20 kilometers away from the city. With the magnificent river Brahmaputra at the one side, the institute offers a splendid view of open space as well as hills on the other side.

The students coming from the other areas for studying in IIT Guwahati do not have to worry about the residence as the IIT campus at Guwahati is complete residential campus. The Gymkahana Club has the aim of encouraging students to participate in the co-curricular as well as extra curricular activities. The hostels at the campus have single bed rooms along with the fundamental requirements that can include lounges, canteen, mess and most importantly the LAN connection that lets the students access wireless internet.

Besides studying, there are cultural festivals organized every year by the team work and co-operation of the students as well as the administration of the IIT Guwahati.            

Dibru-Saikhowa Biggest Assamese National Park

Dibru-Saikhowa Biggest Assamese National Park

Dibru Saikhova which is one of the biggest national parks, which is spread in an area of around 650 square km in Assam. It is situated about 515 kms away from Guwahati & 13 kms to the north of famous Tinsukia town and is surrounded by the Patkai & Dibruhills on the south and Arunachal hills & Brahmaputra River in the north. In 1986 it was declared a wildlife Sanctuary, by uniting two forest reserves Dibru and Saikhowa, and was elevated to the status of National Park in 1999 by the government of Assam.

Dibru Saikhowa is among the many famous biodiversity hotspots of this world. It consists of evergreen forest (semi wet), grasslands, deciduous forests (tropical moist), cane brakes & bamboo. It is located at 118 m above the sea level & in the flood plains of river Brahmaputra. Dibru-Saikhowa is considered to be a safe heaven for some of the endangered and extremely rare species of wild life which includes 300 avifauna species both migratory and endangered along with various species of shrubs, herbs and rare medical plants.

The primary motive for the formation of park was the conservation of White winged wood duck in its natural habitat; it became famous for its bright color horses which are known as Feral Horses. Some endangered and rare animals of this National park are tiger, capped langur, water buffalo, gangetic river dolphin, Hoolock gibbon, slow loris, elephant etc. some of the endangered birds are White bellied heron, Swamp francolin, pelican, pigeon (Pale capped), etc. & migratory birds such as goose (Bar-headed), Geyleg goose, Black stork, Brahmini duck etc.

To enter in the park permission is required. The two entry points for the tourist are Saikhowa ghat and Guijan Ghat which is 10km from Tinsukia. One can only enter after the sunrise and before sunset and night halts and picnicking is strictly not allowed. There are two villages Dhadia & Laika.

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Jatinga Bird Mystery

Jatinga Bird Mystery

Birds are one of the most beautiful creations of god. Can they commit suicide..? Confused…? Many researchers, for years, are bewildered by the mystery which happens in Jatinga every year. Still it remains a mystery that whether they are killed or it’s a natural death or they also commit suicide.

 Jatinga, a place which will spellbind you with its natural beauty is located in a spur of half long ridge of North Cachar hills in the district of Assam. A mysterious place where every year lots of migratory birds comes and dies. No one knows the reason of their dying. Apart from its natural beauty, this unsolved mystery makes this place a hot destination for the bird lovers.

This mysterious phenomenon of birds dying occurs in monsoon season. Jatinga is obscured by the mist and the fog during this season. The mysterious incident occurs only when air is foggy, misty and cloudy. If there are few drops of rain it acts as an added advantage. from the studies it has been deciphered that evening time of 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm is most suitable for this mysterious phenomena/ mostly it take place in the month of September to November
The winds blow, during the foggy moonless night, from north to south. The birds become inactive and lethargic. The birds do not fly and behave as if they are half dead. This may happens because the birds are shocked with the temperature conditions present in Jatinga. Some of the rare species are also found among the hundred of species which are found dead there. Some of them are Tiger Bittern, Kingfishers, Pond Heron, Little Egret, Black Bittern etc. Various studies have shown that there is a relation between the breeding of birds and these deaths.

Several ornithologists have tried to study this mystic phenomena but nobody has ever came up with any kind of hypothesis which could explain this mystery. Some says that villagers in the jatinga puts trap for these birds attracting them the light source. But similar kind of incident has occurred in Philippines under the same weather conditions (windy, foggy and moonless night). This phenomenon has no answer till yet but it attracts ornithologist from vivid regions.

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Some Insight about Kamakhya Temple

Some Insight about Kamakhya Temple

The Kamakhya Temple is a famous temple for tantric activities or worship f the evil eye in India. It is located in Guwahati, capital of Assam in the Eastern part of Indian sub-continent. It is one of the most honored Shakti temples in India. The temple has deep association with the legend Daksha Yagna (Mythological Indian figure represents Death incarnate) and Shiva (Indian God) and regarded as a Shakti Peethams. It is 8 km away from Guwahati in west direction in the Nilachal hills.

The biggest festival of this temple is Ambubachi. It is a three day long festival and temple remains closed for that period. This temple signifies the goddess and her menstrual cycle which begins on the 7th day of the Ashaad month according to the Hindu calendar while, as per the English calendar it starts on 22nd June. There are enormous amount of devotees visit the temple, from all over the world, at that time; the temple doors are opened on fourth day. You need to book your ticket and hotels in advance if you are visiting during that time. Manasha Puja, Durga Puja, and the Debaddhani festival are also celebrated here.
Mostly the puja is offered to the goddess Kamakhya. The temple is built at the top of hill; splendid view can be seen from there. Devotees form queue at the entrance of porch to semi dark sanctorum. Goddess is kept on a throne and devotees offer their puja near a small pool of water where you can see a symbolic organ covered with red cloth. The temple is opened after 8 a.m. till the evening with a break around 1:30 pm.
April is the best time to visit, as climate is at its best, Guwahati and its temple this place. Bihu festival also coincides at the same time. Guwahati offers many options with hotels ranging from luxury to cheap one. Pltan bazaar is commercial hub of the city and it offers many less budget hotels.

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Orange National Park

Orange National Park

Orange National Park is Assam’s famous national park which is known for its flora and fauna. It is also known as mini Kaziranga. It covers an area of about 78.81 sq kms. It was established in 1985 as a sanctuary and was declared as National park in 1999.  Its area is spreads over two district of Assam (Sonitpur and Darrang) and located near the northern bank of Brahmaputra.

The area under the national park is the alluvial flood plain of Brahmaputra... The area comprises the alluvial flood plains of the Brahmaputra. The eastern and southern boundary comprises of the islands and channel of the river. The national park is surrounded by the villages from all its side. So this national park remains under constant biotic pressure. The majority part of the national park is flat plain. They enjoy thru subtropical monsoon climate. Rains occur in the month of May to September.

Best time to visit is from November to May. This park well connected by all means of transportation. If you are travelling via air than Tezpur would be the nearest airport to Orange but Guwahati is preferred as it is well connected all the major cities of the country.  For rail, Tezpur or Guwahati both them are well connected to the rail transit system. For road connections National park can be approached via National highway no. 52 via Orang. It is 127 km from Guwahati.

Temperature keeps on varying according to the months. For October to March 5º to 25 º and for May to June its 20 º to 32º. The annual rainfall is around 3000mm on average basis. Visitors can explore the park via elephant safari. These safaris can only be in the morning or the evening time. National park offers accommodation to the visitors. It has two rest houses and one dormitory.

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Manas National Park- Where Project Tiger was born

Manas National Park- Where Project Tiger was born

Manas National Park is the place where the Project Tiger was born. It is counted as a World Heritage Sites. It is located in Assam in the north east part of India. The Elephant Reserve and The Project Tiger were all started in the Assam in India. It surrounded by the foothills of the Himalayas with a part extending up to Bhutan. This park contains several endangered species such as the Golden Langur, Pygmy Hog, Assam Roofed Turtle and Hispid Hare

The name of this park was originated from the river Manas. This river was named after the serpentine goddess Manasa and this river is the main tributary of Brahmaputra. This river passes through the heart of the park.

Manas lie on the border of Indo Malayan and Indo-Gangentic bio geographical area. This area is a part of Brahmaputra valley. The park is covered with the monsoon forest which a thick and dense. Vegetation types found in this park are:
•    Alluvial Semi Evergreen Forest of Sub Himalayan Light types in the northern parts of the park
•    Alluvial Grasslands which are Semi- Evergreen and generally found in Assam Valley which actually covers about 50% area of the Park
•    Dry and Moist Deciduous forests which are part of East Himalayan
•    Low Alluvial Savanna Woodland 

The park is a home to the 380 species of birds, 50 of reptiles, 3 species of amphibians and 55 species of mammals. Out of these 51, 21 are considered to be endangered. The fauna includes Indian Rhinoceros, Gaurs, the Asian Elephants, Leopards, Barahsingha, Tigers, Asian Water Buffalo, Capped Languor, Assamese Macaques, Golden Langurs, Sambar Deer, Clouded Leopards, Asian Golden Cat, Barking Deer, Chital, Slow Loris, Sloth Bears, Smooth Coated Otters, and Hoolock Gibbons.

The best way of exploring the park is the jeep ride, or you can take the boat ride which nearly 35 km away or another option is taking the elephant ride. You can visit the park at night as night vision facility is available life binoculars. Best time to visit is during the month of November to April.

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Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park

Explore the huge variety of wild life, come to Kaziranga national park. It is located in Assam in the north east part of India. It is the home of about two third of world’s population, famous horned rhinoceroses along with a large breeding population of elephants, water buffalo and swamp deer. Wild life conservation was the motive behind its establishment and today its boasts with the world’s highest density of tigers.

Kaziranga is located in the Jorhat Nawgaon district 217 km from Guwahati, which lies on the edge of Eastern Himalaya. It covers an area of 430 sq. km. and surrounded by Brahmaputra River on the north and by the Mikir Hills on the South.

Initially this area was declared as the game reserve in 1908 to save one horn rhino and later became the tiger reserve in 2006. Poachers kill rhino for their horn. As theses horns use to get sold, in international market, for US $ 50000. It is also recognized as wildlife bird sanctuary where visiting birds are from various countries. Elephant rides are used to explore entire national park. It offers the best diversity of mammals

It has 35 different mammals’ species present in this park and 15 out which are threatened. One-Horned Rhinoceros, Water Buffalo (Wild Asiatic), sambar , gaur , elephants , Indian Muntjac, wild boar, Bengal Fox  hog deer, Large Indian Civet, Indian Tigers, Leopards , Pangolins, Sloth Bear, Eastern Swamp Deer, Golden Jackal , Assamese Macaque etc. are some of the major mammals specie which are found in this park.

It is one the favorite destination of migratory birds. Major among them are Goose (White-fronted), Greater Adjutant, Blyth's Kingfisher, Ferruginous Duck, Stork (Black-necked), Blyth’s Kingfisher, Openbill stork(Asian), Dalmatian Pelican, White bellied Heron, Spotted Greenshank, Asian Openbill stork, etc. That’s why it is declared as world’s heritage site by UNESCO. Best time to visit here is the month of April.

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Places of Tourist Attractions in Arunachal Pradesh

Places of Tourist Attractions in Arunachal Pradesh

A land with breathtaking scenery, charming tribal folk, rarest & most natural wildlife, amazing ancient ruins – all this sums up to unceasingly fascinating Arunachal Pradesh has everything which attracts the tourists.

This mesmerizing state is renowned for its picturesque snow-clad peaks, lofty mountains, deep gorges, innumerable streams, swift rivers and verdant valleys. River rafting, mountaineering, angling, trekking, hiking, snow skiing, hang gliding, etc. are major tourist attractions of magical Arunachal Pradesh.

There is incredible range of flora and fauna besides rich and varied wildlife. Along mighty rivers oozing out of Himalayas to the tropical plains of Brahmaputra Valley, there are tropical evergreen forest in the foothills and coniferous on high altitudes. There are also alpines, rhododendrons, bamboos and cactus in abundance. Wildlife not only covers Elephants, leopards and tigers but also varieties of civets, browed gibbon, Himalayan black bear, sloth bear, red Panda and musk deer.

More than 4-6 centuries old Parashuram kund and Tawang monastery are places of religious importance and widely acclaimed tourists spots. Parashuram kund is the place where Saint Parashuram washed away his sins as per mythology. Bhismaknagar and Malinithan are famous ancient ruins of temples, besides eight wildlife sanctuaries, two national parks and a biosphere reserve form important tourist attractions. Namdapha National Park is home to the rare Hoolock gibbon and a tiger reserve; which covers a vast area from snow clad mountains to valleys and is the most famous tourist spot.

The Buddhist monastery in Bomdila is also a famous tourist attraction known for its snow capped Himalayan peaks and Buddhist Gompas besides its apple orchards and artistic people. Itanagar is famous for its excavated ruins of the historical Ita Fort. Itanagar can be called as mini India, as people from all over the country, live here in harmony. Famous attractions of Itanagar are Gyaker Sinyi and the Ganga Lake.

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Places of Tourist Attractions in Assam

Places of Tourist Attractions in Assam

One will not be able to find a place which provides choicest gifts from nature in a varied range from wooded hills, mountains and valleys to rich, rare and diversified flora and fauna than a place called Assam – a true experience to visit in northeast corner of India surrounded by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh. It is a land with history, myths and religion besides rolling plains and shady forests. It is an ancient city whose history can be traced back to centuries in ancient times and this land is created magical picturesque natural sceneries along side on the banks of raging Brahmaputra which flows through Assam. Also beautiful tea gardens come alive with wild life sanctuaries and national parks, besides Assam being commercial hub and linkage to whole North-Eastern part of India.

It is this land which keeps on unfolding its attractiveness and varied resources in form of its natural flora and fauna, wildlife species besides religious atmosphere along with natural beauty and adventurous sports like gliding, parachuting, mountaineering etc.

Kamakhya Temple – is most popular tourist spot in Assam. A Hindu shrine nobody would miss during it s trip to Assam. It is very famous not for its architecture and history but also for its religious values. Haflong –It is a hill station which has an admirable and picturesque scenic beauty. Sibsagar - is the historical city worth a visit and has a tank that dates back to more than two centuries. The Manas National Park – a tiger reserve and is one of most popular tourist attraction of Assam which has attained status of a world heritage site. And the most famous Kaziranga National Park – an abode to the famous one horned Rhino. 15 Vaishnava monasteries Umananda Temple, Navagraha Temple, Basistha Ashram, Hajo, Cherrapunjee, and Maeri National Park are also major attractions for tourists in Assam.

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Places of Tourist Attractions in Nagaland

Places of Tourist Attractions in Nagaland

Nagaland is a place of exotic sceneries of monoliths. Its serpentine roads provide mind blowing view of lush green valleys, smoky blue hills, picturesque waterfalls and extraordinarily rare species of birds along with silky green ferns taking one to the world of extreme happiness and peace. Nagaland is truly an experience to traveler’s delight. These along with the dense jungles, chilling mountain breeze and ethnic tribes present immoral moments for tourists to enjoy and relish. This is a city away from normal hustle and bustle of city life besides it being a cocoon of nature’s wealth along with natural flora and fauna, its festivals and fairs known allover the world for their extraordinary culture and taste.

The stigma effect of visit to Nagaland does not subside easily as one may not able to digest all the nature’s vibrant and different moods in very short time. Also, to add spice is the habitat and culture of the tribes alongside usual tourist attractions.

Tourist places which attract lot of people here are – Dimapur; Kohima; Dzukou Valley; Naga Hills; Barra Basti; Japfu Peak; Shangnyu Village; Intangki Wildlife Sanctuary; Fakim Sanctuary; Nagaland State Museum and the Catholic Cathedral etc.
Amongst other tourist attractions one the major tourist attraction of Nagaland is the Tribes - its people, their folklores and festivals. With an awe-inspiring look martial tribes display a sturdy and awesome look, with headgears and spears and ethnic costumes these provide not only a delightful display of different world but also show their different kind of culture, traditions and attire. There are more than 18 tribes which display their ancient martial art form and it is worth watching their fierce fight form.

Also in the middle of village, they built a typical Naga style house with crossed horns and carved mithun heads, a symbol of prosperity, a manger having rice beer and a large grain basket – all showing prosperity and happiness. This again is worth watching and an important attraction which one may not experience anywhere else.

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Places of Tourist Attractions in Mizoram

Places of Tourist Attractions in Mizoram

Remote northeastern corner of India has a lovely state called Mizoram, where steep bluish mountains combine with the green clad valleys and placid lakes to form spectacular picturesque moments to watch. These along with the dense jungles and warmhearted and peace-loving Mizo tribes present immoral moments for tourists to enjoy and relish.

Some important tourist attractions in Mizoram are Aizawl – a highly acclaimed hill station on an elevated ridge with sea of flowers and its superb Mizo hamlets. This is a 112year old city which also houses a worth visit museum wherein Mizo historical relics, artifacts and costumes are displayed.

Besides, there is Tadmil, Vantawng Falls, Phawngpui, Dampa Sanctuary, Phulpui Grave, Sibuta Lung (memorial stone), Tomb of Vanhimailian, Tualchang, Lungvandawt, Buddha's Image etc. amongst lot of hot and pleasant tourist attractions around Aizawl.

Tadmil: is a lake wherein one can also pedal a boat besides enjoying and relaxing exquisite natural beauties.  Vantawng Falls: offers picturesque atmosphere on the green hills backdrop. For trekking lovers and adventurous people Phawngpui: considered to be the abode of the Gods, is the highest highly revered peak here offering all kinds of these pleasures besides rare species of rhododendrons, herbs and orchids. One can also enjoy jungle safaris in Dampa Sanctuary: an abode for hoolock gibbon, tiger, swamp deer, elephant and leopards. Phulpui Grave: two graves of lovers at Phulpui village in the Aizawl district; Sibuta Lung: a memorial stone found at Tachhip village, 20 Km from Aizawl town;   Tomb of Vanhimailian: A tomb known as the 'Tomb of Vanhimailian' was erected in Vanhimailian; Tualchang: is a row of stone slabs; Lungvandawt: Mizos believe it is a stone reaching heaven. It is a very tall beautiful chiseled pillar made of stone; Buddha's Image: Lord Buddha’s engraved image made of stone which has been discovered early eighteen century.

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Places of Tourist Attractions in Manipur

Places of Tourist Attractions in Manipur

Lush green Manipur is a tiny state coyly nestled into northeast corner of India.  It is a land full of myths, mysteries and rich cultural wealth.  Smokey blue hills, picturesque landscape and vast deep forests are stunning and most attractive combination for the tourists. One can not overlook the nature which is extraordinarily beautiful and sceneries here are intoxicatingly worth watching. Manipur is more popular for its divine Manipuri dance form all over the world.
   
Besides, there are lots of places of tourist’s interest. Heart shaped valley houses its capital city Imphal, which is main tourist spot of Manipur. Here one can find combination of various tribal populations along with various tourist spots around here. Also there is Khuman Lampak Stadium, which is recently constructed. Then there is its Paona Bazar and Gambhir Singh Shopping Complex where most of the imported things are sold at attractive prices. War Cemetery, Govindajee Temple, Langthabal, Bishnupur, Loktak Lake, Chorus Repertory Theater, Sahid Minar etc. is amongst most popular and hot tourist attractions here.

Govindajee Temple – this temple of vashanvites consisting of a large and raised congregation hall, a paved court and 2 gold domes on a simple but attractive structure containing Jagannath being supreme deity on one side and Shri Krishna and Balaram on other side. Loktak Lake, the largest fresh water lake of this area and is most commonly known for its floating islands made out of watery weeds and other plants popularly known as Phumdi. Keibul Lamjao National Park, known for its Brow Antlered dear popularly known as Sangai which is now an endangered and rare species. It is also an abode to more than 17rare species of mammals.

It is pleasant and worth experience to visit here throughout the year as here temperature is moderate and greenery is all along the year.

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Places of Tourist Attractions in Tripura

Places of Tourist Attractions in Tripura

Tripura is a land of secrets in the remotest northeast hills in India. This place dominates the picturesque and vast lush green valleys along with lofty mist clad hills. Tripura offers a pleasant and extraordinarily peaceful relief to the tourists. Though, small in size but it has much more to present to its traveler’s delight.

Although, this place has many spots for attraction including Agartala; Unakoti; Kunjaban Palace; Neermahal Palace; Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary; Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary; Pilak & Venuban Vihara; Deotamura; Kumarghat; Jampui Hill; Dumboor Lake  etc.

Deotamura – is a sacred place very famous for rock-cut images on the banks of River and provide refreshing and peaceful view to its tourists. Unakoti – is also housing numerous rock carvings and mural in their primitive beauty. These rock carvings have found places in Hindu mythology and thus numerous stories are prevalent adding history to them. Lush green surroundings make it more attractive and beautiful. Agartala – being capital of Tripura has many temples and Buddhist sites besides Ujjavanta Palace, a showcase to magnificent tile floor, extraordinary ceilings and curved wood doors with huge mughal style gardens. Here are also the Tribal Museum and State Museum adding spice to the historical background of this state. Kunjaban Palace and Neermahal Palace are also royal, beautiful and mughal inspired palaces on the island in Rudrasagar Lake. Kumarghat in north Tripura is known for its pineapple cultivation which is done on extensive basis and is the main occupation of people here. Jampui Hill –It is the highest hill range of this state providing excellent and beautiful sceneries Dumboor Lake – One the main tourist attraction this lake is packed with vegetation and is surrounded by picturesque hills. Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary –Besides rare spectacled monkey and deer there more than 150 species of birds in this vast and beautiful sanctuary, this place has various rare flora and fauna. Venuban Vihara is the various Hindu and Buddhist stone images in these places and worth a visit.

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Places of Tourist Attractions in Sikkim

Places of Tourist Attractions in Sikkim

One the most exciting tourist spot of the international level known all worlds around is Sikkim. Millions of travelers visit and are irresistible for its beauty and picturesque glaciers, monasteries and mountains, passes and wildlife, besides it being a shopper’s paradise. It is small land between Nepal and Bhutan with Kanchendzonga, third steepest mountain allover world.

This place has blessings of most natural sceneries and picturesque view allover. The snow covered mountains, glaciers, passes and wild animals provide majestic view of Sikkim, besides teagardens, stupas, religious temples and wild life sanctuaries.

The spellbound treasure of Sikkim has - Mountains: Truly known for its mountain treasure Sikkim has Chola in east and Singalila in west. Passes: are the prime attractions for fun and adventure loving people, as the mountain ranges are interspersed with passes. Important passes are Nathu La and Kang La, Jelep La, Kongra La, Chiwabhangjang. Glaciers: Exotic and awesome view of glaciers is on Zemu, Lonak Glacier and Rathong Glacier, which attract the tourists most. Monastery: It has more than 2centuries old Monasteries of high historical and spiritual importance. Major Monasteries are Sangacholing, Rumtek, Phensong, Pemyangtse, Tashiding, Pemayangtse, Dubdi, Phodong etc.
Wild life: the famous Red Panda, not only an endangered species but also the symbol of Sikkim besides elusive Snow Leopard and the rare Clouded Leopard., black bear of Himalayas, yaks, and blue sheep called Bharal, wild goats, numerous species of deer, including musk deer, Tibetan antelope, and goral, found home in Sikkim. Also the major attractions : Tendong Hill, Namchi, Ravangla, Tami Tea Garden, Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, 'Sher Choke Bephu' cave, Do-Drol Chorten (Stupa), Menam Hill, Borong, Ganesh Toke temple, Versey, Rabdentse Ruins, Tsomgo Lake,  Saramsa Garden, Sae-Ngore-Chotshoge Centre,  Water Garden etc.
Sikkim is truly a traveler’s paradise to visit both in terms of refresh ness, peace and moments to cherish throughout the life.

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Places of Tourist Attractions in Meghalaya

Places of Tourist Attractions in Meghalaya

Land of Meghalaya to the south of Assam and north of Bangladesh is surrounded by beautiful hills, mind-blowing waterfalls, lakes and exotic butterflies with rare orchids.  This land has snake like rivers and enthusiastic wildlife with undoubting beautiful hills. Its natural beauty is best suited for the adventure loving people as it provides them with a freshening atmosphere for these activities. It is very picturesque state and is also known as ‘the house of the clouds’.

It is the northeastern corner of India, but has its virgin beauty which has been away from most of the people for a long time. It has astonishing waterfalls, crystal clear water lakes, thick and strong wooden dense forests, primitive caves to watch.

Cherapunjee, a place of most rain in the world is also in Meghalaya. Since it rains most of the times here it is the wettest place all around. Shillong Peak: It is the highest point which provides a panoramic view and picturesque sceneries all around. Ohpetbneng Peak: This sacred peak is set against the backdrop of a green forest, regarded as the 'Navel of Heaven' as per local ‘khasi’ mythology. It is most refreshing and peaceful to be here. Ward’s Lake: This picturesque lake all amid beautiful flowerbeds and fairyland lighting is really a place to visit.

Shillong Cathedral: This beautiful church is built by the Britishers and is much spacious so as to accommodate a few thousand worshippers at one time. Nartiang: These historical remnants of old capital of Jaintia rulers and worth paying a visit to those who are interested in historical monuments. Then there is around 500 year’s old Durga temple and huge monoliths and which are worth visit in Meghalaya.

Waterfalls in Beautiful Meghalaya: This place is also known for its number of waterfalls, which emerge from crystal clear rushing streams plunging down the high mountains, taking steep turns and twists and disappearing in deep jungles, presenting an awesome view.

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Assam University Faculty Recruitment Vacancy Jobs

Assam University Recruitment 2010

Faculty Recruitment in Assam University Silchar Emp No.2/2010

Assam University invites application for the following posts:

Positions:

1) Arabic, Assistant Professor
Total Number of posts =  01

2) Biotechnology, Reader
Total Number of posts =  01

3) Computer Science, Reader
Total Number of posts =  01

4) Chemistry, Assistant Professor
Total Number of posts =  01

5) English, Professor
Total Number of posts =  01

6) Economics, Professor
Total Number of posts =  01

7) Electronics and Telecommunication, Professor
Total Number of posts =  01

8) Law, Reader
Total Number of posts =  01

9) Life Science, Assistant Professor
Total Number of posts =  01

10) Linguistics, Reader
Total Number of posts =  01

11) Manipuri, Reader
Total Number of posts =  01

12) Mathematics, Professor
Total Number of posts =  01

13) Pharmaceutical Science, Professor : 01 Post,
Reader: 01 Post,
Assistant Professors: 02 Posts
Total Number of posts =  04

14) Physics, Assistant Professor
Total Number of posts =  01

15) Social Work, Reader
Total Number of posts =  01

16) Sanskrit, Assistant Professor
Total Number of posts =  01

17) Faculty positions-Diphu campus, History:, Professor: 01 Post, Assistant Professor: 01 Post, Physics:, Assistant Professor: 01 Post
Total Number of posts =  03

Last Date For receipt of applications : 5th May, 2010

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About Assam University

Assam University came into existence through Assam (Central) University Act, 1989 (Act. No. XIII). It was  established in 1994,since then  the University is steadily becoming  an excellent centre of learning.

The campus, situated in Dargakona, about 20 kms from  Silchar, is set amid sprawling hillocks, a typical landscape in the  North East. The campus  in an area of  600 acres surrounded by lakes and mountains provides  an ideal environment for academic pursuit.

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Committee on People and Environment opposes Barak Dam

Committee on People and Environment opposes Barak Dam

SILCHAR, April 7: Committee on People and Environment (COPE) in a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh of Manipur expressed its deep concern at the construction of Tipaimukh Dam despite opposition from naturalists and environmentalists of Northeast. There have been protest demonstrations by NGOs in Manipur, Mizoram and Barak Valley of Assam, besides that of in Bangladesh. According to Piyush Kanti Das, general secretary of COPE, the dam when completed would spell doom in the region concerned.

Specifying the impact, Das said it would have adverse effect on the bio-diversity since the proposed dam lies at the confluence of Indo-Burma, Indo-Malayan and Indo-Chinese hotspot zone. These areas are marked by the presence of a large species of plant and animal which are now on the verge of extinction around the world. A large number of them have been enlisted as endangered on the IUCN Red Data Book and the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.

Moreover, he pointed out many of the tribal people who include Hmar, Kuki, Mizo, Zeliangrong and others who have been living for generations in the area would be displaced, raising question about their rehabilitation. Besides, the dam being located in the seismic zone-V, in the event of quake and crack, vast population along with their hearths and homes would be badly affected. The age old Barak-Surma culture will be lost forever in the abysmal of history.

The memorandum at the same time focus on other important impact issues of flash flood, water scarcity, crop cultivation, navigation, siltation, ecological imbalance, pollution, extinction of aquatic forms of life as well as livelihood change.

In view of the extensive downstream environmental impact, a scientific study should be jointly conducted by experts from NGOs dealing with nature, IITs, NIT and universities from the dam site to sea mouth. It should be done at the initiative of the Government of India and Bangladesh. It should assess the possible detrimental impact on the environment and life of inhabitants along the catchment areas at large. COPE apprehends if the dam comes up, it will play havoc with greenery as well as people both in India and Bangladesh.

Around two hundred people from different communities and tribes took part in a demonstration against the construction of dam before the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Cachar today. The agitationists were addressed by Pavitra Daimari, executive president of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti, Jayanti Singh, president Maira Paibi, Pantinglong Rongmei, president Tribal Sangha, Aminul Haque, advisor AASU, advocate Babu Singh, Nirmal Das, general secretary Assam Mazuri Sramik Union, Dr Shanti Kumar Singh, president and Pijush Kanti Das, general secretary COPE and SAVE and others. The memorandum was also addressed to the President, Prime Minister as well as Joyram Ramesh, Minister of Forest and Environment. THE SENTINEL

Rebels serve ‘quit notice’

Rebels serve ‘quit notice’

SILCHAR, April 7: Non Manipuris belonging to various communities, specially from the plains of other parts of Northeast and the country are in panic, gripped as they are with fear psychosis. Different Manipur-based rebel groups which include People’s Liberation Army (PLA), United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Revolutionary People’s Forum (RPF), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Prepak), as well as other sundry outfits have issued ‘quit notice’ on them living in various parts of the State.

The notice served on March 28 has a deadline of three months by which the non Manipuris have to leave the State. Otherwise, it warns of serious consequences. The warning has been given out in local newspapers of the State. In the meantime, around 25 families have already left, according to intelligence sources here. The panic ridden families have taken shelter with their relatives and friends. It is to be recalled that in 2003, 125 families deserted their homes and sought refuge in the Lakhipur area of Cachar. Around 25 thousand employees serving in Central, State and private establishments are in dilemma and are at crossroads, considering the threat perception. While insurgency in other Northeast States is on the wane, Manipur continues to be the hotbed of a number of militant organizations with safe bases and refuges in the hills and dales of the State, besides easy access to Myanmar. Even intensified flush out operations by security forces are unable to rein in them. THE SENTINEL

ATM fiasco rattles customers

ATM fiasco rattles customers

SILCHAR, April 7: As the banking services are becoming mechanized, customers find it easy for their money transactions besides availing themselves of the various facilities. But, it is also becoming cause of worry and anxiety for them often. Some of the customers of State Bank of India today at a press meet held in the premises of a school shared their problems with the mediapersons. Champak Chandra Saha, a teacher, said when he went to draw an amount of Rs 2,600 only from his account at the ATM counter at Ambicapatty, he was amazed to read the screen display which indicated ‘your last transaction cancelled. Sorry unable to process’. More amazing, his account has been debited for the amount he did not receive. Similar are the experiences of Anju Devi, home maker, who could not draw Rs 20,000 from her account on February 2. Sunil Kumar Singh and Sapan Acharjee too could not draw Rs 15,000 on April 5 and Rs 4,000 in June 2008. Till date, non of them has received the amount lost in the ATM. Champak Saha quoted a RBI circular to say that if a customer does not get his money within 12 days, he will have to be paid Rs 100 per day from the disputed date till the bank makes payment to him. He has advised the customers to bring to the notice of the Branch Managers their problem and lodge complaint in this regard for necessary actions. He pointed out that while security guards are posted at the ATM of other banks, why similar arrangement should not be made by SBI. THE SENTINEL

Stress laid on fishery development

Stress laid on fishery development

SILCHAR, April 7: At a meeting held in the conference hall of the Deputy Commissioner of Cachar presided over by ADC Baranya Das and attended by the District Fishery Development Officer and the Chief Executive Officer UC Kalita and representatives of NGOs, after threadbare discussion, it was decided to go for campaign among common people about the need for the increased pisciculture and to adopt various measures for the implementation of fishery preservation rules and regulations. In view of the random use of nets round the year by people in order to hook fishes, it has been decided to enforce strictly the use of prescribed size of nets which should not be less than seven to 14 cm. Use of nets of small sizes are playing havoc with the fishes during their germination period. In order to preserve the fishes, Pratul Deka of the department laid stress on the implementation of the five rules of Fishery Act and its violation has to be strictly dealt with for meting out punishment to the violators as per law. THE SENTINEL

Bishnupriya Manipuri bodies hail Kartik Sena Sinha

SILCHAR, April 6: Five different Bishnupriya Manipuri bodies-Nikhil Bishnupriya Manipuri Mahasabha, Bishnupriya Manipuri Students’ Union, Nikhil Bishnupriya Manipuri Andolan Parishad, Nikhil Bishnupriya Manipuri Mahila Sangstha and NGO Khowrang today jointly accorded reception to Kartik Sena Sinha, Patharkandi BJP MLA, who made a volte-face and voted for Congress in the Rajya Sabha elections along with three other MLAs of the party Dr. Rumi Nath, Shambhu Singh Mallah and Abhijit Hazarika.

All the four MLAs have been suspended from the party, pending final decision by the party president for their expulsion from BJP. The spectre of action by the highest decision making body of BJP seems to have no impact on Kartik Sena Sinha who received a hero’s welcome on his arrival at Kumbhirgram Airport. A cavalcade of his supporters and fans in four and six wheelers and motor bikes carried him to Sri Sri Bhubaneshwar Sadhu Thakur Ashram at Tarapur of this town where he was accorded reception by the Bishnupriya Manipuri social, cultural, literary and student bodies.

Dr. Deben Sinha, president of Nikhil Bishnupriya Manipuri Mahasabha appreciated the decision of Kartik Sena Sinha to vote for Congress as he did it in the larger interest of the community. The Chief Minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi assured him of Economic Development Council for Bishnupriya Manipuris. The reception meeting was presided over by Chandra Kanta Sinha, poet and litterateur. Others who spoke on the occasion heaping praises on Kartik Sena Sinha included Haridas Sinha, Ashish Ranjan Sinha, Uday Sinha, Swapan Sinha among others. In his brief speech, Kartik Sena Sinha justified his decision to vote for Congress, keeping in mind the over all interest of his backward community. THE SENTINEL

I don’t need minister’s certificate: Bithika Dev

I don’t need minister’s certificate: Bithika

SILCHAR, April 6: Reacting sharply to Excise Minister Gautam Roy’s allegation that she was a failure as MLA, Bithika Dev today retorted that she did not need the certificate from a Minister who belonged to another district as the people of Silchar would judge her performance.

The Silchar MLA said she did not bother about what a Minister says about her performance. Speaking in a dharna organized by Sammilito Samskritik Mancha at Silchar Railway Station, Bithika Dev said, except for AUDF MLA Ataur Rahman Majharbhuiya and she, no MLA from Barak Valley including the Minister had ever raised the issue of renaming the Silchar Station, and it proves that they do not have any sentiment for the martyr.

Meanwhile, Cachar district Congress president Karnendu Bhattacharjee also criticized Gautam Roy for his comments about the Silchar MLA. Bhattacharjee said, Roy was not authorized to assess Dev’s performance as an MLA, it was the people of Silchar who would judge her performance. Rejecting Roy’s demand for a fresher in Silchar Assembly segment, Bhattacharjee said, only party high command had the authority to nominate candidate. THE SENTINEL

Gautam Roy hints at wife Mandira Roy, as next candidate

Roy hints at wife as next candidate

SILCHAR April 6: Excise Minister Gautam Roy today kept the Karimganj District Congress virtually awe-struck when he hinted that his wife Mandira Roy could be fielded in the next Assembly elections in Karimganj.

Addressing a meeting of the district committee Roy said, in Karimganj, the Congress party had no strong candidate, and hence woman candidate from the neighbouring district Hailakandi could be fielded here.He, however, did not utter anyone’s name.

Yet everyone present could easily realize who he was talking about. Earlier Gautam Roy, to everyone’s utter disbelief, silenced Municipality Chairman Dr. Manas Das halfway in his speech. Dr. Das was explaining the problem his Board was facing in draining out clogged water. But Roy rudely asked him to sit down and said Dr. Das would not be able to solve the civic problem in the town.

Interestingly, Roy was instrumental in making Dr. Das, a debutant politician, the chairman of the Municipality Board. It was believed that Roy would project Dr. Das as the next candidate for Karimganj Assembly seat. But, today Roy made a volte-face hinting at his wife as the next candidate. THE SENTINEL

Congress should field a fresher in Silchar: Gautam Roy

Congress should field a fresher in Silchar: Gautam Roy

SILCHAR, April 5: Sontosh Mohan Dev might not be in power, Excise Minister Gautam Roy’s tirade against the former Union Minister did not seem to die down. In an interview with The Sentinel, Roy even went to say that defeat in the Lok Sabha election had derailed Dev’s mental ability. Making a scathing attack on the senior leader, Roy said Dev had duped the people of Barak Valley with bogus promise that Lumding-Silchar broad-gauge would be completed by 2012. “I tell you, broad-gauge will never by completed by 2012 as tender for tunnel number 10 was still lying with the Rail Ministry”, maintaining this Roy said, Dev should have involved State’s Ministry and then only broad-gauge could be completed in the stipulated time. Roy did not solely concentrated on the former Union Minister, rather he directed against Dev’s MLA wife Bithika Dev. Roy said, Bithika’s performance in the Assembly was horrible and thus party should field some new faces in the next Assembly election in Silchar. Roy however uttered a few words of praise for Silchar Municipality Chairperson Susmita Dev. Roy said, he was aware that a group of ruling party Ward Commissioners had been creating problem for Susmita which they should not have done. “I have talked to Susmita and advised her to continue her work along with all the Ward Commissioners unlike her father.” Roy openly admitted that in the forthcoming election the ruling party have to face anti-incumbency factors, particularly due to price rise of the essential commodities. But this would not pose any threat for the Congress, mainly because of two reasons- first, everybody are aware that price rise was a national phenomenon and even in the non-Congress States, the picture was same. Secondly, there was no strong opposition in the State which could challenge the ruling party. Roy said, 2011 Assembly votes would be his last election. “For almost two and half decades I have been fighting election, I am now sick of it. New generation should come”, confessing this Roy however maintained that, since nobody from his constituency had come up with profound promise, he was compelled to fight the election again in 2011. He, however, hinted that in 2014 general election, he might contest from Silchar LS seat provided the party high command nominates him. THE SENTINEL

‘Ajmal had silent support for my voting for Congress’

‘Ajmal had silent support for my voting for Congress’

SILCHAR, April 5: “With the silent support of AUDF supremo, I have voted in favour of the Congress candidate in the Rajya Sabha election,” stated Badarpur MLA Anwarul Haque, who had been suspended from the AUDF for violating party diktat to vote for the Opposition candidate Jayanta Baruah. Making his first press-meet after the recent Rajya Sabha episode, Haque claimed that he had intimated his decision of casting vote in favour of the ruling party candidate, to AUDF president Badrauddin Ajmal, who did not protest. Rather Ajmal had advised him to do any step for the betterment of his Muslim Fishermen Community, claimed Haque. He reiterated that he had done no mistake by casting his vote in Congress’ favour. Even in earlier RS elections, the AUDF had voted in favour of Congress candidate Dr Manmohan Singh. In presidential election, too AUDF voted for Congress candidate Pratibha Patil. Admitting that this time party had issued whip to vote for Baruah, Haque argued that, he personally could not accept Baruah’s candidature as the latter was an ‘anti-Bengali’ person. Haque even said, Baruah was accused of Nelli massacre. Haque today said that he still had a cordial rapport with Ajmal, who as he claimed, had made a telephone call even today. Haque said he was still very much a part of AUDF and considered Ajmal as his leader. THE SENTINEL

Sontosh Mohan Dev hits back at Gautam Roy

SILCHAR, April 5: Silchar District Congress today virtually warned Excise Minister Gautam Roy not to make further derogatory remarks against former Union Minister Sontosh Mohan Dev. DCC general secretary Arun Dutta Majumder told the mediapersons here today that, Roy’s unpleasant comment against a senior party leader was unwarranted and Congress workers of Silchar would not sit idle anymore. It is to be noted that Roy, on Sunday told in an INTUC meeting that Dev had lost senility after conceding defeat in the last general election. He further accused Dev of duping common people by false promise of broad-gauge project by 2012.

Dev addressing a press meet today countered Roy’s allegations. Dev said, he had written a dozen letters to persons like Prime Minister, AICC President, Planning Commission Chairman, Chief Minister and PWD Minister of Assam for fund for Kalain road. DCC president Karnendu Bhattacharjee also took initiative to get the fund released. But when the fund was released, Roy jumped into the scene and to claim his credit, started vilifying against Dev. Maintaining that he lost the last election only due to inner conflict of the party, Dev said, he wanted to contest the Rajya Sabha election.

Accordingly he contacted Urban Development Minister Dinesh Prasad Goala and the latter assured him support. But when he contacted Roy, the latter rudely rejected his plea. “Roy told me why should I support you? Did you support me when I was in CBI trouble?” Informing this Dev said, he had helped Roy when he was in trouble following CBI inquiry into his alleged role in kidnap and murder of his brother-in-law as well as BJP leader Pratul Dev. Hinting that his daughter Susmita Dev would try to get party nomination in 2014 general election, Sontosh Mohan today said, Susmita was not interested in contesting Assembly election. THE SENTINEL