theatre in town:

9 Jakhoo Hill - a play written by columnist Gurcharan Das and directed by Giyasuddin Ahmed, will be staged by the theatre group Shikhar at Rabindra Bhawan in Guwahati on April 10 and 11. The play is set in Shimla during Diwali 1962. The political turmoil and disillusionment of the outside world, India's demoralising war with China, the gradual decline of Nehruvian ideals and optimism is echoed in the sitting room of 9 Jakhoo Hill. The cast includes Deba Choudhury, Hiranmoy Dutta, Tondra Barbora, Utpala Choudhury, Ranjeev Lal Barua and Mrinmoyee Sarma. Passes are available at the venue.

Kathak workshop:

A three-day workshop on Kathak dance, organised by the Students’ Welfare Association, Laban, Shillong, in association with the Centre for Creative Arts, NEHU, will be held in the auditorium of Shillong Bangiya Sahitya Parishad from April 26. For details dial 2222334, 2503770, 2227211.

Celebration time:

The annual day celebrations of Multibyte Computers, Guwahati, will be held on April 10 at the Institution of Engineers Building, Panbazar, from 10 am.

Flower show:

A two-day state-level orchids and flowers’ show-cum-competition, organised by the department of horticulture, Nagaland, will be held from April 11 at the Indoor Stadium, Kohima.

Montessori training:

The inaugural function of the Montessori teachers’ training programme, organised by Pratisruti, will be held on April 9 at 11 am at R.G. Baruah College, Guwahati.

Bhangra masti:

Bhangra popstar Daler Mehndi will perform with his troupe at Nehru Stadium, Guwahati, on April 26.

Debate contest:

The eco club of Numaligarh High School will hold a debate competition on “Development of science is the main hindrance to environmental preservation” for students of Class XI and XII on April 20.

Meetings and conferences:

The next sitting of Sahitya Chora in association with the Guwahati Alochana Chakra will be held at Lakhiram Saralabala Das auditorium of Pensioner’s Bhawan, Chandmari, on April 20 at 3 pm.

The All-Assam Tribal Sangha will hold its 33rd general conference from April 17-19 at Silapathar in Dhemaji district.

The meeting of the district development committee for Kamrup district, scheduled to be held on April 7, to be held on April 9 at 10 am.

The Regional Institute of Opthalmology will organise an alumni meet at Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok on April 27.

The biennial conference of Assam Satra Mahasabha will be held from April 10 to 12 at Na-Burka Satra, Rangiya sub-division.