Historical Background: The issue of illegal immigration in Assam dates back to pre-independence, with the 1931 Census Superintendent CS Mullan warning of an influx of migrants from East Bengal (now Bangladesh). Post-independence, Deputy Commissioner RB Vaghaiwalla noted continuous migration of
Death Anniversary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika falls on November 5. Background Birth: September 8, 1926, in Sadiya, Assam. Education: Attended schools in Guwahati, Dhubri, and Tezpur. Completed intermediate studies at Cotton College; pursued BA and MA in Political Science at
The English Department at Gauhati University is set to host the 3rd Homen Borgohain Memorial Lecture on November 5 at 11 am in the Phanidhar Datta Seminar Hall. The lecture will be delivered by Sanjoy Hazarika, a respected journalist, writer,
Under the auspices of the Centre for Research of the Western Assam Language and Culture and Pragati College Agomoni, a two-day national symposium on the life and literature of Jnanpith awardee Dr. Mamoni Raisom Goswami concluded on Saturday on the
The Sangeet Natak Akademi North East Centre organized a special program named “Smaran” in memory of Dr. Birendranath Datta, a litterateur and Tagore Fellow of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, on the occasion of his first death anniversary. Academic and Career:
Early Life and Academic Background: Born on February 20, 1932, in Nagaon, Assam, Saikia’s early experiences influenced his multifaceted career. He earned a degree in Physics from Cotton College, Guwahati, and a Master’s from Presidency College, Kolkata. He completed a
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the third phase of the Mission Basundhara scheme, aimed at providing land rights to indigenous people of Assam. The scheme is part of the government’s broader goal to ensure Jati-Mati-Bheti (community, land, homeland) protection.
163rd Anniversary Commemoration: The Phulaguri Dhewa is commemorated annually by locals in Phulaguri, Assam, as a tribute to the peasants who were martyred by British forces during the uprising in 1861. Introduction The Phulaguri Uprising, also known as Phulaguri Dhawa,
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