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Award-winning documentary 'Lachit: The Warrior" releases on General Bir La
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
The makers of the critically acclaimed animated documentary 'Lachit: The Warrior' have decided to release the film on the birth anniversary of Ahom General Bir Lachit Borphukan.
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Lachit Barphukan's life will remain lighthouse of inspiration: Amit Shah o
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Lachit Barphukan, the 17th-century general of the Ahom Kingdom, is celebrated for his historic victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. Leading the Ahom forces on the Brahmaputra River, Barphukan repelled an advancing Mughal army despite being heavily outnumbered, e
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Assam: Preparations in full swing in Jorhat ahead of PM Modi's visit to di
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a journey to Assam today, preparations are in full swing in the Jorhat district of the state for tomorrow's programme, where he will inaugurate the statue of Great Ahom General Lachit Barphukan at Lachit Maidam in the Hoollongapar area.
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'Lachit the Warrior' wins Best Animation Award at Kanchenjunga Internation
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
'Lachit the Warrior,' an animation film on iconic Ahom general Lachit Barphukan written and directed by Partha Sarathi Mahanta, an Indian Police Service officer in Assam who is currently posted as the DIG of Special Task Force (STF), has clinched the Best Animation Film award at the Kanchenj
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Short film on Lachit Barphukan wins award at Kollywood International Film
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Born on November 24, 1622, Barphukan was known for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat, 1671 in which an attempt by Mughal forces to capture Assam was thwarted.
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Assam enters Guinness World Records Hall of Fame for largest number of han
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Assam has once again entered in the Guinness World Records Hall of Fame for the largest number of handwritten notes submitted for a common purpose.
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War memorial to come up at Battle of Alaboi site in Assam; 100-ft sword to
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
On the outskirts of the state capital city, Guwahati where the Battle of Alaboi was fought in the 17th century between the Ahom army and Mughals, a memorial with an estimated cost of Rs 150 crore will be set up. The main attraction of the memorial would be a 100-feet height Hengang (Ahom swo
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PM Modi to attend Lachit Barphukan's 400th birth anniversary celebrations
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the function of the 400th birth anniversary of Ahom General Lachit Barphukan in the national capital on November 25.
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Ahluwalia Contracts to build Ahom general Lachit Barphukan's memorial in A
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The Assam government had decided to set up a cultural centre to display and conserve the valour of Ahom general Lachit Barphukan.
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Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma chairs meet with state's DC-SP in Guwahati
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a high-level conference with district magistrates and Superintendents of Police (SPs) aiming to bring governance closer to the public with enhanced welfare initiatives.
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Ahom general's 400th birth anniversary celebrations to be held in Delhi; P
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): The Government of Assam is planning to hold the concluding function of the 400th birth anniversary of Ahom General Lachit Barphukan in the national capital.
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President Kovind offers prayers at Kamakhya temple in Guwahati
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 25 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind accompanied by First Lady Savita Kovind on Friday offered prayers to Goddess Maa Kamakhya Devi at a temple atop Nilachal Hill in Guwahati.
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