Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the 9th Assam State Film Awards for the years 2020 and 2021 held at the Sri Sri Damodardeva International Auditorium on Sunday.
Once confined to the courtyards, riverbanks, among cattle herders, elephant keepers, and villagers of undivided Goalpara, Goalpariya folk music has today travelled far beyond its geographical and cultural origins. Yet, even as the music finds new listeners and performers across Assam and
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday inaugurated the Swahid Smarak Kshetra at Paschim Boragaon on the occasion of the observance of Swahid Divas (Martyrs' Day), amidst the melody of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's 'timeless' creation 'Swahid Pranamu Tumak'.
The restored films span Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, and Marathi cinema, reflecting India's diverse artistic heritage preserved with meticulous archival standards.
During the event, a human chain formed and performed the iconic song 'Manuhe Manuhor Babe' in unison. Joining the chorus, the Chief Minister, through the song, also paid heartfelt tribute to Sudhakantha.
A crowd of nearly 5000 people paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika by performing the song 'Manuhe Manuhor Babe' at the Latasil playground in Guwahati on the occasion of the 14th death anniversary of the singer.
According to a release from the Ministry of Development of North-East Region, speaking at the award ceremony, Scindia paid tribute to Bhupen Hazarika as a poet, musician, and voice of the nation whose work wove together art and unity. He said that conferring awards in Bhupen Da's name hon
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday unveiled a statue of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika at Khelmati in North Lakhimpur town of Lakhimpur district, a press release said.
Back in 2019, when the Narendra Modi-led government conferred Bharat Ratna to Bhupen Hazarika, Mallikarjun Kharge had questioned the decision, demanding the honour for Shivakumara Swami, an iconic Lingayat seer.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday held a detailed discussion in Dispur through video conference with the Guardian Ministers of various districts, along with the Chief Secretary, district Commissioners and several senior officials of the state, to review the preparations