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List Of Asam Sahitya Sabha Presidents
Asam Sahitya Sabha ( as, অসম সাহিত্য সভা), Ôxôm Xahityô Xôbha or "Assam Literary Society") was founded in 1917 in Assam, India to promote the culture of Assam and Assamese literature. Except regular biennially seasons in 2000 and 2002 special session was held at Jorhat and Kalgachia Kalgachia is a sub-urban town in Barpeta district, Assam, India. It is west of district headquarters Barpeta. History It is not clear when the village was established, but a few official document states that the village was established in the .... President, Time and Place References External links {{commons category Lists of people from Assam, Asam Sahitya Sabha presidents Asam Sahitya Sabha presidents ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asam Sahitya Sabha
The Asam Sahitya Sabha (; Literary Society of Assam) is a non Government, non profit, literary organisation of Assam. It was founded in December 1917 in Assam, India to promote the culture of Assam and Assamese literature. A branch of the organisation named ''Singapore Sahitya Sabha'' was launched in Singapore on July 28, 2019. History Till 1826 AD. Assam Territory was ruled mainly by Kachari kingdom, Kachari, Ahom Dynasty, Ahoms in the entirety of Brahmaputra Valley and Koch dynasty, Koch. In 1826, after the Treaty of Yandabo the administration of Assam was passed down to the British, till independence in 1947. Since then Assam has been an integral part of India. However, the history of modern Assam, modern Assamese language and literature and culture found their starting points in the early part of the 19th century. Since 1872 some efforts were made to build up some organisations to work for the development of Assamese language, literature and culture of the modern period. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakshminath Bezbaroa
' Lakshminath Bezbarua (, 14 October 1864), was an Assamese poet, novelist and playwright of modern Assamese literature. He was one of the literary stalwarts of the Jonaki Era, the age of romanticism in Assamese literature when through his essays, plays, fiction, poetry and satires, he gave a new impetus to the then stagnating Assamese literary caravan. He responded to the prevailing social environment through his satirical works to bring and sustain positive changes to the former. His literature reflected the deeper urges of the people of Assam. Confusion regarding date of birth There is confusion regarding the date of birth of Bezbaroa and also a story behind it as told by Bezbaroa himself. In the first line of the first paragraph of the first chapter of his auto-biography ''Mor Jiban Xuworon'' (মোৰ জীৱন সোঁৱৰণ), Bezbaroa confirms outright his inability to remember his exact date of birth that his parents used to tell him. But later when he grew you ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Lakhimpur
North Lakhimpur ( ) is a city and a municipal board in Lakhimpur district in the Indian state of Assam, about northeast of Guwahati. It is the district headquarters of Lakhimpur district. North Lakhimpur is also the name of the subdivision of Lakhimpur district where North Lakhimpur town is located. Geography It is situated at 27° 13' 60 N and 94° 7' 0 E. Significant parts of Lakhimpur include Phulbari, Laluk, Dhakuakhana, Narayanpur, Nowboicha, Town Bantow, Chetia para, Khelmati, NT Road, DK Road, KB Road, CD Road, Nakari, Bormuria, Joyhing and Moidomia, Angarkhuwa, Dhakuwakhania Goan, Hansuwa Tiniali etc.. Demographics As of the 2001 India census, North Lakhimpur had a population of 54,262. Based on population, it is classified as a class-II city (between 50,000 and 99,999 inhabitants). According to the 2011 census, it has a population of 105,376. Males constituted 53% of the population and females 47%. North Lakhimpur has an average literacy rate of 89%, higher than the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagendra Narayan Choudhury
Nagendra Narayan Choudhury (1881-1947) was a short story writer and essayist from Assam. He was noted for his contribution to the field of Short stories and essays in the Assamese literature during the years of Awahon. He was elected as a president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1931 held at Sivasagar district. Brief life Choudhury was born in 1881 at Lakhipur near Goalpara of Assam to Khagendra Narayan Choudhury and Saradapriya Choudhury. After primary education at his birthplace he did his higher education at Dhuburi and Goalpara. After passing the entrance examination from he went to Calcutta and admitted in ''Jubilee Art Akademi''. He died in his own residence at Lakhipur on 13 November 1947. Literary works Choudhury was a regular writer in the "Awahan" journal of that time. Some of his literary works include: Books # ''Dangai Atmorokshya'' (দাঙ্গায় আত্মৰক্ষা), # ''Binar Jhonkar'' (বীণাৰ ঝঙ্কাৰ) Short stories # ''Nag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mofizuddin Ahmed Hazarika
Mafizuddin Ahmed Hazarika ( as, মফিজুদ্দিন আহমদ হাজৰিকা; 1870-1958) was an Indian poet belonging to the Jonaki era of Assamese Literature. He was popularly known as 'Jnan Malinir Kobi' (জ্ঞান মালিনীৰ কবি) among the people of Assam. He was elected as the president of the 12th Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1930 held at Golaghat district, Assam. He was one of the organizers of Dibrugarh Sahitya Sabha and served as its secretary from 1904 to 1934. He also presided over the "Chatra Sanmilan" held at Sibsagar in 1930. Early life and education Hazarika was born to Himmatuddin Ahmed Hazarika and Rahnuri on 30 August 1870 at Jorhatpatty in Dibrugarh, Assam. He took his primary education from Dibrugarh Government High School. He appeared for entrance in 1892 but he could not succeed and left school. Life Mafizuddin joined the forest department in 1893 and work there for some days. Mafizuddin married Hafiza Khatoon, a daughter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golaghat
Golaghat ( ''Gʊlaɡʱat'' ) one of the largest subdivisions of the Indian state of Assam, later elevated to the position of a full–fledged district headquarter on 5 October 1987, is a city and a municipality and the seat of administrative operations of Golaghat district, besides being a twin city to Jorhat which is about 55 km away. It is one of the oldest urban areas in Assam that recently featured on the Smart Cities nominations list, along with Guwahati and four other prominent urban areas of the state; although losing out to Guwahati at the final stage. The Dhansiri, one of the tributaries of the Brahmaputra, passes through Golaghat and is the primary water source for its citizens. One of the earliest tea urban centres in Assam that has been the headquarters of the oldest subdivision for over years since 1839, the local government body, Golaghat Municipal Board (GMB), was set up in 1920, becoming a long-established civic body of the state, formed before indepen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamalakanta Bhattacharya (Assam)
Kamalakanta Bhattacharya; 1853–1936) was a prominent essayist and poet belonged to the Oronodoi era of Assamese literature. He was born on 23 December 1853 in Gorehagi village, Biswanath Chariali, Sonitpur district, Assam. He was popularly known as 'Agnikobi' (অগ্নিকবি). Politically, he was strongly nationalistic. He opposed the introduction of Bengali as the official language of Assam in 1871. At the annual meeting of the Indian National Congress in 1886 in Calcutta, he participated as a delegate for Assam. In 1929 he sat as Secretary General of the Organization Culture Asam Sahitya Sabha ago. He was also the president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1929 held at Jorhat district, Assam. He campaigned for the abolition of the box security regulations and promoted the education of women. He also participated in the swadeshi movement in 1905–06. Literary works * ''Manat mor para Katha'' (autobiography) * ''Chintanala'' ("The Fire of Thoughts", a collection of poems ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamalakanta Bhattacharya or Sadhaka Kamalakanta (1769–1821), Bengali Shakta poet and yogi
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Kamalakanta Bhattacharya may refer to: * Kamalakanta Bhattacharya (Assam) (1853–1936), Indian essayist and poet * Kamalakanta Bhattacharya (West Bengal) Kamalakanta Bhattacharya ( bn, কমলাকান্ত ভট্টাচার্য; c. 1769–1821), also known as Sadhaka Kamalakanta, was a Bengali Shakta poet and yogi of India of the late 18th century. He is often considered to hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarunram Phukan
Tarun Ram Phukan (also Phookun, as, তৰুণ ৰাম ফুকন; 22 January 1877 – 28 July 1939) was a prominent leader of Assam. He was popularly known as ''Deshbhakta''. Early life and education Tarun Ram Phukan was born in 1877 in a reputed family of Assam. He was educated in Cotton Collegiate School, Guwahati and Presidency College, Calcutta. Later, he moved to the Bar from Inner Temple in London. He educated as a lawyer but also served as lecturer in Earle Law College in Guwahati. Involvement in movement against British rule He was a prominent member of a political organization then named Assam Association till 1920. Phookan played an important part in forming the Assam Branch of the Indian National Congress in 1921. He was elected its first President. When the Non-Cooperation Movement was started, Phookan took a leading part in it and he toured various parts of Assam carrying the message of Mahatma Gandhi. In connection with the Non-Cooperation Movement, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarun Ram Phukan 1977 Stamp Of India
Tarun or Tharun is a word from Sanskrit. It is a male given name, meaning "young male". Notable people with the given name Tarun include: * Tarun (Telugu actor) (born 1981), Indian actor in Telugu and Tamil cinema * Tarun Arora, Indian actor in Hindi cinema * Tarun Bhattacharya, Indian musician * Tarun Bose (born 1928), Indian actor in Hindi cinema * Tarun Chandra or Tarun, Indian actor in Kannada cinema * Tarun Dey, Indian footballer * Tarun Gogoi (born 1936), Indian politician * Tarun Gopi, Indian film director in Tamil cinema * Tarun Khanna (born 1968), Indian-born American author and economic strategist * Tarun Khiwal (born 1967), Indian fashion photographer * Tarun Majumdar or Tarun Mazumdar (born 1931), Indian film director in Bengali cinema * Tarun Mandal (born 1959), Indian politician * Tarun Mansukhani, Indian film director in Hindi cinema * Tarun Nethula (born 1983), Indian-born New Zealand cricketer * Tarun Ram Phukan (1877–1939), Indian politician * Tarun Shatriya, Ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benudhar Rajkhowa
Benudhar Rajkhowa ( as, বেণুধৰ ৰাজখোৱা; 1872-1955) was a prominent writer, poet and dramatist from Assam. He was the president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1926 held at Dhuburi district, Assam. When he was studying at Calcutta, he had done a pivot role for development of Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha, a literary organization from Assam. He was honoured with Rai Bahadur title by the ruling British government. Early life and career Benudhar Rajkhowa was born on 11 December 1872 to Suchadaram Rajkhowa and Hirawati Rajkhowa in Dibrugarh district of Assam. After having primary education in Dibrugarh he had left for Kolkata for higher education. Returning home, he worked in various posts like Extra Assistant Commissioner, Deputy commissioner under the ruling British Government. Literacy Works Rajkhowa was also an editor of the Bijuli magazine from 1890 to 1892. He started writing in Junaki, a leading Assamese in that period. Some of his books are: * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhuburi
Dhubri (Pron: ˈdhubri) is an old town and headquarter of Dhubri district in Indian state of Assam. It is an old town on the bank of the Brahmaputra river, with historical significance. In 1883, the town was first constituted as a Municipal Board under the British regime. It is situated about west from Dispur, the state capital of Assam. The town is also an important commercial centre and had a busy river port particularly for jute. Dhubri is called the "Land of Rivers" as it is covered three sides by Brahmaputra and Gadadhar rivers. History The word 'Dhuburi' comes from a legendary lady named Netai-Dhubuni. Legends say that Netai-Dhubuni was a laundress who used to wash clothes of the Gods and Goddesses in a small ghat in Dhubri. The story is connected with Behula-Lakhindar. Lakhinar was the son of Chand Sadagar and Behula was Lakhindar's spouse. The word Dhubri is believed to have originated from the word 'Dhubuni' (a lady who washes clothes). According to Bodo-Kachari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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