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Historian honoured in Nazira

The Freelance Journalist Association of Nazira and PRAGATI, a non governmental area felicitated   renowned historian Akhi Paniphukan at his residence recently.

Paniphukan, who wrote several books on Ahom era has been suffering from illnesses.

Both organizations feliciated him with Chalang Sadar, Gamusa and Hombardha patra and wished his speedy recovery.

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