Alert was sounded in Assam over the dreaded swine flu after a student of the Fakhruddin Ahmed Barpeta Medical College was detected with the H1N1 virus today. The student is currently undergoing treatment at a private nursing home in Guwahati and will be shifted to the Guwahati Medical college Hospital tomorrow. This is the first case detected so far in Assam but there could be more, revealed a health department source.
The prestigious Golok Samman for 2023 has been announced, honoring four distinguished young individuals for their exceptional contributions in the fields of art, translation, research, and environmental activism. The award, instituted by the UD Foundation in memory of the noted translator and social worker Golok Chandra Datta, celebrates those who have made significant cultural and social impacts in Assam.
This year’s recipients are Dr. Sanjeev Bora, a renowned artist; Avantika Parashar, a noted translator; Rajesh Dattabaruah, an environmental activist; and Dr. Baburam Saikia, a Sattriya dancer and researcher.
Recognizing Talent in Art and Visual Media
Dr. Sanjeev Bora has been...
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