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Tai-Ahom History Study Cell Inaugurated at North Lakhimpur University

By Anup Arandhara |

The “Tai-Ahom History Study Cell” at North Lakhimpur University was formally inaugurated under the initiative of the Tai-Ahom Students’ Society of the University. The inauguration ceremony was held at Dr. Bishwanarayan Shastri Library, with Dr. Biman Chandra Chetia, Registrar of the University, attending as the chief inaugurator.

The event was attended by Academic Coordinator Bhanikanta Konwar, faculty members, library officials, students, and invited guests including cultural entrepreneur Dipkol Lahan and Joint Secretary of Lakhimpur Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad, Udit Phukan.

The ceremony began with a felicitation of the Registrar by the Tai-Ahom Students’ Society, where he was presented with a traditional Phulam Gamosa. The felicitation was offered by Saifa Sandikoi. In his inaugural speech, Dr. Biman Chetia highlighted the importance of historical studies and the preservation of ancient manuscripts.

Senior faculty members also shared their reflections—Prof. Dr. Arbind Rajkhowa of the Assamese Department spoke on “Authentic Evaluation of Buranjis”, while Prof. Dr. Swapnali Gogoi of the Geography Department delivered an encouraging address.

Guest speaker Dipkol Lahan emphasized the need for preserving old artifacts connected with history, while other dignitaries, including Dr. Mousumi Chetia, Dr. Ishmirekha Sandikoi, Bhanikanta Konwar, Dipkol Lahan, and Udit Phukan, each contributed valuable books to the newly established study cell.

Acknowledgments were extended to Librarian Nijora Gogoi, Assistant Librarian Pranjal Dulakasaria, and the entire library staff for their support in setting up the cell.

The ceremony was coordinated by Uddhab Tamuli Phukan, General Secretary of the Tai-Ahom Students’ Society of North Lakhimpur University.

Developed through the collective efforts of students, teachers, and staff over the past six months, the “Tai-Ahom History Study Cell” will be open to students and the general public from Tuesday, August 26.

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