Bhupen Hazarika Trust

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  Those Opposing Citizenship Bill Want To Attack Assam's Culture: Minister

  Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said those opposing the Citizenship Bill want to "attack" the culture and civilisation of Assam.

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  Bharat Ratna For Bhupen Hazarika A Victory For Diversity: Tej Hazarika

  Tej Hazarika, the son of the late singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika, said on Sunday the government's decision to confer Bharat Ratna on his father is a victory for humanity, diversity and the country's secular character

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  Bharat Ratna Awardee Bhupen Hazarika's Voice Resonates In Delhi At Parade

  The voice of Bhupen Hazarika, popularly known as the 'Bard of Brahmaputra', resonated at New Delhi's Rajpath as the Assam tableau, depicting the handloom of the state inspired by Mahatma Gandhi made its way during the Republic Day celebrations, a day after the Bharat Ratna was posthumously awarded to him.

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  Assam To Acquire Bhupen Hazarika's Kolkata Home

  The Assam government has decided to acquire and restore music maestro Bhupen Hazarika's three-storey house in Kolkata, where the bard had lived for around four decades and composed many of his masterpieces.

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  When Atal Bihari Vajpayee Made A Song Request To His Favourite Singer

  Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a connoisseur of poetry and music, was a great fan of Bhupen Hazarika and once requested the iconic singer-composer to sing a famous Assamese song when he was performing in the national capital.

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  Prime Minister Narendra Modi Lays Foundation Of Guwahati AIIMS

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati to be set up at Changsari in Assam's Kamrup district.

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  PM Modi Names India's Longest Bridge After Assam Singer Bhupen Hazarika

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the country's longest bridge over River Lohit in Assam and said it will serve as a foundation for a new economic revolution and help India in its efforts to become a superpower.

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  For Kalpana Lajmi, Financial Aid From the Assam Government

  Mr Gogoi, in a statement, announced financial assistance to her from Chief Minister's Relief Fund. He also wished her quick recovery and a healthy life. Known for films like Rudaali, Darmiyaan and Daman, Ms Lajmi was the longtime partner of musician Bhupen Hazarika, who died in 2011

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  Bhupen Hazarika Biopic a 'Complicated, Fantastic Film'

  Actors such as Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and Ranveer Singh were reportedly being considered for the lead role, but Prem has rubbished such rumours

• First phase of Lok Sabha elections begins in Assam

  The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in five seats in Assam began today on a peaceful note.

• Lottery king, Assam's richest candidate, tries his luck again

  Entry of lottery baron Moni Kumar Subba, who is facing murder and rape cases, into the fray as an Independent is likely to make the contest in Tezpur an interesting one with the three-time former Congress MP banking on support of main opposition party AIUDF and the Nepali community to see him through.

• Assam guitarists create record for the largest ensemble

  A total of 5406 guitarists entered their name into the Limca Book of Records by simultaneously playing a song by the legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika.The event saw Hazarika's evergreen record "Bistirno Parore" being tuned by people from all walks of life at the Sarusajai Stadium.

• Bhupen Hazarika to be cremated on Wednesday

  The cremation of legendary singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika who died on Saturday, will now take place at 7 am on Wednesday.

• Bhupen Hazarika to be cremated on Wednesday

  The cremation of legendary singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika who died on Saturday, will now take place at 7 am on Wednesday.