APLS observed 6th death anniversary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika
Itanaar
Members of Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society observed 6th death anniversary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika at conference hall of J N State Museum in an impressive function.
The programme was initiated by its president Y D Thonchi through highlighting the contributions of Dr. Hazarika and described him as the harbinger of friendship of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Later members offered floral tribute to the portrait of Dr. Hazarika. The highlight of the programme was the presentation of Bhupen da Song by Noni Kojin, editor of The Arunachal Front remembering the days of Dr. Hazarika in Yazali during the shooting of the first Arunachal movie ‘Meri Dharam Meri Maa’ way back in 1976.
APLS assistant general secretary Dr. Pekba Ringu, Ajanta, eminent writer in Assamese, Jahnavi Gogoi, story writer in Assamese also presented Bhupendra Songs. Among others present are Mukul Pathak, R N Koley, Dr. Sukamal Deb, Director KVIC, Nomi Gumro and paid froral tribute to Dr. Bhupen Hazarika in the function.
