Bhupen Hazarika

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In a statement that resonated with many, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stressed the BJP's dedication to protecting the interests of Assam by clarifying that their fight is specifically against illegal immigrants of Bangladeshi origin and not against the native Assamese Muslim population.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma accused the Congress of "disgusting politics" for including singer Zubeen Garg’s death in their manifesto. He stated the party committed an "unpardonable crime" by using the late singer's name for votes, asserting justice is already being pursued in a fast-track court.

During a vibrant ceremony at Gandhi Bazar, Naharkatia’s own MLA Taranga Gogoi proudly unveiled statues honoring the legendary Bhupen Hazarika and contemporary musical icon Zubeen Garg. Made possible through the MLA Local Area Development Fund, the celebration featured lively performances from local artists, showcasing the deep-rooted connection of these musicians to Assamese culture and modern artistry.

The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) on Saturday said enough is yet to be done to honour, preserve and popularise Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika's valued compositions and contributions.

The ongoing 13th Northeast book fair at the Assam Engineering Institute ground at Chandmari saw people of various age groups buying books of late maestro Bhupen Hazarika.

With 22 books on Bhupen Hazarika on the shelves of his stall at the ongoing book fair, Ramendra Pathak, the manager of the stall, is excited about his business prospects in the fair.

86-year-old music maestro Bhupen Hazarika passed away in Mumbai on Saturday. He was suffering from respiratory and kidney failure.

Assam CM sent a personalized letter wishing him speedy recovery. Kalpana Lajmi announced her next film Kaanch on the occasion.

Rich tributes were paid to music maestro Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika on his 11th death anniversary on Saturday.Memorial programmes were organised across the state to mark the occasion. Tributes also poured in on social media.

The students' union had put forward two proposals - naming of an important long-distance train after Hazarika and the introduction of a Bhupen Hazarika cultural train - with the intention of propagating his works.

Bollywood icon Jackie Shroff remembered Assamese music titan Bhupen Hazarika on his 14th death anniversary, sharing a poignant tribute online. Shroff accompanied his tribute with a cherished song and an evocative image from Hazarika's legendary career, spotlighting the musician's pivotal role in popularizing Assamese culture across India.

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Centre's decision to name the Dhola-Sadiya bridge after Bhupen Hazarika, chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday announced his government's decision to set up a centre for showcasing art and culture of the northeast, which the legendary bard had popularized through his music, near the bridge.

She was 17 and he was 45 when they first met. And now, over four decades after she got to know Bhupen Hazarika, Kalpana Lajmi is ready to make a film on the departed legend.

Prominent singers Shaan, Shankar Mahadevan and Kailash Kher come together to release a tribute single for the late Bhupen Hazarika.

"To get Bhupen da's statue selected for installation in the prestigious Madame Tussauds Wax Museum we have to present his contributions to the world before the selection committee.

Even as Bhupen Hazarika’s son, Tej Hazarika, sparked off a debate over the authority of the Bhupen Hazarika Cultural Trust, cultural activists in the city said no one can stop the people from singing Hazarika’s songs with the binding of copyright.

Doves in Assam’s insurgent outfit Ulfa on Saturday mourned the death of Bhupen Hazarika saying he would always be remembered for his songs for the underprivileged.

The Dibrugarh University has decided to rename the Centre for Performing Arts (CPA) after Assam's cultural icon Bhupen Hazarika.

The tussle between the beneficiaries of the legendary artist Bhupen Hazarika's will took a serious turn on Friday, with the singer's son, Tez Hazarika, filing an objection in the probate case at the Kamrup district judge's court.

Popular musician Lou Majaw was presented the 4th Bhupen Hazarika National Award in the city on Monday.Governor of Assam Banwarilal Purohit presented the award to Lou at the governor house.

The year-long birth centenary celebration of Bhupen Hazarika commenced, marked by Prime Minister Modi's planned tribute on September 13th. The tribute includes releasing a commemorative Rs 100 coin and launching a book on Hazarika, with translated versions distributed nationwide.

A month has passed since Assam lost its favourite singer, the legendary Bhupen Hazarika, but the state is yet to come out of mourning.