Guwahati, April 3 -- Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Thursday presented the Highest State Civilian Awards 2024 at a ceremony held at Srimanta Sankardev International Auditorium in Guwahati.

The event was attended by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The Assam Baibhav Award, the state's highest civilian honour, was presented to Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita (Retd).

Assam Saurabh was presented to Subramanian Ramadorai (Academician), Dr Bappi Paul [Science & Tech (Environmental Science)], Dr Purabi Saikia [Science & Tech (Environmental Science], Dwipen Baruah [Art & Culture (Singer)], Hemanta Dutta [Art & Culture (Dramatist)] and Uma Chetry [Sports (Cricket)].

Assam Gaurav was presented to Phuleswari Dutta (Wildlife Conservation)...