Guwahati, Sept. 13 -- Girijananda Chowdhury University on Saturday, celebrated the birth centenary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika with a day-long programme.

The inaugural session at the GCU Auditorium opened with a lamp-lighting ceremony and floral tributes to Dr. Hazarika. Renowned Assamese music director Dr. Ramen Choudhury graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Shri Jasodaranjan Das, President, SSA Society, delivered the welcome note and Prof. Jayanta Deka, Chancellor, GCU, addressed the gathering with inaugural speeches.

Dr. Ramen Choudhury, highlighted the contributions of the legend, his days of struggle and the journey of taking the culture to the international platform. He also reminisced his personal bond with Dr. Hazarika and underscored...