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Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's first film as a playback singer was "Indramalati" (1939), directed by Jyotiprasad Agarwala, where he sang two songs at the age of 12. Key information: Film: Indramalati (1939) Director: Jyotiprasad Agarwala Songs: He sang two songs, "Kaxote Kolosi Loi" and ...

Down syndrome, commonly called trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by an additional copy of chromosome 21. This condition can result in developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and specific physical features that are often associated with it. What exactly is Down Syndrome? • ...

Dearness Allowance (DA) is a type of cost-of-living adjustment that raises the basic pay for government officials and employees in the public sector. It's worth mentioning that public sector unit employees are government employees, but they aren't considered civil servants. Additionally, some ...

In Assam, the Gram Panchayat Secretaries have taken on the important role of Child Marriage Prohibition Officers (CMPOs) as outlined in the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. Their main duty is to file FIRs for any offenses related to child marriage. Key Points: The Assam government ...

Canal lining involves putting a protective layer on the bed and sides of a canal using materials that are either impermeable or semi-permeable. This technique helps minimize water loss, prevents erosion, and enhances the efficiency of water flow. Purpose of Canal Lining: Prevents Seepage: ...

"Bijnan Jeuti" is a magazine published by the Assam Science Society, a voluntary organization based in Assam, India. This bi-monthly publication is in Assamese and is also known as "Bigyan Jeuti." It has been around since 1961 and celebrated its 45th volume in 2011. The Society also organizes ...

The Barganga rock inscription, which dates back to the 6th century AD, is a significant early epigraphic find from Assam. It was discovered along the banks of the Barganga river in the Nagaon district. This inscription details the creation of a religious asylum (asrama) by Avaguna, a District ...

Charaideo Maidam, located in the Charaideo district of eastern Assam, has officially made it onto the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in the cultural category. During the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, which took place in Delhi from July 21-31, 2024, the Indian government put ...

The Assam Valley Literary Award was conceived in 1990 by the Williamson Magor Education Trust to celebrate the creative talents of writers who have enriched Assamese literature. This prestigious award is presented annually to writers from Assam and was initiated by the Williamson Magor Group, a ...

The Assam Movement, also known as the Anti-Foreigners Agitation, took place from 1979 to 1985 and was a significant uprising in Assam, India. It aimed to push the Government of India to identify, disenfranchise, and deport illegal immigrants. Spearheaded by the All Assam Students Union (AASU) and ...