Jnanpith award

GUWAHATI: Doyen of Assamese literature Nilmani Phookan was honoured with the country’s highest literary award, the Jnanpith, at a glittering ceremony here on Monday evening. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma handed over the award…

GUWAHATI: Celebrated poet from Assam, Nilmani Phookan, has been named for the country's highest literary award, Jnanpith, for his contribution to literature. Phookan, who is the third literary stalwart from the state to be selected for the…