Renowned Assamese poet and litterateur Nilamani Phookan wins Jnanpith Award

Noted Assamese poet and litterateur Nilamani Phookan has been accorded the prestigious Jnanpith Award, the highest Indian literary award for his significant contribution in the genre of Assamese poetry. Phookan, was a former president of the Asom Sahitya Sabha, has been chosen for the 56th Jnanpith Award this year. The distinguished poet was born at […]