Which Assam district was declared as the first tobacco-free district? [#1416]

Jorhat district in Assam was declared the first tobacco-free district in the state. This initiative aimed to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.

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Jorhat district in Assam was declared the first tobacco-free district in the state. This initiative aimed to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.

Dr Bhupen Hazarika

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Dr Bhupen Hazarika

Bishnu Prasad Rabha, (BPR=KG), a multifaceted artist and revolutionary singer of Assam, is revered as 'Kalaguru' (Master of Arts) for his exceptional contributions to Assamese music, dance, painting, literature, and political activism.

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Bishnu Prasad Rabha, (BPR=KG), a multifaceted artist and revolutionary singer of Assam, is revered as 'Kalaguru' (Master of Arts) for his exceptional contributions to Assamese music, dance, painting, literature, and political activism.

Birinchi Kumar Barua is a prominent Assamese scholar and writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964 for his work on Assamese folk culture, "Asamar Lok-Sanskriti".

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Birinchi Kumar Barua is a prominent Assamese scholar and writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964 for his work on Assamese folk culture, "Asamar Lok-Sanskriti".

While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.

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While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.

The Assam proper i.e.the Brahmaputra Valley came under the British contact during the tenure of the Ahom King Gaurinath Singh(1769-80) when he sought for military help to control the uprising of the Moamarias. Lord Cornwallis, the then Governor General sent Capt. Welsh in September,1792.

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The Assam proper i.e.the Brahmaputra Valley came under the British contact during the tenure of the Ahom King Gaurinath Singh(1769-80) when he sought for military help to control the uprising of the Moamarias. Lord Cornwallis, the then Governor General sent Capt. Welsh in September,1792.

Kaviraja Madhava Kandali was a Pre-Shankara era Assamese poet. His Saptakanda Ramayana is considered the earliest translation of the Ramayana into an Indo-Aryan language, Assamese.

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Kaviraja Madhava Kandali was a Pre-Shankara era Assamese poet. His Saptakanda Ramayana is considered the earliest translation of the Ramayana into an Indo-Aryan language, Assamese.

Ajan Fakir, also known as Nizamuddin Auliya, was a Sufi saint who traveled to Assam in the 17th century. He is credited with composing the Jikir and Jaari geets, devotional songs that blend Assamese folk music with Sufi and Islamic influences. These songs hold a significant place in Assamese cultural heritage and are still widely sung and appreciated today.

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Ajan Fakir, also known as Nizamuddin Auliya, was a Sufi saint who traveled to Assam in the 17th century. He is credited with composing the Jikir and Jaari geets, devotional songs that blend Assamese folk music with Sufi and Islamic influences. These songs hold a significant place in Assamese cultural heritage and are still widely sung and appreciated today.

Jhumur is a vibrant folk dance primarily associated with the tea tribe communities of Assam and also prevalent in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar. It is often performed during harvest seasons and festivals.

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Jhumur is a vibrant folk dance primarily associated with the tea tribe communities of Assam and also prevalent in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar. It is often performed during harvest seasons and festivals.

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Sudangphaa (1397–1407), the first Ahom king to perform the coronation ceremony, was also known as Bamuni Konwar. The name comes from being raised in a Brahmin household. Although he introduced Hindu practices to the Ahom community, he didn't convert to Hinduism himself. He also established the practice of Singarigharutha, the Ahom king's coronation ceremony.

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Sudangphaa (1397–1407), the first Ahom king to perform the coronation ceremony, was also known as Bamuni Konwar. The name comes from being raised in a Brahmin household. Although he introduced Hindu practices to the Ahom community, he didn't convert to Hinduism himself. He also established the practice of Singarigharutha, the Ahom king's coronation ceremony.