Prafulla Govinda Baruah
Prafulla Govinda Baruah | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 July 1932 |
| Died | 14 December 2025 (aged 93) Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Occupations | Journalist, businessman |
| Years active | 1966–2025 |
| Known for | The Assam Tribune |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2018) |
Prafulla Govinda Baruah (26 July 1932[1] – 14 December 2025) was an Indian journalist who was the owner, editor and managing director of The Assam Tribune. In 2018, he was presented with the Padma Shri (civilian honour) for his contribution to the growth of literature and education in Assam, India.[2]
Background
Prafulla Govinda Baruah was born in Dibrugarh, Assam Province, British India on 26 July 1932, the son of Radha Govinda Baruah, the founder of The Assam Tribune. He died on 14 December 2025, at the age of 93.[3]
Career
The doyen of journalism in Assam, Prafulla Baruah became the Editor of The Assam Tribune in 1966 and was the managing director of The Assam Tribune Group. He was actively involved with various socio-cultural organisations and amateur theatre.[4]
He received honours from various organisations such as the Kamala Saikia Trust, Asam Sahitya Sabha, and the Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute|Dr B. Borooah Cancer Institute for creating awareness for cancer.[5]
In 2018, he was conferred the Padma Sri honour by the President of India.[4] On 3 February 2019, doctorate degree was conferred to him at the 3rd convocation of Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKSHOU).[6]
References
- ^ Prafulla Govinda Baruah: A Doyen of Journalism and Voice of Northeast India
- ^ "Padma Shri honour for nine achievers from northeast – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ Veteran Journalist Prafulla Govinda Baruah Passes Away at 93
- ^ a b "Padma awards: Assam's winners include veteran journalist and India's 'Enid Blyton'". hindustantimes.com/. 26 January 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Assam Tribune Editor honoured with Padma Shri Award – TNT-The NorthEast Today". TNT-The NorthEast Today. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Doctorate Degrees conferred to PG Baruah and Rima Das". G Plus. Retrieved 4 February 2019.