Guwahati, Oct. 29 -- Gauhati University's Department of English organised the fifth Homen Borgohain Memorial Lecture on Thursday, October 29, with a keynote address on the Brahmaputra Valley's environment, society and culture by geographer Abani Kumar Bhagabati.

Journalist, author and Nagaland University Chancellor Samudra Gupta Kashyap received the fifth Homen Borgohain Memorial Award at the event.

Gauhati University Vice-Chancellor Nani Gopal Mahanta inaugurated the programme as the chief guest, while Kashyap attended as the guest of honour.

The programme began with an introductory address by Lalan Kishore Singh, head of the Department of English, who spoke about Homen Borgohain's life and contributions. The event also featured a cer...