Dibrugarh district (Pron:ˌdɪbru:ˈgor:) is a district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters are located within the city of Dibrugarh.
Dibrugarh is a city in Upper Assam with sprawling tea gardens. It is located 435 kms East from the state capital of Dispur. It serves as the headquarters of Dibrugarh district in the state of Assam in India. Dibrugarh serves as the headquarters of the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council, which is the governing council of the Sonowal Kachari tribe. The historic town of Dibrugarh was formally announced as 2nd City of Assam on 7 March 2024 with the formation of Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation by dissolving The Municipal Board
North Lakhimpur is a city and a municipal board in Lakhimpur district in the Indian state of Assam, about 394 kilometres (245 mi) northeast of Guwahati. It is the district headquarters of Lakhimpur district.
Sarbananda Sonowal is an Indian politician who has served as Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways since 2021. He also has been the Member of the Rajya Sabha representing Assam since 2021 and also a member of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs since 2021. He previously served as the 14th Chief Minister of Assam from 2016 to 2021 and as a member of Assam Legislative Assembly for Majuli from 2016 to 2021 and for Moran from 2001 to 2004. Sonowal earlier served as the Assam state unit President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from 2012 to 2014 and again from 2015 to 2016. He also served as the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of India, from 2014 to 2016 and the Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and Skill Development from 2014 to 2014 and the member of the Lok Sabha from Lakhimpur from 2014 to 2016 and from Dibrugarh from 2004 to 2009. He was also the member of the Asom Gana Parishad from 2001 to 2011.
Madhavdev (1489–1596) is an important preceptor of the Ekasarana Dharma known for his loyalty to his guru, Srimanta Sankardev as well as his artistic brilliance. Initially a sakta worshipper, he was converted to Ekasarana Dharma by Sankardev and became his most prominent disciple. He became the religious as well as artistic successor of Sankardeva after the latter's death in 1568. He is known particularly for his book of hymns, the Naam Ghosa, as well as a large selection of songs called Borgeets.
Maghnowa dol Narayanpur is a developmental block (place) located in the Lakhimpur district of the northeastern Indian state of Assam, within the North Lakhimpur subdivision. It falls under the Bihpuria constituency of the Assam Legislative Assembly and is served by the Narayanpur Police Station. The town of Narayanpur, situated at the center of the block, serves as the headquarters of the Deori Autonomous Council, the governing body of the Deori ethnic group. Narayanpur is also notable as the birthplace of several famous Vaishnavite saints, including Mahapurush Madhavdev.
Debraj Roy College is an autonomous college and a leading public institution of higher education established in 1949 at Jonaki Nagar in Golaghat. Affiliated to Dibrugarh University, the college has 15 departments running Higher Secondary and Undergraduate programmes both in Science and Arts. As of June 2024, the college has introduced postgraduate programmes in 10 departments in regular mode. Doctoral research work in Life Sciences is also possible under recognised research supervisors of the college. The college has a current enrollment of more than 2500 students. The college was ranked 4th among the colleges of Assam by Career360 in 2016.
Jagannath Barooah University is a university located in Jorhat, Assam, India. It was founded on 19 August 1930. The College is recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC). It was accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), India in 2003.The college is promoted to the status of a university by Government of Assam by the Jagannath Barooah University Act 2023.
Assam – 16th largest, 15th most populous and 26th most literate state of the 28 states of the democratic Republic of India. Assam is at 14th position in life expectancy and 8th in female-to-male sex ratio. Assam is the 21st most media exposed states in India. The Economy of Assam is largely agriculture based with 69% of the population engaged in it. Growth rate of Assam's income has not kept pace with that of India's during the Post-British Era; differences increased rapidly since the 1970s. While the Indian economy grew at 6 percent per annum over the period of 1981 to 2000, the same of Assam's grew only by 3.3 percent.
Kakojan College, established on 24 July 1967, is a general degree college situated at Kakojan, in Jorhat district, Assam, India. It is affiliated with the Dibrugarh University.
Bahona College, established in 1966, is a general degree college situated at Bahona, in Jorhat district, Assam. Ram Kumar Baruah was the founder principal of the college. This college is affiliated with the Dibrugarh University. It offers higher secondary and undergraduate courses in both arts and science.
North Bank College, established in 1961, is a general degree college situated at Ghilamara, in Lakhimpur district, Assam. This college is affiliated with the Dibrugarh University.
Lakhimpur Telahi Kamalabaria College, also known as L.T.K. College, established in 1977, is a general degree college situated at Azad, in Lakhimpur district, Assam. This college is affiliated with the Dibrugarh University.
Namrup College, established in 1973, is a general degree college situated at Parbatpur, Namrup in Dibrugarh district, Assam. This college is affiliated with the Dibrugarh University.
Kherajkhat College, established in 1982, is a general degree college situated at Deotola, in Lakhimpur district, Assam. This college is affiliated with the Dibrugarh University.
Sapekhati College, established in 1988, is a major and general degree college situated at Sapekhati, Charaideo district, Assam, India. This college is affiliated with the Dibrugarh University.
Lakhimpur Kendriya Mahavidyalaya, established in 1992, is a general degree college situated at Lakhimpur, Assam. This college is affiliated with the Dibrugarh University.
Brahmaputra Degree College, established in 1993, is a general degree college situated at Bokulguri, in Lakhimpur district, Assam. This college is affiliated with the Dibrugarh University.
Swahid Maniram Dewan College, established in 1964, is a general degree college situated at Charing, in Sivasagar district, Assam. This college is one of the oldest colleges of Upper Assam and affiliated with the Dibrugarh University.
Madhabdev University Inauguration plate
Madhabdev University Academic Building
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Bust of freedom fighter Purnanda Dutta in Madhabdev University
