Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Assam Photojournalists Association Celebrates Photography Day, Honors Kar
The Assam Photojournalists Association held an event for World Photography Day.
They honored photojournalist Samir Kar for his work.
Dr. Arupa Patangia Kalita, a novelist, spoke about how photography captures important moments in time, like history and feelings.
She mentioned famous photographers like Roger Fenton and Raghu Rai.
The event gave Samir Kar gifts like a scarf and money.
Samir Kar thanked the association, saying the award was for his whole career.
Assam Photojournalists Association celebrated World Photography Day.
Samir Kar was felicitated for his contributions to photojournalism.
Dr. Arupa Patangia Kalita highlighted photography's role in preserving history.
Kalita cited Raghu Rai's work as deserving of academic study.
Kar expressed gratitude for the recognition of his work.
- Who
- Assam Photojournalists Association, Samir Kar, and Dr. Arupa Patangia Kalita.
- What
- Assam Photojournalists Association celebrated World Photography Day and felicitated Samir Kar.
- When
- The event took place on World Photography Day.
- Where
- Guwahati Press Club in Assam.
- Why
- To celebrate photography and recognize contributions to the field.
- Event
- World Photography Day Celebration
- Organization
- Assam Photojournalists Association
- Felicitation
- Samir Kar
- Location
- Guwahati Press Club
- Chief Guest
- Dr. Arupa Patangia Kalita
- Award
- Gamusa, seleng chador, memento, letter of appreciation, and cash award of Rs 10,000