Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Dibrugarh's Journalism Legacy: Assam's Media Pioneer
Long ago, before big cities had all the news, a town called Dibrugarh in Assam was like the birthplace of newspapers in the region.
The first sparks of journalism started there in the late 1800s with papers in English and Assamese.
Newspapers like The Times of Assam and Asomiya helped people learn about politics, culture, and what was happening.
The Assam Tribune, a very important newspaper, also started in Dibrugarh.
Many other papers began there too, but some don't exist anymore.
These papers were very important for sharing ideas and helping people feel proud of their language and culture.
Dibrugarh, Assam, played a crucial role in establishing modern journalism in the region.
The Times of Assam, launched in 1895, was among the earliest English publications.
Asomiya, an early Assamese weekly, began its journey in Dibrugarh in 1919.
The Assam Tribune, founded in Dibrugarh in 1939, became a prominent voice.
Numerous publications originated in Dibrugarh, contributing to Assam's media landscape.
- Who
- Radhanath Changkakoti, Chandra Kumar Agarwalla, Radha Govinda Baruah and other press pioneers.
- What
- Dibrugarh's pioneering role in Assam's journalism.
- When
- Late 19th century onwards.
- Where
- Dibrugarh, Assam.
- Why
- Dibrugarh was a key center for journalistic activity, nurturing political consciousness and cultural development.
- City
- Dibrugarh
- State
- Assam
- Founded (The Times of Assam)
- January 5, 1895
- Founded (Asomiya)
- March 14, 1919
- Founded (The Assam Tribune)
- August 4, 1939