Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Prafulla Baruah, Assam Tribune Editor, Passes Away
Prafulla Govinda Baruah was a very important journalist in Assam.
He was the Chairman Emeritus and Editor of The Assam Tribune, a well-known newspaper.
He was born in 1932 and studied in many famous colleges.
He worked hard to make the newspaper strong and always spoke for the people of Northeast India.
He also started a magazine called Goriyasi and an organization called Jyotirupa to help young talents.
He received many awards, including the Padma Shri, for his great work.
Many important people, like the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister, have said sorry for his death.
His final rites were performed with full state honours, and many people came to pay their respects.
Prafulla Govinda Baruah, a veteran journalist and Chairman Emeritus of The Assam Tribune, passed away on December 15 due to old-age ailments.
He was born on July 26, 1932, in Dibrugarh and had a distinguished academic career, including an MA in Economics and an LLB with a Gold Medal.
Baruah took over as the Managing Director of The Assam Tribune group in 1966 and served as its Editor from 1997 until his death.
He received the Padma Shri award for his contributions to journalism and was honored by various organizations for his work in literature and culture.
Baruah founded Goriyasi, a literary magazine, and Jyotirupa, a socio-cultural organization, and played a key role in the economic development of Assam.
- Who
- Prafulla Govinda Baruah, veteran journalist and Chairman Emeritus of The Assam Tribune
- What
- Passed away due to old-age ailments
- When
- December 15 at 9:30 PM
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- Due to old-age ailments
Supporters
Critics
Legacy
Supporters
Baruah was a towering figure in journalism who shaped public discourse and maintained the credibility of The Assam Tribune.
Critics
Some may argue that his editorial policies were too traditional and did not adapt to modern journalism practices.
- Name
- Prafulla Govinda Baruah
- Date of Birth
- July 26, 1932
- Date of Death
- December 15
- Occupation
- Journalist, Chairman Emeritus and Editor of The Assam Tribune
- Awards
- Padma Shri, Asam Sahitya Sabha, Kamala Saikia Trust, Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute
- Education
- MA in Economics, LLB (Gold Medallist)
- Notable Works
- Founder of Goriyasi, Jyotirupa, Assam Prakalpa
- Last Rites
- Performed with full state honours at Nabagraha crematorium, Guwahati
