Prafulla Govinda Baruah, 93, dies in Guwahati after age-related ailments
Doyen of Assam journalism Prafulla Govinda Baruah, the long-time editor and chairman emeritus of The Assam Tribune, died late Sunday at a Guwahati hospital due to old age–related ailments. He was 93 and is survived by his wife and two daughters. Family sources said Baruah had been under treatment for several days and breathed his last at around 9:30 pm.
- Fast Facts
- Age: 93; born in Dibrugarh in 1932.
- Role: Editor and Chairman Emeritus of The Assam Tribune.
- Honors: Padma Shri awardee for contributions to journalism and public life.
- Family: Survived by wife and two daughters; cremation likely Monday in Guwahati.
The Legacy
Prafulla Govinda Baruah’s career defined modern journalism in Assam and the Northeast. Key highlights of his legacy:
- Leadership of The Assam Tribune — Under his stewardship the paper remained the region’s leading English daily, founded by his father Radha Gobinda Baruah and in publication since 1939.
- National recognition — A Padma Shri awardee, honored for decades of principled journalism and public service.
- Education and public life — Beyond reporting, he championed literature, education and civic institutions across Assam as Chairman Emeritus of The Assam Tribune Group.
Social Reactions & Tributes
Political leaders, colleagues and readers immediately paid tribute. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X: “Deeply saddened by the passing away of Shri P G Baruah, Owner, Editor and Managing Director of The Assam Tribune Group and a towering figure in Assam’s journalistic landscape.” The CM added that Baruah’s lifelong dedication to principled journalism and his contributions to literature, education and public life will always be cherished.
Colleagues and regional media figures recalled his steady editorial voice, mentorship to generations of journalists and the role The Assam Tribune played in shaping public debate in the Northeast. Local newspapers and broadcasters signaled extensive coverage and plans to honor his memory at tomorrow’s cremation in Guwahati.
Baruah’s death marks the end of an era for Assam’s press. More details on funeral arrangements and tributes are expected from the family and The Assam Tribune Group as they confirm timings and memorial plans.
(This article will be updated as further official details and tributes emerge.)
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