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Assam today made an attempt to enter the world record books for the largest drum ensemble, playing in rhythm. Altogether 14,833 'khol' (traditional drum) players, dressed in traditional attire complete with headgear, played in rhythm for 15 minutes this afternoon at Titabor in Jorhat district in an attempt to enter the record books.

The Limca Book of India Records observers, who were present at the spot, certified that it was an all-India record.

The legend Assamese poet, Sahitya Akademi Award winner Hiren Bhattacharyya died today 5 July 2012 at 11:30AM. He was 80 years at the time of death.

Hiren Bhattacharyya born in Jorhat district at Assam in the year 1932. His father was Late Tirthanath Bhattacharyya and mother was Late Snehalata Bhattacharyya.

He has innumerable publications in Assamese and achieved many prizes and accolades for his poetry. Late Bhattacharyya was known as Hiruda.

The legend of Assamese poem history, 

Hiren Bhattacharyya achieved