Dr. Palash Kumar Nath, Assistant Professor, ABILAC has been formally released by the Director, ABILAC to enable him to join the Department of Linguistics, Gauhati University as an Assistant Professor. The ABILAC family wishes great success in his future endeavours.
Following its long-standing tradition of producing trilingual dictionaries in the indigenous languages of Assam, the Anundoram Borooah Institute of Language, Art and Culture, Assam (ABILAC) formally released the Deori–Assamese–English Trilingual Dictionary at the 36th Triennial Conference of the Deori Sahitya Sabha. The conference was held at the Nandeswar Deori Chario Field, Bahgora Adarsha Deori Village, Lakhimpur, on 29 January 2026.
The Deori–Assamese–English Dictionary is the outcome of a sustained and active collaboration between ABILAC and the Deori Sahitya Sabha, a partnership that began in 2013. The dictionary was ceremonially released by Shri Bipul Deori, a distinguished member of the Deori society, in the august presence of Dr. Saranan Deori, President, Deori Sahitya Sabha; Shri Lila Deori, President, Deori Bhasha Gabeshana Samiti; Shri Gobinda Taid, President, All Assam Indigenous Sahitya Sabha; Dr. Palash Kumar Nath, Coordinator of the Deori Dictionary and Assistant Professor, ABILAC; Dr. Karuna Kanta Kakati, Associate Professor, ABILAC; Shri Bhupendra Nath Kalita, Finance and Administrative Officer, ABILAC; Dr. Ridip Jyoti Kalita, Librarian, ABILAC; Shri Saurabh Barua, ABILAC; Ms. Purnima Borborua, ABILAC; and Rituraj Basumatary, ABILAC.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Lila Deori, President of the Deori Bhasha Gabeshana Samiti, along with other distinguished guests, expressed immense happiness on behalf of the Deori community at the release of the dictionary. He conveyed his sincere gratitude to ABILAC for undertaking and successfully completing this significant work. He particularly acknowledged the visionary initiative of the former Director of ABILAC, Dr. Dilip Kumar Kalita, who had initiated the dictionary project, and expressed appreciation to the present Director, Prof. Sudeshna Bhattacharjya, for taking the project forward and bringing it to its successful completion. He also specially acknowledged the dedicated efforts of Dr. Palash Kumar Nath for spearheading this collaborative venture as the project coordinator and for delivering this valuable linguistic resource to the Deori Sahitya Sabha and the wider Deori community. He further extended his thanks to all members of ABILAC for their cooperation and support throughout the project.
Dr. Karuna Kanta Kakati, while addressing the gathering, highlighted the role of ABILAC as a premier research institution engaged in the documentation, preservation, and promotion of the indigenous languages and cultures of Assam.
Dr. Palash Kumar Nath, speaking as the Coordinator of the Deori Dictionary project, apprised the audience of the methodological processes involved in the compilation of the dictionary and elaborated on the various academic, linguistic, and logistical challenges encountered during its long gestation period. He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to all community resource persons, scholars, and contributors whose untiring efforts made the dictionary possible.
The release of the Deori–Assamese–English Trilingual Dictionary adds yet another feather to the cap of ABILAC, reinforcing its position as a premier institution continuously committed to the development, documentation, and revitalization of the indigenous languages of Assam.
The Director of Anundoram Borooah Institute of Language, Art and Culture (ABILAC), Prof. Sudeshna Bhattacharjya, called on the Hon’ble Governor of Assam, Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, today along with her colleague. During the courtesy meeting, Prof. Bhattacharjya apprised the Hon’ble Governor about the various ongoing and proposed academic, research, and cultural projects being undertaken by ABILAC. She particularly discussed the forthcoming prestigious Anundoram Borooah Award Ceremony, scheduled to be held in March 2026, highlighting its significance and the Institute’s vision behind organizing the event. The meeting provided an opportunity to brief the Hon’ble Governor on ABILAC’s institutional initiatives aimed at the promotion of language, culture, and knowledge systems.
Anundoram Borooah Institute of Language, Art and Culture (ABILAC) celebrated the 76th Republic Day of India with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour today at the Institute campus.
The national flag was ceremonially unfurled by the Director of the Institute, Prof. Sudeshna Bhattacharjya, in the presence of all faculty members, officers and staff of ABILAC. It was followed by the singing of the National Anthem, creating a solemn and inspiring atmosphere across the campus.
On the occasion, Prof. Bhattacharjya reflected on the significance of Republic Day, emphasising the constitutional values of democracy, unity, and social justice. She also highlighted the role of academic and cultural institutions like ABILAC in upholding these values through education, research, and community engagement.
All members of the Institute participated in the celebration, reaffirming their commitment to the ideals enshrined in the Constitution of India. The programme concluded with a collective resolve to contribute meaningfully towards nation-building through scholarship, cultural preservation, and inclusive development.
ABILAC observed the 137th Death Anniversary of the eminent Indologist and scholar Anundoram Borooah on the 19th January, 2026, with solemnity and reverence at its premises. The programme was organised as a mark of respect to the invaluable contributions of Anundoram Borooah to Indian scholarship, linguistics, and intellectual heritage.
On this occasion, Prof. Sudeshna Bhattacharjya, Director of ABILAC, along with other colleagues of the institution, offered floral tributes at the bust of the great Pandit Anundoram Borooah. The moment of tribute served as a reminder of Borooah’s lifelong dedication to learning and his pioneering role in the field of Indology, which continues to inspire scholars and researchers across generations.
The observance reflected ABILAC’s continued commitment to honouring distinguished figures who have shaped the intellectual and cultural landscape of Assam and India. Through such commemorations, ABILAC seeks to keep alive the legacy of great scholars like Anundoram Borooah and to encourage academic excellence and cultural awareness among the present and future generations.
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| Anundoram Borooah Institute of Language, Art and Culture, Assam (ABILAC) achieved yet another remarkable milestone by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Assamese and the Department of English, Dibrugarh University, on 19th December 2025 at the Dibrugarh University campus. This landmark collaboration marks a powerful step towards consolidating academic excellence, interdisciplinary studies, and research-driven engagement, particularly in the fields of language documentation, literary studies, cultural preservation, and translation. The MoU represents more than just a formal agreement; it symbolizes a shared vision between ABILAC and Dibrugarh University to strengthen Northeast India’s linguistic and cultural landscape. Both institutions bring rich academic heritage, experience, expertise, and commitment to the table, setting the stage for meaningful and sustainable academic interventions. The partnership aims to build structured platforms for research collaboration, sharing of knowledge resources, joint seminars, conferences, workshops, and publication initiatives that will benefit students, scholars, researchers, and the wider community. |
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| One of the most important dimensions of this MoU is its emphasis on the protection and promotion of endangered languages of Northeast India. The region is home to a large number of indigenous languages, many of which are at various stages of endangerment due to shrinking speaker populations, socio-political challenges, and lack of adequate documentation. Through this collaboration, ABILAC and Dibrugarh University will work towards systematic documentation, archiving, description, and revitalization initiatives that will not only help preserve linguistic heritage but also strengthen community identity and cultural continuity. Alongside linguistic documentation, Translation Studies forms another crucial pillar of this partnership. The MoU will facilitate academic exchange and collaborative efforts in translating important literary, cultural, and knowledge texts across Assamese, English, and indigenous languages. This will open new avenues for intercultural dialogue, wider readership, and academic engagement, while also helping to create accessible knowledge resources for students and the general public. Furthermore, the agreement envisions fruitful engagements in comparative literature, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary humanities research, enabling scholars to explore new questions, methodologies, and intellectual possibilities. The MoU also highlights opportunities for exchange of resource persons, joint supervision of research work, visiting lectures, and expert talks. Faculty members from the concerned departments of Dibrugarh University and ABILAC will be able to collaborate closely, share expertise, and enrich each other’s academic environments. Equally significant is the scope it creates for student internships and academic exposure. Students will have opportunities to participate in field-based research, documentation projects, translation initiatives, and academic activities hosted jointly by the institutions. These experiences will help nurture future scholars, researchers, and professionals who are deeply rooted in the linguistic and cultural realities of Northeast India while being globally aware and academically empowered. This agreement is truly historic as it institutionalizes collaborative spirit and shared responsibility in advancing knowledge, research, and cultural preservation. It strengthens the growing network of academic institutions working towards safeguarding linguistic diversity and enriching intellectual traditions in the region. The signing ceremony was graced by Prof. Sudeshna Bhattacharjya, Director, ABILAC, along with faculty members and staff of both the Department of Assamese and the Department of English, Dibrugarh University. Their presence and enthusiastic participation reflected the collective optimism and commitment that underpin this collaboration. As ABILAC continues to expand its academic and research initiatives, partnerships like this MoU reaffirm its dedication to meaningful institutional collaboration and community engagement. With this strategic alliance, ABILAC and Dibrugarh University are poised to create impactful academic pathways, strengthen regional scholarship, and contribute significantly to the preservation and promotion of the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Northeast India. This MoU is not merely an administrative milestone but a forward-looking promise of innovation, collaboration, and shared growth in the years to come. |
Anundoram Borooah Institute of Language, Art & Culture, Assam (ABILAC) will host the ‘Diksharambha’ programme for the newly admitted batch of students enrolled in the Sanskrit Certificate Course offered under the Central Sanskrit University. The event is scheduled for 18 November 2025, beginning at 11:30 AM, at the ABILAC campus in Rajaduar, North Guwahati.
As part of the day’s celebrations, ABILAC will also commemorate the birthday of renowned music maestro Zubeen Garg by planting Nahar saplings within the campus. This symbolic gesture reflects ABILAC’s commemoration to the great artist as well as its commitment to nurturing culture, knowledge, and the environment together.
It has been notified that the workshop on the Translation of Zikirs and Zaris of Ajan Pir to Indigenous languages scheduled to be held from 25th to 27th September,2025 at ABILAC has been postponed due to the prevailing situation related to the untimely and unfortunate demise of the Music maestro and the heartthrob of Assam Zubeen Garg until further notice.