In Guwahati, the Saurav Kumar Chaliha Fan Society observed 'Bhal Khabarar Din' on January 1, a day dedicated to honoring the influential Assamese writer Saurav Kumar Chaliha. The event featured a lecture by Binoy Mohan Saikia on Chaliha's literary complexity and unconventional thought, highlighting his diverse writings. Drama artiste Jhunakangkan Bhuyan read two of Chaliha's short stories, emphasizing their emotional depth. Writer Namita Baishya also shared insights on how the new generation perceives Chaliha's work.