Speaking after receiving the award, Bora said he felt honoured to have the opportunity to present Assam’s rich historical legacy and the story of Sati Joymoti’s sacrifice before a national and international audience.
PratidinTime National Desk03 Nov 2026
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Assamese writer Hiranya Bora has received the prestigious Book Channel Award for his book based on the life and sacrifice of Sati Joymoti, wife of Ahom king Gadadhar Singha.
Bora was presented with the award at a ceremony held at Hotel Fortune in Kochi, Kerala. He received the honour in the Best Author of Regional Historical Fiction category for his book, Painful Story Overwhelmed by Patriotism and Sacrifice.
The book is based on the historical account of Sati Joymoti’s sacrifice and patriotism, highlighting her role in Assam’s history.
He also expressed pride in bringing the story of the Ahom-era historical figure to wider attention through his literary work.
Several eminent writers, journalists and other distinguished guests attended the award ceremony in Kochi.
