| Apurba Kumar Saikia | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21.10.1962 Diphalu Satra, Nagaon, Assam |
| Occupation | Chief Medical Officer , , Under Labour And Employment Deptt., Govt. Of India. |
| Years active | 27 Years |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award |
| Spouse | Mrs Nilakshi Changkakati Saikia |
| Children | Miss Arhana Purba Saikia , Mr Ayanabh Saikia |
| Parents | Mr. Purnadhar Saikia Mrs. Phulmai Saikia |
Apurba Kumar Saikia is an Indian writer from Assam. He was the recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award (2020).
Early life and education
Saikia was born in Diphalu Satra, Nagaon to parents Mr. Purnadhar Saikia and Mrs. Phulmai Saikia. He is an eye specialist and chief medical officer of ESIC Model Hospital, Khanapara, Assam.
Bibliography
Story collections
- Bengsata
- Byortho Nayak
- Lingamukto Prithivir Xadhu Eta
- Chotor Urohi
- Bojarot Edin
- Bixoi:Premor Xangbidhan
- Maati Akhora
- Randhani Beli
- Manar Daaktor
Article collections
- Asomiya Manuhor Gene
Translated short story collections
- Deshi-Bideshi Galpa Sambhar Editing
Awards
Saikia was awarded with Sahitya Akademi Award (2020) for his short stories collection Bengsata. Earlier significant Awards are : Jadav Sarma Literary Award, Literary Excellence Award by Indian Medical Association, Antarlipi Sahitya Bota, Kathasandhi Sanman by Sahitya Akademi, Ambikagiri Roychoudhury Award for the best book on creative writing by Asam Sahitya Sabha.
References
- "Dr Apurba Kumar Saikia & Dharani Dhar Owari to be conferred with Sahitya Akademi awards". The Sentinel. 13 March 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- "Sahitya Akademi awards to six from State". The Assam Tribune. 13 March 2021. Archived from the original on 13 March 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- "ডাঃ অপূৰ্ব কুমাৰ শইকীয়ালৈ অসমীয়া ভাষাৰ সাহিত্য অকাডেমী বঁটা". ETV Bharat (in Assamese). Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- "Sahitya Akademi Award 2020" (PDF). Sahitya Akademi. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 March 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
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