Guwahati, Nov 1 (PTI) The Munin Barkotoki Literary Award was given to writer Abhijit Bora for his manuscript 'Deuka Kobai Jay'.

The Munin Barkotoki Memorial Trust announced the award on Sunday.

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The annual award, instituted in the memory of the noted writer, critic and journalist Munin Barkotoki to encourage young and promising writers in Assamese, carries a cash prize of Rs 50,000 along with a citation and a plaque.

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