Assam to confer first Bhupen Hazarika National Award on singer Usha Mangeshkar on Nov 29 Singer Usha Mangeshkar will receive the first Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award from PM Narendra Modi on November 29, as Assam marks the singer-composer’s birth centenary. Published on: Oct 23, 2026, 20:49:58 IST By HT Correspondent, Guwahati Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link