On 8th September 2025, to commemorate the 99th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, the Rotary Club of Guwahati conferred the prestigious Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cultural Award 2025–26 on Sri Nakul Das, a celebrated exponent of traditional boat race songs from Barpeta. The event was organized in association with the North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and was supported by Gunjan, an amateur artists’ forum, and Brahmaputra Mendolins, a renowned group of instrumental artists. Following the award presentation, Sri Nakul Das captivated the audience with a soulful performance of his popular songs. The ceremony was held at Shilpgram, Guwahati, and the award was graciously sponsored by Rotarian Safiur Rahman Saikia in memory of his late wife, Dr. Niloofer Rahman Saikia.