{
  "id": 8871478,
  "title": "‘Assam Also Has Its Own Hawa Mahal’: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Showcases Gauripur Rajbari Palace Beauty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/assam-also-has-its-own-hawa-mahal-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-showcases",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T06:47:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/assam-also-has-its-own-hawa-mahal-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-showcases-gauripur-rajbari-palace-beauty"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has unveiled the recently restored Matiabag Hawa Mahal in Gauripur, Dhubri. Describing the palace as one of the state's own marvels, Sarma highlighted its architectural and cultural significance. The palace, which dates back over a century, was built in 1904 by Raja Prabhat Chandra Barua of the Gauripur royal family and is associated with the region's cultural heritage. The restoration project, undertaken by the government, has given the palace a new lease of life, transforming it from a forgotten gem into a vibrant landmark. The palace's historical importance is further emphasized by its connection to Pramathesh Barua, a renowned filmmaker and actor from the Gauripur royal family, who played a pivotal role in the early history of Indian cinema.",
  "summary": "Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has highlighted the newly restored Matiabag \"Hawa Mahal\" in Gauripur, Dhubri. The CM showcased the architectural and cultural beauty of Gauripur Rajbari Palace, describing the historic landmark as one of the state’s own marvels. The palace is associated with the erstwhile Gauripur royal family and remains an important part of the region’s heritage.…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Blood At BJP Office In Assam On September 19 To Mark The First Death Anniversary Of Zubeen Garg",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-blood-at-bjp-office-in-assam-on-september-19",
        "published": "2026-09-19T11:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}