The most popular Assamese Children Magazine, at present, is the one and only 'SOFURA'. The magazine was launched from Bani Prakash, Guwahati in 1982, the Chief-pioneer in introducting this magazine was Mr. Ambika Pada Choudhury, a noted Assamese writer. Dr. Bhabendranath Saikia, the famous literateur, playwright and film producer was the founder editor of this magazine. It is said that the publication of 'SOFURA' was a milestone in the history of Assamese Children Magazine. Previously, it was published as a 'monthly magazine', but later on, due to various reasons it was published as a bi-monthly. About ninety issues were published till its last issue in 1996. Sofura stopped its publication in 1996.