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Northeast Frontier Railway adopts underwater Robotic Vehicles for strength
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, said this includes critical bridges, such as the iconic Saraighat Bridge over the Brahmaputra, as well as several important bridges under the Alipurduar (APDJ) Division.
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Lachit Barphukan's life will remain lighthouse of inspiration: Amit Shah o
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Lachit Barphukan, the 17th-century general of the Ahom Kingdom, is celebrated for his historic victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. Leading the Ahom forces on the Brahmaputra River, Barphukan repelled an advancing Mughal army despite being heavily outnumbered, e
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Assam CM inaugurates Saraighat Lake Park in Amingaon, to boost tourism
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday inaugurated the Saraighat Lake Park in Amingaon, aiming to preserve the scenic wetland as a hub for tourism.
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Indian Railways sanctions construction of Second Rail-cum-Road Bridge at S
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The project, approved under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), is estimated to cost Rs 1,473.77 crore and is targeted for completion by December 2029, officials confirmed.
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Assam: Double line project approved, second rail-cum-road bridge to come o
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The work for doubling of Agthori - Kamakhaya including the Saraighat bridge over river Brahmaputra and Lumding - Furkating have been approved by the Union cabinet.
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Rising Sun Water Fest concludes successfully in Guwahati
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Second Edition of the Rising Sun Water Fest, themed "Revisiting Saraighat 2023," a collaborative effort between the Government of Assam and the Indian Army's Eastern Command, concluded successfully on Monday at Deepor Beel, Guwahati.
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Short film on Lachit Barphukan wins award at Kollywood International Film
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Born on November 24, 1622, Barphukan was known for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat, 1671 in which an attempt by Mughal forces to capture Assam was thwarted.
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Ganga Vilas reaches Guwahati on 42nd day of voyage
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The world's longest river cruise 'Ganga Vilas' ship reached Guwahati on Monday, the 42nd day of the voyage. All the 28 tourists on board were given a rousing reception at the IWAI Pandu port after it anchored with Saraighat bridge on the backdrop.
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PM Modi to attend Lachit Barphukan's 400th birth anniversary celebrations
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the function of the 400th birth anniversary of Ahom General Lachit Barphukan in the national capital on November 25.
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Assam: Week-long celebrations of Lachit Barphukan's 400th anniversary begi
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Lachit Barphukan was the commander-in-chief of the Ahom army in the historic battle of Saraighat fought in 1671. Lachit Barphukan along with his brave men put up a very tough formidable resistance against the Mughal's invasion into the land of Assam and thwarted their advance.
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Assam CM Sonowal honours Lachit Borphukan
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Guwahati, (Assam) [India] Nov 24 (ANI): The Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal paid a tribute to the mid-river Statue of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan in Guwahati, who defeated the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671.
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