The world’s largest river island, Majuli, witnessed a unique and spectacular tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his 14th death anniversary on Wednesday. Fifty boats sailed majestically on the Tuni River in a program titled “Let us sail the Tuni with the divine name of Vaikuntha,” combining reverence for the legendary musician with…
A grand chorus performance featuring approximately 5,000 participants marked the 14th death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika at Chowkidinghee Playground in Dibrugarh on Wednesday. The spectacular tribute, organised by the Dibrugarh District Administration and the Department of Cultural Affairs, saw participants from all age groups collectively rendering the legendary musician’s immortal composition “Manuhe…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that a majestic 100-feet tall statue of Dr Bhupen Hazarika will be erected at the zero point of the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge (Dr Bhupen Hazarika Setu) in Tinsukia district. The announcement came on the occasion of the legendary musician’s 14th death anniversary. Paying homage to the Bharat…
Bangajit Saha, a distinguished officer of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), assumed charge as Airport Director of Dibrugarh Airport on Tuesday. He was accorded a warm welcome by AAI officials and staff, along with former Airport Director Swapan Sarkar, upon his arrival at the facility. Prior to this assignment, Saha served as Director of…
The three-day strike by National Health Mission (NHM) employees in Dibrugarh entered its second day on Tuesday, with protestors intensifying their sit-in demonstration outside the office of the Joint Director of Health Services. The agitation, which began on November 3, has brought district-level health services to a standstill as workers demand job regularisation and pay…
