Assam’s vision of establishing Dibrugarh as the state’s second capital moved closer to reality on Wednesday with the laying of the foundation stone for a government residential complex designed to house officers and employees in the emerging administrative hub. State Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Jayanta Mallabaruah inaugurated the 12-apartment housing project in East…
Dibrugarh University on Tuesday observed the birth anniversary of late legendary artist Zubeen Garg with a heartfelt tribute programme that brought together students, faculty, and admirers from across the region. Organised under the initiative of the university administration in collaboration with the Dibrugarh University Post-Graduate Students’ Union (DUPGSU), the event celebrated the life and legacy…
Three premier colleges of Dibrugarh – Dibrugarh Hanumanbux Surajmal Kanoi (DHSK) College (Autonomous), DHSK Commerce College and Manohari Devi Kanoi Girls’ (MDKG) College – came together on Tuesday to pay tribute to two recently deceased luminaries of Assam’s music industry, legendary singer Zubeen Garg and renowned artist Syed Saadulla. The inter-college condolence-cum-cultural meet also coincided…
In a significant push for green mobility and urban tourism, senior officials from the Centre and the Delhi government on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Yamuna Boat Tourism and Ferry Infrastructure Development Project, slated to introduce recreational cruises and ferry services on the river. The project, located upstream of the Wazirabad Barrage between Sonia…
In a major boost to Assam’s industrial and export credentials, the Namrup-based Assam Petrochemicals Limited (APL) has signed a major export order with German renewable energy firm SFC Energy AG. The deal involves the sale of 180 tons of methanol to the European company at a premium rate—marking a landmark accomplishment for the state-owned enterprise. …
