Assam: Double line project approved, second rail-cum-road bridge to come over Brahmaputra

Feb 09, 2024

The work for doubling of Agthori - Kamakhaya including the Saraighat bridge over river Brahmaputra and Lumding - Furkating have been approved by the...

Assam CM inaugurates Saraighat Lake Park in Amingaon, to boost tourism

Aug 04, 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday inaugurated the Saraighat Lake Park in Amingaon, aiming to preserve the scenic wetland as a hub...

Short film on Lachit Barphukan wins award at Kollywood International Film Festival

Nov 14, 2023

Born on November 24, 1622, Barphukan was known for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat, 1671 in which an attempt by Mughal forces...

Rising Sun Water Fest concludes successfully in Guwahati

Nov 20, 2023

The Second Edition of the Rising Sun Water Fest, themed "Revisiting Saraighat 2023," a collaborative effort between the Government of Assam and the Indian...

Indian Railways sanctions construction of Second Rail-cum-Road Bridge at Saraighat over Brahmaputra River

Jul 19, 2025

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,...

Assam: Week-long celebrations of Lachit Barphukan's 400th anniversary begin

Nov 18, 2022

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...