When was Saraighat bridge constructed? [#808]

The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963. The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.

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The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963. The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.

On 12 March 1930, Mahatma Gandhi started the Dandi March. This was a nearly 385 km march from his Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to Dandi, a coastal town in Gujarat. He inaugurated the Civil Disobedience Movement by picking up a handful of salt in Dandi.

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On 12 March 1930, Mahatma Gandhi started the Dandi March. This was a nearly 385 km march from his Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to Dandi, a coastal town in Gujarat. He inaugurated the Civil Disobedience Movement by picking up a handful of salt in Dandi.

According to the 2011 Census, approximately 61.47% of the Assam population follows Hinduism.

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According to the 2011 Census, approximately 61.47% of the Assam population follows Hinduism.

The capital of the Muttock Kingdom was Rangagora, Tinsukia (Bengmara). The city was built by King Sarbananda Singha and his minister Gopinath Barbaruah. The Muttock Kingdom existed from 1788–1842. During the reign of the last Muttock King, Sarbananda Singha, many ponds and tanks were created around the capital city. Na-Pukhuri Park is a historical monument from the Muttock Kingdom that was built during this time.

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The capital of the Muttock Kingdom was Rangagora, Tinsukia (Bengmara). The city was built by King Sarbananda Singha and his minister Gopinath Barbaruah. The Muttock Kingdom existed from 1788–1842. During the reign of the last Muttock King, Sarbananda Singha, many ponds and tanks were created around the capital city. Na-Pukhuri Park is a historical monument from the Muttock Kingdom that was built during this time.

Bhupen Hazarika's first directed film was "Era Bator Sur," released in 1956. This Assamese film showcased his talents as a director, producer, music director, lyricist, singer, and actor. The film's story and music resonated with the people of Assam.

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Bhupen Hazarika's first directed film was "Era Bator Sur," released in 1956. This Assamese film showcased his talents as a director, producer, music director, lyricist, singer, and actor. The film's story and music resonated with the people of Assam.

The State of Assam, popularly known as the land of the red river and blue hills is the gateway to the North East India. Geographically the state is extending from 22°19' to 28°16' North Latitude and 89°42' to 96°30' East Longitude between the foot hills of the Eastern Himalayas and the Patkai and Naga Hill Ranges.

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The State of Assam, popularly known as the land of the red river and blue hills is the gateway to the North East India. Geographically the state is extending from 22°19' to 28°16' North Latitude and 89°42' to 96°30' East Longitude between the foot hills of the Eastern Himalayas and the Patkai and Naga Hill Ranges.

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America. It is located in the District of Columbia, which is a federal district, neither part of any state nor a state itself. It is home to the federal government's three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial.

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Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America. It is located in the District of Columbia, which is a federal district, neither part of any state nor a state itself. It is home to the federal government's three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial.

Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, was known as the ‘Lion of Mysore’ for his fierce resistance against the British East India Company. He was a skilled military leader and fought several Anglo-Mysore wars.

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Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, was known as the ‘Lion of Mysore’ for his fierce resistance against the British East India Company. He was a skilled military leader and fought several Anglo-Mysore wars.

Thomas Welsh

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Thomas Welsh

Baan Theatre, a renowned and historically significant theatre group in Assam, was established in the year 1906. It has played a vital role in the development and promotion of Assamese drama and theatre. Located in Tezpur, it is one of the oldest and most influential theatre groups in the region.

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Baan Theatre, a renowned and historically significant theatre group in Assam, was established in the year 1906. It has played a vital role in the development and promotion of Assamese drama and theatre. Located in Tezpur, it is one of the oldest and most influential theatre groups in the region.

Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India. It marks the end of the paddy harvesting season.

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Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India. It marks the end of the paddy harvesting season.