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.

In 1874 September, Shillong was made the capital of the Non-Regulation Province of Assam . On 7th February the British included the six districts of Brahmaputra valley namely Kamrup, Darrang, Nagaon, Sibsagar, Goalpara and Lakhimpur.

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In 1874 September, Shillong was made the capital of the Non-Regulation Province of Assam . On 7th February the British included the six districts of Brahmaputra valley namely Kamrup, Darrang, Nagaon, Sibsagar, Goalpara and Lakhimpur.

The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.

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The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.

M K Gandhi and B R Ambedkar

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M K Gandhi and B R Ambedkar

1982

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1982

Gadadhar Singha

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Gadadhar Singha

The first sugar mill in Assam was set up in Baruah Bamun Gaon, Dergaon, in 1958.

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The first sugar mill in Assam was set up in Baruah Bamun Gaon, Dergaon, in 1958.

Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. In just over a decade, he created approximately 2100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, most of them in the last two years of his life.

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Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. In just over a decade, he created approximately 2100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, most of them in the last two years of his life.

Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Karbi Anglong district of Assam, is renowned for its hot water springs. The sanctuary is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare species of birds and animals. It is surrounded by Nambor Sanctuary having 51 rare species of orchid.

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Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Karbi Anglong district of Assam, is renowned for its hot water springs. The sanctuary is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare species of birds and animals. It is surrounded by Nambor Sanctuary having 51 rare species of orchid.

Ali Mech was a tribal chief in the 13th century CE, in the region of present-day north of Bengal belonging to the Mech people. He is said to have helped Bakhtiyar Khalji during his Tibet campaign and converted to Islam under his influence.

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Ali Mech was a tribal chief in the 13th century CE, in the region of present-day north of Bengal belonging to the Mech people. He is said to have helped Bakhtiyar Khalji during his Tibet campaign and converted to Islam under his influence.

The Assam Oil Company was formed in 1899 to take over the oil interests of the Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T) in the Digboi-Makum area.

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The Assam Oil Company was formed in 1899 to take over the oil interests of the Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T) in the Digboi-Makum area.