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Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rename Dibrugarh airport after Hazarika: Trade body to Himanta
Dibrugarh: The Eastern Assam Chamber of Commerce & Industry (EACCI) on Wednesday appealed to CM to rename Dibrugarh airport after music maestro Bhupen Hazarika. In a letter addressed to the CM, EACCI president Bhaskar Gogoi and general secretary Ankit Varma urged Sarma to rename the airport in recognition of Hazarika's immense contribution to Assamese culture. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A colossus in the sphere of Indian art and cinema, Hazarika, was posthumously awarded the 'Bharat Ratna' in 2019, through his music, poignant lyrics and cinematic brilliance transcended borders, highlighting Assam's cultural heritage, social issues and humanism. "On behalf of the business and civil society of upper Assam, we respectfully submit our earnest appeal to name Dibrugarh airport after the illustrious cultural icon and son of the soil, Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika," the letter said.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
EACCI felicitates cart-pullers, daily wage labourers in Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh: Taking a novel approach in celebrating International Labour Day , the Eastern Assam Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( EACCI ) on Thursday felicitated cart pullers and daily wage labourers in Dibrugarh . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The programme, held at the bustling thela stand beside AT Road, saw EACCI office bearers honouring workers for their tireless contribution to the local economy. "These cart pullers and daily wage labourers are the unsung heroes of our local economy. While we celebrate economic growth and business development, we often forget those who physically move goods through the streets every day, regardless of the weather or personal hardship. These workers keep our markets alive. Yet, they rarely get a 'thank you," EACCI president Bhaskar Gogoi said. The workers, many of whom have spent decades hauling goods under the scorching sun, expressed gratitude for the recognition. "We are used to being invisible — people see the carts, not the men pulling them. Today, for the first time, someone acknowledged our hardwork. It feels good," said Bhagirath Yadav, a cart puller.
