DIBRUGARH: Dibrugarh is set to welcome PT Usha, the Queen of Track and Field, as she will arrive in the city today. Her visit will begin with a stop at the Dibrugarh District Sports Association (DDSA), followed by a felicitation ceremony at 3:30 PM at the DDSA Sarbananda Sonowal Sports Complex.
The event will recognize her contributions to Indian athletics as an Arjuna Awardee, Rajya Sabha MP, and President of the Indian Olympic Association. Her presence in Dibrugarh is expected to inspire young athletes and sports enthusiasts across the region.
Meanwhile, the Consul General of the United States, Kathy Giles-Diaz, visited Kaziranga on Saturday as part of her official tour to Assam. Upon her arrival, she was received by the Co-District Commissioner of Bokakhat, Shivani Jerngal.
Later in the afternoon, she visited Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), where she was welcomed by the District Commissioner of Golaghat, Pulak Mahanta, along with senior officials of the refinery. At the Administrative Building of NRL, she engaged in an interactive meeting with refinery officials.
During the meeting, Giles-Diaz emphasized the importance of energy security, which was one of the key focus areas during the first bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She expressed the possibility of strengthening the energy partnership between the two nations, highlighting the significant role Assam could play in this collaboration.
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