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      • Digboi, nestled in upper Assam's Tinsukia district, boasts a rich history as the birthplace of India's oil industry, dating back to the late 19th century. Originally noticed by officers of the Assam Railways and Trading Company in 1867, the discovery of black mud on elephants led to the exploration of crude oil, shaping Digboi's destiny.
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      Digboi: Assam's Historic Oil Town - India Today NE

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  3. indianculture.gov.in › snippets › digboi-oil-city-assamDigboi - The Oil City of Assam - Indian Culture

    Digboi, a picturesque town in the district of Tinsukia in Assam, is known to have India’s oldest oilfield. Cherished for its rich cultural diversity, Digboi is surrounded by deep forests and lush green tea gardens.

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    Digboi (IPA: ˈdɪgˌbɔɪ) is a town and a town area committee in Tinsukia district in the north-eastern part of the state of Assam, India. Crude oil was discovered here in late 19th century and first oil well was dug in 1866.

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  6. thecriticalscript.com › article-details › here-isHere is Digboi’s Oil story – the birthplace Asia’s Oldest ...

    Feb 28, 2024 · The discovery of oil in India is accompanied by a fascinating story that is far too good to be true. Legend has it that, India's oldest oil field, Digboi in Assam, was named after a British engineer who exhorted his team to "dig boy, dig!" as they scoured the earth for liquid black gold.

  7. www.solobackpacker.com › digboi-assamThe Oil Town Of Digboi - Solo Backpacker

    Jun 6, 2018 · Many foreigners come to this place to trace out their roots in the historical town, where their ancestors worked on the various project ranging from oil production, tea plantation to the construction of the Stilwell Road to the heroics of the World War II.

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  8. travellingslacker.com › digboi-of-oil-warDigboi: Of Oil & War - The Travelling Slacker

    Digboi is the first oil refinery in Asia started in 1902. However, there is much more to this town and its surrounding area including WWII Cemetery. Skip to content

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  9. assampatrika.com › web-stories › digboi-assamsDigboi: Assam's Historic Oil Town and Natural Wonders - Assam ...

    Digboi in the Tinsukia district of Assam, is known as the "Oil City of Assam" due to its historical importance in the oil industry. Digboi is the birthplace of the oil industry in India, with the first oil well drilled here and the first refinery established in 1901.

  10. www.indiatodayne.in › visualstories › webstoriesDigboi: Assam's Historic Oil Town - India Today NE

    Apr 21, 2024 · Digboi, nestled in upper Assam's Tinsukia district, boasts a rich history as the birthplace of India's oil industry, dating back to the late 19th century. Originally noticed by officers of the Assam Railways and Trading Company in 1867, the discovery of black mud on elephants led to the exploration of crude oil, shaping Digboi's destiny.