“I Was Threatened to Call Off Strike”: Guwahati Cab Driver Says Indefinite Protest Will Continue

  GUWAHATI: Naren Saikia, a member of an app-based cab drivers’ organisation in Guwahati who have been demanding a fare hike over the past two days, has alleged that he was “pressurised” by a person to tell the media that the drivers had temporarily withdrawn their indefinite strike. ALSO READ: Fire Breaks Out at Office Building…

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₹1.5 Crore GST Recovered From Traders In Assam’s Sribhumi, Tax Evasion Raids Continue

  GUWAHATI: The GST enforcement operation at Ratabari in Assam’s Sribhumi district continued on Tuesday, with the investigation team so far recovering ₹1.50 crore in tax from traders involved in tax evasion. ALSO READ: Assam CM Discusses Jorabat Flooding and Key Road Projects With Nitin Gadkari “There are still many traders where operations will be conducted….

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Assam-Meghalaya Tensions Continue, Cab Restrictions Leave Commuters Stranded

  GUWAHATI: The situation along the Assam-Meghalaya border remained tense for the second consecutive day on Friday, August 21, with restrictions on inter-state cab movement disrupting travel between the two states. ALSO READ: Meghalaya HC Seeks Report on KSU Rally Violence, Calls Incident Serious Assam-registered cabs are currently not being allowed to enter Meghalaya. Meanwhile, Meghalaya-registered…

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24×7 Bars, Hotels in Guwahati Ordered to Continue Mandatory Pick-Up, Drop Services

  GUWAHATI: All bars and hotels in Kamrup (Metro) permitted to operate round the clock have been directed to continue providing mandatory pick-up and drop-off services for customers to ensure their safety, following a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee held on Thursday, August 6. ALSO READ: Lok Sabha Passes Bill Allowing Govt to Permit…

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Over 3.6 Lakh People Affected As Floods Continue To Impact Several Districts Across Assam

  GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Tuesday, July 21, with more than 3.6 lakh people affected across several districts as rescue and relief operations continued across the affected areas. ALSO READ: Assam: Feral Horses Stray Into Dibrugarh Town After Floods, Relocated to Sisu Chapori According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority…

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'I Will Stay Alive Until July 20': Sonam Wangchuk Vows to Continue Hunger Strike Ahead of Parliament March

  GUWAHATI: Activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday, July 17, announced that he would continue his indefinite hunger strike until July 20 so that he could lead the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed "Sansad Chalo" march to Parliament, despite his deteriorating health. ALSO READ: Guwahati Residents Join Protest in Support of Sonam Wangchuk at Nehru…

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Gauhati High Court Allows BHMS Students to Continue Internship, Orders Stipend Payment

  GUWAHATI: In a major relief to a group of BHMS students of Swahid Jadav Nath Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital (SJNHMCH), Panjabari, the Gauhati High Court has allowed them to continue their internship programme without appearing in the 4th Year BHMS Final Examination scheduled for June 2026. ALSO READ: ACS Officer Caught Taking Bribe in…

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