Power Cuts, Food Shortages and Business Losses Add to Sivasagar's Flood Woes

  The flood impact in Sivasagar extends beyond submerged homes, affecting households, businesses, transport and essential supplies While thousands of homes remain submerged in Sivasagar, the impact of the flood has spread far beyond areas directly affected by rising waters. Prolonged power outages, disrupted food supplies, suspended transport services and losses faced by tourism and…

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India Cuts Commercial LPG Prices by Up to ₹183.50; Domestic Rates Unchanged

  GUWAHATI: Commercial LPG cylinder prices were reduced by up to ₹183.50 across major cities on Wednesday, July 1, marking the first cut this year and providing relief to hotels, restaurants and small businesses. The revised rates took effect on July 1, while domestic LPG prices remained unchanged nationwide. ALSO READ: Assamese Announcements to Begin at…

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Major Landslide Cuts Off Shillong–Dawki Road in Meghalaya, Travellers Advised to Use Alternate Routes

  GUWAHATI: The East Khasi Hills district administration has ordered the closure of the Shillong–Dawki Road beyond Laitlyngkot village following a major landslide that completely cut off a section of the route. ALSO READ: Traffic Cop Caught Allegedly Taking Bribe in Guwahati's Ganeshguri, Suspended After Public Outcry According to an order issued by the Deputy Commissioner,…

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Assam Announces Austerity Measures, Cuts Non-Essential Spending Amid West Asia Crisis

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government, on Tuesday, May 18, issued a new set of austerity measures aimed at ensuring fiscal prudence and reducing non-developmental expenditure amid the prevailing crisis in West Asia. ALSO READ: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to Suspend Jeep Safari Services From May 25 In an executive order issued by the Finance (Budget) Department, the government…

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