Patients Allege Long Waits, Poor Facilities at GMCH Emergency Ward; Authorities Promise Improvements

  GUWAHATI: Patients visiting the Emergency Ward of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) have raised concerns over inadequate facilities, overcrowding, and a lack of proper guidance, alleging that the existing system causes significant inconvenience and distress. ALSO READ: Assam CM Meets Union Agriculture Minister, Discusses Farm Modernisation and Rural Growth One patient, who had visited…

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Supreme Court Directs Nationwide Integration of Emergency Helplines Into 112 Within Three Months

  GUWAHATI: Recognising trauma care as an integral part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has directed all states and Union Territories to integrate emergency and ambulance helplines into the common emergency number 112 within three months. ALSO READ: GMC Conducts Eviction Drives in Guwahati's Lalmati and Kharguli…

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Assam To Get Its Second Emergency Landing Facility On NH-27 In Nalbari

  GUWAHATI: In a major boost to Assam’s strategic and emergency preparedness infrastructure, the Nalbari district administration has approved the development of a 5-kilometre Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on National Highway-27 between Tihu and Madhapur in Lower Assam. ALSO READ: Centre Seeks to Amend Anti-Doping Law, Proposes Jail Term of Up to 5 Years for Suppliers…

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Old Saraighat Bridge to Remain Fully Closed Overnight for Emergency Repair Work

  GUWAHATI: Vehicular movement on the old Saraighat Bridge will remain completely suspended for eight hours from Thursday night, May 21, due to emergency repair work being undertaken by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). ALSO READ: Ranjeet Kumar Dass Elected Speaker of 16th Assam Legislative Assembly Unanimously According to an official communication issued by the Office…

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Poor Condition of Lakkhipriya Road in Guwahati’s Satgaon Hampers Emergency Services

  GUWAHATI: Lakkhipriya Road in Satgaon has been in a severely dilapidated condition for a long time, significantly affecting daily movement and restricting access for emergency and essential services in the area. ALSO READ: Storm Damages APDCL Control Room in Assam’s Kokrajhar, Restoration Work Underway The stretch is marked by extensive mud accumulation and persistent waterlogging,…

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