Seven New Directions for VIP Convoys: No Extra Vehicles, No Traffic Disruption, Priority for Emergency Vehicles

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has reiterated that ambulances, fire tenders and other emergency vehicles must not be obstructed during the chief minister’s convoy movement, following an incident in Silchar where an ambulance was briefly stopped. ALSO READ: Who Is Smit Machchhar, Indian Pilot Who Helped Avert flydubai Crash After Being Stabbed? In an official communication…

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UPI Payments Above ₹2,000 Won’t Cost Customers Extra, Says Nirmala Sitharaman

  GUWAHATI: The Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments above ₹2,000 will not be passed on to consumers, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday, September 25, amid concerns over the impact of the revised charges. ALSO READ: Gaurav Gogoi, Congress Leaders Detained During Protest Seeking Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation in Guwahati Sitharaman said…

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NTA Announces Extra Time and Improved Question Booklet Design for NEET UG 2026

  GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday, June 12, announced a set of candidate-friendly measures for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026, aimed at making the examination process more comfortable while maintaining fairness and security standards. ALSO READ: Centre, Assam and Nagaland Sign Agreement to Boost Energy Exploration Along Border Region…

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