Guwahati: Business Issued ₹1.5 Lakh Fine for Operating Without Trade License

  GUWAHATI: A commercial establishment on A.T. Road, Maligaon (Ward No. 8) has been fined ₹1,50,000 after being found operating without a valid Trade License during an enforcement drive conducted by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC). ALSO READ: Guwahati: ₹10,000 Fine Imposed for Illegally Pasting Posters on Ulubari Foot Bridge According to a post shared by…

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GMC Imposes ₹5,000 Fine for Putting Up Posters on Public Property in Guwahati

  GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has announced a ₹5,000 fine for anyone found putting up unauthorised posters or defacing government walls, electric poles, railings and other public property in Guwahati. ALSO READ: Green Bus Seizure Drive Continues in Guwahati Over Repeated Traffic Violations The move is part of the civic body's campaign to keep…

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Helmet Use in Guwahati: Safety or Fear of a Fine?

  Helmet choices in Guwahati reflect the growing gap between affordability, safety and legal compliance Every day, thousands of two-wheelers navigate Guwahati's crowded roads. While helmets have become a common sight, so have riders riding without them. As traffic violations continue to rise, one question stands out: are people wearing helmets because they genuinely value…

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GMC Warns of ₹25,000 Spot Fine for Blocking Drains, Issues Public Notice on Sanitation Violations

  GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has issued a public notice on Monday, July 6, introducing a schedule of spot fines for various sanitation-related offences across the city, with penalties ranging from ₹300 to ₹25,000. The initiative aims to strengthen enforcement of civic regulations and promote cleanliness in Guwahati. ALSO READ: 670 kg Ganja Seized…

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Indian Railways Doubles Minimum Fine for Ticketless Travel to ₹500

  GUWAHATI: Indian Railways has increased the minimum penalty for ticketless travel from ₹250 to ₹500 under the provisions of the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026, in a move aimed at curbing unauthorised travel and improving compliance with railway regulations. ALSO READ: Eight Golden Langurs Rescued, Nine Arrested in Wildlife Trafficking Case in Assam’s Chirang In a…

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