Guwahati: Free Dialysis Centre Inaugurated at Pandu FRU in Kamrup Metro

  GUWAHATI: The facility will improve access to essential dialysis care for patients from Pandu and adjoining areas, enabling them to receive free dialysis treatment closer to their place of residence. ALSO READ: Guwahati: ED Attaches 37 Kg Gold Worth ₹54 Cr Seized In Money Laundering Case A Free Dialysis Centre under the Pradhan Mantri National…

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New UPI Rules Explained: What Will Stay Free and What Will Cost More

  GUWAHATI: The new UPI framework will not affect person-to-person (P2P) transactions, with all such payments continuing to remain completely free irrespective of the amount transferred, according to a press release by the Ministry of Finance. ALSO READ: Assam Government Plans Rehab Centre in Every District, Says CM Sarma Under the framework, person-to-merchant (P2M) UPI payments…

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Free Bicycles For Class IX Students, Restructuring Of Tax Commissionerate Approved In Assam

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet on Monday approved the distribution of free bicycles to Class IX students for the 2025-26 financial year and cleared the restructuring of the Commissionerate of Taxes, Assam. ALSO READ: Manipuri Music Teacher Dies After Assault Over Noise Dispute In Delhi The decisions were taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief…

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UPI Payments to Remain Free for Users, Government Says

  GUWAHATI: The government on Saturday clarified that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users will not have to pay any transaction charges for making digital payments, amid concerns over a proposed amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. ALSO READ: Assam’s Ashmita Chaliha Becomes First Indian to Win Korea Masters 2026 Badminton Title The Finance…

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Gauhati University to Provide Free Duplicate Academic Documents to Flood-Affected Students

  GUWAHATI: Gauhati University to issue duplicate academic documents free of cost to students who lost or damaged their original certificates in the recent floods affecting several districts of Assam. ALSO READ: Jharkhand Students Demand Cancellation of Recruitment Exams Amid Protest The decision was approved by the Vice Chancellor, on Thursday, August 6 is aimed at…

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Govt Eyes Merchant Fee on Higher Transactions, UPI Payments Below ₹2,000 to Stay Free

  GUWAHATI: The Indian government is considering allowing banks and payment service providers to charge a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) ranging between 0.25% and 0.4% on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) merchant transactions above ₹2,000. In contrast, person-to-person (P2P) transfers will remain entirely free. ALSO READ: One Killed, Another Injured After SUV Crashes into Parked Trailer on…

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Assam Announces Free Duplicate Board Documents for Students in Four Flood-Hit Districts

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced the free issuance of duplicate board examination documents for students affected by the recent floods in Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golaghat districts, offering relief to those who lost important academic records during the disaster. ALSO READ: Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 75, Over 11.44 Lakh People Affected since…

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Assam To Provide Free Replacement Textbooks For Flood-Affected Students, Says Ranoj Pegu

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government will distribute free replacement textbooks to students whose books were lost or damaged in the recent floods, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu announced on July 25, as part of efforts to minimise disruptions to the ongoing academic session in flood-hit districts. ALSO READ: Esha Singh Wins Gold, Manu Bhaker Takes Bronze As…

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GMDA Revises Entry Fees for Guwahati Parks, Introduces Free Morning Access

  GUWAHATI: In a move aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle among residents, the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has announced free morning entry to all its parks across the city from July 5. ALSO READ: Cabo Verde Become Smallest Country Ever to Reach FIFA World Cup Knockouts Under the new initiative, visitors will be allowed…

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Assam Launches Free School Transport Facility for Tea Garden Students from Classes I to X

  GUWAHATI: In a bid to ensure that transportation challenges do not prevent children from attending school, the Assam government has launched a Transport/Escort Facility for students residing in tea garden areas across the state. ALSO READ: Supreme Court Says Consensual Pre-Marital Physical Relationship Not a Reflection of Bad Character The initiative, announced by Assam Education…

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Free Skill Development Training Programmes for SC/ST Youth Announced in Guwahati for 2026-27 Session

  GUWAHATI: The National Career Service Centre (NCSC) for SC/ST, Guwahati, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has invited applications for free and stipendiary skill development training programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. ALSO READ: Three Ujjaini Express Coaches Derail in Rishikesh, No Injuries Reported According to the official notification, admissions have…

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