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…
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…
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…
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…
GUWAHATI: The renovated Silpukhuri Park was inaugurated on Monday, July 27, by Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai, with the state government announcing free entry for all visitors from 5:30 AM to 10 AM daily and free admission throughout the day for senior citizens aged 60 years and above. The park has…
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…
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…
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…
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…
