Elderly Man Injured After Green Bus Hits Scooter in Guwahati’s Lachitnagar

  GUWAHATI: An elderly man was injured after a Green Bus allegedly rammed into a scooter at Lachitnagar on GS Road in Guwahati on Friday, September 11, around 2 PM. ALSO READ: Guwahati Bank Employees Join Nationwide Strike Over Five-Day Work Week Demand According to eyewitnesses, the elderly man was crossing the road when the bus…

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Brick Kilns to Pre-Owned Cars, Assam to Impose Green Cess on Six Items

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Green Cess Policy, 2026, providing a framework for imposing a green cess on sectors and activities that use natural resources and require regulation for sustainable development. ALSO READ: Khel Maharan 3.0 to Begin in Assam From November 1, 120 Under-12 Athletes to Get Scholarships The revenue generated…

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Green India Mission Misses Forest Cover Target by 97.57%, CAG Report Finds

  GUWAHATI: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) performance audit report tabled in Parliament on Thursday, August 13, has flagged major shortcomings in the implementation of the Green India Mission (GIM), with the programme falling significantly short of its forest-cover targets over a decade. ALSO READ: Jharkhand Cancels All Exams Conducted Through TDPL Since…

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Drive on the Left, No Overtaking: Guwahati DCP Traffic Issues Fresh Rules for Green Buses

  GUWAHATI: A fresh wave of chaos involving city buses erupted in Guwahati in recent times after multiple accidents, prompting swift reaction from traffic authorities. Addressing the issue, the DCP (Traffic) said the incident was triggered by a bus deviating from its designated route, leading to confusion and disruption in the area. ALSO READ: Assam Seeks…

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ASTC Makes Display of Driving Licences Mandatory on AC Green Buses in Guwahati

  GUWAHATI: The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) has made it mandatory for drivers operating its air-conditioned "Green Buses" to prominently display their driving licences inside the vehicle. This move is aimed at enhancing passenger safety and promoting transparency in public transport services. ALSO READ: Assam Motor Transport Association Seeks Bus Fare Revision Amid Rising Fuel Costs…

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Shillong Goes Green: Meghalaya Rolls Out Electric Bus Fleet Under PM-eBus Sewa Scheme

  GUWAHATI: A fleet of electric buses were flagged off in Meghalaya on Tuesday, June 9, under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, marking a significant step towards modernising urban public transport and promoting sustainable mobility in the state capital. ALSO READ: Saplings Planted in Shape of India Map Mark World Environment Day in Mawphlang The launch ceremony was held…

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