Opposition Steps Up Pressure Over Guwahati's Maharaja Prithu Flyover Accidents, Seeks Probe and Accountability

  GUWAHATI: Opposition parties in Assam on Wednesday intensified their demand for a thorough investigation into the repeated accidents on the newly inaugurated Maharaj Prithu Flyover, with the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) seeking a high-level probe and the youth wing of Raijor Dal filing a police complaint demanding registration of an FIR. ALSO READ: Tiger…

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Long-Distance Buses and Street Vendors Turn Guwahati's Jalukbari Flyover Into Traffic Chaos

  GUWAHATI: The Jalukbari Flyover has increasingly turned into an unofficial bus terminus, with long-distance buses routinely stopping on the bridge to board and drop passengers, worsening congestion and disrupting traffic movement. ALSO READ: Assam Extends Cashless Dialysis Scheme in Private Hospitals Till Sept 30 Buses were seen occupying up to three of the flyover’s four…

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Two Held in Guwahati's Nalapara House Break-in Case; Stolen Property Seized

GUWAHATI: The Basistha Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a house break-in reported from Nalapara. ALSO READ: Six Arrested in Guwahati's Adabari for Allegedly Robbing Passengers on Trains The police first arrested Md. Jiaur Rahman alias Kele (22) of Kochua. During interrogation, he allegedly disclosed that the stolen gold ornaments had been handed over…

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Six Arrested in Guwahati's Adabari for Allegedly Robbing Passengers on Trains

GUWAHATI: Guwahati police arrested six members of an alleged inter-state gang involved in robbing train passengers during a raid at a hotel in the city's Adabari area. ALSO READ: Job Scam Busted in Guwahati: Two Arrested For Cheating Haryana Couple of ₹24,000 Acting on specific intelligence, Jalukbari Police conducted a raid at Hotel Avisarika and apprehended the…

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Traffic Cop Caught Allegedly Taking Bribe in Guwahati's Ganeshguri, Suspended After Public Outcry

  GUWAHATI: A traffic police official posted near the Ganeshguri Flyover Traffic Point area was caught allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹2,500 around 11:30 AM on Sunday, June 21, locals say, in an incident that quickly drew a large crowd to the spot. ALSO READ: NEET-UG 2026 Re-Test Underway; Over 22.79 Lakh Candidates Appear Across India According…

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Four Drug Peddlers Arrested, 111 Grams Heroin Seized in Guwahati's Khanapara

  GUWAHATI: Four alleged drug peddlers were arrested and 111 grams of heroin seized during a targeted anti-narcotics operation carried out by Basistha Police in the Khanapara area of Guwahati, officials said on Sunday, June 7. ALSO READ: Indian Women’s Football Team Reclaim SAFF Championship Title With 3-1 Win Over Bangladesh The operation was conducted at…

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Temporary Camps for Devotees to be Set Up during Ambubachi at Guwahati's Pandu Port, Kamakhya Railway Station

  GUWAHATI: Preparations for the annual Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Dham have begun, with field inspections and implementation of various arrangements already underway, said Swapnil Paul, the District Commissioner of Kamrup (Metropolitan). ALSO READ: Woman Booked After Viral Video Shows Toddler on Lap While Driving in Guwahati Speaking to the media, Paul said the administration has finalized…

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Youth Critically Injured after Speeding Car Hits Vehicle Taking U-Turn in Guwahati's Geetanagar

  GUWAHATI: A serious road accident at Hatigarh Chariali in Guwahati's Geetanagar area late Thursday night, June 4, left a young man critically injured and caused extensive damage to two vehicles, a traffic police official confirmed. ALSO READ: Four Family Members Killed as Fire Engulfs Residential Compound in Guwahati’s Jalukbari According to preliminary information, a car was…

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GMC Removes Illegal Roadside Encroachments in Guwahati's Bhangagarh

  GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) on Sunday, May 31, carried out an eviction drive in the Bhangagarh area, removing unauthorised roadside encroachments that were obstructing public spaces and hampering pedestrian movement. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Arrest Man Wanted in Multiple Snatching Cases; Stolen Two-Wheeler Recovered The operation was conducted by the Enforcement Branch of…

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GMC Conducts Eviction Drives in Guwahati's Lalmati and Kharguli to Ease Congestion

  GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) carried out eviction drives in the Lalmati and Kharguli areas as part of its ongoing efforts to ease congestion and improve pedestrian movement for community use. ALSO READ: Karnataka’s Longest-Serving CM Siddaramaiah Steps Down, Paving Way for DK Shivakumar According to a post on X, the drives targeted unauthorised…

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Waterlogging Persists on Guwahati's GNB Road Despite Ongoing Drainage Work

  GUWAHATI: Just an hour of rainfall on Saturday, May 23, led to severe waterlogging on Guwahati’s GNB Road, causing traffic congestion and inconvenience for commuters and local residents. ALSO READ: Third Fuel Price Hike This Month Pushes Petrol to ₹103.01, Diesel to ₹94.39 in Guwahati Residents say the drainage situation has not improved significantly despite the…

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