GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has imposed a penalty of ₹20,000 after building materials were found stocked without authorisation on Dhrubajyoti Path in Ambikagiri Nagar. ALSO READ: Normal Vehicular Movement Restored Between Assam and Meghalaya The action was taken during an enforcement drive against the unauthorised use of roads and public spaces. Materials placed on…
GUWAHATI: No-vending regulations on M.S. Road and H.B. Road in Fancy Bazar will take effect from September 1, 2026, with commercial vehicles allowed on the two roads only between 9 pm and 7 am as part of measures to regulate traffic and parking in the busy commercial area. ALSO READ: ED Attaches ₹3.50 Crore Assets in…
₹1.88-Crore Cycle Track on Guwahati’s Kanaklata Path Lies in Deplorable Condition A 1.5-km stretch of cycle track on Guwahati’s Kanaklata Path, connecting Dakhingaon and Saukuchi and built at a cost of around ₹1.88 crore, continues to remain in a deteriorating condition, with residents and local shopkeepers raising concerns over its maintenance and lack of…
GUWAHATI: An eviction drive is underway on both the northern and southern banks of the Brahmaputra as part of preparations for the proposed new Saraighat Bridge, which is planned to connect the two banks. ALSO READ: Harendra Daimary Path in Guwahati’s Ghoramara Remains Waterlogged for Years, Residents Seek Permanent Solution The eviction is being carried…
GUWAHATI: The Government of Assam on Wednesday, August 19, inaugurated the new Integrated District Commissioner's (DC) Office for Kamrup Metropolitan District at Rupnagar, Guwahati. The ceremony was held at 10 AM, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the chief guest. ALSO READ: Meghalaya Sets Up FCRA Cell Amid Concerns Over Proposed 2026 Changes…
GUWAHATI: The riverbank of the Brahmaputra near Sukreswar Temple in Guwahati has been left littered with garbage, raising concerns over pollution and the condition of one of the city’s most prominent riverfront areas. ALSO READ: CM Sarma Calls P Chidambaram ‘Pure Naxal’, Seeks Probe Into His Tenure as Home Minister The problem has reportedly worsened…
Guwahati’s public transport is bound by rules, but enforcement remains the missing link Guwahati’s public transport system is governed by a set of rules meant to regulate fares, routes and driving practices. Yet on the city’s roads, the gap between what the rules prescribe and what commuters experience remains visible every day. ALSO READ: From…
The Indian Air Force’s No. 7 Air Force Band, Guwahati, performed a special musical programme at the War Memorial in Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati, on Wednesday, August 12, ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day. ALSO READ: Tinsukia Administration in Assam Revises School Hours to Protect Students from Heat The performance was held under the Eastern Air Command’s…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, August 12, attributed severe waterlogging in Guwahati’s Maligaon area to poor civic sense and the dumping of waste into drains by local residents and shopkeepers. ALSO READ: Assam May Need Over ₹1,000 Crore for Flood Compensation, Rehabilitation: CM Sarma Addressing a press conference at Lok Sewa…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, August 12, attributed the severe waterlogging in and around Dispur to high-velocity water runoff from the hills of Meghalaya, particularly in the Jorabat area. ALSO READ: Assam Gets Drone-Based Mail Network for Better Postal Connectivity Addressing a press conference at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur, Sarma…
GUWAHATI: The Dr. B R Ambedkar Boys Star Committee has announced its Golden Jubilee, 50th Ganesh Puja Celebration, marking 50 years of devotion and community service from 1975 to 2025. As part of the milestone celebration, the committee will install a grand 41-feet Murty of Lord Ganesha, described as "a symbol of faith, unity…
GUWAHATI: A Banaras Ghats-themed pandal is set to be the major attraction at this year’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Joymatinagar, Pandu. The theme will recreate the ghats of Varanasi, highlighting the architectural and cultural beauty associated with the city, while the pandal will feature a distinctive South Indian-style Ganesh idol. ALSO READ: West Bengal CM…
GUWAHATI: Two residential complexes in Guwahati’s Kalapahar area were targeted in separate theft incidents within two days, raising questions over security measures in residential complexes. ALSO READ: Sivasagar Seeks Extension of Summer Vacation Till August 10 Due to Flood Situation According to police officials from Fatasil Ambari Police Station, the first theft was reported at…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police detained 10-20 student protesters from the Chachal protest site on Saturday afternoon, July 25. ALSO READ: Guwahati Floods Administration Instructs Preparation of Annual Drainage Maintenance Calendar The protesters were taken to nearby police stations, according to preliminary information. It is not clear whether any formal case has been registered against them. Police…
GUWAHATI: Unidentified individuals stole gold jewellery worth around ₹7 lakh to ₹10 lakh from Maa Kali Mandir at Natun Bazar in Guwahati’s Basistha area on Friday night, July 24, police officials confirmed on Saturday. ALSO READ: CJP Calls for Nationwide Candlelight March on July 25 for NEET Students Who Died by Suicide Police have launched…
GUWAHATI: Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai has directed concerned officials to conduct an immediate survey of encroached land along the banks of the Basistha River, which has been a major factor behind recurring flooding and inundation in the Basistha area and other parts of Guwahati. ALSO READ: Guwahati’s Basistha Garbage Dump Closed After…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) conducted an eviction drive in the Borbari area near VIP Road, Sixmile, on Tuesday night, July 21 to remove unauthorised encroachments from public land. ALSO READ: Assam Floods Leave 31 Dead, Affect More Than 5.64 Lakh Across 16 Districts According to a post shared by the civic body on…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has imposed a fine of ₹1,000 on a business establishment on Bhupen Hazarika Path in Ward No. 23 for dumping garbage on the road, as part of the civic body's ongoing enforcement drive against violations of municipal regulations. ALSO READ: “He Was Guilty”: Wife of West Bengal Minor Rape-Murder…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) carried out an eviction drive beneath the Ulubari Flyover on Friday, July 3, to remove unauthorised encroachments and reclaim public space. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Debunk ₹100 Crore Fake Currency Claim, Seize ₹13.46 Lakh in Counterfeit Notes According to the civic body, the drive was undertaken to restore public…
GUWAHATI: Banned single-use plastic items to the tune of 3,750 kilogram have been seized near Machkhowa in Guwahati in an enforcement action. ALSO READ: Assam Rifles Seize 55,000 Illegal Codeine Cough Syrup bottles at Tripura's Agartala Railway Station The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) had intercepted and seized those plastic items. Taking to X, Kaushik Rai,…
