Closure of Parking Facility in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazar Triggers Congestion, Hits Trade

  Closure of the Jail Road parking facility in Fancy Bazar has triggered congestion, disrupted trade, and affected business activity The continued closure of the Jail Road parking facility in Fancy Bazar has triggered concern among traders, residents, and business organisations, who say the lack of organised parking is disrupting trade, worsening congestion, and affecting…

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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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Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers Rises to 149.9 in April 2026; Inflation Hits 4.46%

  GUWAHATI: The All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for April 2026 rose by 0.8 points to reach 149.9. According to a press release issued by the Labour Bureau on May 29, the index reflects retail price fluctuation affecting industrial workers across the country. ALSO READ: CBSE Opens Portal for Answer Book Issue Verification, Re-Evaluation…

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‘Assam Chose Development Over Arrogance’: Himanta Sarma Hits Out at Gaurav Gogoi in Assembly

  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, May 26, launched a sharp political attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi during his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the Governor’s address in the Assam Legislative Assembly, accusing the Congress leader of arrogance and opposing key infrastructure projects aimed at transforming the state. ALSO READ: Nameri…

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Rupee Hits Record Low of 96.39 Against US Dollar Amid Rising Crude Prices and Global Uncertainty

  GUWAHATI: The Indian rupee plunged to a fresh all-time low of 96.39 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, May 18, weakened by soaring crude oil prices, a strong dollar, and rising global geopolitical tensions. ALSO READ: ‘ChatGPT Images 2.0 Loves India,’ Says Sam Altman as India Crosses 1 Billion AI Images According to…

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Youth Killed, Two Critically Injured as Truck Hits Motorcycle in Assam’s Jagiroad

  GUWAHATI: A youth was killed and two others sustained critical injuries after a truck rammed into a motorcycle near the under-construction Semiconductor project in Assam’s Jagiroad late on Saturday night, May 16. ALSO READ: Assam’s Manas National Park to Close for Tourists from June 5 Ahead of Monsoon Season Speaking to GPlus, an official from Jagiroad…

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