GUWAHATI: The Assam Transport Department will soon introduce a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that will make driving tests compulsory for all driving licence applicants and prevent people from applying for licences outside their home districts, Transport Minister Charan Boro announced on Friday, June 26. ALSO READ: Guwahati Man Alleges Abduction, Assault and Extortion at…
GUWAHATI: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday, June 16, issued a notification making a doctor’s prescription mandatory for the purchase of all syrups, including cough syrups, across the country. ALSO READ: FSSAI Bans Use of Metallic Pins and Wires in Food Packaging The decision comes into effect following the publication of…
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…
GUWAHATI: The Maa Kamakhya Devalaya has announced that booking for Special Darshan tickets will be shifted entirely to an online platform from June 15, marking a major move aimed at streamlining pilgrim services and managing the growing influx of devotees. ALSO READ: Guwahati: PWD Carries Out Temporary Pothole Repair Near Maharaja Prithu Flyover in Ambari According…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Higher Education Department has made Aadhaar details and Aadhaar-linked bank accounts mandatory for students seeking benefits under various government welfare schemes administered by the department. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet Approves 2% DA Hike, Declares Dibrugarh as Second State Capital Region In an official communication issued by the Director of Higher Education, Assam on…
GUWAHATI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Regulations, introducing a revised official logo for vegan food products sold in the country. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Clarifies Status of 11 Missing Subjects After Students Raise FYIMP Admission Concerns According to a notification…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Monday, May 25, tabled the Uniform Civil Code, Assam, 2026 Bill in the state assembly, seeking to ban polygamy and make registration of live-in relationships mandatory. The introduction drew immediate protests from opposition members who called for broader stakeholder consultation. ALSO READ: Assam Conducts Climate Resilience Training for Agricultural Officers…
