60 New Libraries Planned Across Guwahati, One in Each Municipal Ward

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government plans to set up 60 libraries across Guwahati, with one library proposed in each municipal ward, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. ALSO READ: Madhupur Satra to Get ₹1 Lakh Monthly Support After Assam Cabinet Nod The initiative is aimed at creating accessible spaces for students, researchers and readers, while expanding…

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Assam: Public Holiday Declared in Silchar on October 3 for Municipal Election

  GUWAHATI: A public holiday has been declared on October 3, the day of polling for the Silchar Municipal Corporation election. ALSO READ: India’s Shooting Medal Tally Reaches 6 with Two Skeet Team Bronzes at Asian Games 2026 The election to the Silchar Municipal Corporation will be held on October 3, Saturday. As per a notification…

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Silchar Municipal Election: Dry Days Declared on October 2, 3 and 6

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Governor has declared dry days in the Silchar Municipal Corporation area on October 2, October 3 and October 6 in view of the Silchar Municipal Corporation Election. ALSO READ: Fancy Market Partly Closed as Zubeen Diwas Celebrations Take Over Guwahati The order prohibits the possession, sale, supply, distribution and consumption of liquor…

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Silchar Municipal Corporation Election Set to be Held on October 3; Check Full Details

  GUWAHATI: The Assam State Election Commission on Wednesday, September 2, announced the schedule for the election to the 42 wards of the Silchar Municipal Corporation. Polling will be held on October 3, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. ALSO READ: ‘Zubeen Khetra’ Memorial Inaugurated at Rajgarh in Guwahati   According to the election schedule announced by the…

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Guwahati Municipal Corporation Fines ₹4,000 for Unauthorised Building Material Storage on MT Road

  GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has imposed a penalty of ₹4,000 on a property owner for unauthorised stocking of building materials along MT Road, acting under Division 3 of its jurisdiction. ALSO READ: Two Guwahati-Bound Passengers Held with ₹68.53 Lakh Unaccounted Cash at Delhi Airport The action is part of GMC's ongoing enforcement drive…

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Indian Cities Need Huge Funds, But Municipal Corporations Raise a Fraction of That: Report

GUWAHATI: Indian cities will require trillions of dollars in investment by 2050 to become climate-resilient and reduce their carbon footprint, yet only a handful of municipal corporations have ever accessed the capital markets, according to a report jointly released by FICCI and EY. ALSO READ: Assam CM Defends Bill Allowing Only Local Residents to Buy Land Near…

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Electoral Roll Update Process Starts Ahead of Municipal Elections in Assam’s Silchar

  GUWAHATI: The Assam State Election Commission (SEC) has initiated the process for the upcoming election to the Silchar Municipal Corporation by announcing the schedule for the preparation, revision and publication of the electoral roll. ALSO READ: Budget Session of Assam Legislative Assembly Scheduled to Begin on July 6 According to a notification issued on Friday,…

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