GUWAHATI: While addressing the budget session of Assam Assembly Finance Minister Jayanta Balla Baruah announced that the Assam government has approved the procurement and installation of a proton therapy machine worth 550 crore at the State Cancer Institute, Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH). Once operational, it will be the first proton therapy unit in…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced a target of creating 2 lakh additional employment opportunities across the state's broader public sector ecosystem over the next five years, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said while presenting the state Budget in the Assam Legislative Assembly on Thursday, July 9. ALSO READ: Japanese Encephalitis Death Toll in Assam…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has shut down a food outlet that was operating inside a public toilet complex in front of Arya Vidyapeeth College, near Arya Nagar Flyover, citing serious concerns over public health and hygiene. ALSO READ: Assam's Deka Satradhikar Arrested in Sivasagar After Teen Alleges Years of Sexual Abuse Acting promptly…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has issued a public notice on Monday, July 6, introducing a schedule of spot fines for various sanitation-related offences across the city, with penalties ranging from ₹300 to ₹25,000. The initiative aims to strengthen enforcement of civic regulations and promote cleanliness in Guwahati. ALSO READ: 670 kg Ganja Seized…
GUWAHATI: The Proof of Concept (PoC) field trials for India's Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief (BBPPDR) network were successfully conducted in Guwahati from June 29 to July 1, demonstrating strong performance across critical field test indicators including operational readiness, seamless interoperability, reliable voice and broadband data services, coverage effectiveness, network resilience, and mission-critical…
GUWAHATI: A video showing a birthday celebration taking place on the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Flyover in Guwahati has triggered widespread criticism on social media, with citizens demanding action against those involved for allegedly violating traffic regulations and misusing public infrastructure. ALSO READ: More Than 14 Killed in Lucknow Fire; PM Modi Announced ₹2 Lakh Ex-Gratia…
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…
GUWAHATI: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs for human use with immediate effect, citing lack of therapeutic justification and potential risks to public health. ALSO READ: NEET Aspirant from Nagpur Allotted Exam Centre in Abu Dhabi; NTA Assures Correction…
GUWAHATI: The District Development Committee (DDC) of Kamrup Metropolitan held a review meeting on Thursday, June 11, at the District Commissioner's office to assess the progress of various welfare schemes and public service initiatives being implemented across the district. ALSO READ: Four Community Dogs Vanish Overnight from Guwahati's Kahilipara, Residents Suspect Abduction The meeting…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) convened a special meeting on Tuesday, June 9, to discuss a range of pressing urban issues ahead of the approaching monsoon season, covering everything from flood management to public health concerns. ALSO READ: Guwahati Planetarium to Host Free Sky-Watching Programme for Rare Jupiter-Venus Conjunction The meeting was chaired by GMC…
GUWAHATI: Assam Transport Minister Charan Boro on Tuesday, May 19, urged people to limit the use of private vehicles and shift towards public transport amid the continued rise in petrol and diesel prices across the country. ALSO READ: Minor Girl Dies After Falling into Kolong River in Assam’s Nagaon Speaking to the media after taking charge…
GUWAHATI: The Central Information Commission (CIC) on Monday, May 18, ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) does not qualify as a “public authority” under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, and therefore is not covered under its disclosure framework. ALSO READ: NorthEast United FC Aims To End Disappointing ISL Season…
After years of monsoon misery, Guwahati’s drains and culverts are finally getting a massive clean-up before the rains hit For decades, the arrival of the rainy season in Guwahati has been met with dread rather than relief. The city’s annual "artificial floods" have become a grim ritual, transforming bustling roads and by-lanes into stagnant…
