Assam Transport Minister Urges People to Use Public Transport Amid Rise in Fuel Price

  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…

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BCCI Not a Public Authority Under RTI Act, Says Central Information Commission Rules

  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…

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Guwahati Clears Culverts and Drains Ahead of Monsoon After Flood Deaths and Public Outcry

  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…

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