Assam Sees Decline In Child Marriage, Yet Rates Remain Higher Than National Average

  GUWAHATI: Assam has recorded a decline in child marriage rates over the past few years, according to the latest National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) 2023-2024 data, although the State continues to remain above the national average. ALSO READ: Northeast’s Alcohol Divide: Men Consume Far More Than Women, Assam Records Marginal Decline, NFHS Data Reveals As…

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Cab Drivers to Protest in Guwahati on June 10, Demand Revision of Fare Rates

  GUWAHATI: The Assam State Drivers’ Association, in collaboration with the All Guwahati Cab Drivers’ Association, has announced a protest on June 10, pressing for several long-pending demands related to cab fare structures and drivers’ working conditions. ALSO READ: Man Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances in Guwahati’s Downtown; Foul Play Suspected As part of the agitation, members…

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Commercial LPG Prices Hiked by ₹42 Per Cylinder; Domestic Cooking Gas Rates Unchanged

  GUWAHATI: Commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels, restaurants and eateries became more expensive from Monday, June 1, after oil marketing companies increased prices by ₹42 per 19-kg cylinder, while keeping domestic cooking gas prices unchanged. ALSO READ: 8th Central Pay Commission Extends Memorandum Submission Deadline to June 15 According to reports, the price of the…

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