GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory ahead of Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan’s ‘I Am Home Tour’ concert, scheduled for October 31, at the Veterinary College Playground in Khanapara. ALSO READ: Opium Worth ₹3 Crore Found Hidden in Vehicle’s Spare Wheel at Amingaon in North Guwahati The restrictions will come into effect…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet, in a meeting held on Friday, October 23, approved election rules for the Mising Autonomous Council and the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council. ALSO READ: Onions Being Sold at ₹35 per Kg at 15 Locations Across Guwahati The State Election Commission has been advised to conduct elections to both councils within November….
GUWAHATI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced new rules aimed at giving prepaid mobile users more flexibility in choosing recharge plans based on their usage and budget. ALSO READ: Lovlina Borgohain Secures Asian Games Medal, Enters Semifinals With 5-0 Win Under the Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, telecom operators will…
GUWAHATI: The Department of Consumer Affairs has amended the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, introducing new provisions aimed at strengthening consumer protection and improving transparency in the digital marketplace. The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026 will come into force from January 1, 2027. ALSO READ: AASU-Backed Candidates Secure Majority in Guwahati's Arya Vidyapeeth College…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet, at its meeting on Thursday, September 24, approved the Assam Muslim Marriage Registration (Compulsory) Rules, 2026, establishing a uniform procedural framework for the compulsory registration of Muslim marriages across the state. ALSO READ: ₹796.88 Crore Project Approved For Wetland Restoration And Fisheries in Assam The rules provide the procedural framework for…
GUWAHATI: The new UPI framework will not affect person-to-person (P2P) transactions, with all such payments continuing to remain completely free irrespective of the amount transferred, according to a press release by the Ministry of Finance. ALSO READ: Assam Government Plans Rehab Centre in Every District, Says CM Sarma Under the framework, person-to-merchant (P2M) UPI payments…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved changes to service and recruitment rules, including reducing the qualifying service period for promotion of Computer Operators in the Assam Secretariat and increasing the upper age limit for ex-servicemen applying for Grade III and Grade IV government posts. ALSO READ: Brick Kilns to Pre-Owned Cars, Assam to Impose Green…
GUWAHATI: The existing Social Welfare Committee of the Gaon Panchayat (GP) will also function as the Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) at the GP-level for matters related to drinking water and sanitation. ALSO READ: Assam Extends Tea Garden Land Valuation Window for Stamp Duty, Registration Fees The decision, taken in compliance with the Jal…
GUWAHATI: No-vending regulations on M.S. Road and H.B. Road in Fancy Bazar will take effect from September 1, 2026, with commercial vehicles allowed on the two roads only between 9 pm and 7 am as part of measures to regulate traffic and parking in the busy commercial area. ALSO READ: ED Attaches ₹3.50 Crore Assets in…
GUWAHATI: The Department of Telecommunications has issued a new circular tightening how it enforces the long-standing cap on mobile connections per person. ALSO READ: Guwahati to Get New Sub-Registrar Offices for Easier Property Registration Under rules dating back to 2012, an individual can hold a maximum of nine mobile connections across all telecom operators and…
The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, August 18, approved the Assam State Child Protection Policy, 2026, aimed at strengthening the safety, security, dignity and well-being of children across the state. The Cabinet meeting was held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur. The policy has been approved as…
Guwahati’s public transport is bound by rules, but enforcement remains the missing link Guwahati’s public transport system is governed by a set of rules meant to regulate fares, routes and driving practices. Yet on the city’s roads, the gap between what the rules prescribe and what commuters experience remains visible every day. ALSO READ: From…
GUWAHATI: The United States has imposed a 10% tariff on goods imported from India under new forced labour enforcement measures announced by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. ALSO READ: Floods Disrupt Rail Services in Upper Assam; NFR Diverts, Cancels Several Trains The tariffs,…
GUWAHATI: A fresh wave of chaos involving city buses erupted in Guwahati in recent times after multiple accidents, prompting swift reaction from traffic authorities. Addressing the issue, the DCP (Traffic) said the incident was triggered by a bus deviating from its designated route, leading to confusion and disruption in the area. ALSO READ: Assam Seeks…
GUWAHATI: Seeking to formalise Assam’s fast-growing tourism accommodation sector and make it easier for small operators to enter the market, the state Cabinet on Tuesday, June 23, approved The Assam Tourism Accommodation (Development & Registration) Rules, 2026, introducing a simplified registration system for homestays and other tourism accommodation units, along with an auto-renewal mechanism every…
GUWAHATI: The Additional Sessions Court at Amingaon in Kamrup has sentenced a school vice principal and a computer teacher to seven years' imprisonment in connection with the death of a 12-year-old student following corporal punishment in 2010. ALSO READ: Forester Suspended, Ranger Transferred Over Alleged Corruption in North Kamrup Forest Division in Assam The case…
GUWAHATI: All government and provincialised schools in Kamrup district have been asked to ensure compliance with prescribed school uniform norms while prioritising students' health and comfort during the ongoing summer season. The direction has been issued by The District Mission Coordinator of Samagra Shiksha, Kamrup. ALSO READ: Delhi HC Rejects Telegram's Plea Against Temporary Ban…
GUWAHATI: The Union Home Ministry has revised the registration timeline for foreign nationals seeking to extend their stay in India, making it mandatory for eligible visitors to register before the completion of 180 days in the country. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Uzan Bazar Water Tank Death Was Murder, Two Suspects Arrested The changes have been introduced…
GUWAHATI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced amendments to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, requiring specific citizenship applicants to declare whether they possess or have previously held passports issued by Pakistan, Afghanistan, or Bangladesh. ALSO READ: ₹362-Crore Modernisation Project Underway at Assam State Zoo in Guwahati The revised rules, notified through a gazette…
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…
