GUWAHATI: Train connectivity between Guwahati and Dibrugarh via Lumding and Sivasagar has been restored after the flood-affected railway section between Selenghat–Amguri–Simaluguri–Sivasagar Town was made operational from 4 pm on August 6. ALSO READ: Heavy Rain Alert for Assam as IMD Forecasts Widespread Showers Till August 12 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the update…
GUWAHATI: All bars and hotels in Kamrup (Metro) permitted to operate round the clock have been directed to continue providing mandatory pick-up and drop-off services for customers to ensure their safety, following a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee held on Thursday, August 6. ALSO READ: Lok Sabha Passes Bill Allowing Govt to Permit…
GUWAHATI: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced a fresh round of train diversions, partial cancellations and full cancellations after heavy rainfall triggered flooding at Simaluguri and surrounding areas under the Tinsukia Division. The railway officials said the measures were taken as a precautionary step to ensure passenger safety and maintain train operations on…
Guwahati residents taxed without services, raising questions over GMC's accountability At a time when the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) is tightening its grip on civic discipline with a sweeping "Spot Fine Schedule for a Cleaner, Healthier & Greater Guwahati," a more fundamental question is beginning to echo across the city's flooded lanes and garbage-strewn…
GUWAHATI: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has diverted, cancelled and short-terminated several train services after severe flooding inundated railway tracks in Assam's Sivasagar district, disrupting operations in the Tinsukia Division. ALSO READ: Centre Replaces Education Secretary Amid Nationwide Protests Over NEET Paper Leak According to an official statement issued by NFR, incessant heavy rainfall in…
GUWAHATI: Andy Burnham began his first full day as the United Kingdom’s prime minister on Tuesday, with his new government facing immediate challenges over the cost of living, economic pressures and public service reforms after taking charge from Keir Starmer. ALSO READ: Assam Flood Death Toll Rises to 10; Army Rescues Over 200 Stranded People…
GUWAHATI: Heavy monsoon rains have triggered severe flooding across Assam, submerging the station yard, railway colony and tracks at Simaluguri and forcing the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to suspend train movement on the Simaluguri–Namtiali and Simaluguri–Selenghat sections until further notice. ALSO READ: Assam Premier League Tickets To Start From ₹20, Says ACA President The disruption…
GUWAHATI: Relentless monsoon rains severely disrupted connectivity between Pune and Mumbai on Monday, July 6, after a landslide near Lohgad Fort and widespread flooding forced the closure of both the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the old Mumbai-Pune Highway, while rail services were also affected. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Seize Over 290 Grams of Heroin in Multiple…
GUWAHATI: Train services between Archipathar and Simen Chapari stations in Assam have been suspended following heavy rainfall and severe riverbank erosion that destabilised a railway bridge in Dhemaji district, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) stated in a press release. ALSO READ: After Meghalaya, Assam Launches FIFA Fan Parks in Guwahati and Dibrugarh According to the release,…
GUWAHATI: After nearly a week of disruption, Telegram services are gradually being restored across India, with the messaging platform once again available for download on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Many users have also reported that messages are being delivered normally after days of restricted access. ALSO READ: US May Allow…
GUWAHATI: In a major step towards modernising postal services in remote regions, India Post has partnered with drone logistics company Skye Air Mobility to transport mail bags across difficult terrains in Assam and Himachal Pradesh through what is being described as India's largest postal drone network. ALSO READ: BIS Raids Guwahati Hallmarking Centre, Seizes Fake…
GUWAHATI: The district administration and Guwahati Traffic Police on Thursday, June 18 announced detailed arrangements and advisories for the upcoming Ambubachi Mela 2026 to ensure smooth management of devotees and visitors. ALSO READ: Assam Explores ₹2,272-Crore Semiconductor Ecosystem Project with JICA Support Addressing the media, Deputy Commissioner Swapneel Paul said two designated camps have been…
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: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, May 19, welcomed the Centre’s proposal to introduce Water Metro services in Guwahati, Tezpur and Dibrugarh as part of a national urban water transport initiative. ALSO READ: Free Skill Development Training Programmes for SC/ST Youth Announced in Guwahati for 2026-27 Session The announcement came after Union…
GUWAHATI: Lakkhipriya Road in Satgaon has been in a severely dilapidated condition for a long time, significantly affecting daily movement and restricting access for emergency and essential services in the area. ALSO READ: Storm Damages APDCL Control Room in Assam’s Kokrajhar, Restoration Work Underway The stretch is marked by extensive mud accumulation and persistent waterlogging,…
GUWAHATI: A delegation of the All India Services Pensioners Cell, Assam-Meghalaya Cadre, Assam Unit, met Assam BJP president and Darrang-Udalguri MP Dilip Saikia in Guwahati on Friday, May 15, and submitted a memorandum highlighting several pending issues related to the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) in the city. ALSO READ: Brief Rain Triggers Artificial Floods Across…
