GUWAHATI: Guwahati Traffic Police on Sunday, July 12, implemented immediate traffic diversions following severe waterlogging at the 9th Mile and 10th Mile stretches in Jorabat, disrupting vehicular movement in the area. ALSO READ: Rare Himalayan Plant Cyananthus Hookeri Recorded in India After 158 years According to the traffic advisory, light motor vehicles (LMVs) travelling towards…
GUWAHATI: The old Saraighat Bridge over the river Brahmaputra will remain completely closed to all vehicular movement for two months starting July 13, as N.F. Railway authorities undertake repair and restoration works on the bridge, Assam Police said in a press advisory. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Ganeshguri Flyover Should Honour Terror Victims, Not Personalities: Assam CM…
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: A 19-year-old man has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) at Latasil Police Station, alleging that he was physically assaulted by a youth BJP leader following a minor traffic dispute on the Maharaj Prithu Flyover near Guwahati Club on Sunday evening, July 5. ALSO READ: Election Commission of India Announces Bypolls to Three Assembly…
GUWAHATI: The Jalukbari Flyover has increasingly turned into an unofficial bus terminus, with long-distance buses routinely stopping on the bridge to board and drop passengers, worsening congestion and disrupting traffic movement. ALSO READ: Assam Extends Cashless Dialysis Scheme in Private Hospitals Till Sept 30 Buses were seen occupying up to three of the flyover’s four…
GUWAHATI: As lakhs of devotees, sadhus and pilgrims converged on Nilachal Hill for the annual Ambubachi Mela, what was meant to be a spiritual journey often turned into a test of endurance amid traffic paralysis, overcrowding and apparent administrative shortcomings. ALSO READ: Proposal for Vegetarian-Only Meals in Kolkata Schools Sparks Mixed Response Authorities had claimed…
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: Passengers travelling to and from the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport have been advised to start their journeys in adcance as road repair work on the Jalukbari–Airport route is expected to cause significant traffic congestion over the coming days. ALSO READ: Kamrup Metro’s New DC Office Set for August Shift, Ending Years of Congestion…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Traffic Police on Thursday, June 18, issued a detailed traffic advisory for the upcoming Ambubachi Mela 2026 to ensure the smooth movement of devotees, visitors and emergency services during the annual religious congregation at Maa Kamakhya Temple. ALSO READ: Ambubachi Mela 2026: Two Devotee Camps, 7 Help Desks and 24×7 Services Planned…
GUWAHATI: A new automated traffic signal has finally been installed at the rotary intersection connecting the Chandmari and Maharaj Prithu flyovers. ALSO READ: Residents’ Forum Submits Complaint to Jal Board Over Delay in South East Guwahati Water Supply Project Previously, commuters faced routine delays and confusion at the junction, relying entirely on manual signaling by traffic…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) on Wednesday, May 27, intensified eviction drives across several key congestion points in the city, with major focus on Fancy Bazaar, one of Guwahati’s busiest commercial hubs, in an effort to improve traffic movement and pedestrian accessibility. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Clarifies Integrated Master’s Programme Fee Structure, Denies Reports of…
Residents in Guwahati allege official vehicles often violate traffic rules with little accountability, raising concerns over road safety and privilege Rash driving on the busy roads of Guwahati has long remained a major concern for commuters, pedestrians and traffic authorities. Traffic personnel can be rarely seen penalising motorists for speeding, dangerous overtaking, signal jumping…
GUWAHATI: Continuous heavy rainfall on the morning of Friday, May 15, resulted in multiple trees being uprooted on Geetanagar Road in Guwahati, disrupting movement and causing inconvenience for commuters and residents in the area. ALSO READ: Earth Cutting Disallowed In Kamrup Metro Till Monsoon Gets Over by October According to locals, one huge tree, along with two…
GUWAHATI: Several areas across Guwahati witnessed severe waterlogging on Friday morning, May 15, after a brief spell of rain triggered artificial floods in different parts of the city. ALSO READ: Fuel Prices in Guwahati Surge as Petrol Touches ₹101, Diesel at ₹92 Floodwaters submerged multiple roads, lanes, and residential areas, disrupting normal life and causing major…
