GUWAHATI: Massive traffic congestion is currently being reported on MG Road, particularly on the stretch from ITA Machkhowa to the Brahmaputra Riverfront, with heavy vehicular movement in both directions. ALSO READ: India Beat Pakistan by 19 Runs to Win Asian Games T20 Gold A traffic official said such congestion occurs daily during peak vehicular movement…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has reiterated that ambulances, fire tenders and other emergency vehicles must not be obstructed during the chief minister’s convoy movement, following an incident in Silchar where an ambulance was briefly stopped. ALSO READ: Who Is Smit Machchhar, Indian Pilot Who Helped Avert flydubai Crash After Being Stabbed? In an official communication…
GUWAHATI: A huge traffic jam brought parts of GS Road to a crawl on Wednesday evening as actor Ajay Devgn arrived in Guwahati for the inauguration of a Kalyan Jewellers showroom. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Free Dialysis Centre Inaugurated at Pandu FRU in Kamrup Metro The traffic build-up caused considerable inconvenience to commuters, with vehicles backed…
From water and flooding to traffic and tourism, Guwahati’s new MLAs raise varied issues in the Assembly What issues are Guwahati’s newly elected MLAs taking up in the Assam Legislative Assembly? An analysis of questions and interventions during the Budget session shows a wide range of concerns, from drinking water and flooding to traffic,…
GUWAHATI: The old Saraighat Bridge in Guwahati is set to reopen to vehicular traffic from 12.30 PM on Tuesday, September 15, after remaining closed for more than two months for repair work. ALSO READ: Assam: Congress Names Sibamoni Bora as Candidate for Nagaon Lok Sabha By-Election The bridge was shut to traffic from July 13 to…
GUWAHATI: Train services across Tripura were thrown into disarray on Friday after picketers staged an agitation on the railway tracks between Jirania and Teliamura stations, forcing the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to cancel, short-terminate, or short-originate several trains. ALSO READ: Smriti Mandhana Becomes Women’s Cricket’s Top Run-Scorer Across All Formats In an official update, NFR…
GUWAHATI: Normal traffic movement has resumed at Jorabat Crossing after the floodwater completely receded from the area. ALSO READ: R Praggnanandhaa Makes History as First Indian to Win Grand Chess Tour All traffic restrictions and diversions imposed earlier have now been withdrawn, allowing vehicles to move normally through Jorabat. Earlier, severe waterlogging at 9th Mile,…
GUWAHATI: Traffic movement has been diverted at several points along the Guwahati-Jorabat route following severe waterlogging at 9th Mile, 10th Mile and Jorabat. ALSO READ: Gauhati HC Takes Up PIL Alleging Administrative Failure Behind Upper Assam Floods The diversions have been implemented with immediate effect to manage traffic movement and ensure the safety of commuters….
GUWAHATI: In a move aimed at easing persistent traffic congestion in Fancy Bazar, S S Road, M S Road and H B Road in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazar will be declared “No Vending Zones”, with vehicle parking also prohibited along these roads. ALSO READ: Tinsukia Administration in Assam Revises School Hours to Protect Students from Heat…
GUWAHATI: Fresh landslides struck Burhapahar in Assam's Nagaon district on Saturday morning after continuous heavy rainfall, disrupting traffic along a crucial national highway stretch. ALSO READ: Assam's Ashmita Chaliha Assured of Silver, Enters Korea Masters Super 300 Final According to reports, incessant rain since the early hours triggered landslides at five locations, sending rocks and…
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…
