Guwahati’s grand urban redesign dream faces a reality check The idea of redesigning Guwahati is as ambitious as it is unsettling. For a city that has grown organically, and often chaotically over decades, the promise of a structured, modern and decongested urban future is undeniably appealing on paper. But beneath the glossy projections and…
A Ramsar wetland has shrunk to a fraction of its size. Campus species lists have quietly shortened over two decades. And a city that keeps building, filling, and paving, one waterbody at a time. This is the story of Guwahati. ALSO READ: Assam Orders New Guwahati Vendor Survey Amid Longstanding Legal and Policy Gaps A…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, May 23, said the state is witnessing a major push in urban infrastructure development under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, with 58 projects currently underway across Assam at a total investment exceeding ₹861 crore. ALSO READ: AASU Stages Statewide Protest Against Rising Prices of Fuel and Essential Commodities…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) carried out an eviction drive at Tripura Road in Jayanagar as part of its ongoing efforts to improve urban management and reclaim public spaces in the city. ALSO READ: Assam Strengthens Kaziranga Wildlife Protection With Smart Surveillance Push Sharing details of the operation on X, GMC described the drive…
GUWAHATI: Bhopal has introduced solar-powered “algae trees” in a pilot deployment aimed at exploring microalgae-based technology to improve air quality in densely populated urban areas. ALSO READ: Shubman Gill Named India ODI Captain as BCCI Unveils Squad for Afghanistan Series The installation has been described as India’s first deployment of algae tree technology, with the…
