The Goalpara administration has banned e-rickshaws and battery-operated three-wheelers on NH-17 to reduce congestion and accidents. District Commissioner Khanindra Choudhury highlighted their unsuitability for highways due to limited speed and power. E-rickshaws will now operate only on designated municipal routes,…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled the Jalvahak scheme to promote long-haul cargo movement through National Waterways 1, 2, and 16. The initiative incentivizes cargo transport over 300 km, aiming to reduce road and rail congestion while promoting eco-friendly and cost-effective…
In a key political development, over 100 individuals, including former AASU, AAP, and Congress members, joined the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) at an induction program in Sonapur. Dimoria Legislative Council president Srikanta Deka presided, while AGP general secretary Dr. Tapan…
The Assam government plans to introduce a peer-to-peer green energy trading model allowing rooftop solar energy prosumers to sell surplus energy to neighboring consumers via a digital platform. This initiative, set for rollout in the next financial year, will offer…
To maintain focus and decorum, the Assam government has banned ministers, senior secretaries, and top officers from bringing mobile phones to cabinet meetings. The Cabinet Cell issued a directive following discussions in the December 7, 2024 meeting. The letter instructed…
The Assam State Election Commission reviewed preparations for the upcoming Panchayat Elections during a meeting on Thursday at the Sonitpur District Commissioners' Office. State Election Commissioner Alok Kumar, Secretary Gitartha Baruah, and Inspector General of Police Devojyoti Mukherjee discussed the…
Hojai Police destroyed drugs worth ₹8 crore at Srimanta Sankardev Nagar. The disposal included 3.5 kg opium, 467.389 kg ganja, 2.77925 kg heroin, 66 cough syrup bottles, and 880 tablets and capsules. ASP Pallav Tamuli stated that the disposal was…
A Tezpur University delegation submitted a memorandum to Sonitpur DC Ankur Bharali, opposing road widening near the campus boundary. The proposed PWD road expansion threatens the university’s infrastructure, sensitive labs, and historic Main Gate. The delegation urged reconsideration, citing safety…
Noonmati Police uncovered a petroleum oil pilferage racket at IOCL’s Marketing Yard, arresting two individuals. During the December 12 raid, 600 liters of petroleum worth ₹54,000 and a vehicle were seized. Investigations are underway to identify others involved and assess…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) fined a Sijubari household ₹50,000 for dumping waste into the Basistha River. During a surprise inspection, officials halted the illegal discharge of boring materials and sealed the outlet. GMC shared the action on social media,…