Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has revived 27 cremation grounds across different areas of Guwahati with a budget of over Rs 20 lakh each. The grounds now feature regular water supply, seating arrangements, sheds, additional cremation furnaces, and store rooms. Improvements include road construction, sheds, additional furnaces, and storage provisions. Plans to beautify the grounds with tree planting are in progress. Some concerns raised about theft at the crematorium grounds.
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched major push for the development of waterways with unveiling projects worth of ₹308 crore for North East region Guwahati today. The event was simultaneous
NL Correspondent Jammu, 20 Feb, 2024: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal launched major push for the development of waterways with unveiling projects worth of ₹308 crores for North East region here today. The event was simultaneously held at Bogibeel in Dibrugarh, Badarpur in Karimganj, IWAI port in Dhubri
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has issued a notice to advertising agencies to remove hoardings of products related to intoxicating substances from city roads. Learn more about the GMC's decision and the implications.
City’s flower sellers in Guwahati are facing low footfall due to GMC apathy and open dumping of garbage. The historic flower vendors' lane, known as 'phoolwali gali', is suffering from a lack of customers. The flower vendors have raised concerns about the unpleasant odor and lack of basic facilities. The Guwahati Municipal Corporation has promised the construction of public toilets to address the issue.