Assam Public Works (APW) has urged the Indian Railways to introduce a Vande Bharat Express between Guwahati and Dibrugarh, aiming to significantly improve regional connectivity and boost economic development in Assam. The proposed high-speed train service promises a faster, more convenient travel option for commuters.
Schools in Guwahati, India, will be closed for four days from September 24th to 27th due to extreme heat and rising temperatures. The decision comes after reports of students experiencing health issues like fainting and dehydration. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts cloudy skies with possible rain in the coming days.
The annual Ambubachi Mela, a significant religious festival, has begun at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam. During the festival, the temple’s main door will remain closed for three days, commencing with the Pravritti and ending with the Nivritti on June 26th. Devotees from across India are converging at the temple to participate in the festivities.
AirAsia is expanding its network in India with two new routes to the cities of Kozhikode and Guwahati, bringing the airline’s total number of routes to the country to 15. The new services will commence on August 1, 2024, and will operate thrice weekly. To celebrate the launch, AirAsia is offering complimentary seats from Kuala Lumpur to Kozhikode and Guwahati, starting at just RM201 and INR4,132 respectively. Bookings are open until May 5, 2024, for travel between August 1 and June 17, 2025.
Residents of Sijubari in Hatigaon face ongoing waterlogging issues on Dargah Road, which has been left unattended despite repeated appeals. The road serves as a crucial link to Lalganesh but has suffered from poor drainage for over three years. Locals report water levels reaching up to two feet, causing inconvenience to pedestrians and requiring them to share footpaths with vehicles. The problem has worsened due to improper drainage due to the convergence of two drainage channels at an upward gradient. Authorities have acknowledged the issue but have yet to take concrete action, promising solutions after the elections. Desilting works are underway, but the task remains challenging, and the situation is expected to continue throughout the year.
