Local News

New Brahmaputra Bridge Open for Walkers; Vehicles from March 1 The newly inaugurated Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu (Guwahati-North Guwahati Bridge) has become the city’s latest hotspot. While vehicular traffic will strictly begin from March 1, 2026, officials have opened the bridge exclusively for pedestrians this week. Thousands of residents are flocking every evening to walk on the 1.2km stretch and enjoy breathtaking sunset views of the river before cars take over.”

Culture Watch: 18th Radha Govinda Baruah Theatre Festival Begins Feb 24 Guwahati’s cultural calendar lights up this week as the 18th Singhapurush Radha Govinda Baruah Memorial Theatre Festival kicks off at the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra. The 3-day event will showcase premier Assamese plays, starting with the highly anticipated drama ‘Madhumakshika’. Entry is free for all.

Culture Watch: 18th Radha Govinda Baruah Theatre Festival Begins Feb 24 In a strict move to combat urban flooding, the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has penalized a resident ₹40,000 for dumping food waste directly into a public drain near Ganeshguri. The GMC has warned of stricter surveillance and heavy fines for similar violations across the city starting this week.

Traffic Alert: Partial Closure at Chandmari Flyover for GNB Extension Commuters in Guwahati face new traffic diversions as the PWD begins critical work on the GNB flyover extension. One lane of the Chandmari flyover will remain closed for the next 30 days to facilitate girder placement. Heavy congestion is expected during peak hours (8 AM – 11 AM), and citizens are advised to take alternate routes through Zoo Road.

PM Modi Inaugurates Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu In Guwahati: ‘Game-Changer For Connectivity’ PM Modi inaugurated the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu over the Brahmaputra, enhancing connectivity, commerce, and access to Kamakhya Temple in Assam.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a major bridge project across the Brahmaputra River, describing it as a vital infrastructure development for Guwahati and the surrounding areas.