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The Scary Nights of Guwahati
Guwahati has always had a complicated relationship with the night.
A friend who recently moved here told me something with the innocence only a new city can inspire. They said Guwahati is convenient. That after midnight, they drive to Jayanagar, pick up snacks from a 24/7 departmental store, buy cigarettes, loiter a little, breathe. I told them, not as advice, but almost as a warning disguised as affection, please avoid going out unless you have work. After 10:30 PM, this city changes character.
That sentence made me feel old. Or maybe just local.
Because I come from the generation that still remembers when Guwahati after 9 PM made no sense to ordinary people. The city shut down early, not by law but by instinct. There were hardly any streetlights. When lights were installed on a flyover in early 2000s, it felt like civilisation had arrived. I remember returning on my fatherโs scooter from my grandparentsโ house, half asleep, my head wobbling in the night air. He would stop at Ulubari near Misti Mukh, borrow water and splash it on my face to keep me awake. Later they installed an Aquaguard there, and the ritual upgraded, now I had to drink a full glass too. That was our nightlife.
Back then, people rushed home because the dark belonged to insurgency, rumours, and the kind of lawlessness that didnโt need explanation. The city was afraid of what lurked outside.
Today, the city is lit. The roads are wider. There are pubs, cafรฉs, all-night stores, brighter flyovers, and more cars than the old Guwahati mind can process. On paper, we are modern. On Instagram, we are metropolitan.
But the nature of the night hasnโt changed.
Only the predator has.
Earlier, it was fear of a bomb, a bandh, a sudden silence.
Now it is the fear of an overpowered SUV, driven by someone drunk on speed, entitlement or both, smashing into your parked car at a traffic signal and risking lives that were simply waiting for green.
The recent Madgharia tragedy is not an exception. It is a reminder.
The nights of Guwahati are no longer closed. They are open. Open to everyone. To migrants, dreamers, young people looking for a little freedom, a little fun, a cigarette, a snack, a late drive, a city to call home. Lakhs now live here with different aspirations. They all deserve to feel safe in this city.
But Guwahati still carries the old fear in a new bottle.
We survived nights of insurgency. It would be a cruel joke if we now lose people to nights of stupidity.
Today, @CSAssam_ and @DGPAssamPolice along with other officials from the relevant depts attended a meeting to chalk out the granular details of the mock civil defence drill to be conducted in various districts tomorrow.
As the nation prepares for a mock civil defence drill tomorrow, here's how you should respond in case of an Air Raid siren.
#EXCLUSIVE | In the age of digitisation, when government portals are expected to bridge the gap between governance and citizens, the Assam governmentโs websites stand as an exception, plagued by outdated data, incomplete information, and accessibility issues,
#DigitalGovernance #assam #gplus @mygovassam
A convoy of 19 animal ambulances with Gujarat-registered plates carrying elephants from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh has sparked discussions.
Reports suggest these elephants are being transported to Jamnagar, to Anant Ambani's zoo, prompting reactions on social media.
Today is Indian Army Day.
It commemorates this day in 1949 when Gen (later Field Marshal) Kodandera M Cariappa took charge as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from Gen Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief.
On this day we salute the valor and courage of our soldiers who toil 24x7 to protect our frontiers from the enemies of Bharat, those who have made the supreme sacrifice in defence of our nation, and veterans who remain an inspiration for young Indians.
The issues could have been resolved if our civil society were strong enough to consistently pressure the government. Public outcry has the power to shake foundations and drive meaningful change...
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Litigations are a lengthy process, and justice often feels out of reach. Despite efforts to navigate the system, effective orders remain elusive. The judiciary operates within its own set of limitations.
@RatnadipC@annaverma27 The issues could have been resolved if our civil society were strong enough to consistently pressure the government. Public outcry has the power to shake foundations and drive meaningful change...
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Has anyone heard of a water quake? It's crucial for
#Guwahati to be prepared for such potential disasters. Ensuring our city's infrastructure can withstand unexpected challenges it is essential for the safety &well-being of all residents. #GuwahatiSafety#WaterQuakeAwareness
Breaking: Popcorn lovers, please adjust your budgets. ๐ฟ Turns out enjoying overpriced popcorn at movies wasnโt patriotic enoughโnow it comes with an extra garnish of GST! ๐ธ
#PopcornTax#AccheDinForPopcorn
Thank you for prioritizing Guwahatiโs heritage in the development plans. I hope the PWDโs alternative proposal will ensure that Dighalipukhuri and the surrounding green spaces are preserved while moving forward.
I donโt know whether it is right or wrong to cut trees for the sake of human development, but I know one thing for sure that once a tree in an rural area is felled another will grow again, but once one is felled in an urban area another will never grow again.But personally I am happy that some foresighted people are coming out to protest against cutting down of trees in
#Dighalipukhuri , #Guwahati , #Assam .
#SaveTrees
#SaveEnvironment
#PlantATree
#TiredEarth
Tucked away in a most disrespectful manner. Executive Lounge, Guwahati Railway station.
Their photos adorn walls during official ceremonies, but their ideas, values, and legacies neglected.
We glorify them in public displays while ignoring the deeper contributions they made.