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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Time of India
GMC removes vending carts from open spaces
Guwahati: Ahead of Independence day, Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) carried out an extensive eviction drive along a 18.5-km stretch between the Ganeshguri and Jalukbari area on Tursday night. Several unauthorised structures were removed and eight to ten empty carts kept in isolated corners of market areas were seized. Munindra Mahanta, GMC's enforcement officer said the drive is part of a larger citywide effort to clear encroachment and strengthen security measures in the run up to Independence day. "This is a routine exercise, and will happen in different corners of the city every night," Mahanta said. Meanwhile, GMC collector Tulashi Ranjan Kalita emphasised that this eviction drive is being carried to ensure the safety and security of the citizens, and they have also informed city police about this drive, and have also asked for their support as well. "The street dwellers who conduct business, have been warned to follow the norms, and if they violate it their carts would be taken away," the official added.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
City footpaths choked as vendors return despite repeated evictions
Guwahati: Despite repeated eviction drives conducted by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC), street vendors continue to encroach upon footpaths and roadsides across multiple locations in the city, causing significant inconvenience to pedestrians and commuters. Ganeshguri remains one of the worst-affected areas, with unauthorised vendors setting up temporary stalls that obstruct pedestrian pathways and disrupt vehicular movement. In Bhangagarh and Jalukbari, several vendors have resumed business despite recent eviction drives. "We have carried out multiple eviction drives over the past few months, but vendors return within days. The situation is challenging because many depend on street vending for their livelihood, but we cannot compromise public safety and convenience," said Munindra Mahanta, GMC's enforcement officer. According to Mahanta, an ongoing eviction drive at Fancy Bazaar aims to curb repeated offences. Non-compliant vendors are either fined Rs 10,000 or have their stalls confiscated. "The situation at Jalukbari and Bhangagarh has improved. Next, we will begin evicting vendors from GS Road," he added. "I have to walk on the main road because the footpath is occupied by vendors. It is dangerous, especially during peak hours," said Manjit Talukdar, a private sector employee who uses the Ganeshguri route. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later [Video] getfittoday Undo Cab driver Pankaj Bharali said, "The road narrows when vendors occupy sides. A permanent solution is needed." GMC mayor Mrigen Sarania acknowledged the ongoing challeng. "We understand the livelihood concerns of street vendors, but unauthorised encroachment disrupts mobility across the city. Our enforcement team has been instructed to act accordingly." Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
