Guwahati, June 27 -- Reported by Avik Chakraborty

Dibrugarh: The Dibrugarh district administration has introduced new regulations for the operation of electric autos (EV autos) within the Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC) area to ease traffic congestion and improve road safety.

The order, issued by District Commissioner Bikram Kairi, cites the ongoing construction of the Mancotta Road Railway Overbridge (ROB), the proposed Amulapatty Flyover, and the rising number of light motor vehicles and EV autos, which have put increasing pressure on the city's road network.

Under the new guidelines, only EV autos registered at addresses within the DMC limits or within a 5km radius of the municipal boundary will be allowed to operate within th...