Tezpur, October 9, 2025 (Thursday): The picturesque town of Tezpur, famous throughout Assam for its scenic beauty and well-kept streets, is facing a crisis that threatens both its visual appeal and public safety. Uncontrolled growth of roadside trees and poorly maintained cables from TV and internet providers are slowly damaging the town’s appearance. What should enhance the town’s beauty has instead become a source of concern for residents, business owners, and visitors alike.
Roadside trees, planted years ago to provide greenery, have now grown out of control. Their thick branches spread across footpaths and roads, blocking the way for pedestrians and vehicles. In busy market areas, these overgrown branches completely hide shop signboards, making it nearly impossible for people to find businesses they are looking for.
The situation has become dangerous too. Many trees have grown so tall that their branches now reach high voltage electric lines. This creates a serious safety risk, especially during storms or strong winds when branches could touch the power lines and cause accidents.
The problem doesn’t end with trees. Damaged and broken cables belonging to television operators and internet service providers hang loosely from poles throughout the town. These cables, left unmaintained for months or even years, dangle in poor condition, creating an eyesore in what was once a beautiful town. Some broken cables have fallen completely and now lie on roadsides, creating obstacles for people walking by. This not only looks bad but also poses potential hazards, especially for children and elderly citizens.
Concerned about the declining condition of their town, the North Assam Distributors Association has now brought these issues to the attention of authorities. The association, which represents local business interests, has written to the District Commissioner, Sri Ananda Kumar Das, requesting urgent action.
In their letter, the association members expressed deep worry about how these problems are affecting Tezpur’s reputation as one of Assam’s most beautiful towns. They pointed out that the overgrown trees and messy cables are not just visual problems but are also making daily life difficult for everyone.
Shop owners say the situation is hurting their business. When tree branches hide their signboards, customers cannot find their stores. Visitors to Tezpur, who once praised the town’s beauty, now struggle to navigate through blocked pathways and cluttered streets. The once-smooth movement of people and vehicles through the town has become difficult. Pedestrians have to dodge hanging cables and push past overgrown branches. The aesthetic appeal that made Tezpur a pride of Assam is slowly fading away.
The business community has requested the district administration to take immediate steps. They are asking for proper trimming of overgrown trees to clear pathways and remove safety hazards. They also want damaged cables to be either removed or properly fixed by the service providers responsible for them. These actions, they believe, will help restore Tezpur’s lost beauty and ensure safer, smoother movement for residents and visitors. The association has expressed hope that the authorities will act quickly to address these pressing concerns.
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