GUWAHATI: Liquor sale, distribution and consumption will remain prohibited in 11 districts of Assam from November 28 to December 3 in view of the 2026 elections to the Mising Autonomous Council and Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council. ALSO READ: Assam Considers Land Reclamation Projects in Hajo, Morigaon to Reclaim Brahmaputra Riverbed Land The Excise Department of the Assam…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has declared October 17, as an additional public holiday for state government employees on the occasion of Maha Saptami of Durga Puja. ALSO READ: Large Quantity of Fake LPG Hoses Seized in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazar According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department, the decision was taken in pursuance…
GUWAHATI: The United Nations General Assembly has decided to proclaim November 27 every year as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage, aimed at raising global awareness and strengthening efforts to end the practice. ALSO READ: Swatantra Bharadwaj Sent to One-Day Police Custody in Jantar Mantar Assault Case According to…
GUWAHATI: The Office of the Director of Secondary Education, Assam, has released the official list of 15 teachers selected for the "State Teachers' Award-2026," recognizing their outstanding contribution to the field of education. ALSO READ: Assam’s Criminal Conviction Rate Rises From 7% in 2021 to 29% in 2026, says CM Sarma According to the notice…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday, June 5, approved a series of key decisions, including a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state government employees and pensioners, the declaration of Dibrugarh as the state's second capital region, and an enhancement of MLA Local…
GUWAHATI: The Governor of Assam has declared 28 May, 2026 (Thursday) as a public holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha, revising the earlier notified date of 27 May, 2026 (Wednesday). ALSO READ: Assam Reviews Census 2027 Houselisting and Housing Operations Plan The decision was taken in pursuance of petitions received, according to an official notification. With the…
