Govt Allows LPG Restoration Option for Consumers Shifting to PNG

  GUWAHATI: The Centre has amended the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2026, allowing domestic LPG consumers who obtain Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to either apply for termination of their LPG connection within 30 days or secure a transfer voucher for future restoration of the connection in non-PNG areas. ALSO READ: Bhutan…

Read More

Assam Declares May 28 as Holiday for Id-ul-Zuha; Banks and Govt Offices to Remain Closed

  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…

Read More

CBSE Extends Class 12 Answer Book Deadline Till May 25 Midnight for Third Time; Govt Ropes in IIT Experts

  GUWAHATI: Central Board of Secondary Education has extended the deadline for students seeking scanned copies of evaluated Class 12 answer books till midnight of May 25, following widespread complaints over technical glitches on its post-result services portal. ALSO READ: Open Drug Consumption and Illegal Activities Raise Safety Concerns in Guwahati’s Paltan Bazar The board, in…

Read More

Assam Govt Re-engages Two Retired Civil Service Officers in Senior Administrative Roles

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Government has re-engaged two retired IAS officers in senior administrative positions following Cabinet approval, according to separate notifications issued by the Personnel Department. ALSO READ: AASU Announces Statewide Protest on May 22 Against Rising Prices As per the notifications dated May 14, retired IAS officer Raj Chakrabarty has been re-engaged as Special…

Read More

Assam Govt Re-engages Two Retired IAS Officers in Senior Administrative Roles

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Government has re-engaged two retired IAS officers in senior administrative positions following Cabinet approval, according to separate notifications issued by the Personnel Department. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Demotes ACS Officer Following Departmental Inquiry As per the notifications dated May 14, retired IAS officer Raj Chakrabarty has been re-engaged as Special Commissioner and Special…

Read More

Assam Govt Demotes ACS Officer Following Departmental Inquiry

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Government has demoted Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer Sangeeta Borthakur following the conclusion of a departmental proceeding under the Assam Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1964, according to a notification issued by the Personnel Department. ALSO READ: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to Suspend Jeep Safari Services From May 25 As per the order, Sangeeta…

Read More