Ahead Of Durga Puja, Assam Cabinet Announces ₹1,500 Orunodoi Aid, Additional Holiday On October 17

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced a set of special measures ahead of Durga Puja on Thursday, September 24. The decisions include an enhanced Orunodoi payment, a Puja bonus for ATCL employees and tea workers, and an additional holiday for state government employees.  ALSO READ: Kamakhya Temple Sees Unannounced…

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Assam: Public Holiday Declared in Silchar on October 3 for Municipal Election

  GUWAHATI: A public holiday has been declared on October 3, the day of polling for the Silchar Municipal Corporation election. ALSO READ: India’s Shooting Medal Tally Reaches 6 with Two Skeet Team Bronzes at Asian Games 2026 The election to the Silchar Municipal Corporation will be held on October 3, Saturday. As per a notification…

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Meghalaya, Manipur and Kerala Declare Holiday on July 20 for Educational Institutions For FIFA World Cup Final

  GUWAHATI: Football fever has gripped India, with the governments of Meghalaya, Manipur and Kerala declaring a holiday for educational institutions on Monday to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between defending champions Argentina and Spain. ALSO READ: Amarnath, Vaishno Devi Yatras Temporarily Suspended Amid Heavy Rain Forecast The much-anticipated title clash…

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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…

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