HCM Dr. @himantabiswa extended his greetings on Darrang District Day and appreciated the collective efforts behind the district's continued growth. HCM also highlighted Darrang's unique blend of heritage, culture, literature, agriculture and social harmony, which holds a significant place in Assam's history and public life.

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VIDEO | Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the Cabinet has decided that Aadhaar cards would not be issued to those above the age of 18 to ensure illegal immigrants don't acquire the document. In exceptional cases, the district commissioner will have to send a proposal to the state government seeking permission for issuing the card, he said at a press conference here after chairing a cabinet meeting. The government will then decide whether the applicant is eligible for the card, the chief minister informed reporters. Remarking that Aadhaar card issuance has reached a saturation point in the state, Sarma said, "In some districts, it has crossed the 100 per cent mark, and we must ascertain who these people are who are taking the additional Aadhaar cards. (Full video available on PTI Videos - ptivideos.com)

The Assam government has decided that individuals above the age of 18 will no longer be issued Aadhaar cards in the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced. #TheSentinel #HimantaBiswaSarma #Aadhaar

The Assam government has taken a major step aimed at implementing sweeping reforms in the state's excise sector and to legally protect and commercially promote Heritage alcoholic beverages. With the approval of the Governor of Assam, the Excise Department has notified the "Assam Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2026", under which stringent regulations have been enforced regarding the sale of liquor, the location of liquor outlets, and the shifting of licenses. These rules have come into effect across the state from the date of publication of the official notification. The key highlights of this new notification are - Mandatory Minimum Guaranteed Revenue (MGR) - From now on, license holders of IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor), beer, and country liquor wholesale and retail 'OFF' shops must pay a Minimum Guaranteed Revenue (MGR) to the government every financial year. "The financial year will be divided into four quarters, and this revenue will be collected at rates of 22%, 25%, 27%, and 26% respectively. Failure to pay the designated revenue will attract a 10% penalty on the outstanding amount, along with an additional interest rate of 1.5% per month for delayed payments," said in the notification. In the notification it also stated that, the distance regulations between two retail liquor shops have been made significantly more stringent. According to the new rules, the following distance limitations must be maintained when opening a new shop or relocating an existing one - Within Kamrup (Metropolitan) District -;500 meters, Other Municipal Corporations, Municipal Boards, and Town Committee areas - 1 kilometer, Rural areas - 2 kilometers. "It has been made mandatory for retail 'OFF' shops to sell liquor only in sealed and capsuled bottles with a minimum volume of 180 ml or larger. On the other hand, 'ON' shops (such as bars) must utilize bottles with a minimum capacity of 750 ml. Furthermore, 'Peg Measures' can be used to serve liquor to customers, where one full peg will be equal to 60 ml. Intra-District Shifting - Within a district (excluding municipal corporation areas), the District Commissioner (DC) can grant permission to shift a shop, subject to prior approval from the Excise Commissioner. For shifting within municipal corporation areas, explicit permission from the State Government will be required. Rural-to-Urban Restriction - No liquor shop can be shifted from a rural area to an urban or municipal area. However, shifting from an urban area to a rural area is permitted. Inter-District Shifting - Liquor shops can be shifted from the Kamrup (Metropolitan) district to other districts, but shops from other districts cannot be brought into Kamrup (Metropolitan). Additionally, no inter-district shifting will be allowed within 3 years of obtaining the license," said in the notification. In a groundbreaking move for the state's tribal and indigenous populations, Rule 619 under Section 10 of the newly amended regulations brings revolutionary changes to the Heritage Alcoholic Beverages sector. To legally protect and commercially promote the traditional drinks brewed by various ethnic communities of Assam, the government has announced unprecedented relaxations - Exclusive Rights - The license to manufacture these traditional heritage beverages will be granted strictly and exclusively to the local indigenous people or groups formed by the specific tribal/ethnic communities. This step ensures that the rich cultural heritage of Assam is preserved and prevents any outside commercial exploitation. Massive Fee Reductions - To support local businesses, the application fee for a heritage liquor micro-manufactory has been slashed from Rs 25,000 to Rs 15,000. Similarly, the retail 'Vend' license fee for selling heritage liquor has been reduced from Rs 5,000 to a mere Rs 500. Production Cap - The maximum production capacity for these micro-manufactories has been capped at 1,000 liters per day," said in the notification. On the other hand, a separate section, 'PART-XI', has been incorporated into the rules to introduce a distinct category named "Assam Made Liquor" which will have a strength of 17.12% v/v (70° UP). The application fee for a manufacturing license under this category is fixed at Rs 1 lakh, while the vend license fee is set at Rs 50,000.

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#CM'sWorkHighlights । Day 32 ​A brief summary of HCM Dr. @himantabiswa's official engagements today, including chairing the Assam Cabinet meeting, holding media interactions and leading a review meeting on the second railway bridge project at Saraighat.

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HCM Dr. @himantabiswa today reviewed the progress of the 2nd Railway Bridge at Saraighat and stressed the need for timely completion while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and public interest. Once ready, the bridge will ease connectivity across the Brahmaputra and further strengthen the growth journey of the state.

After the Assam Cabinet meeting, HCM Dr. @himantabiswa answered various questions from the press: ✅ Why the Government is taking steps to restrict Aadhaar enrolment for individuals aged 18 years and above. ✅ How the Government is working to ensure there are no loopholes in the implementation of the VB-G RAM (Gramin). ✅ Why the Government is taking steps to regulate premature deputations and strengthen administrative discipline.

Addressing the media after the Assam Cabinet meeting, HCM Dr. @himantabiswa said: ✅ The Assam Cabinet has decided to take steps to regulate premature deputations and ensure greater administrative discipline in government services. ✅ In view of the possible visit of high-level dignitaries in July, preparations will begin across Guwahati to ensure smooth arrangements and readiness. ✅ The Budget Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly will commence on 6 July. Following the conclusion of the Budget Session, public welfare schemes will resume from August onwards.

Addressing the media after the Assam Cabinet meeting, HCM Dr. @himantabiswa announced: ✅ The Assam Cabinet has decided to discontinue Aadhaar enrolment for adults aged 18 years and above, as the State has reached a near-saturation level of Aadhaar coverage. ✅ In exceptional cases individuals above 18 years of age seeking Aadhaar enrolment will require permission from the State Government. ✅ Members of the ST communities and Tea Garden communities will be exempted from this provision until 31 March 2027. ✅ The Cabinet has approved the formation of the Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority

Following the Assam Cabinet meeting, HCM Dr. @himantabiswa addressed the media and said: ✅ The provisions of the VB-GRAM Act will be fully implemented from 1 July onwards. ✅ The Government will release ₹2,000 crore to support the implementation of the Act, with each Panchayat receiving an average of ₹1 crore for its effective execution.