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Assam Orders Statewide Dry Days on Sept. 22–23 to Honor Zubeen Garg

The Governor’s order invokes Rule 326(a) of the Assam Excise Rules to close all licensed liquor premises statewide.

Overview

  • All IMFL, beer and country spirit manufactories, wholesale warehouses, retail OFF and ON shops, clubs and bars must remain closed for both days.
  • The Excise Department directed strict compliance and urged licensees to honor Zubeen Garg’s memory by fully observing the shutdown.
  • The notification was issued by the Governor’s Office under sub‑rule (a) of Rule 326 of the Assam Excise Rules, 2016.
  • Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma conveyed the decision in a social media post.
  • The closure coincides with an extended state mourning period that continues through September 23.