The Assam government has mandated the use of Assamese in all official communication alongside English, effective Tuesday.

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While Bengali is used in the three districts in the Barak Valley, Bodo is used in five districts. There are 35 districts in ...

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that Assamese will now be the compulsory official language for all state government notifications, orders, acts, and related ...

This move aims to promote the use of local languages in government offices and enhance administrative efficiency.

Assam Chief Minister mandates Assamese as official language, with exceptions for Bengali, Bodo, and English in specific cases.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in the districts of Barak Valley and Bodoland Territorial Region, Bengali and Bodo languages will be used, respectively GUWAHATI: The Assamese ...

across Assam, while Bengali and Bodo will be used respectively in the districts of Barak Valley and Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). This decision will come into force from today, i.e. April 15.

The Chief Minister observed, "The customary practices, religious rites, and ceremonial traditions of Assam's indigenous communities, including those of the Bodo people, have contributed ...