The Kamrup (M) district administration has declared November 5 as local holiday on the occasion of Diwali.

All government offices, financial institutions, educational institutions falling under the jurisdiction of Kamrup district shall remain closed on the day.

However, officers/Staff/Teachers who are engaged with the conduct of any Examination Duties or other Essential Services in the district are exempted from the purview of this local holiday, said a notification issued by the administration.

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