Guwahati’s Liquor Trade Snapshot: 354 Licensed IMFL OFF Shops and 298 ON Shops & Bars in Operation

Guwahati, Assam’s largest city and commercial hub, hosts a substantial network of licensed liquor retailers. According to a written reply by Assam Excise Minister Atul Bora in the Assam Legislative Assembly on July 29 (in response to a question from BJP legislator Pradyut Bordoloi), there are 354 licensed IMFL OFF shops (takeaway/retail wine shops) and…

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Assam’s Debt Story: Why the State’s Borrowings Have Risen 4.5 Times in a Decade

“Assam’s debt rose 4.5 times to ₹1.62 lakh crore in the last 10 years.”This headline, reported from the Assam Assembly on 15 July 2026, has reignited debate over the fiscal health of one of Northeast India’s fastest-growing states. According to Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah’s, Assam’s outstanding debt increased from around ₹35,690 crore in March 2016…

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