The North Assam Division will comprise the districts of Darrang (Mangaldoi) and Udalguri of Lower Assam Division, whereas Nagaon district is excluded from North Assam Division with headquarters at Tezpur, said a government release.
Darrang (Mangaldoi) and Udalguri districts are excluded from Lower Assam Division with headquarters in Guwahati, the release said.
The Hills and Barak Valley Division is renamed as 'Barak Valley Division' with the districts of Cachar, Karimgang and Hailakandi.
The two hill districts of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao have been excluded from this division with headquarters at Nagaon.
The Upper Assam Division, however, will remain unchanged, the release added.