Centre Announces ₹10,000-Crore Relief to Help Airlines Tackle Fuel Price Surge

  GUWAHATI: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, June 3, approved a one-time budgetary support of up to ₹10,000 crore for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to help stabilise Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for scheduled Indian airlines amid ongoing volatility in global fuel markets triggered by the West Asia crisis….

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Third Fuel Price Hike This Month Pushes Petrol to ₹103.01, Diesel to ₹94.39 in Guwahati

  GUWAHATI: Retail fuel prices witnessed another increase on Saturday, May 23, as oil marketing companies raised petrol and diesel rates by more than 90 paise per litre across the country amid surging global crude oil prices linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. ALSO READ: Assam CM Inaugurates Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Flyover Connecting Lal…

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AASU Stages Statewide Protest Against Rising Prices of Fuel and Essential Commodities

  GUWAHATI: Amid soaring fuel prices and the sharp rise in the cost of essential commodities, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on Friday, May 22, staged protests across Assam demanding immediate intervention from both the State and Central governments to curb inflation and provide relief to the public. ALSO READ: CBSE Extends Deadline Again for Scanned…

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Gauhati High Court Issues Fresh Guidelines on Court Functioning, Work Roster and Fuel Use

  GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court, on Thursday, May 21, issued a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) introducing virtual hearings, staff roster regulations, and fuel conservation measures across its Principal Seat, outlying benches, and district courts under its jurisdiction. ALSO READ: Cycle Factory–Lal Ganesh Flyover to Be Inaugurated in Guwahati Today The notification follows a communication from…

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Assam Transport Minister Urges People to Use Public Transport Amid Rise in Fuel Price

  GUWAHATI: Assam Transport Minister Charan Boro on Tuesday, May 19, urged people to limit the use of private vehicles and shift towards public transport amid the continued rise in petrol and diesel prices across the country. ALSO READ: Minor Girl Dies After Falling into Kolong River in Assam’s Nagaon Speaking to the media after taking charge…

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Fuel Prices Rise Again in Guwahati; Petrol Crosses ₹102 Mark, Diesel at ₹93.44

  GUWAHATI: Fuel prices across India witnessed another hike on Tuesday, May 19, with petrol and diesel rates increasing by nearly ₹1 per litre in several major cities, adding to the financial strain on consumers already grappling with inflation and rising household expenses. ALSO READ: Assam Cricket Museum Inaugurated in Guwahati, Documentary on State’s Cricket Legacy Released…

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Trade Body Seeks Fewer IPL Venues, Reduced Team Flights and Closed-Door Matches Amid Fuel Concerns

  GUWAHATI: The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has written to Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urging the Centre to reconsider the scheduling of the remaining Indian Premier League (IPL) matches and reduce extensive travel by teams amid the prevailing national situation. ALSO READ: President Murmu to Confer Padma Awards on May 25; Five from…

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