Commercial LPG Prices Hiked by ₹42 Per Cylinder; Domestic Cooking Gas Rates Unchanged

  GUWAHATI: Commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels, restaurants and eateries became more expensive from Monday, June 1, after oil marketing companies increased prices by ₹42 per 19-kg cylinder, while keeping domestic cooking gas prices unchanged. ALSO READ: 8th Central Pay Commission Extends Memorandum Submission Deadline to June 15 According to reports, the price of the…

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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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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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Assam CM Orders Strict Monitoring to Prevent Rise in Prices of Essential Commodities

  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, May 18, reviewed the price monitoring mechanism for essential commodities in the state and directed officials to take strict measures to maintain market stability and prevent any abnormal increase in prices. ALSO READ: Assam Cricket Association Holds Special General Body Meeting, Forms Key Committees for 2026–27…

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Rupee Hits Record Low of 96.39 Against US Dollar Amid Rising Crude Prices and Global Uncertainty

  GUWAHATI: The Indian rupee plunged to a fresh all-time low of 96.39 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, May 18, weakened by soaring crude oil prices, a strong dollar, and rising global geopolitical tensions. ALSO READ: ‘ChatGPT Images 2.0 Loves India,’ Says Sam Altman as India Crosses 1 Billion AI Images According to…

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