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Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) today said that the supply situation of domestic LPG cylinders and petroleum products is completely normal in Assam. The supply of all petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and LPG, in the state of Assam is fully normal and under control. Uninterrupted supply is being ensured through the state’s robust infrastructure, continuous monitoring system, and effective coordination with State government officials," an official statement from IOC stated. Currently, there are a total of 1,737 retail outlets in Assam (OMCs: 1,461 and private: 276) along with 9 supply locations/depots in operation. On average, 2,935 KL of petrol (MS)…

The operationalization of Terminal 2 at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport marks a significant step forward in strengthening air connectivity between the Northeast and key destinations across India and beyond. Designed to handle a larger volume of passengers and aircraft movements, the new terminal is expected to support expanded flight routes and higher frequencies, addressing long-standing connectivity gaps from Guwahati to several major cities. With the enhanced infrastructure now in place, airlines will have greater operational flexibility to introduce new services and increase the number of flights on existing routes. Improved passenger handling capacity, modern facilities, and upgraded operational…

Two Assam boxers advanced to the quarterfinals at the 8th Men’s and Women’s National Youth Boxing Championship underway at the Don Bosco University Hall in Sonapur near Guwahati. Mridupam Baruah moved into the last eight in the boys’ 75kg category, defeating his Mizoram opponent 4-1 in the pre-quarterfinals on Wednesday. In the girls’ 48kg category, Monika Dal also secured a quarterfinal berth with a 4-1 win over a Tamil Nadu boxer. Later in the evening session, four more Assam boxers were set to compete in the pre-quarterfinals. Doingin Lukoi and Sandip Basumatary were scheduled to fight in the boys’ 65kg…

Om Arham Ventures has signed a deal with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to develop a new upscale 190-room hotel in Guwahati from a brownfield site that is slated to begin operations in the second half of 2028 and will be the first Wyndham Hotel in Guwahati, which is one of the biggest commercial and tourism hubs in Northeast India. The Hotel will have a total of 190 modern/Sleek designed rooms and Suites, which will satisfy both Business & Leisure Travelers. The Hotel will be a Vegetarian only based on the changing preferences of guests in the region. The Hotel will…

The eighth Men’s and Women’s National Youth Boxing Championship began at Assam Don Bosco University in Sonapur near Guwahati on Monday, drawing around 800 participants, including players, coaches coaches,and technical officials from 33 states. Organisedcoaches,Organized by the Assam Amateur Boxing Association (AABA) in collaboration with the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), the championship will run till April 19 and will serve as a selection platform for India’s youth teams for the Youth Olympic Games and the Youth World Championships. The host state made a positive start, with two Assam boxers registering wins on the opening day. In the boys’ 55kg…

Assam Police has busted a cybercrime racket operating out of Azad Nagar in Barpeta Road, arresting eight accused in a coordinated operation led by the Crime Branch. According to officials, the accused were running a well-organized cyber fraud network from a rented accommodation. The house, owned by a retired army personnel identified as Kazi Lutfur Rahman, had been taken on rent by the group, who allegedly used it as a temporary operational base to carry out illegal activities. Police sources said the racket had set up a makeshift office inside the premises and was involved in siphoning off money from unsuspecting bank customers using…

Union minister and Dibrugarh Lok Sabha MP, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday chaired a key review meeting with BJP mandal presidents from six Assembly constituencies in Upper Assam's Tinsukia district, focusing on post-election assessment and future organizational strategy. The meeting reviewed electoral experiences, assessed grassroots feedback and outlined a roadmap to further strengthen the party’s organizational structure in the district. Emphasizing the importance of continuous engagement at the booth and mandal levels, Sonowal called for greater coordination among party workers to build a more responsive and people-centric organization. “Post-election reflection is an opportunity to refine our approach and strengthen our connection…