The Assam Tribune
The Assam Tribune @assamtribuneoff ·
The central government has cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, but retail prices will remain unchanged as refiners offset the reduction against higher input costs. #petrol #diesel #TheAssamTribune assamtribune.com/national/centr…
Centre cuts fuel excise duty by Rs 10, retail prices to remain unchanged
Centre cuts fuel excise duty by Rs 10, retail prices to remain unchanged

Prices of crude oil have gone up from around USD 70 per barrel before the start of the conflict in the Middle East to over USD 100

From assamtribune.com
46
The Assam Tribune
The Assam Tribune @assamtribuneoff ·
New Delhi-based security think tank has alleged links between the recently detained Russian national in Mizoram and a Bangladesh-origin insurgent outfit, raising fresh concern over cross-border movements and security in the North East. #northeast #TheAssamTribune assamtribune.com/north-east/sec…
Security think tank alleges cross-border nexus in Mizoram Russian detention case
Security think tank alleges cross-border nexus in Mizoram Russian detention case

CNEISS links the detainee to Bangladesh-based outfit, urging closer scrutiny and probe by security agencies

From assamtribune.com
60
The Assam Tribune
The Assam Tribune @assamtribuneoff ·
In Jalukbari, the central question this election is not just about victory – but whether anyone can significantly dent the dominance of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has turned the seat into one of Assam’s safest over the last two decades. #assam #TheAssamTribune assamtribune.com/guwahati/three…
Three-cornered contest in Jalukbari as Himanta Biswa Sarma seeks sixth term
Three-cornered contest in Jalukbari as Himanta Biswa Sarma seeks sixth term

This time, the spotlight is not just on victory from Jalukbari LAC, but on the scale of victory & the narrative around it

From assamtribune.com
85
The Assam Tribune
The Assam Tribune @assamtribuneoff ·
There is no possibility of imposition of lockdown in the country, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Rajya Sabha and indicated raising additional resources to make up for the shortfall arising from the excise duty cut on diesel and petrol. #lockdown #TheAssamTribune @FinMinIndia assamtribune.com/national/finan…
Finance Minister rules out lockdown rumors in India amid fuel crisis concerns
Finance Minister rules out lockdown rumors in India amid fuel crisis concerns

New Delhi, March 28: There is no possibility of imposition of lockdown in the country, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Rajya Sabha and indicated raising additional resources to make...

From assamtribune.com
61
The Assam Tribune
The Assam Tribune @assamtribuneoff ·
With the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 set to begin in Mongolia on March 28, India’s women’s head coach Santiago Nieva expressed confidence in the team’s preparation while acknowledging the stiff competition ahead. #sports #TheAssamTribune assamtribune.com/sports/india-g…
India gears up for tough fight, eyes medals at Asian Championships 2026
India gears up for tough fight, eyes medals at Asian Championships 2026

Led by Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen, India’s boxing contingent enters the Asian Championships in Mongolia with strong preparation

From assamtribune.com
81
The Assam Tribune
The Assam Tribune @assamtribuneoff ·
#Meghalaya has approached the Centre seeking a substantial increase in #LPG allocation after reduced deliveries, particularly of commercial cylinders, began affecting hotels and restaurants. #TheAssamTribune assamtribune.com/north-east/meg…
Meghalaya govt writes to centre, seeks 50–60% increase in commercial LPG supply
Meghalaya govt writes to centre, seeks 50–60% increase in commercial LPG supply

The state govt has requested for 50-60% LPG increase as there is no acute shortage for domestic use at present, but supply of commercial cylinders remains constrained

From assamtribune.com
104
The Assam Tribune
The Assam Tribune @assamtribuneoff ·
Addressing a public rally at Borkhola Assembly constituency in Cachar district, @sarbanandsonwal said that the BJP’s governance and development initiatives have strengthened public trust across the state. #assam #election2026 #TheAssamTribune assamtribune.com/assam/bjp-to-f…
BJP to form govt for third time in Assam, cross 100 seats: Sarbananda Sonowal
BJP to form govt for third time in Assam, cross 100 seats: Sarbananda Sonowal

'Opposition parties lack direction and public support, while the BJP continues to expand its base across regions, including Barak Valley,' says Sonowal

From assamtribune.com
87
The Assam Tribune
The Assam Tribune @assamtribuneoff ·
An @official_dgar personnel was injured after suspected militants opened fire on a team engaged in border fencing work along the India–Myanmar frontier in #ArunachalPradesh’s Changlang district. #TheAssamTribune assamtribune.com/north-east/one…
One injured as militants open fire on Assam Rifles team near Arunachal’s Pangsau Pass
One injured as militants open fire on Assam Rifles team near Arunachal’s Pangsau Pass

Security forces have since cordoned off the region & launched search operations to track down those involved

From assamtribune.com
115