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EOS-N1 hyperspectral satellite before encapsulation within the PSLV-C62 payload fairing for ISRO’s January 12 launch from Sriharikota, alongside 15 co-passengers including the Northeast’s LACHIT-1.

Assam Don Bosco University to launch Northeast’s first satellite

January 9, 2026, 05:08 PM - 4 min read

Assam Don Bosco University will launch LACHIT-1, the Northeast’s first indigenously developed satellite, aboard ISRO’s PSLV-C62 on January 12, marking a milestone for academic space research.

Congress workers protest outside the Manabendra Sharma Complex in Dispur, on Tuesday.

Congress to launch ‘Save MGNREGA Movement’ in Assam

January 9, 2026, 03:05 PM - 3 min read

The Congress will launch its ‘Save MGNREGA Movement’ in Assam from Saturday, opposing the new VB–G RAM G Act and demanding restoration of guaranteed rural employment.

Members of the Gauhati High Court Bar Association sit on a hunger strike in front of the high court building at Uzan Bazar, protesting the proposed relocation of the court complex.

Gauhati Bar Association protests proposed shift of High Court

January 8, 2026, 09:17 PM - 3 min read

The Gauhati High Court Bar Association began a three-day hunger strike on Thursday against the Assam government’s plan to shift the high court complex to North Guwahati.

Numaligarh Refinery Limited’s plant in Assam, from where 1.8 lakh tonnes of diesel will be supplied to Bangladesh under a long-term cross-border energy agreement.

Assam refinery to supply 1.8 lakh tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh

January 8, 2026, 03:35 PM - 3 min read

Assam is all set to export 1.8 lakh tonnes of diesel worth about $119 million to Bangladesh under a long-term supply agreement, strengthening cross-border energy trade through the India–Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline.

CM Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspecting eviction drives at Uriamghat, in Golaghat district, Assam.

1,700 acres of forest land cleared of encroachments: Assam CM

January 4, 2026, 03:16 PM - 3 min read

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said over 1,700 acres of reserve forest land in Hojai district have been cleared of encroachments, warning that illegal occupation will not be tolerated.

Assam govt rolls out student aid, Bihu gift scheme

January 1, 2026, 09:55 PM - 3 min read

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced a monthly stipend for male students and an advance Bohag Bihu cash gift for over 37 lakh women beneficiaries ahead of state elections.

11 held in Assam, Tripura for alleged links with B’deshi jihadis

December 30, 2025, 05:17 PM - 2 min read

"We have arrested a total of 11 jihadi elements who were working under the direct instructions of Bangladesh-based groups," Mahanta said. Of those arrested, 10 were picked up from different parts of Assam, while one was arrested in Tripura.

Homage paid to a photograph of Zubeen Garg in Guwahati.

Singapore court to open coroner’s inquiry into Zubeen’s death

December 29, 2025, 04:36 PM - 3 min read

A Singapore court will begin a coroner’s inquiry on January 14, 2026, into the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who died while on a visit to the island nation.

A file photo of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Congress treats infiltrators as vote bank, says Shah in Assam

December 29, 2025, 03:31 PM - 3 min read

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the Congress of treating Bangladeshi infiltrators as a vote bank, pledging nationwide identification of illegal immigrants and an infiltrator-free Assam.

The four accused have been remanded to police custody. (Image: X@AssamPolice)

Four arrested over Christmas eve vandalism at school in Assam

December 26, 2025, 03:13 PM - 3 min read

Four VHP and Bajrang Dal members were arrested in Assam’s Nalbari for vandalising Christmas decorations at a school and setting fire to festive goods, police said.

Police firing leaves four injured; curfew in Karbi Anglong

December 23, 2025, 05:05 PM - 3 min read

Following the violence, district authorities imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in both districts, citing apprehensions that certain groups or individuals could disturb public peace and endanger life and property.

Assam on high alert as Bangladesh unrest raises security concerns

December 22, 2025, 03:17 PM - 3 min read

Assam has been placed on high alert as unrest escalates in Bangladesh, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warning of infiltration risks and security threats along the border.