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The Northeast can play a much larger role in India’s rapidly evolving space economy by leveraging its unique geography, strategic location, talent and institutional capabilities, speakers said at the Northeast India Space Workshop 2026 held in Guwahati. The two-day workshop, titled “Leveraging Space Technology: Regional Transformation to Global Reach”, is being organised by the Space Industry Association of India (SIA-India) in partnership with the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC). The first day focused on how space technology can contribute not only to regional development but also help the Northeast emerge as an important participant in India’s expanding space ecosystem.…

Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) is set to celebrate its 33rd foundation day on September 1, 2026. The occasion will be celebrated in a day-long programme, marking an important milestone in the institute’s journey. As part of the celebrations, an Open House will be held. It will provide students from schools and colleges in the local community an opportunity to visit the institute and gain first hand exposure to its academic, research and infrastructural facilities. Visitors will be facilitated to explore laboratories, state of the art facilities, the Institute Library, sports infrastructure and other important facilities. The programme…

Grandmaster Mayank Chakraborty and Women Fide Master Pratitee Bordoloi created history by becoming Asian Junior Boy Chess Champion and Asian Junior Girls Champion (Under-20) in Mumbai on Tuesday.Mayank scored 7.5 points from nine rounds to clinched the title. In the ninth and final round Mayank drew against International Master Pingin Artem of Russia.In the girls section Women Fide Master Pratitee Bordoloi of Assam cliched, the title by scoring 7.5 points from 9 rounds. In final round she drew against Sravyasree Bheemarasetty also from India. Women Fide Master Kholyavko, Mariya of Kazakhstan got second position by scoring 7 points from 9…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday met Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar at his official residence in New Delhi and held detailed discussions on the state’s energy requirements, power infrastructure and urban development priorities. During the meeting, the Chief Minister apprised the Union Minister of Assam’s ambitious efforts towards achieving energy self-sufficiency while advancing pro-consumer reforms in the power sector. Discussions covered Assam’s long-term electricity requirements and ways to ensure more rational utilisation of the state’s power allocation from central generating stations. The meeting also focused on strengthening the electricity distribution…

A private vehicle belonging to an Assam Police personnel was allegedly set on fire near the Upper Lampi Battalion Border Out Post in Boko, raising concerns along the sensitive Assam-Meghalaya border. The vehicle, an Alto reportedly owned by Havildar Arbinda Roy of the 28th Battalion, was found completely gutted following a fire that broke out during the night. According to police sources, the vehicle had been parked along the roadside near the battalion camp as the poor condition of the approach road made it difficult to drive the car inside the camp premises. Police have launched an investigation to determine…

A 16-year-old captive male elephant, Mangal Singh, has undergone a complex dental procedure in Assam’s Margherita after poachers brutally hacked off both his tusks near the roots, leaving the animal with exposed pulp cavities and a prolonged risk of severe infection. A specialised veterinary team performed a partial pulpotomy on Wednesday to treat the damaged tusks and prevent further complications. The incident took place in April in the Dhulijan forest area of Lakhipathar in Digboi, where the poachers cut off both tusks close to their roots. Mangal Singh suffered heavy bleeding, while the exposed pulp cavities subsequently became infected. The…

AIIMS Guwahati is hosting the Khelo India Dialogue – “Khel Ki Baat, PM Modi Ke Saath” on August 27 as part of the nationwide celebrations associated with National Sports Day 2026.The programme is being organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), with the objective of strengthening youth participation in sports, promoting fitness and highlighting the role of sports in nation-building.A major highlight of the programme will be the virtual address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to youth participants across the country. The national-level interaction will connect young…

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has initiated preparations for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency bye-election. As directed by APCC President and Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, the party has formally invited applications from party members aspiring to contest in the bye-election. Ramanna Baruah, General Secretary (Organisation) of the APCC, announced this via an official circular. According to the circular, Congress members seeking nomination from the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency must apply using the prescribed application format. The application form will be available with the APCC Treasurer at the party headquarters, Rajiv Bhawan, Guwahati.…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Sunday and briefed him about the flood response initiatives undertaken by the state government."Today in New Delhi, I had the privilege of meeting Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji and briefing him on the #AssamFloodResponse, along with several other important matters concerning Assam," the Chief Minister posted on X.Expressing his gratitude to Shah, Sarma said that throughout the devastating floods in the state, Shah remained in constant touch with the state and extended every possible help."In today’s meeting too, he acknowledged the…