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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…

Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Silchar, seized a large consignment of Yaba tablets worth an estimated Rs 168 crore in Assam’s Cachar district and arrested one alleged drug peddler, officials said. The operation was carried out during the night of August 25 and 26 at Jujhang Pahar in the Lakhipur area of Cachar district. During the operation, security personnel recovered around 5.6 lakh Yaba tablets weighing approximately 60 kg. A Tata truck allegedly used for transporting the narcotics was also seized. According to officials, the seized consignment is suspected to have originated…

Indus Towers Limited, in collaboration with Bharti Airtel Foundation, has facilitated the installation of two K-YAN digital learning devices at the GC CRPF Guwahati Montessori School located inside the CRPF Campus at 9th Mile, Guwahati, Assam. Mrs. Neelam Dhyani, Head of the Regional CRPF Family Welfare Association, was present as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony. The event was attended by Mr. Rajender Gurung, Circle CEO (NESA) of Indus Towers Limited, along with Mr. Dibyendu Dev Roy and Mr. Simrandeep Singh from Bharti Airtel Foundation, CRPF officials, representatives of the school, teachers and students. The aim of this initiative…

A new turn has emerged in the case of the mysterious death of Assam's beloved icon Zubeen Garg. Srijani Bhaswa Mahanta, daughter of former Director General of Police (DGP) of Assam Police, will appear in the witness box as one of the most crucial witnesses in this case. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has included her as a formal witness in the case. Srijani's name came into discussion in this case after she leaked information about a private conversation of Shyamkanu Mahanta on social media. According to the investigation team, as shared by Srijani on social media, during a family…