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What Is The First Newspaper In Assam?

The first newspaper of Assam was Orunodoi, published in 1846. It was started by the American Baptist Missionaries from Sivasagar. "Orunodoi" played a major role in spreading news, education, and cultural awareness among the Assamese people and is considered the pioneer of Assamese journalism.
Newspaper Name: Orunodoi
 
Year of Publication: 1846
 
Published From: Sivasagar, Assam
 
Publisher: American Baptist Missionaries