The Centre and ADB have signed a $125 million loan to enhance water supply, drainage, and climate resilience in six Assam districts — Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Dhubri, Goalpara, Golaghat, and Nalbari. The project will benefit 3.6 lakh people with continuous metered…
The DYFI, Assam, has demanded that Singapore’s post-mortem report of Zubeen Garg be made public and called for the arrest of those accused of negligence. While welcoming the re-postmortem in Assam, the group criticized secrecy around the Singapore report and…
Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia has urged India’s High Commissioner in Singapore to intervene in the investigation of Zubeen Garg’s death, citing possible criminal conspiracy. He called for coordination with Singapore police to preserve evidence and ensure a thorough probe…
As Durga Puja nears, artisans in Gauripur, including noted names like Babul Paul and State awardee Karen Malakar, work tirelessly on idols. However, steep rises in raw material prices—up to 50%—have pushed production costs high, with idols priced between ₹25,000–₹36,000…
Assam’s beloved singer Zubeen Garg was laid to rest today at Kamarkuchi, near Guwahati, with full state honors. Thousands of fans gathered to pay their respects, while his wife, standing as the foremost family member, grieved alongside his sister Palmee…
Residents of Narengi’s Birkuchi area were alarmed when water erupted from the middle of a road on Monday. No injuries or property damage were reported. Guwahati Jal Board, GMC, and PBGPL denied responsibility, while authorities plan to inspect the site…
The Assam Pradesh BJP expressed gratitude to the people of BTR for their peaceful participation in the recent elections. Spokesperson Kishore Kumar Bhattacharjya said voters turned out in large numbers across Kokrajhar, Udalguri, Chirang, and Baksa, showing restraint and democratic…
The Assam government declared September 22 and 23 as Dry Days in tribute to Zubeen Garg. Meghalaya also ordered liquor shops near Jorabat closed in solidarity.
Mourning for Zubeen Garg entered its fourth day as NF Railway Employees Union held a tribute at Maligaon headquarters. NFR GM Chetan Kumar Srivastava lit candles before the singer’s portrait, joined by over 1,500 staff and union leaders. Officials described…
Leader of Opposition Dababrata Saikia condemned Tezpur University for not organizing any tribute to late singer Zubeen Garg. He termed the silence a “shameful chapter” in the university’s history, stressing it insulted Assam’s cultural pride while the entire state mourned…