Gauhati University has announced several initiatives to honour the late cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The Centre for Performing Arts and Culture will now be known as the Zubeen Garg Centre for Performing Arts and Culture. A statue of the artiste…
AASU organized candlelight processions in Dibrugarh, Naogaon, and other districts, honoring Zubeen Garg and demanding a fair investigation into his death. Participants called for the arrest of culprits and probe into related economic offences.
A baby elephant, rejected by its herd and rescued on September 19, has been moved to Kaziranga’s Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation for better care. Officials said the calf is stable and may eventually be rehabilitated into the wild.
Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu distributed Rs 10,000 each to 93 Durga Puja committees in Sivasagar. He urged committees to maintain peace, harmony, and coordination with authorities during the festivities, while acknowledging the state’s grief over Zubeen Garg’s passing.
ASSEB has extended the HSLC 2026 form submission to October 21, with payment due by October 24, due to Durga Puja closures. Candidates must provide valid bank account details, or they will be ineligible.
Assam reported an 84% drop in child marriages among girls and 91% among boys in three years, surpassing the national average. The UNGA-released report credited strict legal action, awareness drives, and schemes like Nijut Moina 2.0. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the inauguration of flyovers at Panbazar and Panikhaiti today. The projects aim to ease traffic and boost trade.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed preparations for Zubeen Garg’s 13th-day rituals in Jorhat via video conference. The government will bring the singer’s ashes for the ceremony and build a memorial to honour his legacy.
State BJP president Dilip Saikia hinted at possible foul play in Zubeen Garg’s death, demanding a flawless SIT probe. He expressed faith in the Chief Minister’s handling of the case. On BTR polls, Saikia said BJP expects to win over…
The Dimasa Students’ Union (DSU) expressed concern over the sexual assault of a 12-year-old schoolgirl in Howraghat, Karbi Anglong. The accused, headmaster Khorgesor Bora, was exposed after the victim revealed her pregnancy. DSU demanded strict action, his termination, and stronger…