Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu stated that late singer Zubeen Garg’s family will choose the cremation site, with Sonapur among suggested locations. His mortal remains arrived in Guwahati and will first be taken to his residence. Preparations at Sarusajai Sports…
The 8th Poshan Maah 2025 was inaugurated at the Sonitpur DC office, chaired by DC Ananda Kumar Das. Officials from various departments attended. The meeting stressed nutrition awareness, early childhood care, obesity control, and inter-departmental cooperation for a healthier Sonitpur.
A mega health camp under Assam’s Susrusha Setu initiative was held at Demow on Friday, marking PM Modi’s 75th birthday. Over 1,800 patients, mostly children, received care from specialist doctors. 111 were referred for advanced treatment. Cases of cardiology, neurology,…
A major water pipe burst in Chandmari on Saturday evening sent water gushing nearly 80 feet high, flooding roads and disrupting traffic. Residents described the situation as alarming. Authorities are yet to fully control the flow, while damage assessment is…
Campaigning for the BTC election ended on a subdued note as parties suspended events mourning singer Zubeen Garg’s demise. UPPL chief Pramod Boro paid tribute, announcing shradhanjali across 40 districts and promised schemes in Garg’s memory. Normally marked by rallies,…
NEIF organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta clarified that Zubeen Garg visited Singapore to relax, not just for the festival. He said Zubeen wasn’t scheduled for a full performance and attended voluntarily. The festival was cancelled after Zubeen’s tragic death while swimming. Organisers…
The Gauhati High Court on Friday acquitted Bikash Das, earlier sentenced to death for the 2018 murder of a female train passenger. The court ruled that the trial lacked clear evidence and the conviction was based on inadmissible confessions. Das…
The mortal remains of legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away in a scuba accident in Singapore on September 19, arrived in Guwahati on Sunday. Emotional fans and admirers gathered to pay tribute as his body was taken to…
Police rescued two teenage girls from Itanagar within 72 hours after a Doomdooma complaint. The girls were lured with false job promises. Narayan Tanti alias Ajay (30) and Amar Nayak (30) have been arrested in connection with the case.
The District Commissioner of Kokrajhar, Masanda M Pertin, has announced that campaigning for the 2025 BTC elections will end at 4 PM on September 20, 48 hours before polling closes on September 22. This applies to constituencies 7-Fakiragram, 8-Dotma, 9-Banaragaon,…