Guwahati’s first women’s ODI saw a record 22,843 spectators as India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs. The turnout set a new ICC women’s event record. The opening ceremony featured tributes to late singer Zubeen Garg with performances by Papon,…
The SIT probing Zubeen Garg’s death got 14-day custody of Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddharth Sharma. Mahanta was detained at Delhi airport after returning from Singapore, while Sharma was arrested in Haryana. Garg’s phone was recovered from Sharma. Both are being…
Despite heavy rain, thousands gathered at Jorhat Stadium for Zubeen Garg’s 13-day ritual. Ashes from Guwahati were placed for public homage, with mass prayers, devotional singing, and floral tributes. Garima Garg, his wife, attended with relatives, expressing regret over not…
Nine workers from Assam died after a steel structure collapsed at Ennore thermal power plant in Chennai. Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announced ₹10 lakh compensation for each family and assured full support, including transporting the bodies to Assam. One…
Twelve days after singer Zubeen Garg’s death, Assam Police arrested North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddarth Sharma. Mahanta was detained returning from Singapore, while Sharma was held near Gurugram. Both were flown to Guwahati and sent to…
Raijor Dal President Akhil Gogoi criticized Shyamkanu Mahanta, the prime accused in Zubeen Garg’s death, for his recent social media statement pledging cooperation with the investigation. Gogoi called it “arrogant” and “troubling” and demanded a CBI probe and immediate arrests,…
India and Bhutan announced a new rail link connecting Kokrajhar in Assam with Gelephu, Bhutan’s planned Mindfulness City. The project aims to boost trade, tourism, and regional integration, aligning with India’s Act East policy and Bhutan’s sustainable development vision.
APCC president Gaurav Gogoi accused CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of shielding key figures in Zubeen Garg’s death probe. He alleged political influence in delaying interrogation of manager Siddharth Sharma and organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta. Gogoi announced statewide candlelight marches from October…
Cachar administration and SMC raided Silchar eateries using subsidized LPG cylinders for commercial cooking. Officials warned of strict penalties, license cancellations, and regular inspections to curb LPG diversion.
The Assam government has requested the MHA to invoke the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore over Zubeen Garg’s demise. This will enable access to case details, cooperation from Singaporean authorities, and possible extradition of accused. A special Assam…