CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Kamarkuchi near Sonapur as the site for Zubeen Garg’s samadhi, respecting his family’s wish for proximity to Guwahati. The state funeral will be held on September 23, with NH-37 closed till 2 pm. Sarma criticised…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said Singapore police are investigating Zubeen Garg’s death, while Assam CID will only examine conspiracy claims. The death certificate cites drowning, though the post-mortem report is awaited. He confirmed 54 FIRs against NEIF founder Shyamkanu Mahanta…
Around 4,500 polling personnel moved to 942 stations across Kokrajhar on Sunday for the fifth BTC elections. The district has over 7 lakh voters and 100 candidates contesting in 12 constituencies. Voting will be held tomorrow from 7:30 am to…
Thousands of fans gathered in Guwahati on Sunday as Zubeen Garg’s mortal remains, accompanied by his wife Garima Garg in the same ambulance, were taken to their Kahilipara residence. Emotional crowds lit candles, waved banners, and showered flowers. Later, his…
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…