Guwahati: The government of Assam has instructed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to assume responsibility for several FIRs related to the death of the esteemed singer Zubeen Garg. The FIRs, filed against festival organizer Syamkanu Mahanta and Garg’s manager Sidharth Sarma, accuse them of negligence and mismanagement that contributed to the singer’s premature death in…

Guwahati: In a notable development following the unexpected passing of renowned Assamese singer and composer Zubeen Garg, officials in Singapore have confirmed that a post-mortem examination is underway to determine the precise cause of his death. This information was shared in a tweet from the official X account of Assam Chief Minister, Dr. Himanta Biswa…

Legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has tragically passed away at the age of 52 following a scuba diving accident in Singapore. The artist was in Singapore to perform at the North East Festival. According to reports, he was rescued from the sea and rushed to hospital, but despite best efforts he could not be revived….

KOKRAJHAR: Preparations for the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Election, 2025 are intensifying in Kokrajhar, with all election cells actively involved to guarantee the smooth, free, and fair execution of the polls. The initial phase of training for Presiding Officers and Polling Officers in the district was successfully carried out on September 6 and 7…

TEZPUR: Darrang College has made another important advancement by receiving autonomous status from the University Grants Commission (UGC).The newly established Examination Controller’s office at the college was inaugurated by Narayan Konwar, IAS, Secretary of the Higher Education Department, Government of Assam, in the presence of senior officials from the department.The event commenced with a formal…

Guwahati: On Monday, the Kamrup (M) District and Sessions Court granted bail to Assamese actress Nandinee Kashyap, who had been arrested in relation to a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of 21-year-old polytechnic student Samiul Haque. The tragic event took place on the night of July 25 at Dakshingaon in Kahilipara, where Haque…

HAFLONG: The long-awaited Jatinga-Harangajao segment of National Highway 27, an essential part of the Saurashtra-Silchar East-West Corridor, continues to be shrouded in uncertainty, lacking a definitive completion timeline. Despite numerous assurances from both the Assam Minister and the Union Government, sources suggest that even the completion of a two-lane road may not meet the anticipated…

Guwahati: Khudha Season 2, the highly awaited Assamese web series available on Reeldrama, returns with significant expectations but ultimately presents a mixed experience, leaving viewers both intrigued and somewhat disappointed. Inspired by the esteemed Assamese author Ranju Hazarika’s novel, the series strives to blend historical intrigue with cultural authenticity; however, it falls short in several…