In a dramatic turn in the investigation into the death of legendary Assamese singer-composer Zubeen Garg, his close aide Arun appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on October 12, 2025, demanding immediate action and justice. Arun, who was among the four individuals who lit Garg’s funeral pyre, made…
In a deeply emotional and resolute statement, Garima Saikia Garg, wife of late Assamese music legend Zubeen Garg, has urged the public, media, and political parties to refrain from politicising her husband’s tragic death and instead focus on uncovering the truth. Speaking to reporters and through social media posts on October 10, 2025, Garima emphasized…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has credited the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for ensuring a fast-paced and transparent investigation into the death of iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away in Singapore last month under mysterious circumstances. Addressing media in Dhemaji on October 10, 2025, Sarma stated that the BJP-led administration acted…
Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton has officially launched a 90-day statewide campaign to promote local products, indigenous crafts, and homegrown entrepreneurship under the banner of “My Product, My Pride.” The initiative, unveiled on October 6, 2025, in Kohima, aims to empower artisans, farmers, and small businesses by creating market linkages, enhancing visibility, and fostering…
In a major step towards strengthening rural healthcare infrastructure in Assam, a new dialysis centre was inaugurated at the Uparhali Block Primary Health Centre (PHC) in South Kamrup district on October 4, 2025. The facility, equipped with modern dialysis machines and trained staff, aims to provide life-saving renal care to patients suffering from chronic kidney…
With Durga Puja festivities culminating in grand immersion processions across Assam, the Guwahati Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory for idol immersion at Lachit Ghat on October 5 and 6, 2025. The announcement aims to ensure smooth vehicular movement, crowd control, and public safety during one of the city’s most vibrant cultural events. The…
Nagaland has recorded a sharp rise in crimes under Special and Local Laws (SLL) between 2021 and 2023, even as offences under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) have remained relatively stable, according to the latest Crime in India 2023 report released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The northeastern state registered a total of…
In a dramatic development in the ongoing investigation into the death of iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, two key accused—festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and the singer’s manager Siddharth Sharma—were produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) at his residence in Guwahati on October 1, 2025. The move came amid heightened public interest and tight security…
A wave of discontent has swept across Nagaland’s administrative corridors as government employees launched a coordinated protest against the recent changes in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) selection process. The protest, led by the Nagaland Government Employees’ Federation (NGEF), centers around the alleged withdrawal or alteration of the original vacancy circular for IAS posts under…
The swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) government in Assam has been officially postponed to October 5, 2025, in view of the ongoing Durga Puja festivities across the state. The decision was taken after consultations between the BTC leadership and the Assam state government, with the aim of ensuring smooth logistics…
