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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma assures full cooperation to Judicial Commission probing Zubeen Garg's death
Guwahati, November 4: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday assured full cooperation to the Judicial Commission, headed by Justice Soumitra Saikia of the Gauhati High Court, in the investigation relating to the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg.
MoS Pabitra Margherita gets nostalgic remembering late friend Zubeen Garg, describes 'Roi Roi Binale' to be deeply personal
Noida, November 1: Emotional reactions have been pouring in since the late singer Zubeen Garg's last film 'Roi Roi Binale' arrived in theatres, leaving fans overwhelmed and feeling nostalgic.
Cherry blossom festival to be a grand celebration this year: Meghalaya CM
Shillong, Oct 31: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, on Friday, unveiled the star-studded line-up for the much-anticipated Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2025, to be held on November 14 and 15 at Polo Grounds in Shillong, government officials said.
Nagaland preps up for 26th 'Hornbill Festival' coinciding with Statehood Day
Kohima, Oct 30: Nagaland is gearing up to host the 26th edition of the annual 'Hornbill Festival', which coincides with the Statehood Day celebrations, officials said on Thursday.
Assam LoP Saikia writes to Singapore PM, seeks coroner's inquiry into singer Zubeen Garg's death
Guwahati, October 19: Leader of Opposition in Assam Assembly Debabrata Saikia wrote a letter to Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, urging a transparent and thorough investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg. Saikia requested a coroner's inquiry into the death of Garg.
Tripura gears up for grand three-day Diwali festival at Matabari temple
Agartala, October 19: The sacred town of Udaipur in Tripura is abuzz with devotion and excitement as the three-day Diwali festival is set to be celebrated at the Mata Tripura Sundari Shrine from October 20 to 22.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma constitutes fast-track court, to appoint special public prosecutor in Zubeen Garg case
Guwahati, October 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday responded to the violence that erupted outside Baksa District Jail after the five accused in the Zubeen Garg death case were brought there.
Singapore Police authorities to meet Assam Police on October 21 regarding Zubeen Garg's death case: Assam CM
Guwahati, October 16: Singapore Police authorities will meet the Assam Police team led by Special Investigating Team chief and ADGP Munna Gupta on October 21 amid the ongoing probe into the death of singer Zubeen Garg, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Zubeen Garg's co-singer Satabdi Borah records statement before SIT
Guwahati, October 13: Zubeen Garg's co-singer Satabdi Borah and two Assamese expatriates from Singapore appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Guwahati on Monday to record their statements in connection with the singer's death.
NRI Assamese community in Singapore cooperating in investigation related to Zubeen Garg's death: CM Sarma
Guwahati, October 13: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has stated a "positive response" from the NRI Assamese people in Singapore regarding the investigation related to celebrated singer Zubeen Garg's death in the island country.
Total negligence... Zubeen Garg's friend Bankim Roy Medhi on singer's demise
Guwahati, October 9: A close friend of Zubeen Garg, Bankim Roy Medhi has raised serious concerns over the untimely demise of the Assamese singer, terming it a case of "negligence."
Zubeen Garg's final film 'Roi Roi Binale' to release on Oct 31, says filmmaker Rajesh Bhuyan
Guwahati, October 5: Popular Assamese filmmaker Rajesh Bhuyan has shared that the upcoming film 'Roi Roi Binale', which was a personal project of the late music legend Zubeen Garg, will be released nationwide on October 31.
Zubeen Garg's autopsy report handed over to Indian authorities, Singapore Police confirms
Singapore City, October 3: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has extended the autopsy report of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg to the High Commission of India.
Assam CM seeks Singapore cooperation in Zubeen Garg death case
Guwahati, September 29: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state government has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to invoke the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore to secure full cooperation from authorities in the case of singer Zubeen Garg's death.
PM Modi remembers late singer Zubeen Garg's deep connection to Assam, says His music will continue to enchant generations
New Delhi, September 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, offering his tributes in the 126th episode of Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday.
Miss you, brother: Singer Papon remembers Zubeen Garg with heartfelt message
Guwahati, September 26: Singer Papon remembered his late friend and fellow musician Zubeen Garg, who passed away earlier this month in Singapore. The singer penned a note reflecting on the pain of losing his "brother" and how deeply he misses him.
Ready to transfer case to CBI: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Zubeen Garg's death probe
Guwahati, September 25: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has assured a proper investigation into the demise of legendary singer Zubeen Garg.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju pays heartfelt tribute to Zubeen Garg
Kamrup, September 23: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday paid his last respects to famous singer Zubeen Garg at a crematorium in Kamarkuchi village in Sonapur.
There will never be another Zubeen: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pays tribute to late singer Zubeen Garg
Guwahati, September 23: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday paid a heartfelt tribute to the late popular singer Zubeen Garg, stating that "there will never be another Zubeen."
Zubeen Garg's death certificate mentions drowning as cause of death, Assam CM assures further probe
Guwahati, September 21: Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, assured of further investigation into the singer Zubeen Garg's demise after receiving the death certificate of the singer, which mentioned the cause of death as "drowning".
Zubeen Garg demise: Thousands of fans gather at Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex to catch last glimpse of Assam's music icon
Guwahati, September 21: Thousands of emotional fans gathered at Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex here to pay their last respects to Assam's popular singer Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore on Friday.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pays floral tribute to Zubeen Garg
Janasanyog, September 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on early Sunday, received the mortal remains of eminent singer and cultural icon, Zubeen Garg, at the Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 4 in New Delhi.
Zubeen Garg's mortal remains to reach Guwahati by Saturday night, says CM Sarma
Guwahati, September 20: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday stated that efforts are underway to bring back the mortal remains of singer Zubeen Garg from Singapore to New Delhi by Saturday evening, and subsequently to Guwahati the same night.
He went too soon: Zubeen Garg's childhood friend mourns singer's sudden passing, recalls we made music together
Guwahati, September 19: Popular singer Zubeen Garg passed away on Friday in a tragic scuba diving accident. The singer was in Singapore for the Northeast India Festival (NEIF), where he was scheduled to perform.
Will miss you, your mellifluous voice: Mamata Banerjee pays tribute to Zubeen Garg
Kolkata, September 19: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has paid heartfelt tribute to singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away in Singapore on Friday.
He will be remembered for his rich contribution to music: PM Modi pays heartfelt tribute to late singer Zubeen Garg
New Delhi, September 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered his condolences to the late singer Zubeen Garg, who passed in a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore.
Assamese singer Zubeen Garg dies after tragic scuba dive in Singapore
Mumbai, September 19: Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, best known for the song 'Ya Ali', has passed away after a scuba diving accident in Singapore.
Northeast India Festival 2025: Artists, entrepreneurs converge in Singapore to showcase culture, trade, tourism
Singapore City, September 19: The much-anticipated 4th Northeast India Festival (NEIF) 2025 will open today at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Halls 404-405, bringing a vibrant showcase of Northeast India's culture, trade, and tourism to the heart of Singapore.
Northeast India Festival 2025: Artists, entrepreneurs converge in Singapore to showcase culture, trade, tourism
Guwahati, September 19: The much-anticipated 4th Northeast India Festival (NEIF) 2025 will open today at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Halls 404-405, bringing a vibrant showcase of Northeast India's culture, trade, and tourism to the heart of Singapore.