Assam News

Indian Postal Department unveils special postcard honouring Zubeen Garg on his 53rd birthday

The Indian Postal Department has released a special commemorative postcard featuring the portrait of Assam’s legendary artist Zubeen Garg, marking his 53rd birth anniversary. The postcard was formally unveiled on Wednesday night during the 98th Howly Raas Mahotsav, drawing widespread appreciation from attendees.

Assam: Businessman linked to fake GST coal challans arrested in Bongaigaon

A businessman from Jogighopa in Assam’s Bongaigaon district has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a large-scale fake GST challan racket linked to coal transportation. The accused, identified as Saddam Hussain of Bharal Kundibari village, had reportedly been collecting money under the guise of “entry fees” for overloaded coal-laden trucks.

Assam: Police bust drug peddling network in Kaliabor, heroin and mobile phone seized

Police teams from Kaliabor Police Station, Jakhalabandha Police Station and Bagori Police Patrol Post conducted a raid at the residence of Samiran Saikia in Baruachook under Kaliabor PS. The operation was launched based on reliable intelligence indicating long-term drug peddling activities at the location.

Assam: P&RD contractual staff stage sit-in demonstration in Bajali, threaten to intensify protest if demands unmet

Contractual employees under the Panchayat and Rural Development (P&RD) Department staged a sit-in demonstration at the Bajali District Council office on Wednesday, November 19, intensifying their statewide protest against what they described as long-standing neglect of their service conditions.

Assam Workers and Cultural Society in Chennai marks Zubeen Garg’s birthday with humanitarian initiatives

The Assam Workers and Cultural Society, Chennai, commemorated the birth anniversary of celebrated Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg with a series of community service activities inspired by his humanitarian values.

No alliance with any party in Assam: AIMIM chief Asaduddin after rumours of uniting with AIUDF

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has rejected reports of forging an alliance in Assam, stating on November 18 that the party has neither decided to begin operations in the state nor enter into any partnership.

Assam's Kokrajhar marks Zubeen Garg's 53rd birthday with memorial park foundation

Gauhati University lays foundation for statue honouring Zubeen Garg

The ceremony, held on the university campus, reflected the deep admiration and emotional connection that generations of Assamese people hold for Garg, whose music and creative work continue to inspire artists and youth alike.  

Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha Margherita unit demands ST status for Adivasi and Tea Tribes

The Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha (ACMS) Margherita Branch has renewed its demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Adivasi and Tea Tribes community of Assam, questioning the BJP-led governments at both the Centre and the State over the continued delay.

Two held in Agartala with cocaine worth Rs 8 crore

In a major breakthrough in the fight against narcotics trafficking, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Customs Department, seized 800 grams of high-grade cocaine in the heart of Agartala city on November 17.

Assam CM says Special Intensive Revision to begin only after NRC notification

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 18 said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state cannot be carried out until the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is officially notified, adding that the process is expected to be completed by the middle of next year.

Zubeen never liked alcohol; people around him forced him to drink: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 18 delivered an emotional tribute to late singer Zubeen Garg, asserting both as the head of the state and “as Himanta Biswa Sarma personally” that it was his duty to honour the legacy of the beloved cultural icon.

BNSS Section 208 sanction paves way for comprehensive chargesheet in Zubeen death case

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the mysterious death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg has incorporated a crucial legal provision from the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to advance the investigation. SIT chief Munna Prasad Gupta on Tuesday, November 18, stated that Section 208 of the BNSS has been invoked in the case following a directive from the Union Home Minister.

Assam: Victor Das granted bail by Gauhati High Court, but to remain detained under NSA

The Gauhati High Court has granted bail to Victor Das in connection with a case registered at Azara Police Station, though he will continue to remain in custody due to his ongoing detention under the National Security Act (NSA).

Assam: Protest erupts in Boko seeking inclusion of 312 villages in Bodo-Kachari Council

A two-hour sit-in protest was organised in Boko on Tuesday, November 18 demanding the inclusion of several Bodo-inhabited areas under the Bodo-Kachari Autonomous Council.

J Infratech bags Rs 116 crore NH-37 reconstruction project in Assam

J Infratech on Tuesday announced that it has secured a Rs 116-crore highway reconstruction project in Assam from the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL).

Hagrama Mohilary lays foundation for Zubeen Garg Park on late singer’s birth celebration

On the occasion of celebrated late singer Zubeen Garg’s 53rd birth celebration, BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary unveiled a series of development initiatives dedicated to the late music icon. The announcements came after Mohilary attended a blood donation camp, laid the foundation stone for the proposed Zubeen Garg Park, and planted Nahor saplings.

Amit Shah grants crucial BNSS sanction to proceed against accused in Zubeen’s death case

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 18 announced that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah has granted the mandatory sanction required to proceed with legal action against those accused in the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore.

44th NEIHA session opens at Bodoland University, bringing scholars across northeast together

The 44th Annual Session of the North East India History Association (NEIHA) began today at Bodoland University in Kokrajhar, marking a significant academic gathering in the Bodoland Territorial Region of Assam.

Assam: Fans pay grand tribute as Zubeen Garg’s 53rd birthday celebration kickstarts

The 53rd birth anniversary of Assam’s iconic singer and composer Zubeen Garg was celebrated with large-scale tributes and emotional remembrance across the state on Tuesday, November 18. A tribute event was held at Kuwaritola in Kaliabor, where Minister Keshab Mahanta dedicated four bighas of government land for the development of a commemorative green space named “Zubeen Greens.”

Assam begins Special Revision of electoral rolls ahead of 2026 Assembly Elections

The Assam Election Commission on Tuesday, November 18, launched the Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls as part of preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections. The state-wide exercise aims to ensure that every eligible voter is correctly enrolled in the voter list as of the qualifying date, 1 January 2026.