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Guwahati, Oct 21: The committee tasked with overseeing the creation of a permanent memorial for the late cultural icon Zubeen Garg has announced that the site will be named "Zubeen Kshetra", honouring the legendary artist's unparalleled contribution to Assam's music and cultural landscape. The decision was revealed on Monday after a committee meeting in Guwahati. Addressing the press, Garima Garg, wife of the late artiste and chairperson of the committee, said that the memorial at Hatimura, So ...Read More >
Two senior Assam Police officials have arrived in Singapore. They are investigating the death of singer Zubeen Garg. Garg died last month under mysterious circumstances. He was swimming in the sea. The officials will visit the location where Garg passed away. They will also meet with Singaporean counterparts to discuss the case. Two senior officials of the Assam Police reached Singapore on Monday to investigate the death of singer Zubeen Garg in the island country last month, an official said. ...Read More >
Guwahati: Two high-ranking officers from the Assam Police, Special DGP and SIT chief MP Gupta, along with Titabor Co-District SP Tarun Goel, travelled to Singapore from Guwahati on Monday to investigate the death of Zubeen Garg, who died in the island country last month.The investigation is being conducted by the SIT formed under the CID of Assam Police, after more than 60 FIRs were filed across the state concerning the incident. Gupta is leading the nine-member SIT, with Goel as one of its memb ...Read More >
Protests have erupted across Assam following singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore. Demonstrations are demanding a swift investigation into the incident. Clashes have occurred as authorities attempt to move accused individuals. The state has imposed prohibitory orders and suspended mobile internet services. The Chief Minister has accused groups of politicizing the death ahead of elections. Protests have erupted across Assam nearly a month after singer Zubeen Garg's mysterious death in Singapo ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 19 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday expressed confidence about the BJP's prospects in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, scheduled for November 6 and 11, with results on November 14. Addressing a public meeting in Bihar, Saha stated that the people are seeking development, which only the BJP can deliver. Also Read | Student Suicide in Bengaluru: 19-Year-Old BBA Student Found Dead in Rented Apartment, Senior Booked for Abetment. Saha ...Read More >
Guwahati, October 19: As one month passed since the untimely demise of singer Zubeen Garg, his fans in Assam on Sunday remembered him with prayer meetings in different corners of the state. Fans of Garg reached in large number in Sonapur, outskirts of Guwahati today where the singer was laid to rest. The followers of Assam's cultural icon paid homage, and they also demanded that the investigation related to Zubeen Garg's death must be completed at the earliest. Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi paid ...Read More >
Investigations into the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg, who drowned on September 19 off St John's Island in Singapore, may take up to three more months, Singapore police said. Garg, 52, was in Singapore as a cultural brand ambassador for the North East India Festival. Once investigations conclude, findings will be submitted to the State Coroner, who may decide on holding a Coroner's Inquiry. Investigations into the death of popular Indian singer and songwriter Zubeen Garg may take up to ano ...Read More >
Guwahati: It has been a full month since the shocking and mysterious death of Assam's most beloved cultural icon, Zubeen Garg, and yet the state continues to tremble with grief, disbelief, and growing rage. Exactly one month ago, the legendary singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on September 19, 2025, while swimming in the sea under mysterious circumstances. Streets, campuses, and social media platforms still echo with a single cry: #JusticeForZubeenGarg. What began as a moment of mourning h ...Read More >
Rahul Gandhi arrives in Guwahati to honor the late singer Zubeen Garg. He will visit Garg's resting place and meet his family. Meanwhile, the Baksa region faces unrest after clashes erupted when accused in Garg's death case were moved. Police have cancelled leaves and suspended internet services. The Chief Minister stated a team will travel to Singapore for justice. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will arrive in Guwahati on Friday to pay tribute to the late singer Zubeen Ga ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 18 (ANI): A month after the demise of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore, the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that the police have apprehended a man from Nagaon district for posting a controversial video on social media related to Garg's demise. Noted singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on September 19, allegedly while swimming, a day before he was scheduled to perform at the Northeast India Festival. In a post on X on Friday, the Ch ...Read More >
Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore is under investigation ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to Zubeen Garg at the singer's cremation site in Sonapur * Gandhi recalled seeing Mount Kanchenjunga at age 17 during a mountaineering course in Sikkim * Gandhi linked Zubeen Garg's qualities to the transparent, unshakable nature of Kanchenjunga Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Guwahati: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reca ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): A month after the demise of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) have said that they do not suspect any "foul play" in the case, adding that the investigation is still underway. Noted singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on September 19, allegedly while swimming, a day before he was scheduled to perform at the Northeast India Festival. In a statement released by the SPF on Friday, the police force has urged the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): A month after the demise of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) have said that they do not suspect any foul play in the case, adding that the investigation is still underway. Noted singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on September 19, allegedly while swimming, a day before he was scheduled to perform at the Northeast India Festival. In a statement released by the SPF on Friday, the police force has urged the pu ...Read More >
Guwahati: Palmee Borthakur, the sister of legendary singer Zubeen Garg, expressed deep sorrow and anger on social media on Friday over the mysterious death of her brother. She demanded that the truth behind the incident be revealed to the public. In an emotional post written in Assamese, Palmee shared, "I learned to walk holding your hand and found courage in life... How did everything suddenly change! We deserve to know the truth." The post, accompanied by the hashtag #JusticeForZubeenGarg, ...Read More >
It's been more than a month since Zubeen Garg breathed his last. His fans continue to demand justice to avenge what they call an "untimely" death on foreign soil. Much has been written about the loss to the artistic world -- and especially to the people of Assam, for whom he remains a legend. Anyone who has followed Zubeen's career knows his propensity to give a damn about his celebrity status. He spoke his mind and didn't care who he offended, because his words were often laced with sarcasm tow ...Read More >
Guwahati: Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar legislator Akhil Gogoi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the state government and the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the death of legendary singer Zubeen Garg, questioning the credibility and intent of the investigation In a sharp statement posted on social media, Gogoi wrote in Assamese, "Strange! What was the SIT supposed to do, and what is it actually doing? Which investigative agency in the world talks to 'eminent personalities' inst ...Read More >
Zubeen Garg Guwahati: Even as Singapore Police is conducting its own investigation into the death of Zubeen Garg, who drowned while swimming in the sea on Sept 19, the Assam Police SIT remains in a limbo -- still waiting for a formal response from the country to its request through the MHA, seeking crucial evidence under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT).On Sept 30, India invoked the MLAT with Singapore -- a bilateral agreement that enables cross-border evidence sharing -- seeking CCTV f ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the growing international cooperation in the investigation into the untimely death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg, stating that Singapore Police are actively involved and the inquiry has entered a critical phase. Speaking to the media, Sarma acknowledged the Singapore Police for their consistent engagement and dedication to the case. He confirmed that Indian investigators are in regular contact with their Singapore counterparts, who a ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Assam police on Friday arrested another two persons including Sekharjyoti Goswami and Amritprabha Mahanta regarding the probe related to death of singer Zubeen Garg. The SIT produced the two in the court. The court remanded the duo to 14-day custody of the SIT. While Sekharjyoti Goswami is a member of Zubeen's band, Amritprabha Mahanta is a singer who was to perform in the North East India Festival at Singapore. Both of them were in the yac ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a major legal twist in the ongoing investigation into Zubeen Garg's death, prime accused Shyamkanu Mahanta approached the Supreme Court just days before his arrest, reportedly seeking anticipatory protection. Mahanta, currently under intense investigation, filed a petition on September 30 from Singapore through his legal counsel, advocate Raj Kamal. In the plea, he named the Government of India, Assam Government, DGP Assam, CBI, and NIA as respondents, in an attempt to avoid immin ...Read More >
The Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC), one of India's most beloved and celebrated musical ensembles, delivered a memorable performance at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in Guwahati on Tuesday, September 30. Renowned for their soulful harmonies and genre-defying artistry, the choir presented a specially curated 8-minute set as part of the opening celebrations of the match. Their performance took place immediately after the toss and before the National Anthem, captivating audiences with a seam ...Read More >
SINGAPORE - Indian musician Zubeen Garg died on Sept 19 after swimming in waters off St John's Island, and not while scuba diving as was initially reported by Indian media. In response to queries by The Straits Times on Oct 1, a spokesman for the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it has extended a copy of the autopsy report, along with its preliminary findings on Zubeen's death to the High Commission of India upon their request. SPF had earlier ruled out foul play. The 52-year-old was with mo ...Read More >
SINGAPORE - Indian musician Zubeen Garg died on Sept 19 after swimming in waters off St John's Island, and not while scuba diving as was initially reported by Indian media. In response to queries by The Straits Times on Oct 1, a spokesman for the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it has extended a copy of the autopsy report, along with its preliminary findings on Zubeen's death to the High Commission of India upon their request. SPF had earlier ruled out foul play. The 52-year-old was with mo ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has arrested North East India Festival (NEIF) chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and the singer's manager Siddhartha Sharma, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Mahanta was taken into custody at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport soon after his return from Singapore, where the festival was being held. Sharma, on the other hand, was apprehended from a residential apartmen ...Read More >
The family of Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg filed a complaint with the state CID. They seek a thorough probe into his death by drowning in Singapore. Garg's uncle, wife, and sister are signatories to the complaint. A Special Investigating Team is already probing the singer-composer's death. The team visited Garg's residence to record statements from the family members. The family of Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg filed a complaint with the state CID over his death by drowning in Singapor ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 30 (ANI): The Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC) paid a musical tribute to iconic singer Zubeen Garg on the opening day of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. Their homage, deeply rooted in love and respect, stood alongside special tributes offered by Shreya Ghoshal and Papon, honouring Zubeen's unmatched legacy and everlasting impact on Indian music. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPOkXsNEZPi/?igsh=Y2xzMHk4bmFodDFt Reflecting o ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister Suresh Gopi stirred controversy on Tuesday by claiming that those elected by "corpses" are now serving the state. Speaking at a neighbourhood meet called "Kalungu" in Idukki district, he alleged that cadavers from 25 years ago had cast votes in Kerala elections. Media reports have previously highlighted incidents of deceased voters being listed as active in Kerala's voter list, he said, while indirectly referring to the accusations of "scientific rigging " aga ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 30 (ANI): The Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC) paid a musical tribute to iconic singer Zubeen Garg on the opening day of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. Their homage, deeply rooted in love and respect, stood alongside special tributes offered by Shreya Ghoshal and Papon, honouring Zubeen's unmatched legacy and everlasting impact on Indian music. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Assam Cricket Association (@assam ...Read More >
"People had high hopes from the chief minister in ensuring justice for the singer, but from his recent statements, it appears that he is trying to hide facts and protect the two main accused," Gogoi said at a press conference here, referring to the North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and Zubeen Garg's manager Siddharth Sharma. Garg died on September 19 by drowning while swimming in the sea in Singapore where he had gone to perform in the festival. Gogoi alleged that it seems ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): The trailer of Huma Qureshi-starrer 'Single Salma' has been unveiled. Directed by Nachiket Samant, the trailer of the comedy drama introduces audiences to a 33-year-old Salma Rizvi (Huma Qureshi) who is finally wanting to settle down into a arrange marriage setup with Sikandar (Shreyas Talpade), but life throws her into an unexpected love in London with Meet (Sunny Singh). What follows is a laugh out clash of two cities, two cultures, two baraat ...Read More >
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