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Sukrita Baruah
Sukrita is a reporter based in Guwahati, covering India's North East for The Indian Express. She was earlier a correspondent covering the education beat for The Indian Express in Delhi. She tweets at @BaruahSukrita
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‘Zubeen was like the Kanchenjunga’ – In Assam, Rahul Gandhi pays homage to late singerSubscriber Only
October 17, 2025 20:18 IST
Garg had passed away on September 19 in Singapore at age 52. His sudden death threw Assam into a state of collective mourning and has since become a political talking-point in the election-bound state.
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
Three soldiers injured after ‘unidentified terrorists’ open fire at Assam Army campSubscriber Only
October 17, 2025 18:01 IST
According to a statement from the Army, the attack took place in Tinsukia district’s Kakopathar and had been launched from a moving vehicle. ULFA (I) and ‘other insurgent groups operating from Myanmar’, suspected to be behind the attack.
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
Singapore police say they don’t suspect foul play in Zubeen Garg’s deathSubscriber Only
October 17, 2025 15:21 IST
‘Case being investigated by SPF in accordance with Singapore’s Coroners Act 2010. Based on preliminary investigations, SPF does not suspect foul play,’ their statement read. Back in Assam, seven people have been arrested so far
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
Two arrested over Zubeen protests in Assam’s BaksaSubscriber Only
October 16, 2025 18:04 IST
At least three police vehicles were set on fire after violence flared outside Baksa District Jail Wednesday after a convoy with five suspects arrested in connection with singer Zubeen Garg’s death was pelted with stones.
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
Public servant caught ‘taking Rs 10 lakh bribe’, CBI searches reveal Rs 2.62 crore cash, dozens of propertiesSubscriber Only
October 16, 2025 14:09 IST
CBI says it laid a “trap” for the official and caught him allegedly accepting a bribe to issue an extension of time and a completion certificate for work against a contract on National Highway 37.
Thu, Oct 16, 2025
Assam Assembly polls near, Himanta govt looks at phased route to ST status for 6 groups — Moran, Motok firstSubscriber Only
October 16, 2025 08:27 IST
Tribal outfit CCTOA says it “does not object” to the inclusion of these relatively small groups, but if “populous or advanced communities” like the other four are recognised, “existing tribals” will lose out on opportunities.
Thu, Oct 16, 2025
Internet snapped, police vehicles set on fire as Zubeen protests flare in Assam district where accused are jailedSubscriber Only
October 15, 2025 19:26 IST
‘Police deployed the use of rubber bullets and tear gas to bring the situation under control. We are counting the number of those injured, and at least three police vehicles have been set on fire,’ the IGP said
Thu, Oct 16, 2025
Convoy taking accused in Zubeen Garg case to newly opened prison pelted with stonesSubscriber Only
October 15, 2025 15:12 IST
Assam government decided to send them to Baksa District Jail, which was inaugurated in June and does not have other prisoners, after the court expressed concern for their safety
Wed, Oct 15, 2025
How demolition of a bungalow in Meghalaya has touched a raw nerve in ManipurSubscriber Only
October 15, 2025 08:29 IST
Demolition of the site of the Manipur Merger Agreement, seen as a vital part of the state's political and cultural heritage, has come under fire from across party lines. Ex-CM Biren Singh among those to question move
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
Zubeen Garg death: 4 people travel from Singapore to appear before police in GuwahatiSubscriber Only
October 14, 2025 07:35 IST
Four more Assamese NRIs living in Singapore appeared before the Assam Police in Guwahati on Monday in response to the summons sent to them by the team investigating the death of singer Zubeen Garg. Garg died at the age of 52 in Singapore on September 19. He was in the country as a cultural brand […]
Tue, Oct 14, 2025
Language training, placement in Japan for Rs 30,000: Assam CM launches new initiativeSubscriber Only
October 13, 2025 06:28 IST
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the initiative seeks to connect the youth from Assam to Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa programme.
Mon, Oct 13, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Singapore launches coroner’s case in death of Zubeen GargSubscriber Only
October 11, 2025 04:00 IST
A coroner’s inquiry typically follows when circumstances surrounding a death are suspicious
Sat, Oct 11, 2025
Zubeen Garg’s 2 personal security officers latest to be arrested in connection with his death in SingaporeSubscriber Only
October 10, 2025 11:28 IST
The two PSOs, Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya, had been attached to the late superstar after the Assam government decided to provide security to him in 2013 following a death threat from the insurgent group ULFA for defying its diktat against performing Hindi songs during Bihu celebrations.
Fri, Oct 10, 2025
One killed in clash along disputed Assam-Meghalaya borderSubscriber Only
October 09, 2025 21:49 IST
Oriwel Timung died from injuries sustained during ‘multiple scuffles’ between villagers of Tapat in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district and Lapangap in West Jaintia Hills.
Fri, Oct 10, 2025
Assam BJP sees its biggest exit after coming to power, four-time MP Rajen Gohain quits partySubscriber Only
October 09, 2025 18:30 IST
Gohain hints move linked to tension between old guard and new under CM Sarma. Ex-BJP Assam chief has also been upset about 2023 delimitation, leading to changes in his seat
Fri, Oct 10, 2025Death of a singer: Elections ahead, Zubeen Garg row becomes political fodderSubscriber Only
October 09, 2025 08:37 IST
CM Himanta Sarma and Assam Cong chief Gaurav Gogoi accuse each other of “close ties” with event management director Shyamkanu Mahanta, who is at the centre of the row
Fri, Oct 10, 2025
Zubeen death: Himanta’s wife files defamation complaint against MLA who linked her company to Singapore festivalSubscriber Only
October 09, 2025 07:38 IST
Akhil Gogoi had alleged one of her companies organised a fashion event at the fest after singer’s death. Riniki Bhuyan Sarma has now challenged him to prove it.
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
Manipur NDA MLAs camp in Delhi, hope to have Centre’s ear for end of President’s RuleSubscriber Only
October 09, 2025 07:00 IST
BJP leaders say pressure on them from public, only a state govt can resolve issues that remain: “Will keep knocking at Centre’s door”
Thu, Oct 09, 2025Zubeen Garg’s cousin and Assam Police Deputy SP is fifth arrest in singer’s death caseSubscriber Only
October 08, 2025 11:59 IST
Police say Sandipan Garg, an Assam Police Service officer, was with Zubeen on the yacht outing in Singapore
Thu, Oct 09, 2025Zubeen Garg death: Himanta says Singapore resident likely to appear before police, seeks scrutiny of fest organiser’s accountsSubscriber Only
October 07, 2025 06:43 IST
Superstar singer Zubeen Garg had died in Singapore on September 19 while in the country to take part in the Northeast India Festival that was to be held there.
Tue, Oct 07, 2025
Zubeen Garg death case: 2 musicians who were ‘with him on yacht’ arrestedSubscriber Only
October 02, 2025 23:27 IST
Zubeen Garg death probe: The move comes a day after the Assamese superstar’s manager and a festival organiser were arrested in the same case. Assam CID have added murder charges to the case.
Fri, Oct 03, 2025
Murder charge added to Zubeen Garg death case day after arrest of his manager, festival organiserSubscriber Only
October 02, 2025 18:04 IST
Assam Police had arrested Siddhartha Sharma and Shyamkanu Mahanta from Delhi on Wednesday in connection with the death of the superstar singer in Singapore last month
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
‘Why would we leave if there was work back home?’: 9 men killed in Chennai construction site had left Assam to build a better lifeSubscriber Only
October 01, 2025 15:25 IST
The nine were working at the site of a 1,320-megawatt Ennore Special Economic Zone thermal power project near Ponneri. They had been building a concrete arch when the scaffolding gave way.
Wed, Oct 01, 2025
Zubeen Garg death case: Singer’s manager Siddhartha Sharma, Singapore fest organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta arrestedSubscriber Only
October 01, 2025 08:54 IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma gave the duo time till October 6 to appear before the CID. Both had assured of full cooperation
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
Exclusive | Himanta’s bid to arm people in Assam’s ‘vulnerable’ areas off to slow start: 266 applications, 28 rejected, none acceptedSubscriber Only
October 01, 2025 07:11 IST
On August 14, the government launched an online portal on which people can apply for arms licences under this scheme. The processing time for applications is 90 days.
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