Zubeen Divas Begins at Sonapur Memorial Ahead of Icon’s First Death Anniversary
Assam/Guwahati: Thousands of admirers are expected to gather at Zubeen Kshetra as a three‑day observance dedicated to music legend Zubeen Garg commenced on Thursday, marking the first anniversary of his passing. The memorial site, which houses Garg’s resting place, has been adorned with flowers and traditional gamosas for the occasion. Supported by the Assam government, […]
Tezpur University Student Found Dead in Hostel; Police Probe Suicide Angle
Assam/Tezpur: A 20-year-old undergraduate student of Tezpur University was discovered dead inside his hostel room on Wednesday afternoon, with police indicating suicide as the likely cause. Sonitpur Senior Superintendent of Police Barun Purkayastha said officers received a call around 1.30 pm and rushed to the campus. The student, enrolled in the fifth semester of the […]
Luxury River Cruises on Ganga, Brahmaputra Set for Global Push with ₹800-Crore Plan
New Delhi/Assam: India’s inland waterways are poised for a major transformation, with Assam Bengal Navigation (ABN) joining hands with international luxury cruise operator Scenic Group to expand high-end river tourism on the Ganga and Brahmaputra. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced the partnership on September 16, describing it as a landmark […]