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Assam's heartthrob Zubeen Garg’s cremation is likely to be performed at a site in Sonapur's Hatimura.As per reports, dis...
21/09/2025

Assam's heartthrob Zubeen Garg’s cremation is likely to be performed at a site in Sonapur's Hatimura.

As per reports, district administration has identified the land and all necessary prepartios are currently underway at the site for the cremation of the legendary singer.

Moreover, a memorial is also likely to be built at the cremation site.

However, a official announcement is likely to be made after a state Cabinet Meeting on Sunday (September 21) evening.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation at 5 PM on Sunday (September 21), news agency PTI reported. Ho...
21/09/2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation at 5 PM on Sunday (September 21), news agency PTI reported.

However, there is no official word on the subject of his address in the evening.

Hearse van, carrying the mortal remains of singer Zubeen Garg, enroute his residence in Guwahati's Kahilipara. His morta...
21/09/2025

Hearse van, carrying the mortal remains of singer Zubeen Garg, enroute his residence in Guwahati's Kahilipara.

His mortal remains will be kept at Sarusajai Stadium for people to pay their last respects.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid homage to our beloved Zubeen Garg at Delhi airport on Sunday (September 21...
20/09/2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid homage to our beloved Zubeen Garg at Delhi airport on Sunday (September 21).

"To be honest, his demise is yet to sink in - it all feels like a bad dream. Travel safe, Zubeen! You will live on in each of our hearts - FOREVER," CM Sarma said.

Assam Cabinet meeting will be held in Guwahati on Sunday (September 21) at 6 PM to decide on the cremation venue of belo...
20/09/2025

Assam Cabinet meeting will be held in Guwahati on Sunday (September 21) at 6 PM to decide on the cremation venue of beloved Zubeen Garg.

This was informed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The mortal remains of legendary singer Zubeen Garg will be brought to Guwahati in the early hours of Sunday (September 2...
20/09/2025

The mortal remains of legendary singer Zubeen Garg will be brought to Guwahati in the early hours of Sunday (September 21).

Upon arrival in Guwahati, Zubeen's mortal remains will be first taken to his Kahilipara residence for paying homage by his family members and thereafter to Sarusajai Stadium for offering tribute by the public at large.

The mortal remains of beloved Zubeen Garg will be kept at Sarusajai Stadium on Sunday from 9 AM to 7 PM, for the public to pay their respects.

"Appeal to all to extend their cooperation in ensuring a dignified and orderly farewell to Assam’s beloved son," Assam Chief Minister Office said in a post on X.

The Guwahati Traffic Police has also announced extensive traffic regulations to ensure smooth movement of vehicles during the period.

Traffic and Vehicle Restrictions:

1. All types of commercial goods-carrying vehicles will be restricted on NH-27 and NH-17 from 6 AM to 11 PM on September 21.

2. People coming for paying tribute at Sarusajai Stadium will alight at Rongmon Point on NH-27 and enter via Gate No. 1A. After paying homage, they will exit through Gate No. 3 and proceed via either Naamghar Path, Gorolia, or Holi Gogoi Path toward NH-27/Service Road.

3. No vehicles will be allowed inside the sports complex, except essential, emergency, or media (DSNG) vehicles, which will enter through Gate No. 1C and park in front of the Indoor Stadium.

4. The service road of NH-27 from Lokhra underbridge to Nalapara, in front of the Sarusajai Stadi, will be a No Vehicle Plying Zone.

5. Movement of emergency vehicles like fire tenders, ambulances, vehicles carrying life-saving drugs or oxygen, school buses, and residents will not be hampered.

The mortal remains of legendary singer Zubeen Garg will be brought to Guwahati in the early hours of Sunday (September 2...
20/09/2025

The mortal remains of legendary singer Zubeen Garg will be brought to Guwahati in the early hours of Sunday (September 21).

Upon arrival in Guwahati, Zubeen's mortal remains will be first taken to his Kahilipara residence for paying homage by his family members and thereafter to Sarusajai Stadium for offering tribute by the public at large.

The Guwahati Traffic Police have announced extensive traffic regulations to ensure smooth movement of vehicles during the period.

Traffic and Vehicle Restrictions:

1. All types of commercial goods-carrying vehicles will be restricted on NH-27 and NH-17 from 6 AM to 11 PM on September 21.

2. People coming for paying tribute at Sarusajai Stadium will alight at Rongmon Point on NH-27 and enter via Gate No. 1A. After paying homage, they will exit through Gate No. 3 and proceed via either Naamghar Path, Gorolia, or Holi Gogoi Path toward NH-27/Service Road.

3. No vehicles will be allowed inside the sports complex, except essential, emergency, or media (DSNG) vehicles, which will enter through Gate No. 1C and park in front of the Indoor Stadium.

4. The service road of NH-27 from Lokhra underbridge to Nalapara, in front of the Sarusajai Stadi, will be a No Vehicle Plying Zone.

5. Movement of emergency vehicles like fire tenders, ambulances, vehicles carrying life-saving drugs or oxygen, school buses, and residents will not be hampered.

Public parking has been designated at several locations. The locations are:

Vehicle coming from Khanapara side:
⦁ Lokhra Bihutoli
⦁ Mahindra Tractor Stockyard on Sagalpara Road
⦁ Cycle Track, Saukuchi
⦁ Bathowpuri Bodo HS School, near ISBT
⦁ Bodo Sahitya Sabha, near ISBT
⦁ BC Jain Parking, Service Road of NH-27
⦁ Ganesh Kata, Service Road of NH-27
⦁ Moina Parijat, Service Road of NH-27
⦁ Swahid Nyas Field including Boragaon Road.

Vehicle coming from Jalukbari side:
⦁ Basistha Mandir Path
⦁ GMC Parking, Khanapara
⦁ ISBT Khanapara
⦁ Greenwood Resort
⦁ ADR Parking, Kali Mandir Road)
⦁ Pinku Parking, Service Road of NH-27
⦁ Inland Water Transport Parking, Kali Mandir Road
• Balaji Parking, Near ISBT
• Sonkuchi Sonali Sangha Field, Sagalpara Road

The Assam government has declared three days of state mourning, from Saturday (September 20) to Monday (September 22), f...
20/09/2025

The Assam government has declared three days of state mourning, from Saturday (September 20) to Monday (September 22), following the untimely demise of renowned singer Zubeen Garg.

"In loving memory of Assam’s eternal voice, Zubeen Garg. As a mark of respect, HCM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed that State Mourning be declared from 20th to 22nd September 2025," Assam Chief Minister Office said in a post on X.

"During this period, all official entertainment, ceremonial programs and public celebrations will be in abeyance. Assam Government stands in solidarity with the people in mourning beloved Zubeen. His legacy will forever resonate in our hearts," it said.

"Essential service activities under 'Sewa Saptah' will continue, while ceremonial or benefit-distribution events stand postponed," it added.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday (September 20) said that multiple FIRs have been filed against Nort...
20/09/2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday (September 20) said that multiple FIRs have been filed against Northeast India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and Zubeen Garg’s manager Sidharth Sarma in connection with the unfortunate and ultimate death of legendary singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore.

The Chief Minister added that he has directed Assam DGP to transfer all the FIRs to the CID and to register a consolidated case for a thorough investigation.

"Multiple FIRs have been filed against Shri Syamkanu Mahanta and Shri Sidharth Sarma in connection with the unfortunate and untimely demise of our beloved Zubeen Garg. I have directed the to transfer all the FIRs to the CID and to register a consolidated case for a thorough investigation," CM Sarma said in a post on X.

Meanwhile, the post-mortem of Zubeen Garg has been completed in Singapore, and his mortal remains have been handed over to the Indian High Commission.

In another post on X, CM Sarma said, "I spoke to the High Commissioner of Singapore, His Excellency Simon Wong, and requested a detailed enquiry into the circumstances leading to the untimely demise of our beloved Zubeen Garg. Excellency has assured me of complete cooperation in this regard."

Speaking to reporters earlier today, CM Sarma had said, "Assam Police will probe the death of Zubeen Garg and both Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddharha Sharma, along with those who were present with the singer in his last moments, will be interrogated."

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