Himanta Biswa Sarma
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'Will not spare anyone': Assam CM sets up SIT to probe Zubeen Garg's death amid foul play suspicion
Assam | Sep 24, 2025, 08:30 PM ISTAssamese singer Zubeen Garg died due to drowning in Singapore on September 19. Controversy has surrounded the circumstances of his death, triggering a public outcry among his massive fanbase across Assam.
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Assam government bans North East India Festival organiser amid Zubeen Garg's death controversy
India | Sep 24, 2025, 01:25 PM ISTWidespread outrage erupted against Syamkanu Mahanta and the singer’s manager following Zubeen Garg's death, with multiple complaints filed against them. In response, the Assam government directed the police to transfer all related cases to CID for a thorough and comprehensive investigation.
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Zubeen Garg funeral: Assam bids farewell as legendary singer cremated with full state honours
Entertainment | Sep 23, 2025, 02:08 PM ISTSinger Zubin Garg was cremated with full state honours on Tuesday at his native village, Kamarkuchi, in Sonapur.
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Zubeen Garg’s dogs bid emotional farewell at Sarusajai Stadium | Watch video
Entertainment | Sep 23, 2025, 10:52 AM ISTZubeen Grag's dogs Iko, Rambo, Maya, and Diya were carried into the stadium by family members and close associates as they bid farewell.
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Zubeen Garg funeral: Assam bids farewell as sister Palmee Borthakur lights funeral pyre
Entertainment | Sep 23, 2025, 04:14 PM ISTSinger Zubeen Garg’s funeral was held in Assam on September 23, 2025, with state honours. His sister Palmee Borthakur and nephews lit the pyre as thousands of fans, leaders, and family members bid a tearful farewell to the beloved Zubeen Da.
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Zubeen Garg's post-mortem to be conducted again in Guwahati today amid claims of foul play: Assam CM
India | Sep 23, 2025, 12:05 AM ISTZubeen Garg death: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the post-mortem examination will be done in Guwahati on Tuesday morning before the cremation. Zubeen Garg died due to drowning in Singapore on September 19.
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Zubeen Garg's mortal remains reach Guwahati, fans cause ruckus and break barricades at airport
India | Sep 21, 2025, 07:09 AM ISTZubeen Garg cremation: In Guwahati, scenes of grief unfolded near Garg’s Kahilipara residence as hundreds of admirers gathered, blocking the roadways leading to his home. His mortal remains are expected to arrive in the city on Sunday morning and will be placed at his residence for some time.
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Who is Nupur Bora? Assam officer under probe after Rs 2 crore in cash and jewellery recovered
India | Sep 16, 2025, 01:21 PM ISTNupur Bora, an Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer, is under investigation following a raid at her Guwahati residence where over ₹2 crore worth of cash and jewellery were seized. The raid, conducted by the Assam Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell, revealed alleged corruption and disproportionate.
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No place in India for those who spread hatred: Maulana Mahmood Madani
India | Sep 02, 2025, 07:25 PM ISTAt a press conference in Guwahati, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma may send him to Bangladesh. But the Assam government must end its unlawful actions and derogatory treatment of a particular community.
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Shoot-at-sight order to remain in place in Dhubri during Durga Puja, says Assam CM
Assam | Aug 26, 2025, 07:28 PM ISTAssam Chief Minister has confirmed that shoot-at-sight orders in Dhubri will remain enforced during Durga Puja to ensure security in the communally sensitive district. The Chief Minister made it clear that the tough measures will remain in place during the festival.
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Himanta on illegal immigrants: People above 18 years will not get first-time Aadhaar card in Assam
India | Aug 21, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the decision to restrict Aadhaar card issuance is seen as part of the efforts to ensure the authenticity of citizens' identities. This move highlights the government's focus on addressing concerns about potential illegal immigration from Bangladesh.
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'If we remain silent...': Assam CM Sarma warns of demographic threat on Independence Day
Assam | Aug 15, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a fiery Independence Day speech, warned of a looming "demographic threat" and urged indigenous people to defend their identity, land, and culture.
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Assam may have equal Hindu-Muslim population by 2041: CM Himanta cites Census data
Assam | Jul 23, 2025, 07:19 PM ISTThis is not the first time CM Himanta has flagged concerns over the demographic change in the northeast state. While addressing a press conference in Guwahati last week, Himanta had claimed that the indigenous communities of Assam are facing "invasion" from people of a particular religion.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma downplays immediate concerns over China's Brahmaputra dam
India | Jul 21, 2025, 02:21 PM ISTAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma downplays immediate concerns over China's massive Brahmaputra dam, emphasising ongoing diplomatic efforts and the river’s multiple water sources.
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Mamata accuses Himanta of 'threatening' Bengali-speaking people; Assam CM hits back
India | Jul 19, 2025, 04:11 PM ISTIn an 'X' post, Mamata Banerjee said BJP has crossed all the limits, but "people of Assam will fight back". To this, Himanta Biswa Sarma said his state will continue to fight to save its "heritage, dignity and people" with courage.
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Rahul Gandhi accuses Assam CM of corruption, Himanta Biswa Sarma hits back citing legal cases
Assam | Jul 16, 2025, 05:32 PM ISTDuring a day-long visit to Assam, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family of corruption, asserting that the people of the state would “put him in jail.” Gandhi also alleged collusion between the BJP and the Election Commission and criticised media bias.
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Dhubri communal stir: Assam CM issues shoot-at-sight orders, 38 arrested over 'beef head' incident
Assam | Jun 14, 2025, 12:18 PM ISTProtests broke out in Dhubri town on June 7, during Eid, after pieces of meat were discovered near a temple, sharply escalating communal tensions in the area.
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Tharoor, Owaisi defended nation but Rahul kept asking about India's losses to Pakistan: Assam CM
Assam | Jun 09, 2025, 07:35 PM ISTDuring a discussion on a resolution in the state assembly over the success of 'Operation Sindoor', Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said Rahul Gandhi has been constantly asking about India's losses, but never wanted to know the damage incurred by Pakistan in the military conflict.
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Himanta Sarma slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks on PM Modi, lists out 'surrender legacy' of Congress
India | Jun 05, 2025, 10:36 PM ISTRahul Gandhi on June 3 alleged at a Congress event in Bhopal that PM Modi surrendered after a call from US President Donald Trump during the India-Pakistan military conflict.
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'Even if China reduces...': Assam CM shuts down Pakistan's scare narrative over Brahmaputra river
Assam | Jun 03, 2025, 12:23 PM ISTSarma urged for a fact-based approach to dispel fears about China's control over the Brahmaputra, stating that the river gains volume within India and does not shrink due to upstream activity.