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The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has confirmed that investigations into the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore on September 19, 2025, have concluded, and there is no evidence of foul play. In accordance with the Singapore Coroners Act 2010, the SPF investigated the case thoroughly and examined available evidence and recorded statements from all relevant witnesses, a statement issued by the SPF's Public Affairs Department stated. "SPF’s investigations established that Zubeen Garg was on a yacht trip in the waters off Lazarus Island. He had initially worn a life jacket while swimming but later removed it and returned to…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Manohari Tea Estate in Dibrugarh, Assam, where he plucked tea leaves and interacted with women workers dressed in traditional attire. During his day-long visit aimed at campaigning for BJP candidates, Modi described the experience as memorable and reflective of the culture of tea garden families. He expressed pride in their contributions to Assam’s development and acknowledged their hard work. The visit included discussions about their culture, a selfie session, and a song honoring Jagat Janani Maa, highlighting the deep cultural roots and significance of tea in Assam, which is recognized globally.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal asserted that the public support during election campaigns in Assam signals a strong likelihood of the BJP-led alliance winning a third consecutive term. While campaigning for BJP candidates in Digboi and Makum, he emphasized the voters' continued trust in the NDA's governance. Sonowal highlighted significant infrastructure developments in Assam over the past decade, such as improvements in roads, healthcare, and education, as milestones of progress attributed to the current government, contrasting it with previous Congress administrations. He praised the increased production at the Digboi Refinery as a major achievement and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for…

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the BJP’s manifesto for the Assam assembly elections, emphasizing commitments to protect land, heritage, and the dignity of indigenous people, alongside a proposed Rs 5 lakh crore infrastructure investment. The manifesto, termed ‘Sankalp Patra,’ includes 31 pledges such as recovering encroached land from Bangladeshi "Miyas", implementing a Uniform Civil Code, and enhancing state development with job creation for youth. Sitharaman asserted that the manifesto reflects a decade of transformation in Assam that the Congress party failed to achieve in 60 years. She highlighted the state's economic growth, noting Assam's GDP rose 3.3 times from…

Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached properties valued at Rs 29.77 lakh in connection with a money laundering investigation related to fraud under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme in Assam. This investigation was triggered by an FIR at Algapur Police Station against Dr. Nozmul Islam Choudhury, owner of Noble Hospital and Research Centre, for offences under the Indian Penal Code, including cheating and forgery, which are scheduled offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED discovered that the hospital fraudulently submitted 920 fake claims totaling Rs 77.83 lakh between February…

A total of 68 candidates, including 28 women, are in the fray for the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections. Polling for the 19-member AMC will be held on April 21, and votes will be counted on April 27. Mizoram State Election Commissioner Dr H Lalthlangliana said that none of the candidates withdrew their papers on the last date of withdrawal on Monday. He said that 68 candidates, comprising 40 males and 28 women from four major political parties, are in the fray for the upcoming AMC polls. The ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), main opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) and…

In preparation for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly Election, the second randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) took place in Tamulpur district at the District Commissioner’s Office Conference Hall. The event was attended by Returning Officers from the 43–Tamulpur (ST) and 44–Goreswar Constituencies, the District Election Officer, contesting candidates or their agents, and the General Observer. The process utilized the EVM Management System 2.0 to allocate EVMs and VVPATs on a polling station basis, ensuring the availability of reserve machines for Poll Day if necessary. Tamulpur district consists of 482 polling stations, with…

In a significant development, the Government of Meghalaya has notified the Wildlife Genetics Laboratory (WGL) of Aaranyak and its Director, with the aim of utilizing their expertise in wildlife genetics and forensic DNA analysis, as required by Section 329 (4) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. This marks the first official recognition of a laboratory and an expert in the wildlife sector under the BNSS, signifying a pivotal step towards aiding wildlife crime investigations and control via forensic evidence collection through DNA sampling techniques. The notification follows an order from Meghalaya's Governor on March 24, 2026, and was…

After depicting Himanta Biswa Sarma as anti-Muslim for evicting suspected illegal encroachers, Afkar Digital, a prominent Pakistani news outlet, aired a special segment addressing the alleged connections of Gaurav Gogoi's wife to Pakistan. The segment, while criticizing the Chief Minister, clarified that neither Gaurav Gogoi nor his wife are Pakistani agents; their visit to Pakistan was solely for NGO-related work, emphasizing that there is no necessity for Pakistan to retain agents like them in India. The report also highlighted that the ongoing eviction drive in Assam has led to the Pakistani media promoting hashtags like "Save Assam Muslim." Furthermore, the…

On Sunday, an enlightening programme titled “Introduction to Vipassana Meditation – A Path to Inner Peace and Mental Well-being” took place at Kalawangpo Convention Hall in Tawang, attended by public leaders, officials, and community members. Sponsored by MLA Tsering Lhamu and coordinated by Sangey Phuntsok Nguimo, the session featured guidance from resource persons Diganta Kalita and Rishikesh, a trustee of the Assam Vipassana Trust, Guwahati. MLA Tsering Lhamu emphasized the urgent need for mental peace in the modern, fast-paced world, noting the often-overlooked mental well-being amidst societal advancements, which has led to rising stress, anxiety, and depression issues. She also…