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Zubeen Garg probe: Yacht witness breaks silence, seven still elusive

Guwahati, Oct 7 (UNI) In a key development in the ongoing probe into the mysterious death of singer-actor Zubeen Garg, Rupkamal Kalita, one of the eight individuals who were reportedly with the artist during his final moments in Singapore appeared before the Assam Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today.
The other seven witnesses, all of whom were part of the yacht outing when Garg drowned on September 19, have yet to respond to the CID’s summons.
Confirming the development, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Kalita, who was on board the yacht during Garg’s final swim, had assured full cooperation with the investigation and was expected to reach Guwahati today.
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Anganwadi centres to be established in particularly vulnerable tribal habitations: Official

08 Nov 2025 | 3:19 AM

Ranchi, Nov 7 (UNI) Anganwadi centres will soon be established in all Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) habitations across the country with a population of at least 100 people, announced Ranjana Chopra, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and NITI Aayog, during the “Super 60” Seminar held in Ranchi.

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Women & youth participation in first phase indicates rejection of Jungle Raj: PM Modi

08 Nov 2025 | 3:10 AM

Aurangabad/Bhabhua, Nov 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the record turnout in the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections, particularly the massive participation of women and youth, is a clear indication that the people of Bihar have rejected the return of ‘Jungle Raj’ and voted for good governance and development.

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Women and youth participation in first phase of polls indicates rejection of Jungle Raj: Modi

08 Nov 2025 | 2:29 AM

Aurangabad, Nov 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the record turnout in the first phase of Bihar assembly elections, particularly the massive participation of women and youth, is a clear indication that the people of Bihar have rejected the return of ‘Jungle Raj’ and voted for good governance and development.

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Presence of rebel candidates makes battle challenging in Bhagalpur

08 Nov 2025 | 12:16 AM

Bhagalpur, Nov 7 (UNI) With several rebels in the fray and multiple family legacies at stake, Bhagalpur, slated for polling on November 11 during the second phase of the assembly elections, is all set to witness the most intriguing and unpredictable contests.
In a major political shake-up, four sitting MLAs in Bhagalpur district have been denied party tickets. Interestingly, two of them have chosen to contest as independent candidates, turning the political landscape in the region into a fierce battleground.

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Manipur Governor leads 150 years of Vande Mataram commemoration

08 Nov 2025 | 12:13 AM

Imphal, Nov 7 (UNI) The Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Friday graced the Commemoration of 150 Years of Vande Mataram held at the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal. The event, organised by the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur, was attended by several MLAs, senior government officials, and distinguished guests.

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