Singapore coroner's court heard on January 14, 2026, that Zubeen Garg had a blood alcohol level, over four times the legal limit-indicating severe intoxication impairing coordination during his September 19, 2025, drowning near Lazarus Island. He declined a life jacket, jumped into the water from a yacht party, and drowned despite rescue attempts; autopsy confirmed drowning with no other drugs but traces of hypertension and epilepsy meds.


Zubeen Death Twist: Toxicology Reveals Severe Intoxication

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Assam’s Morigaon district around 4:17 am, according to the National Centre for Seismology. Tremors were felt in several parts of central Assam and across the Northeast, but there are no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. 


5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Assam’s Morigaon, No Casualties Reported: NCS

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has described the death of popular singer Zubeen Garg as “plain and simple murder”, telling the state Assembly on Tuesday that “one person killed him and others helped him”


Zubeen Garg death probe | Assam CM tells state assembly: It was plain & simple murder

Assam's War on Polygamy: The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, which makes polygamy a criminal offence punishable with rigorous imprisonment of up to seven years. The bill includes a provision to create a special fund to compensate women victims of polygamy. 

Assam's War on Polygamy: Passes Landmark Bill Banning Polygamy with Up to 7 Years Jail 

In a major development in the Zubeen Garg death case, four NRIs have been summoned to appear before the Assam Police Special Investigation Team (SIT). Authorities are intensifying the probe as public demand for answers grows. Watch the full report for live updates and details on this unfolding investigation.

Zubeen Garg Death Probe: 4 NRIs to Face SIT | Assam Police Summons in Ongoing Investigation 

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also clarified that recent media reports on poisoning stem from an accused's claim rather than official police findings.


Zubeen Garg death probe: Assam CM Himanta questions 'poisoning' claims in Garg's death

 A nine-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the CID is currently probing the death of Garg in Singapore.


Zubeen Garg death probe: Band members sent to 14-day police remand in death case

Singer Zubeen Garg's manager Siddhartha Sharma and North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta have been arrested in connection with the singer’s death in Singapore. Garg drowned on September 19 during the festival visit.

The two were taken into custody by Assam Police after a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to probe the case. Both had been served notices and were on a lookout circular issued via Interpol

Zubeen Garg death probe: India seeks Singapore's cooperation in probing Zubeen case

Zubeen Garg, the legendary Indian singer and cultural icon from Assam, was cremated with state honours and a 21-gun salute in Guwahati following his tragic drowning in Singapore on September 19, 2025. Known for his versatile voice and heartfelt songs across 40+ languages, Garg’s music touched millions. Fans and politicians gathered to pay their respects, marking the end of an era in Assamese and Indian music.

From his breakthrough album Anamika to his activism and deep connection with the people of Assam, this tribute covers his life, legacy, and the profound impact he made on generations.


Zubeen Garg Death Mystery: MLAT Invoked With Singapore in Zubeen Garg's Death Case

Zubeen Garg, the legendary Indian singer and cultural icon from Assam, was cremated with state honours and a 21-gun salute in Guwahati following his tragic drowning in Singapore on September 19, 2025. Known for his versatile voice and heartfelt songs across 40+ languages, Garg’s music touched millions. Fans and politicians gathered to pay their respects, marking the end of an era in Assamese and Indian music.

From his breakthrough album Anamika to his activism and deep connection with the people of Assam, this tribute covers his life, legacy, and the profound impact he made on generations.

Thousands mourn Zubeen Garg: Assam’s iconic singer cremated with state honors

Zubeen Garg: Assam came together in grief and tribute as the mortal remains of singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg arrived in Guwahati. Thousands of fans lined the streets, paying their last respects to the voice that defined a generation of Assamese music.


Zubeen Garg: Mortal Remains Reach Guwahati, Assam Pays Tearful Tribute 

Celebrated Indian singer, Zubeen Garg, has died at the age of 52. He died during an adventure sports accident in Singapore. The singer died after a scuba diving accident. The singer was in the country to attend the Northeast Festival. He was scheduled to perform on September 20.

India: Assam's Popular Singer Zubeen Garg Dies While Scuba Diving in Singapore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Assam Bio-Ethanol Private Limited, Numaligarh Refinery Plant in Golaghat, Assam.

PM Modi to inaugurate development projects worth over Rs 18,530 crore in Assam

#GRAVITAS |A Senior Gynaecologist at a civil hospital in Assam's Morigaon district has perfomed a total of 21 C-section deliveries within a span of 10 hours between September 5 and 6. But now the District health authority has expressed suspicions around his act and handed him a show-cause notice. Watch this video to find out more. 

Doctor Performs 21 C-Sections In 10 Hours Between September 5-6

India tea industry, Assam tea harvest, climate change impact on tea, tea production slowdown, indian tea plantations, heatwaves in India, erratic rainfall tea crops, tea demand vs supply, India agriculture crisis, global tea market


India’s historic tea industry struggles as heatwaves and erratic rainfall hit production 

Tea, the drink that defines India and delights the world, is now under strain.
In Assam, the heart of India’s tea industry, extreme heat and erratic rains are cutting harvests in half.
Prices are rising, exports are shrinking, and workers are struggling under blazing skies.
This next report takes you inside the plantations where climate change is brewing a crisis for a 10 billion dollar global industry.

Heatwaves shrivel Assam’s tea harvests

In 2011, the number of districts in the state increased to 27 and the districts with Muslim majority population also rose to nine, including Dhubri, Goalpara, Barpeta, Morigaon, Nagaon, Karimganj, Hailakandi, Bongaigaon and Darrang.

Muslim population in Assam will match Hindus by 2041: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

In the police complaint, the 28-year-old man has alleged that a doctor at the private hospital surgically removed his genitals during what was supposed to be a routine biopsy without his consent. The authorities of the hospital were not available for reaction.

Man with infection goes to hospital for treatment, doctor removes his genitals

The Assam government has ordered shoot-at-sight in Dhubri following communal clashes over a cattle head that was discovered in a Hanuman mandir on the next day of Eid‑al‑Adha

Shoot-at-sight order in Assam's Dhubri amid communal unrest following Eid‑al‑Adha

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Assam will revive the use of the 1950 law following the Supreme Court’s latest observations, and the administration is now gearing up for the resumption and intensification of its crackdown.

Assam to invoke 1950 law, fast-track deportation of illegal immigrants: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India news | In Assam's Guwahati, a 10-year-old child, Mrinmoy Rajbongshi was found murdered, his body discovered in a suitcase. The tragic incident unfolded after he went missing.

Guwahati shocker: 10-year-old child found murdered in suitcase; mother and her lover arrested

India News, Pakistan | Assam MLA Aminul Islam has been charged with sedition following his controversial remarks regarding the recent Pahalgam terror attack: Know more about him

Who is Indian lawmaker Aminul Islam, booked for sedition over objectionable remark on Pahalgam terror attack

The accused, identified as Britesh Hajong, killed his wife, Baijayanti Hajong, 50, at their residence in the North Ballamguri area of Chirang’s Bijni. India news

Murder spree continues: Assam man beheads wife, carries severed head to police

Assam has once again etched its name in history with a spectacular and record-breaking Jhumur dance performance at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati.

Assam creates history with record-breaking 'Jhumur' dance performance

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