The festival has been recognised under the "Social practices, rituals and festive events" domain, becoming the sixteenth element from India to feature on UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
In his letter, Gogoi drew attention to a statement made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the state Assembly on 24 November, where he claimed that findings of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police suggested that Garg's death "was a murder." The Chief Minister fur
People of Supermarket area in Guwahati on Monday celebrated Diwali by lighting diyas and paying tributes to singer Zubeen Garg. Many organisers in Assam dedicated this year's Kali Puja and Diwali to the noted singer who drowned in Singapore on September 19, a day before he was supposed to
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday extended greetings to all the people on the occasion of Diwali and wished happiness, prosperity, health, and renewed energy in everyone's life.
Leader of Opposition in Assam Assembly Debabrata Saikia wrote a letter to Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, urging a transparent and thorough investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg. Saikia requested a coroner's inquiry into the death of Garg.
Assam is gearing up to celebrate Diwali and Kali Puja festival, and many organisers have decided to dedicate this year's Kali Puja and Diwali to noted singer Zubeen Garg who drowned in Singapore on September 19, a day before he was supposed to perform at the Northeast India Festival.
Noted singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on September 19, allegedly while swimming, a day before he was scheduled to perform at the Northeast India Festival.
"Our government, following the mantra of 'One India, Excellent India,' is transforming Delhi into a capital where the culture, festivals, and traditions of every state are respected and given prominence," the Chief Minister said in a press conference here.