{
  "id": 8409748,
  "title": "Zubeen Garg 1st Death Anniversary: Fans, Artists Gather At Assam’s Sonapur Memorial To Pay Tribute To Late Singer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/zubeen-garg-1st-death-anniversary-fans-artists-gather-at-assams",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T07:09:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/zubeen-garg-1st-death-anniversary-fans-artists-gather-at-assams-sonapur-memorial-to-pay-tribute-to-late-singer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Guwahati: On the first death anniversary of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, hundreds of fans and artists gathered at Zubeen Khetra in Sonapur to pay tribute to the late music icon. Assam is remembering Garg as his music continues to resonate with millions. The state is organizing various events and programmes to commemorate the artist. The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and fans gathered at a temporary memorial site on the outskirts of Guwahati, singing Garg’s popular songs and expressing their grief. AASU Chief Advisor Dr Samujjal Bhattacharya called for justice regarding Garg’s death. The president of AASU, Utpal Sarma, highlighted Garg’s contributions to Assam, including his activism against rhino poaching and his humanitarian efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Assam government has also organized a three-day cultural programme to honor the singer, which began on Thursday and will conclude on Saturday. Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on September 19, 2025, just before he was scheduled to perform at the Northeast India Festival.",
  "summary": "Guwahati: A year after the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, hundreds of fans gathered at Zubeen Khetra in Sonapur on Saturday to remember the music icon on his first death anniversary. Assam remembers iconic singer, composer and cultural figure Zubeen Garg on his first death anniversary today. Various events and programmes are being organised across the state to pay tribute to the artist,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}