Guwahati, Sept. 19 -- The Assam government has sanctioned Rs 1 crore for infrastructure development at Zubeen Greens in Kaliabor, local MLA and minister Keshab Mahanta announced on September 19.

Mahanta made the announcement while attending a memorial programme at Zubeen Greens to mark the first death anniversary of Assamese singer and musician Zubeen Garg.

Across Assam, people observed the singer's first death anniversary through various tribute programmes and commemorative events, with residents of Kaliabor also joining the observances.

At the Kaliabor memorial programme, Mahanta paid tribute to Zubeen Garg by lighting a ceremonial lamp.

Several organisations and institutions in the area also organised events in memory of the late a...