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News18 Afternoon Digest: 6 Dead As Kolkata Grapples With Heavy Rain, Zubeen Garg Cremated And More Stories

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In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest update on Singer Zubeen Garg’s funeral as his last rites were performed at Kamarkuchi village in Sonapur, a small town located on the outskirts of Guwahati city; At least six people died as heavy rain lashed Kolkata since late last night, causing heavy waterlogging on streets and outside homes, and more.

Zubeen Garg Funeral Updates: ‘Ya Ali’ Singer’s Mortal Remains Consigned To Flames With Full-State Honours

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Singer Zubeen Garg, who died in a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore on Friday, was cremated with state honours in Assam on Tuesday. His last rites were performed at Kamarkuchi village in Sonapur, a small town located on the outskirts of Guwahati city.

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At least six people died as heavy rain lashed Kolkata since late last night, causing heavy waterlogging on streets and outside homes in various localities on Tuesday. According to the Kolkata Police, one of the deceased was identified as 60-year-old Jitendra Singh, who got electrocuted at Hossain Shah Road at nearly 5.15 am today.

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