PM Modi opens Tripura’s renovated Tripureswari temple.

“On Monday, September 22, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped Tripureswari temple in Tripura’s Gomati district and offered prayers at the shrine. The over 500-year-old temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, has been transformed into a world-class facility under the Centre’s PRASAD scheme at a cost of Rs 52 crore. Built by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in 1501, the temple blends spirituality with modern amenities. Governor N Indrasena Reddy, Chief Minister Manik Saha, and senior officials attended the event. PM Modi also offered puja at the Kali temple. This visit marked his 11th to the state and his second to the Tripura Sundari temple since becoming Prime Minister. Chief Minister Manik Saha described the occasion as a ‘divine moment’ for the welfare and progress of the country.” Here is an official-style excerpt for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration of the redeveloped Tripureswari temple in Tripura:

“On Monday, September 22, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped Tripureswari temple in Tripura’s Gomati district and offered prayers at the shrine. The over 500-year-old temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, has been transformed into a world-class facility under the Centre’s PRASAD scheme at a cost of Rs 52 crore. Built by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in 1501, the temple blends spirituality with modern amenities. Governor N Indrasena Reddy, Chief Minister Manik Saha, and senior officials attended the event. PM Modi also offered puja at the Kali temple. This visit marked his 11th to the state and his second to the Tripura Sundari temple since becoming Prime Minister. Chief Minister Manik Saha described the occasion as a ‘divine moment’ for the welfare and progress of the country.”

In Arunachal Pradesh, PM Modi unveils infrastructure projects valued at Rs 5,100 crore.

“On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for various infrastructure projects worth Rs 5,125.37 crore in Arunachal Pradesh during an event at Indira Gandhi Park, Itanagar. The prime minister virtually launched the Tato-I (186 MW, Rs 1,750 crore) and Heo (240 MW, Rs 1,939 crore) hydropower projects in Shi Yomi district, both undertaken jointly by the Arunachal Pradesh government and NEEPCO. The projects are expected to collectively generate about 1,800 million units of electricity annually and significantly bolster the state’s power generation capacity. In addition, Modi unveiled projects exceeding Rs 1,290 crore in sectors like road connectivity, healthcare, and fire safety, and laid the foundation stone for a convention centre in Tawang. Speaking at the event, he emphasized that these hydropower projects would provide employment to thousands of local youths and ensure affordable electricity for ongoing developmental activities. The initiatives form part of a broader strategy to enhance Arunachal Pradesh’s hydroelectric output and strengthen regional energy security.”

Zubeen Garg will be honoured by the BCCI at the opening ceremony of the Women’s World Cup in Guwahati.

As Guwahati readies to host four ICC Women’s World Cup matches, including the September 30 opener between India and Sri Lanka, the Assam Cricket Association and BCCI have planned a 40-minute tribute program for late Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said the ceremony, featuring a special performance by Shreya Ghoshal, will honor Garg’s three-decade-long musical legacy and cultural contributions. The opening event has been dedicated to the singer, who was also an avid cricket enthusiast, as Assam continues to mourn his passing.

Zubeen Garg starts his last trip home as a sea of people swarm the streets of Guwahati.

The mortal remains of Assam’s musical icon Zubeen Garg arrived in Guwahati on Sunday morning from New Delhi, where his wife Garima Saikia Garg offered floral tributes at the airport with an Assamese gamosa. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma and Union Minister Pabitra Margherita, along with top officials, received the body before it was taken in a flower-decked ambulance on a 25-km procession to his Kahilipara home. Thousands lined the streets, chanting “Jai Zubeen da” and showering flowers, while his favourite open jeep led the convoy. After a private farewell at home for family members, his body was placed at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex for public homage, drawing lakhs of fans. Garg, 52, passed away in Singapore on Friday after a drowning incident, leaving behind a legacy of over 38,000 songs across 40 languages.

Following the GST reduction, Purabi Dairy lowers the pricing of important products in Assam.

“Effective September 22, 2025, Purabi Dairy announced a price reduction on several key products, including paneer, ghee, flavoured milk, ice-cream, and UHT milk, following the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reductions approved by the 56th GST Council. Paneer and UHT milk have been exempted from GST, ice-cream GST was reduced from 18% to 5%, and ghee moved from 12% to 5%. This has resulted in paneer (200g) prices dropping from Rs. 95 to Rs. 92, ghee (500ml) from Rs. 450 to Rs. 420, flavoured milk from Rs. 30 to Rs. 25, and UHT smart milk 1-litre pack now costing Rs. 74. Purabi ice-cream prices have also decreased across all variants. WAMUL Managing Director S.K. Parida said these reforms will make dairy products more accessible and drive demand, benefiting thousands of farmers. NEDFL Managing Director S.B. Bose added that the company is passing on the GST benefits directly to consumers to boost demand and strengthen the dairy sector.”

Amul’s well-known homage to Zubeen Garg evokes strong feelings throughout India.

“Celebrated Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg lost his life in Singapore after a scuba diving accident. He was 52. According to reports, Singapore police rescued him from the sea in an unconscious condition and rushed him to a local hospital. Despite being placed under intensive care, doctors were unable to revive him. Zubeen had traveled to Singapore to attend the North East Festival, where he was scheduled to perform. Known for his blockbuster song ‘Ya Ali’ from the 2006 film Gangster, he recorded more than 38,000 songs in 40 languages. His sudden death has left fans and cultural communities stunned. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam lost one of its favorite sons, praising Zubeen’s unmatched ability to energize people through his music.”

Assam: On September 22, the Bodoland Territorial Council will cast its vote among the 316 contenders.

“The 2025 Bodoland Territorial Council election will be held on 22 September 2025 to elect members to the Bodoland Territorial Council, the autonomous district council for the Bodoland Territorial Region in India. All 40 elected seats in the council will be up for election. The Assam State Election Commission announced the schedule on 26 August 2025. The BTC has 40 constituencies, 30 reserved for Scheduled Tribes, five for non-Scheduled Tribes, and five for the open category. The BTC administers five districts—Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri, and Tamulpur—and is currently ruled by a coalition of the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) and the BJP. Polling is scheduled from 7:30 am to 4 pm, with a total of 26,57,937 voters, including 13,23,399 males, 13,34,521 females, and 17 others, across 3,359 polling stations. The counting of votes will be held on September 26, with the entire election process to be completed by September 28.”