On September 22, PM Modi will officially launch the renovation of Tripura Sundari Temple.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Tripura on September 22 to inaugurate the redevelopment and expansion of the historic Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Gomati district. Chief Minister Manik Saha has reviewed preparations, including security and logistics, for the visit. The Prime Minister will travel from Agartala’s MBB Airport to Udaipur by helicopter and is expected to offer prayers at the temple but will not deliver a public speech. The redevelopment project, funded by the central government under the PRASAD scheme, includes upgraded civic amenities, lodging, restrooms, parking, an open gallery, and eateries aimed at boosting religious tourism. The temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, was established in 1501 by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya. A helipad at the OTPC Power Project in Palatana has been constructed to facilitate the Prime Minister’s visit.

Floods in Assam: Second wave strikes, affecting 50,000 people in five districts.

Nearly 50,000 people across five districts in Assam are affected by a severe second wave of floods, as reported by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). Golaghat is the worst-hit district with over 32,000 residents impacted due to rivers like the Dhansiri overflowing and embankment breaches. Sonitpur has around 13,000 affected, while Cachar, Nagaon, and Bishwanath face flooding from the Barak, Kushiara, and Dikhou rivers. Over 8,000 evacuees are sheltered in 29 relief camps, and 19,000 distribution points provide essential supplies. Rescue operations by the NDRF and SDRF have saved hundreds. Agricultural losses are significant with over 4,600 hectares of cropland submerged and more than 14,000 animals affected, threatening livelihoods in farming communities. This follows a massive June flood that displaced over 500,000 people, highlighting ongoing challenges such as deforestation and inadequate flood management. Opposition leaders have urged for central aid, citing the severe impact on tea plantations.

For Durga Puja, Guwahati Police sets a loudspeaker usage limit of 55 dB during the day and 45 dB at night. Verify the dos and don’ts.

The Police Commissionerate of Guwahati has issued strict guidelines for Durga Puja 2025 focused on safety, crowd control, and eco-friendly celebrations. The advisory mandates Puja committees to obtain prior permission for setting up pandals, secure fitness certificates for electrical and sound systems, and install CCTV surveillance. Noise levels are capped at 55 dB (A) during the day and 45 dB (A) at night, and pandals are prohibited from being built on public roads. Fire safety measures, including extinguishers and sand buckets, are compulsory at every venue. Organizers must manage crowds with separate entry and exit points for men and women, register volunteers with police, and maintain public order. Environmental guidelines require biodegradable materials, ban plastic and inflammable substances, and enforce eco-friendly immersion practices. Prohibited activities include bursting crackers, forceful donations, and any action that disrupts communal harmony. Emergency medical teams and 24×7 help desks must be available at major pandals, and parking near pandals is banned to prevent congestion. Legal action will be taken against violations to ensure a safe, peaceful, and enjoyable Durga Puja.

Large gun caches are found by security forces in the hill parts of Manipur.

Security forces in Manipur have recovered a large cache of arms in multiple operations across several hill districts, including Churachandpur, Tengnoupal, Chandel, and Kangpokpi. The recovered items include 11 pistols, 37 single-barreled rifles, two .303 rifles, one each of M-16, MA-1, MK-II INSAS, Carbine, and double-barreled rifles, along with three lathode bombs, 28 pompis (locally made mortars), and 57 rounds of various ammunition. Additionally, 23 radio sets were seized. Operations in Kangpokpi also led to the recovery of bolt-action rifles, 9mm pistols with magazines, 12-bore cartridges, wireless handheld sets, and bulletproof plates. These coordinated security efforts aim to restore peace, maintain public order, and ensure the safety of lives and property in the region affected by ethnic violence.

Zubeen Garg, a legendary Assamese singer, dies in an accident in Singapore.

Celebrated Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg has passed away following a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore. Rescued from the sea by Singapore police and rushed to intensive medical care, doctors were unable to save him. Zubeen was in Singapore to perform at the North East Festival, and his sudden demise has deeply shocked fans and the Assamese community, prompting widespread tributes and condolences.

Assam: Morans warn that if the demands for autonomy and ST are not met, there will be more agitation.

The All Moran Students’ Union (AMSU) has reiterated its demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status and Sixth Schedule autonomy for the Moran community, accusing the central and state governments of neglect despite repeated assurances. The ongoing economic blockade in Tinsukia, led by AMSU, is a democratic protest against government indifference, affecting the movement of essential goods. AMSU criticized political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, for failing to fulfill promises made a decade ago. The union warned that the agitation would continue and could intensify if their demands are not met, appealing for support from social activists and indigenous organizations.

Five citizens of Bangladesh are being held in Tripura and will be returned.

Five Bangladeshi nationals detained in Tripura’s Gomati district earlier this week will be repatriated, according to senior police officials. The labourers, who admitted to entering Indian territory a few days ago and were working in Maharani under RK Pur police station, were stopped during a police check. Following state and central instructions, they were moved to a government-run home in West Tripura, and the BSF will now coordinate with Bangladeshi authorities for their return. Tripura continues to face challenges with cross-border infiltration, and recent protocols have shifted from arrest to housing and facilitating repatriation of such individuals.