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Listen to this article 0:00 / 0:00 Assam is seeking a larger role in India’s technology-led energy transition, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighting entrepreneurship, innovation and knowledge as key drivers while MC2+ Ignite brings startups, researchers and student innovators into the energy innovation ecosystem of the State. Key Takeaways: IIT Guwahati hosted MC2+ Ignite, India’s flagship energy and deep-tech innovation accelerator.

Generating audio for this article… Assam Rifles reviewed the security situation in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts of Manipur on Wednesday, bringing civil officials, police and intelligence agencies together to assess the refugee situation, enforce government orders, curb illegal trade and improve coordinated responses to emerging challenges in the hills. Assam Rifles reviewed the security situation in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts of Manipur.

Listen to this article 0:00 / 0:00 Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Tripura has been rescheduled and will begin after the upcoming TTAADC Village Committee elections, with the Election Commission setting a fresh timeline that starts in late October and runs through February 2027. Key Takeaways: The revised SIR programme will begin with preparatory work from October 27 to November 5, 2026. BLOs will conduct house-to-house verification from November 6 to December 5.

Generating audio for this article… South Tripura Police has drawn up a multi-layered security plan for the September 28 Village Committee elections, with around 1,200 personnel expected to guard polling locations and prevent disruption across the district. Key Takeaways: Around 1,200 security personnel are expected to be deployed across South Tripura for the September 28 polls. Police have classified polling stations as hyper-critical, sensitive and normal for graded security deployment.

Listen to this article 0:00 / 0:00 The Ultimate Music Talent Hunt, powered by Toyota and managed by Unitex Inc., organised its live audition in Agartala, bringing together promising singers and musicians from across Tripura. The audition was held at the Muktadhara Auditorium on September 8. The talent hunt is affiliated with the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) and aims to identify leading musical performers from participating states.

Listen to this article 0:00 / 0:00 Tripura has added another name to its national chess roll of honour as Aradhya Das emerged as the unbeaten champion in the Under-13 National Chess Championship in Puducherry. Her 9.5-point finish marks another milestone for the growing chess movement in the State. Key Takeaways: Aradhya Das won the U-13 National Chess Championship in Puducherry unbeaten. The Class VII student scored 9.5 points from 11 rounds.

Generating audio for this article… Tripura is stepping up its youth outreach for Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027, with officials calling for wider participation in the national initiative. The campaign seeks to connect young people with opportunities in innovation, culture, entrepreneurship, technology and public policy. Key Takeaways MY Bharat Tripura has urged eligible youth across all eight districts to register for the Viksit Bharat Quiz.

Listen to this article 0:00 / 0:00 The future of a tea garden and the livelihood of its workers have come under serious concern in West Tripura after workers raised allegations of land occupation, destruction of tea plants and threats to their safety. They have sought urgent administrative action to prevent further damage. Key Takeaways: Tea workers allege an attempt to occupy tea garden land at Mekhliban and cut tea plants for a proposed playground.

Listen to this article 0:00 / 0:00 An alleged dispute over noise near a roadside eatery preceded the death of a 54-year-old Manipuri musician in Delhi, according to his son’s complaint. The victim reportedly told his son about earlier threats before losing consciousness on the way to hospital after the September 6 attack. A 54-year-old Manipuri musician died after an alleged assault outside his home in Delhi’s Kilokari area.

Generating audio for this article… For a long time, a narrative has been constructed that present-day Tripura belonged exclusively to its tribal people and that Bengalis arrived here only later. Even when the later arrival of Bengalis is discussed, the narrative generally traces it only to Chakla Roshnabad, rarely looking further back. Yet history suggests a more complex picture.