September 21, 2026: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) Advanced Radar Research Facility at Chandrapur in Kamrup Metropolitan district. In West Bengal, the state government began identifying land for the proposed Kalyani Greenfield Airport, while the IMD forecast heavy rainfall across several states and Union Territories.
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- September 21, 2026: Assam CM Lays Foundation Stone for ISRO Advanced Radar Research Facility
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma performed the Bhumi Pujan and laid the foundation stone for the ISTRAC Advanced Radar Research Facility at Chandrapur, Kamrup Metropolitan district. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan was also present at the ceremony. - September 21, 2026: West Bengal Begins Land Identification for Kalyani Greenfield Airport
The West Bengal government has started identifying land for the proposed Kalyani Greenfield Airport, aimed at reducing pressure on Kolkata Airport and expanding air connectivity in South Bengal. Around 2,000 acres across nine mouzas, including Kalyani and surrounding areas, have been identified for consideration. - September 21, 2026: IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across Several States and Union Territories
The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy rainfall over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and Telangana on September 21, 2026. Heavy rainfall was also forecast in Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Madhya Maharashtra, with conditions favourable for further withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon. - September 21, 2026: Two Special Courts Constituted in Ranchi for NIA-Related Cases
Two additional special courts have been constituted in Ranchi to hear cases related to the National Investigation Agency. According to an order issued by the Judicial Commissioner, the courts will have jurisdiction across Jharkhand. - September 21, 2026: Chhattisgarh CM Says Mahanadi Water Issue to Be Resolved Through Dialogue
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the Mahanadi water issue will be resolved soon through dialogue. He said there is no scope for a dispute between Chhattisgarh and Odisha and referred to the political alignment of the two states and the Centre. - September 21, 2026: NIT-Srinagar to Get Dedicated Campus Observatory
NIT-Srinagar is set to become the first National Institute of Technology with a dedicated campus-based observatory. The Observatory for Astronomy and Astrophysics, equipped with a high-performance 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, is scheduled for inauguration on September 22, 2026. - September 21, 2026: IGNCA to Hold Seventh Nadi Utsav from September 24
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts will organise the seventh edition of Nadi Utsav from September 24 to 26, 2026. This year's festival will focus on the Yamuna River and explore its cultural, historical and ecological significance. - September 21, 2026: Fourth Phase of Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra to Begin in Bathinda
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled to flag off the fourth phase of the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra from Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda on September 21, 2026. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is also scheduled to accompany him. - September 21, 2026: Ganeshotsav Crowds Gather at Pune Ganapati Pandals
Ganeshotsav celebrations reached their peak in Pune on September 21, 2026, with large crowds visiting Ganapati pandals. Various mandals have created tableaux based on mythological, historical and scientific themes.
