Tripura

25 Mar

Historic goods train reaches Nischintapur Terminal from Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a historic milestone for the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), the first-ever goods train from Guwahati successfully reached the Nischintapur Terminal near Agartala, Tripura, on March 24. This marks a crucial step in strengthening freight connectivity in the region. Key Highlights:The train carried 11 BCN wagons loaded with cement from STAR siding at Tetelia near Guwahati. The Agartala-Nischintapur section was recently sanctioned for goods traffic by NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, following joint inspections by senior railway officials. The new terminal aims to reduce congestion at overburdened goods sheds, such as Jirania and major locations in the Lumding Division.…

24 Mar

Based on CM Saha’s guarantee on Kokborok script, TSF withdrew thei protest

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Twipra Students Federation (TSF) has withdrawn its protest demanding the adoption of the Roman script for the Kokborok language after Chief Minister Manik Saha assured them of addressing the issue. The indigenous student body had been blocking national highways since March 21 to press for their demand. Following a meeting with the Chief Minister on Sunday, TSF General Secretary Hamalu Jamatia stated that CM Saha acknowledged their concerns and assured them that the matter would be discussed with higher authorities. “We are thankful to the Chief Minister for calling us for discussions. Since we have received his assurance, we…

22 Mar

Tripura Police arrest three, seize Yaba tablets worth ₹5.5 crore

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Tripura police arrested a drug kingpin from Assam and two others, seizing Yaba tablets worth ₹5.5 crore from a hotel in Agartala. According to West District Superintendent of Police Kiran Kumar, the operation was carried out on March 21 evening following intelligence inputs. A special team raided Hotel Woodland Park, where a narcotics transaction was taking place. “We conducted a raid and arrested Sahidul Hossen Taluka from Silchar, Assam, along with Nayan Mani Namasudra and Biswajit Biswas from Tripura. A total of 1,10,000 Yaba tablets packed in 11 packets were seized,” Kumar stated.…

21 Mar

TSF launches statewide protest against Bengali Script in Kok Borok board exams

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Twipra Students Federation (TSF), an indigenous students' organization affiliated with the North East Students Organisation (NESO), has announced an indefinite statewide strike starting March 21 in protest against the use of the Bengali script for Kok Borok board exams. The student body has threatened to block all national highways as part of their agitation.The TSF is demanding the implementation of the Roman script for Kok Borok exams and the rescheduling of exams for students who allegedly failed to answer due to the question papers being set in Bengali. At a press conference, TSF General Secretary Hamalu Jamatia stated that…

20 Mar

Sports Minister announces Tripura’s Youth Parliament on March 23

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government will organize a state-level Youth Parliament competition at the Tripura Legislative Assembly on March 23, aiming to encourage youth participation in democracy and governance. Announcing the event at a press conference, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Tinku Roy said that 40 talented youths aged 15 to 25, selected from all eight districts of the state, will take part in the competition. “This program was launched in 2019 under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to empower youth and inspire patriotism. The best three participants from the state competition will advance to the central-level Youth Parliament competition…

19 Mar

Tripura CM helps student after fire destroys study materials

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has come forward to assist Puja Das, a Class 12 board exam candidate, who lost all her study materials in a devastating house fire in Rajib Colony, Charilam, Sepahijala district. The fire, which engulfed the home of Narayan Das, destroyed essential belongings, including Puja’s books needed for her ongoing History, Bengali, and Political Science exams. Upon learning about the incident, CM Saha swiftly intervened, directing the Sepahijala District Magistrate to provide immediate relief. In response, the district administration sanctioned ₹40,000 to the family and assured that Puja’s study materials would be restored by…

18 Mar

Pradyot Kishore demands probe into Bengali exam issue in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tipra Motha Party founder and Member of the District Council, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, has called for an investigation into reports that several schools in Tripura failed to assist students in understanding their Kok Borok exam questions, which were provided in Bengali during the ongoing board exams. Speaking in a Facebook live session, Pradyot expressed concern that Indigenous students, who were not proficient in Bengali, struggled to comprehend the questions, leading many to submit blank answer sheets. "Last year, it was decided that students could write the exam in English or the Roman script, and invigilators were required to translate…

17 Mar

Cycling to Nepal is the first step in a Tripura mountaineer’s Everest trek

Banasree SarkarTripuraTripura

Aritra Roy, a successful mountaineer from Tripura, was flagged off by Assam Rifles as he set out on an incredible journey to conquer Mount Everest in a historic demonstration of tenacity and determination. Aritra, who is from Agartala and is a licensed mountaineer, wants to become the first person from Tripura to climb the highest peak in the world. According to a defense spokesperson, Aritra is cycling 1,500 kilometers in 20 days from Agartala to Phaplu, Nepal. According to him, this project not only demonstrates his steadfast will but also acts as a beacon for environmental sustainability and the advancement…

17 Mar

BSF seizes ₹42 lakh worth of smuggled phones in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted an illicit consignment of used mobile phones worth over ₹42 lakh along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura’s Sepahijala district. The seizure took place on Sunday as part of an ongoing anti-smuggling operation. According to officials, a BSF ambush team detected suspicious movements of five to six individuals near the Matinagar area in Sonamura. When challenged, the suspects abandoned their consignment and fled. A subsequent search led to the recovery of 187 secondhand mobile phones from various leading brands. A BSF spokesperson confirmed that the seized mobile phones have been handed over to the Customs…

13 Mar

Manik Saha pushes for immediate action to conserve vultures in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has directed the Forest Department to conduct a comprehensive study on the extinction of vultures in the state. The order was issued during a State Wildlife Board review meeting at the Secretariat Conference Hall. Saha emphasized the need for urgent conservation measures and urged officials to explore solutions to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts, particularly rising incidents involving wild elephants. The Chief Minister also stressed the promotion of eco-tourism, proposing elephant safaris in national parks and sanctuaries to attract both domestic and international tourists. He highlighted that such initiatives could boost employment opportunities for tribal communities and…