Tripura

25 Oct

Opposition leader questions Pradyot’s leadership effectiveness

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury has accused Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, the founder of the Tipra Motha Party, of "rambling" as he loses support in the political landscape. Chaudhury's remarks came on October 24, a day after Pradyot suggested that the opposition leader could have faced electoral defeat had Tipra Motha fielded a candidate against him in the last Assembly elections. Chaudhury, who also serves as the CPIM state committee secretary and an MLA, responded to Pradyot's comments by questioning the effectiveness of his leadership over the past six years. He stated that despite ongoing discussions surrounding Greater Tipraland,…

25 Oct

Suspicious movement noted near BD border, police arrest a human traffickers’ gang

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Three Bangladeshi females and two Indians were arrested in Tripura's Sepahijala area on Thursday for alleged human trafficking. On Wednesday, three Bangladeshi girls were apprehended at Bhabhanipur and Kalikrishnanagar by the Jatrapura police station. Police noted that the remaining two Indians were apprehended in Kalikrishnanagar on Thursday. The police had spotted a suspicious movement by a lady. Swapna Akhtar, a Dhaka resident, was captured by authorities on Wednesday near the Indo-Bangla border. OC Subrata Debnath told Swapna first claimed to be an Indian citizen and provided a bogus Aadhaar card, which resulted in her detention for unlawfully entering India. Just…

23 Oct

Heavy amount of drugs rescued in Tripura, a man arrested

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Tripura police arrest a person for smuggling 16,000 yaba tablets and six kilograms of marijuana in Fultoli Naya Para district of the state. According to officials, on Tuesday morning, based on a tip, police in Amtali raided Debjit Bhoumik's home in Fultoli Naya Para. During the operation, investigators seized 16,000 yaba tablets and 6 kg of marijuana while arresting Bhoumik. Police Superintendent Kiran Kumar, Amtali SDPO, and Officer-in-Charge Sitikanta Bardhan informed breif of the case to the media. Dr. Kumar claimed that the entire market value of the seized medications was roughly 4.2 million taka. SP Kiran Kumar stated that…

23 Oct

Tripura’s Dhalai honored as best district in water conservation

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura's Dhalai district has been honoured with the prestigious National Water Award as the Best District in the Northeast region. The district received this recognition for its remarkable efforts in water conservation, including constructing recharge structures, geo-tagging water bodies, and planting over 41 lakh bamboo trees to support sustainable water management. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha expressed pride in the district's achievement, stating, "I wholeheartedly congratulate the people of Dhalai district, the administration, and all those involved for this remarkable accomplishment." The award was accepted by Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal, the former Dhalai District Magistrate, who is now serving as the…

23 Oct

Agartala Government Dental College expands BDS seats from 50 to 63

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Ministry of Health has approved an increase in seat capacity for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at Agartala Government Dental College, raising the intake from 50 to 63 for the academic session 2025-26. In a letter to the Principal of Agartala Government Dental College and IGM Hospital, the Secretary of the Government of India, Amit Kumar, confirmed the Central Government’s permission for the seat expansion, initially valid for one year. The approval will be renewed annually, subject to the verification of the institution’s progress. Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha expressed gratitude on Facebook, thanking Prime Minister…

22 Oct

Police Amitabh Ranjan informed, Tripura crime level has been lowest

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Amidst opposition charges of police inaction and political pressure on the force. Tripura Director General of Police Amitabh Ranjan stated on Monday that crime in the state has been at its lowest level in a decade. Ranjan's statements came amid reports of ethnic and sectarian violence in Gandatwisa, Dhalai, and Jirania, West Tripura. Ranjan emphasized the police's strong commitment to maintaining law and order, saying that CM Manik Saha has given them complete authority to take action against lawbreakers and ensure law and order. However, some vested interest organizations are attempting to create rumors regarding the deterioration of the law and…

19 Oct

Tragedy strikes as two children drown in Nagichhara pond

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A heartbreaking incident unfolded on October 18 in the Kalidas Para area of Nagichhara, where two children drowned in a pond, leading to their untimely deaths. The victims have been identified as Pinki Das, aged 9, and Urmila Marak, aged 10. According to police sources, the children were playing near the pond when the tragedy struck. “Local residents discovered the two children lying unresponsive in the water and immediately alerted the Fire and Emergency department,” a police spokesperson stated. Firefighters promptly rushed to the scene, rescuing the children and transporting them to Ananda Nagar Primary Health Centre. Unfortunately, both were…

19 Oct

3 Bangladeshi was arrested in Tripura for illegally entering in India

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Three Bangladeshi nationals were detained in two days while attempting to enter Indian territory by negotiating the boundary fence, the BSF said. One tout apparently involved in the infiltration was also apprehended in the Kalamchaura region of Gurangola village. The BSF and police conducted a coordinated operation following the revelations made by captured Bangladeshi nationals. According to the BSF, two Bangladeshi nationals from Dhaka were apprehended near the Rahimpur border outpost in the Kalamchaura police station area of Sipahijala district on Wednesday. Another was held on Thursday near the Mohanpur in the Sidhai police station area of West Tripura District. The…

18 Oct

BJP fully denied the complaint of Leader Jitendra Chaudhury

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Jitendra Chaudhury, leader of the opposition in Tripura Assembly, claimed on Thursday that a section of BJP leaders is attempting to unseat Chief Minister Manik Saha. Chaudhury, who is also the CPI(M) state secretary, stressed that while his party is not demanding Saha’s resignation, it is important for the Chief Minister to address internal challenges within his party. “Your vision of making Tripura crime-free will remain a dream unless you control your own members involved in criminal activities. The people of Tripura won’t forgive you if you fail in your responsibilities,” Chaudhury remarked, referring to recent incidents of crime, including…

16 Oct

Tripura Government suspends internet amid tensions

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The Tripura Government has suspended internet services and imposed Section 144 of the CrPC in the Dharmanagar sub-division of North Tripura following rising communal tensions over allegations of temple vandalism. In an official order, Home Secretary PK Chakraborty stated that due to ongoing tensions in the North Tripura district, the government has prohibited various forms of media for the next 72 hours starting from 5 PM on October 15. This includes SMS messages, mobile internet services, and press messages across all mobile service providers. Violations of this notification may lead to penalties under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal…