Tripura

26 Sep

Sourav Ganguly donates ₹10 lakh for Tripura flood relief

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury announced on Wednesday that former Indian cricket captain and Tripura Tourism’s Brand Ambassador, Sourav Ganguly, has donated ₹10 lakh towards flood relief efforts in the state. The donation will aid in providing essential supplies to those affected by the recent floods. Speaking at a press conference on World Tourism Day, Chowdhury emphasized the state's commitment to supporting flood victims. He shared that Ganguly, currently abroad, expressed his solidarity with the people of Tripura, stating it was his responsibility to contribute to the relief efforts. “As part of World Tourism Day, we will distribute relief kits…

25 Sep

Pradyot Kishore Debbarma critiques education system in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has voiced his frustration over corruption within the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), accusing certain officials and leaders of undermining the administration and recruitment process. Speaking at the Council House on Tuesday, Debbarma expressed dismay over the state of education in TTAADC, pointing to a flawed system that leaves schools without teachers in some areas and students without proper instruction in others. He criticized the recruitment of unqualified teachers, saying, “Teachers with just an 8th-grade education are earning over ₹50,000, while graduates and B.Ed holders are left struggling in private jobs.”…

24 Sep

Tipra Motha plans rally against Hindu persecution in Bangladesh

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical, Tripura

Tripura's political landscape is set to intensify as Tipra Motha prepares to lead a protest rally on September 26, highlighting the alleged persecution of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. The demonstration, planned for the South District, aims to draw attention to the reported attacks on Hindus following the formation of Bangladesh's interim government. Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma announced the rally during a press conference on Monday, expressing deep concern over what he called "planned attacks" on the Hindu community. He urged India to escalate the issue to the United Nations if Bangladesh fails to address these concerns. “These attacks…

19 Sep

Tripura CM celebrates Modi’s 74th birthday with charity

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s impactful vision for the Northeast, highlighting the significant progress made in restoring peace and advancing development in the region. Speaking at a blood donation camp organized by the Maharani Tulsibati Welfare Trust at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel on Wednesday, Dr. Saha commended Modi’s efforts, noting that the region has seen a marked decline in terrorist activities. The camp, held in honor of Modi's 74th birthday, was described by Dr. Saha as a testament to the PM's commitment to public welfare. “Voluntary blood donation transcends caste and…

19 Sep

Biri smuggling incident shocks Tripura community

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawan, Anjan Das, has been apprehended for attempting to smuggle packets of Biri into the Tripura Central Correctional Home in Bishalgarh, Sepahijala district. The incident occurred on Wednesday and has since gone viral, triggering a major internal investigation. Das was caught in the act of transporting the Biri packets, allegedly for the purpose of earning extra money by supplying them to inmates. Following his arrest, Das has been reassigned to the headquarters of the 11th Battalion at Pathaliaghat. This move comes in response to multiple complaints regarding his misconduct and suspicions of using his position…

18 Sep

Tripura’s border area faces increased surveillance efforts

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Border Security Forces (BSF) in Tripura have detained 65 Bangladeshi nationals this month, including three from Sepahijala district on Monday. Tripura shares an 856 km international border with Bangladesh, with Sepahijala covering a significant portion of the border. According to a BSF press release, the latest incident occurred on September 16 when BSF troops from BOP Harihardola in Sepahijala apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals attempting to cross the border into India. The detainees, identified as family members from Cumilla district, Bangladesh, were caught while trying to breach the border fence. The BSF has intensified its surveillance along the border to…

16 Sep

Prof. Dr. Manik Saha praises engineers at Engineers’ Day 2024

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha stated the vital role of engineers in the state's advancement during the Engineers’ Day 2024 celebrations on Sunday. Addressing the gathering at the Institute of Engineers (India) Tripura Centre and Pragna Bhavan, Dr. Saha urged engineers to leverage their expertise to propel Tripura into the national spotlight. “Engineers are pivotal in positioning Tripura as a leading state in the country,” Dr. Saha stated, highlighting their critical role in recent infrastructure improvements. He noted that recent visits by renowned cricketers had left them awestruck by Tripura’s beauty, attributing this positive perception to infrastructure developments…

13 Sep

Real-time anganwadi monitoring app now live in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government has launched a mobile app aimed at improving oversight and efficiency in monitoring Anganwadi centres across the state. Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy unveiled the 'Anganwadi Center Inspection and Monitoring App', designed to streamline the supervision of around 10,000 centres serving 400,000 children. The app features real-time monitoring, allowing officials to conduct inspections only within a 50-metre radius, automated reporting after each visit, and photo uploads to provide visual evidence of centre conditions. It also tracks the frequency of inspections by staff. "This app will generate detailed reports after every inspection and store the…

12 Sep

Rajib Bhattacharjee and Mission Ranjan Das take oath in Rajya Sabha

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar administered the oath to two newly elected members of the upper house of Parliament on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The ceremony, held in Parliament House in New Delhi, welcomed Tripura BJP President Rajib Bhattacharjee and former Assam MLA Mission Ranjan Das. Union Health Minister and BJP President J. P. Nadda was also present at the brief oath-taking ceremony. The seats filled by Bhattacharjee and Das had recently become vacant. In Assam, the vacancies arose after Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Kamakhya Prasad Tasa were elected to the Lok Sabha. Bhattacharjee, elected to the Rajya Sabha…

11 Sep

CM Manik Saha calls for immediate action against journalists’ attackers

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has vowed strict action against those involved in attacks on journalists, as well as against the forced collection of donations for Puja celebrations. Speaking on Tuesday, Dr. Saha assured that the state government would not tolerate any form of violence against the media, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding press freedom. Addressing concerns, the CM acknowledged that the culture of attacking journalists had developed over the past 35 years and called for immediate change. "Journalists work tirelessly on the ground. We are committed to ensuring their safety, and I have personally instructed the swift…