Tripura

29 Jul

Jishnu Dev Varma takes on governor role in Telangana

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Jishnu Dev Varma, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura, has been appointed Governor of Telangana, marking a historic first for Tripura. This appointment signifies the first time a native of Tripura will serve as governor in another state. Born to Rajkumar Ramendra Kishore Dev Varma and Maharajkumari Kamal Prava Devi, Dev Varma has been a long-standing member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He joined the BJP in the early 1990s, demonstrating unwavering loyalty even when the party had little influence in Tripura, a state predominantly governed by the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Dev Varma's political career peaked…

27 Jul

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma Affirms No Compromise on Indigenous Rights Amid Tiprasa Accord Talks

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, the royal scion and former chairman of Tipra Motha, announced on Friday that discussions with the Centre regarding the Tiprasa Accord are progressing in a parallel manner, emphasizing that there will be no compromise on the rights of the Indigenous people of Tripura. Debbarma's statement came upon his arrival in Agartala from Delhi, where he had a significant meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The meeting included leaders from the District Councils of the northeastern states, focusing on the 125th Amendment concerning the empowerment of these councils. "All the leaders of the District Councils of…

26 Jul

BSF, Tripura Police face resistance during drug bust

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Border Security Force (BSF) and Tripura Police seized a large cache of narcotics valued at several lakh rupees from Barnarayanpur village in Sepahijala district on Thursday. A BSF press release stated that the operation commenced on July 25th at around 7 PM, following a specific intelligence input. The joint team from BSF and Tripura Police launched the raid in the vicinity of Border Outpost Dhanpur under the jurisdiction of Jatrapur police station in Sepahijala. During the raid, the joint team recovered four drums of ganja, weighing approximately 35 kgs, and 3760 bottles of Phensedyl syrup from the residence of…

26 Jul

Amit Shah guarantees resolution of Northeast district issues soon

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Former Tipra Motha chairman Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, along with leaders from District Councils across Northeast India, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, securing an assurance that the issues of indigenous people in the region will be addressed within a month. Pradyot took to social media platform X to announce that the Home Ministry will form a committee dedicated to resolving the concerns of those living in the District Councils. "Met the Hon HM @AmitShah along with the leaders from the councils from the Northeast. He has assured us that within a month, issues relating to all the councils…

25 Jul

Tripura prepares for new energy initiative

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has commissioned a pre-feasibility report for a power pump storage project in Tripura’s Longtharai Valley Sub-division, located in the Dhalai District. This initiative aims to address the growing power demand in the state. Managing Director of Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL), Biswajit Basu, shared the news with reporters on Wednesday. He highlighted that Tripura's peak hour power demand has surged to around 300 MW, with projections indicating an increase to over 750 MW in the near future. “We have limited resources, lacking significant hydro potential aside from the Dumboor Hydro Power Plant. NHPC…

23 Jul

Jitendra Chaudhury criticizes tripura Government, Plans privilege motions against DGP

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury announced plans to file privilege motions in the Tripura Legislative Assembly against Director General of Police (DGP) Amitabh Ranjan and other officials for allegedly restricting their visit to Gandatwisa in Dhalai District. Addressing a press conference, Chaudhury, who is also a CPIM MLA, criticized the state government for its handling of the situation in Gandatwisa following the death of a young boy on July 12, which sparked significant protests. "Since the 12th of this month, misrule has prevailed in Gandatwisa, leading to loss of livelihoods, homes, and businesses," he stated. Chaudhury recounted his attempts…

22 Jul

Warning in Tripura: 39 government employees questioned on punctuality

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Sepahijala District Administration in Tripura has issued show cause notices to 39 government employees for not adhering to official timings. Sepahijala District Magistrate Sidharth Shiv Jaiswal, IAS, emphasized the importance of punctuality and proper job performance to ensure that the public receives timely benefits and services. In a press briefing, Jaiswal stated, "The government has set specific timings for employees, and it is crucial that these are followed to ensure dedicated public service. Our objective is to remind government officials and employees of their responsibility to maintain these timings." The employees served with show cause notices include those from…

20 Jul

Tripura’s law and order “Collapsed,” says Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, emphasized on Thursday that his party does not want Tripura to face ethnic violence akin to the recent turmoil in Manipur. He stressed the need for equal justice for all communities in the state. Gogoi, accompanied by Lok Sabha member and former Union Minister Tariq Anwar, and other senior Congress leaders, met with Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu. They discussed the ongoing violent incidents related to the Panchayat elections and the recent ethnic violence in Ganda Twisa, Dhalai district. "The Congress seeks justice for the youth who was killed and for…

13 Jul

Four arrested in connection with death of a boy in Dhalai district

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the aftermath of the tragic death of Parameswar Reang, a young boy who passed away while receiving treatment at GB Pant Hospital in Agartala. His death sparked widespread protests in the Ganda Twisa sub-division of Dhalai District. According to Dhalai District Magistrate Saju Waheed, the situation escalated into a law and order issue following the boy’s demise. "Protesters set fire to several small establishments, resulting in the gutting of some shops," Waheed told India Today NE. "Police and paramilitary forces have been deployed extensively to ensure control. The area has a diverse…

09 Jul

Pradyot Manikya takes stand against unfair royalty practices in ADC areas

Banasree SarkarTripura

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, former Chairman of Tipra Motha, has raised significant concerns regarding the distribution of royalties in Autonomous District Council (ADC) areas in Meghalaya. In a recent statement, Debbarma questioned why the Bodhjungnagar industrial estate in Tripura, situated within the jurisdiction of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council, does not contribute royalties to the council. He highlighted disparities by contrasting this with Meghalaya, where industries like Lafarge and Star Cements reportedly contribute 60 percent of their royalties to local ADCs. "It’s come to our knowledge that Lafarge, Star Cements, and many other industries in 6th schedule areas…