Tripura

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…

12 Mar

Sudip Roy Barman urges CPI(M) workers to join Congress to defeat BJP in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Former Minister and Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman has called on CPI(M) workers to switch allegiance to Congress in a bid to defeat the ruling BJP in Tripura. He asserted that CPI(M) has lost public support, making it difficult for the party to return to power. Addressing a gathering of the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee in Agartala, Roy Barman, who is also a Congress Working Committee member, argued that communist ideologies do not necessarily have to align with CPI(M) or other Left parties. "Can CPI(M) workers bring their party to power solely with their own votes? Public support for CPI(M)…

11 Mar

Four Bihar residents face 10 years in jail for cannabis smuggling in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Additional Sessions Judge Court, Dharmanagar, North Tripura, on Monday, March 10, convicted four Bihar residents in a cannabis smuggling case and sentenced them to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment.The case dates back to March 5, 2019, when the Railway Protection Force (RPF) conducted a search operation on the Humsafar Express at Dharmanagar Railway Station. The search led to the recovery of 29.5 kg of cannabis, which was being transported illegally by the accused. Following a thorough investigation led by Inspector Suman Sarkar of the Dharmanagar Government Railway Police Station, a charge sheet was filed against the accused—Suresh Mandal, Rajani…

08 Mar

Manik Saha pushes for solar and e-governance in Panchayats

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has urged public representatives to focus on building smart and women-friendly Panchayats while ensuring sustainable development. Speaking at the state-level One-Day Programme on Ceremonial Distribution of 475 Computers and Award Distribution Programme for National Panchayat Award winners at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan, he emphasized the government's commitment to strengthening the Panchayati Raj system. “The government is working to strengthen Panchayat infrastructure, promote good governance, and drive holistic development in rural areas,” CM Saha stated. He highlighted Tripura’s remarkable progress in the Panchayat Development Index, attributing it to teamwork and innovative governance. He acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra…

07 Mar

Tripura will host the first National Lok Adalat of 2025

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The first National Lok Adalat of 2025 is set to take place across Tripura on March 8, providing a platform for speedy and cost-free resolution of legal disputes. According to Jhuma Dutta Chowdhury, Member Secretary of the Tripura State Legal Services Authority, the Lok Adalat will be held at the Tripura High Court, along with district and sub-divisional court premises. A total of 21,247 cases will be taken up for settlement across 42 benches, including 340 motor accident compensation cases, 3,509 bank loan disputes, 1,245 BSNL bill-related cases, and 15,815 compensable criminal disputes. Additionally, 260 marital disputes, 52 cheque bounce…

06 Mar

BJP marks second anniversary in Tripura with grand rally on March 9

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The BJP-led government in Tripura is set to celebrate its second anniversary with a grand rally at Swami Vivekananda ground on March 9, where BJP national president J.P. Nadda will address party workers and the public. BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharjee announced the event, stating that Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and other senior leaders will highlight the government's achievements over the past two years. A nine-member committee led by senior minister Ratan Lal Nath has been formed to ensure the rally’s success. Bhattacharjee emphasized the state government’s efforts to combat crime, particularly under the NDPS Act, revealing that 4,276…

05 Mar

Agartala to receive ₹116 crore for smart waste solutions under CITIIS 2.0

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Agartala has secured a ₹116 crore project under the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate & Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) initiative to enhance its waste management system. The project aims to integrate smart solutions for a cleaner and more sustainable urban environment. The agreement was finalized on March 3 during the Asia-Pacific RRR Regional Conference in Jaipur, in the presence of Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, senior ministry officials, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), and the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-U). Representing Tripura, Dr. Shailesh, Municipal Commissioner and CEO of Agartala Smart City Limited, attended the…