Tripura

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…

06 Jul

Tripura police nab 16 Rohingya nationals at inter state bus terminus

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a late-night operation on Thursday, Tripura Police apprehended sixteen Rohingya nationals at the Dharmanagar Inter State Bus Terminus in North District, which borders Assam and Mizoram. The group, comprising eleven adults and five minors, was detained based on a tip-off received by the police.The individuals have been identified as Mustafa Khatrou (60), Tauaba (35), Fatima Khatun (25), Rahana Begum (38), Mohammad Sabi (30), Mohammad Ibrahim (39), Fauzul Islam (22), Mohammad Sultan (28), Noor Mohammad (68), Abdul Malik (23), and Mohammad Hasan (33). The minors, all part of the same group, are currently being held separately. According to police sources,…

06 Jul

HIV infection rises in Tripura, TSACS views daily registered cases

editorTripura

Tripura HIV positive cases among students are alarming highest in number due to injectable drugs. To reports, 220 schools and 24 colleges students are identified using the drug. Tripura State Aids Control Society has overviewed the number of cases in the state, Tripura. Daily five to seven HIV cases are detected through targeted tests that are carried out. To the reports, 5,674 individuals are currently having HIV positive including 4,570 males, 1,103 females, and one transgender person.

29 Jun

7 including 2 children die of electrocution during Rath yatra in Tripura

Priyanka BhowmickAccident, India, Tripuraindia, Tripura

Seven people, including two minors, were killed and 18 injured when a chariot caught fire during a Rath Yatra procession after it touched a high-tension wire at Kumarghat in Tripura's Unokoti district on Wednesday evening. The condition of six of the injured is said to be critical. They have been referred to Agartala Government Medical College.The incident took place in Kumarghat area around 4:30 pm during the 'Ulta Rath Yatra' festival of Lord Jagannath. The festival marks the return of the deities – Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Jagannath – to their sacred abode after a week of Rath…

23 Mar

Tripura: Survey completed for second Indo-Bangladesh railway line

editorTripuraIndo-Bangladesh railway line

Surveys for several railway projects in Tripura including the second Indo-Bangla railway link through the Belonia sub-division of the South Tripura district have been completed by the officials. Tripura Transport Minister Pranajit Singha Roy informed the State Assembly that Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is expected to visit the state on March 25 to inspect the ongoing projects. Some new projects may also be launched by the minister during his visit to the North-East state. With regards to new projects in the pipeline, he said that survey works of three new railway projects that consist of 30 kilometres long Belonia…