Tripura

10 Apr

CM Manik Saha says CPIM, Congress now trail behind NOTA

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha launched a scathing attack on the CPIM and Congress during a public event in North Tripura district, accusing both parties of losing public trust and falling behind the NOTA (None of the Above) option in elections. “In today’s political scenario, CPIM and Congress are no longer relevant. They’re now competing with NOTA and slowly fading out,” Saha remarked while inaugurating 45 new development projects in the region. He accused the opposition of engaging in “negative politics” and ignoring people’s real issues. Highlighting development under the BJP-led government, Saha cited infrastructure gains, such as the construction…

09 Apr

Seven booked after violent attacks on TSECL staff in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

At least seven people have been booked after violent attacks on Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) staff in two separate incidents in Dhalai district on Tuesday, leaving six employees injured and official property damaged. According to a TSECL statement, the assaults occurred while teams were carrying out routine checks, including consumer verification and anti-theft drives, as part of preparations for the nor’wester season. In Ghainama Chakma Para under Chailengta Police Station, three individuals — Darpan Chakma, Sena Kumar Chakma, and Bishwa Chakma — allegedly attacked a TSECL team from Manu Sub-Division. Four employees were injured, and their official vehicle…

07 Apr

Scriptwriter of Laapataa Ladies, Biplab Goswami refuted claims of plagiarism on his film

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Tripura-based screenwriter Biplab Goswami has strongly denied allegations of plagiarism surrounding his film Laapataa Ladies, following online comparisons with the 2019 Arabic short film Burqa City. Social media users recently highlighted similarities in the plots of the two films, both involving mistaken identities due to veils. However, Goswami dismissed the claims as baseless and affirmed the originality of the story, characters, and dialogues. “Our story is 100% original. Such accusations are not only false but also diminish the hard work of the entire team,” Goswami stated on his official Instagram page. He revealed that the concept, originally titled Two Brides,…

03 Apr

34 Tripura students face action over fake scholarship documents

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The Tripura Tribal Welfare Department has issued show cause notices to 34 students for allegedly submitting fake income certificates to obtain the ST Post-Matric Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Officials revealed that an administrative inquiry confirmed that the students manipulated income documents to secure scholarship benefits. Tripura Tribal Welfare Department Director Subhasish Das stated that such actions amount to misappropriation of public funds, document forgery, and fraud, which are considered criminal offences under the law. “The students have been given 15 days to respond and justify why legal proceedings should not be initiated…

02 Apr

Tripura CM reaffirms zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has reaffirmed the state’s zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking, highlighting the increasing inflow of narcotics from Myanmar via Assam and Mizoram. Addressing the Assembly on April 1, Saha disclosed that 70 people have been convicted under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in the past three years. “Drugs are coming into Tripura from Myanmar through Assam and Mizoram, while ganja is being smuggled out of the state,” the chief minister said in response to a notice by Congress MLA Gopal Chandra Roy. He emphasized that law enforcement agencies have been instructed to intensify…

29 Mar

CPI (M) Tripura to host party Congress in Madurai

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(Mar 29) A 48-member delegation from Tripura will participate in the five-day CPI(M) party congress scheduled to be held in Tamil Nadu's Madurai. The delegation includes Tripura CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury and former chief minister and politburo member Manik Sarkar, a party leader said on Saturday. "All the delegates from the state are scheduled to leave the state for Madurai by March 31 to join the five-day CPI(M) party congress scheduled to commence on April 2. Besides, 40 delegates, two observers and six party's central committee members will join the session," CPI(M) state secretary, Jitendra Chaudhury told reporters.

29 Mar

Tripura gets ₹43 crore for integrated Aqua Park to boost fish production

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The Central government has sanctioned ₹43 crore for the establishment of an Integrated Aqua Park in Tripura, aiming to boost fish production and reduce the state's dependency on imports, Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das informed the state assembly on Friday. The ₹100 crore project, proposed by the state government, will be developed on 500 hectares in Bisnagar Gram Panchayat, Unakoti district. The Union Fisheries Ministry has approved the initial funding, with further allocations expected. Minister Das highlighted the state's efforts to increase fish production, revealing that in the 2024-25 financial year, the Fisheries Department rehabilitated 589.66 hectares of unused water bodies…

28 Mar

Tripura CM announces ₹248 crore plan for Howrah river restoration

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Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has announced a ₹248 crore initiative aimed at improving the navigability of the Howrah River and addressing flooding issues in Agartala city. Speaking in response to a notice of calling attention, Dr. Saha stated that a draft concept paper has been prepared for strengthening the river embankment, which will be implemented under the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) mode once funds are available. The Water Resources Division of the Public Works Department (PWD) is currently conducting a special silt and waste removal program along the riverbanks, expected to be completed within six months.Dr.…

25 Mar

Historic goods train reaches Nischintapur Terminal from Guwahati

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In a historic milestone for the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), the first-ever goods train from Guwahati successfully reached the Nischintapur Terminal near Agartala, Tripura, on March 24. This marks a crucial step in strengthening freight connectivity in the region. Key Highlights:The train carried 11 BCN wagons loaded with cement from STAR siding at Tetelia near Guwahati. The Agartala-Nischintapur section was recently sanctioned for goods traffic by NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, following joint inspections by senior railway officials. The new terminal aims to reduce congestion at overburdened goods sheds, such as Jirania and major locations in the Lumding Division.…

24 Mar

Based on CM Saha’s guarantee on Kokborok script, TSF withdrew thei protest

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The Twipra Students Federation (TSF) has withdrawn its protest demanding the adoption of the Roman script for the Kokborok language after Chief Minister Manik Saha assured them of addressing the issue. The indigenous student body had been blocking national highways since March 21 to press for their demand. Following a meeting with the Chief Minister on Sunday, TSF General Secretary Hamalu Jamatia stated that CM Saha acknowledged their concerns and assured them that the matter would be discussed with higher authorities. “We are thankful to the Chief Minister for calling us for discussions. Since we have received his assurance, we…