Tripura

05 May

CM Manik Saha inspects key projects in Agartala wards

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday undertook a comprehensive inspection of key development projects in several wards of Agartala under the Municipal Corporation, emphasizing the need to urgently address lingering civic issues like poor drainage and erratic water supply. The review, which covered Wards 16, 20, and 32 of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC), forms part of the state government’s ongoing mission to upgrade urban infrastructure under the Smart City initiative. Dr. Saha was accompanied by senior officials from the AMC, Public Works Department (PWD), Drinking Water and Sanitation (DWS), and Smart City Mission during the on-ground visits.…

03 May

Tripura doctors donate blood mid-surgery, save cancer patient

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In an inspiring act of compassion and medical duty, two doctors from Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GB Pant Hospital came to the rescue of a critically ill cancer patient by donating blood during an emergency surgery. According to Tripura Health Department officials, the patient from Shantirbazar in South Tripura district, diagnosed with a choledochal cyst and pancreatic neoplasm, was admitted for a life-saving operation. However, during the April 30 surgery, the patient’s haemoglobin levels dropped to a dangerously low point, creating an urgent need for blood. With no family members present and no donor immediately available, Dr. Antara…

30 Apr

TIPRA chief calls exclusion of Roman script ‘cultural injustice’

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

TIPRA Motha Party chief and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has strongly opposed the Sub-Committee’s recommendation to exclude Roman script from the updated Kokborok syllabus for Classes IX to XII, calling it a “cultural injustice.” In a statement, Pradyot emphasized that the Roman script is the natural and preferred choice of the majority of Kokborok speakers due to its alignment with the language’s phonetics and syllabic structure. He termed the decision to ban literary works in Roman script as “deeply concerning” and urged the Tripura government to officially adopt the Roman script for Kokborok. Highlighting precedents set by other…

29 Apr

No attendance, no pay: Tripura Govt issues strict order

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government has announced that salaries of faculty members, medical officers, and staff at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GB Pant Hospital will be disbursed only after attendance verification through biometric and manual systems. The move follows widespread allegations regarding the irregular presence of doctors and hospital staff. According to a government order issued Monday, all concerned employees must have their factual attendance reports verified and submitted by Heads of Departments (HODs), Heads of Offices (HOO), Resident Medical Officers (RMO), Nursing Superintendents, and Section In-Charges by the 15th of every month. "In case of malfunctioning of biometric devices,…

29 Apr

CM Saha gives 479 recruits in Tripura their employment letters

Banasree SarkarTripuraTripura CM

479 recently hired officials from a variety of government ministries received appointment letters from Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, who reaffirmed the state's dedication to open hiring practices and bolstering public service. Saha stated on Sunday that about 16,000 employment have been directly created in the government sector in Tripura since the BJP administration took office. We still have positions in organisations like the Cooperative Bank and the PWD. We also awarded a lot of employment at the Social Welfare Department. Therefore, we have been doing this constantly. The hiring campaign is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal…

28 Apr

Tripura youths arrested for k*lling monkeys, monitor lizard

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Forest officials in Tripura have arrested two youths accused of killing four monkeys and a monitor lizard in the Tarani Nagar Malakar Para area under Kanchan Bari, Unakoti District. The shocking incident, which occurred earlier this week, triggered widespread anger among local residents. Some villagers reportedly attempted to capture the accused themselves, even planning to restrain them in sacks. However, calmer members of the community intervened, preventing any outbreak of violence and ensuring that the suspects were handed over safely to the police."We appreciate the restraint shown by the residents in allowing legal procedures to take their course," a police…

26 Apr

Tripura erupts in protest over Pahalgam terror attack

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Widespread protests broke out across Tripura on Thursday in response to the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 tourists dead, including two foreign nationals. The incident has triggered public outrage and united calls for swift and strict action against the perpetrators. At Tripura Central University, students and faculty led by Vice Chancellor Ganga Prasad Prasain staged a protest rally to express solidarity with the victims’ families. The rally demanded stern punishment for those responsible for the attack. In Agartala, the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) held a major protest, burning Pakistan’s flag and chanting slogans such…

25 Apr

Tripura launches Aadhaar drive for 0–5 age group

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a bid to bridge the gap in Aadhaar coverage for young children, the Tripura government has launched an intensive enrolment drive targeting children aged 0-5. With an estimated 2.87 lakh children in this age group, the state is focused on ensuring that more children are included in the Aadhaar system to streamline access to essential government services. Currently, only 98,000 children—around 34 percent of the target population—have been issued Aadhaar cards, which is slightly below the national average of 38 percent. This highlights the need for accelerated efforts to ensure every child is enrolled. To expedite the process, the…

23 Apr

Tripura opposition leader slams ‘One Nation, One Election’ as path to dictatorship

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government, alleging that the “One Nation, One Election” proposal is a veiled attempt to impose dictatorship in India. Speaking to reporters, Chaudhury, who is also a CPI(M) Politburo member, claimed that the BJP and RSS are trying to monopolise political power under the guise of electoral reform. “This move is not about efficiency—it is about control. It goes against the democratic spirit of our Constitution,” he said. Chaudhury argued that if a government loses support mid-term, it must step down, and enforcing a five-year…

22 Apr

Powerful storm wreaks havoc in Tripura, 445 houses damaged

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A powerful storm accompanied by heavy rain battered Tripura in the early hours of April 21, damaging at least 445 houses and injuring two people. The worst-hit areas were Mohanpur in West District and Karbook in Gomati District, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre. In Mohanpur alone, 261 houses were damaged — 65 severely and 196 partially. Karbook reported 158 damaged houses, including 26 fully destroyed, 83 severely damaged, and 49 partially affected. Two individuals were injured in Karbook when a roof collapsed on them. The storm also uprooted dozens of trees and damaged several electric poles. Karbook saw…