Tripura

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…

21 Apr

Illegal border construction by Bangladesh sparks flood fears in South Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Amid growing local concern and diplomatic unease over alleged illegal construction by Bangladesh near the international border, the Tripura government has set an ambitious target to complete all flood protection works across the state by June this year. Speaking to the media after a field inspection in Belonia subdivision of South Tripura on Sunday, Kiran Gitte, Secretary of Tripura's Public Works and Water Resources Departments, confirmed that flood management and embankment repair projects are currently underway at 43 different locations across the state. Tripura, which shares an 856-kilometre-long international border with Bangladesh, has been grappling with fears of increased flood…

18 Apr

Tripura BJP to highlight Waqf Act’s benefits for muslims

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The Tripura BJP is set to launch a statewide campaign in support of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, aiming to counter opposition claims and highlight its benefits for ordinary Muslims, particularly women. The campaign will run from April 20 to May 5, 2025, as the party seeks to dispel misconceptions surrounding the Act. Tripura BJP president Rajib Bhattacharjee shared details of the campaign, which was discussed in a meeting attended by Chief Minister Manik Saha, state BJP president, Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb, and BJP national secretary Anil Antony. During the meeting, CM Saha emphasized that the Waqf Amendment…

16 Apr

Tensions ease in Kailashahar after April 12 clash

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Tripura’s Director General (Intelligence) Anurag Dhankar visited Kailashahar in Unakoti district on Sunday evening to assess the law and order situation following a violent protest over the Waqf Amendment Bill. Tensions flared on April 12 in Kubjhar village when a rally protesting the bill was stopped by security personnel, leading to a confrontation. Protestors reportedly pelted stones and bricks, prompting police to use force to disperse the crowd. Several police personnel and demonstrators were injured. Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident. In response, heavy security has been deployed across Kailashahar to prevent further unrest. DG Dhankar…

14 Apr

Bangladeshi nationals nabbed in Belonia for illegal entry

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A local court in Tripura's Belonia has remanded seven Bangladeshi nationals to 12 days of judicial custody after they were arrested for illegally crossing the India-Bangladesh international border late Saturday night. According to police sources, the individuals entered Indian territory through the Amjad Nagar area near Belonia in South Tripura district. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team led by Belonia Sub-Divisional Police Officer Rishabh and Officer-in-Charge of Belonia Police Station Shibu Ranjan Dey intercepted a Maruti Eco vehicle at the Manurmukh Tabla Chowmuhoni checkpoint. Upon inspection, seven individuals were detained. During preliminary interrogation, they confessed to being Bangladeshi nationals…

12 Apr

Manik Saha unveils plan to hire top educators for coaching centres

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major move to improve the quality of education, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Friday announced plans to bring in top teachers from outside the state to teach critical subjects like English, mathematics, physics, and biology. Speaking at public programmes in Teliamura and Kalyanpur in Khowai district, Dr. Saha said the initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce students’ reliance on private tuitions. “We are planning coaching centres in every subdivision, as proposed in the state budget. Since local teachers may not be available for these centres, tenders will be floated to engage top-quality educators…

11 Apr

Tripura to launch first solar-powered village in Rangachhara

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura is all set to establish its first solar-powered village in Rangachhara, located in Mohanpur sub-division of West District, benefiting around 600 families through sustainable energy solutions. Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Wednesday announced the initiative, highlighting that every household in Rangachhara already has electricity and will now also receive solar connections. “We aim to generate 60 kilowatts of power from the village, which will be fed into the state grid. Not a single rupee will be taken from the villagers,” he said. The project is being spearheaded by the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA), which has already…

10 Apr

CM Manik Saha says CPIM, Congress now trail behind NOTA

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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

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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,…