Tripura

18 Nov

DySP Prasun Kanti Tripura faces ₹25,000 fine for misconduct

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has ordered Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Prasun Kanti Tripura to pay ₹25,000 as compensation for his involvement in an assault case on January 25, 2024. The Commission has also recommended that the Director General of Police (DGP) and Chief Secretary of Tripura initiate departmental proceedings against him for violating fundamental police ethics. The case was based on a complaint by Binoy Debnath, a resident of Agartala’s Abhoynagar, who alleged that his son, Dr. Kaushik Debnath, was brutally assaulted by Prasun Kanti Tripura, then SDPO of Amtali, along with his family members and others.…

16 Nov

Tripura Minister announces resolution of petrol-diesel crisis with arrival of wagons

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Food and Civil Supplies Minister Sushanta Chowdhury announced on Thursday that the state's ongoing petrol and diesel crisis would be resolved with the arrival of petrol-laden wagons within a day. The minister confirmed that the situation has already improved, with the wagons reaching the state. Speaking to media on the sidelines of a review meeting for the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Chowdhury stated that district and subdivision-level officials, food inspectors, and directorate representatives were gathered to discuss key issues, including the launch of paddy procurement for the upcoming Rabi crop season. When questioned about the rising prices of…

15 Nov

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia arrives in Agartala for Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, arrived in Agartala this evening to participate in the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas program and review ongoing DoNER schemes in Tripura. Upon his arrival at MBB Airport, Scindia was warmly received by BJP state president and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharya, Tribal Welfare Minister Bikas Debbarma, and BJP General Secretary Bipin Debbarma. Scindia’s visit to Tripura follows recent stops in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Nagaland as part of a broader Northeast engagement tour. Scheduled events tomorrow include his participation in the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebrations, which honor the contributions…

15 Nov

Fuel crisis solved with Petrol Wagon’s arrival, claims Food Minister

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Sushanta Chowdhury, the minister of food and civil supplies for Tripura, said on Thursday that the state's gasoline and diesel problems will be resolved in a day when wagons loaded with gasoline arrived. The most recent information indicates that things have improved and that carts carrying gasoline have already arrived in the state. "All the district and subdivision level officers, food inspectors, and officials from the directorate are in attendance at the meeting where all the major issues are going to be discussed," he told reporters outside of a review meeting of the food and civil supplies department. Additionally, we…

14 Nov

Rajib Bhattacharya recounts Shyamhari Sharma’s m*rder, demands justice

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Tripura BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharya has accused the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Congress of conspiring to prevent the BJP from establishing governance in the state. Speaking at a memorial event on November 13 to honor late BJP leader Shyamhari Sharma, Bhattacharya claimed that despite opposition efforts, the people decisively rejected these attempts. Bhattacharya recalled Sharma’s assassination during a 1991 by-election in Agartala, where Sharma, the first BJP worker killed in the state, fell victim to political violence allegedly orchestrated by CPI(M) and Congress. "Despite these challenges, the BJP has successfully formed the government here…

13 Nov

Vegetables price hike hits the household

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The escalating costs of foodstuffs, especially vegetables, potatoes, and onions, have become a significant issue for the state of Tripura's middle-class and impoverished over the last six months. Since the terrible flood in August and the intense, unusual rains, the issue has gotten worse. No vegetable on the market costs less than Rs 100.00 per kilogram. Prices for vegetables continue to rise even when winter arrives. However, consumers are increasingly being hurt by the rising costs of potatoes and onions, which are necessities in middle-class and lower-class homes. Even a week ago, onions would have cost between Rs 50 and…

12 Nov

Saktimoy Chakraborti takes over as Advocate General of Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu has appointed Saktimoy Chakraborti, a Senior Advocate at the Tripura High Court, as the new Advocate General of the state. Chakraborti steps into the role following the recent resignation of his predecessor, Advocate General Siddharta Shankar Dey. The official appointment, issued by S. Bhattacharya, Secretary of the Law Department, was made under the authority granted by Clause (1) of Article 165 of the Indian Constitution. "The Governor of Tripura is pleased to appoint Shri Saktimoy Chakraborti, Ld. Senior Advocate, as Advocate General for the State of Tripura with immediate effect and until further orders," the…

11 Nov

Derailment of a freight train on the Northeast: petrol rationing

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Tripura's food and civil supplies minister, Sushanta Chowdhury, has announced a temporary petrol restriction due to a freight engine derailment on the North East Frontier Railway's Lumding-Badarpur section. In a social media livestream, the Minister stated, "The Food and Civil Supplies Department will begin rationing petroleum products from 10 November 2024 to manage the current shortage." Two-wheelers would only be allowed to use gas up to Rs 200, three-wheelers up to Rs 400, and four-wheelers up to Rs 1,000, according to the rationing guidelines. These limitations do not apply to emergency services, and local sub-divisional magistrates have the authority to…

11 Nov

Congress criticizes rising airfares, demands affordable travel

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Congress leaders condemned rising airfares and reduced flight services on November 10, calling for immediate government intervention to ease financial strain on travelers. The party’s focus was on the Agartala-Kolkata route, where fares have surged from Rs 3,500-6,500 to a staggering Rs 13,000-15,000 for the short 327-kilometre journey. Accusing the BJP-led government of neglecting passenger welfare, the Pradesh Congress Committee’s statement read, “PM Modi’s promise to make Tripura a ‘HIRA’ state remains unfulfilled, as air travel has become unaffordable for middle-class families.” Flight connectivity has dwindled, with Indigo discontinuing two flights in October, while Air India suspended two in…

09 Nov

Flooding devastates Tripura’s fisheries, Rs 1,350 crore in losses reported

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura’s fisheries sector has suffered extensive damage, with losses estimated at Rs 1,350 crore due to recent flooding, according to Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das. The minister, speaking at a state-level review meeting on Friday, reported that a comprehensive loss assessment has been submitted to the Central government, which has assured support following a review. The review meeting, the second of its kind this year, focused on evaluating the fisheries department's progress at district and sub-divisional levels, identifying challenges, and finding ways to bolster fish production in the state. “Flooding in August severely impacted fish farmers, and we are actively working…