Tripura

06 Jan

CM Manik Saha calls for adopting ‘Gujarat Model’ to curb road deaths in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura's Chief Minister Manik Saha instructed departments to implement the 'Gujarat Model of road safety' to achieve zero road fatalities in the state. This model emphasizes advanced technology, strict traffic law enforcement, and prompt post-accident medical care. In a high-level meeting, Saha acknowledged Tripura's road accident rates are below the national average but stressed the need for continued vigilance. Measures to enhance pedestrian safety, including accelerated footpath construction and increased use of CCTV and traffic monitoring systems, were highlighted. The Chief Minister announced plans for additional trauma care centers and specialized training for police and fire services. He recognized the…

06 Jan

Tripura Police Arrest Youth Congress Leader Shahjahan Islam Months After He Went Missing in Shantipara Unrest Case

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Police have arrested Youth Congress leader Shahjahan Islam, months after he reportedly went missing following a case registered against him over a 2025 incident in Shantipara that had caused tension in the area. The arrest was confirmed on January 5 by Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Sadar, Deba Prasad Roy, who said the police had been searching for Islam for a long time. According to the police, Islam had made a series of controversial remarks during the incident last year, including comments targeting the Chief Minister. Following this, a case was filed and the investigation began. Police said that while…

05 Jan

Major Drive Launched Against Cannabis Cultivation in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Police, in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF) and Tripura State Rifles (TSR), executed a significant anti-drug operation in Sepahijala district, constituting the largest single-day effort against illegal cannabis cultivation in the state. The operation, held on Saturday, resulted in the destruction of approximately 19 lakh premature ganja plants valued at nearly Rs 100 crore across 650 acres in North Kalamchoura, South Kalamchoura, Anandapur, and Ghatigarh. A joint team of about 600 personnel was mobilized following specific intelligence, utilizing drones to locate plantations in remote forested areas. Additional Superintendent of Police Rajib Sutradhar indicated that such coordinated efforts…

02 Jan

Tripura Plans Eklavya Residential Schools in All 58 Blocks to Boost Tribal Education: CM Manik Saha

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that the state government is planning to set up Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in all 58 blocks of the state so that more tribal students, especially those living in far-flung and rural areas, can get access to quality education. Speaking at a programme on January 1, Saha said the government is placing special focus on improving education facilities for students belonging to Scheduled Tribes. He said the aim is to ensure that good schooling is not limited to urban centres but reaches students living in interior areas as well. The EMRS scheme…

31 Dec

PIL in Supreme Court Seeks Recognition of Racial Attacks as Hate Crimes After Tripura Student’s Death

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court after the death of a young student from Tripura, with the petitioner urging the court to recognise racial slurs and racially motivated attacks as hate crimes in India. The case has drawn fresh attention to the long-standing concern that people from the North-East often face discrimination and abuse in different parts of the country. The plea follows the death of 24-year-old MBA student, Anjel Chakma, who was studying in Dehradun. He passed away on December 26, 2025, after battling for his life for more than two weeks. Chakma had…

30 Dec

CRPF Jawan from Assam Di*es of Cardiac Arrest While Playing Badminton in Mizoram Camp

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan posted at the Vairengte camp in Mizoram passed away after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest while playing badminton with his colleagues. The incident has brought shock and grief to his family, friends, fellow personnel, and people in his home district in Assam. The deceased jawan has been identified as Ranjit Singh, a resident of Laothai Basti in the Udharbond area of Cachar district, Assam. He had been serving at the CRPF camp in Vairengte for quite some time and was known among his colleagues as a disciplined and sincere member of the force.…

30 Dec

NESO Writes to Uttarakhand CM Seeking Justice in Tripura Student Angel Chakma’s Death

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The North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) has written to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami seeking strong and urgent action in the case of the death of 24-year-old Tripura student Angel Chakma in Dehradun. The organisation has also demanded stricter legal protection for people from the northeastern states living and studying in different parts of the country. In its letter dated 30 December 2025, NESO said that it was deeply disturbed by the incident, which it described as a case of racial abuse and violence. The letter stated that Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura, was allegedly beaten and stabbed…

30 Dec

Plea in Supreme Court Seeks ‘Hate Crime’ Status for Racial Attacks on Northeast Indians

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking that racial abuse and violence against people from the Northeastern states be recognised as a separate category of “hate crime”. The plea follows the death of 22-year-old Tripura student Anjel Chakma, who died in Dehradun after an alleged racial attack earlier this month. The petition has been moved by advocate Anoop Prakash Awasthi. It requests the court to direct the Union government and all states to set up special police units, nodal officers and awareness programmes, especially in educational institutions, to prevent racial discrimination. It also asks the…

30 Dec

Handloom Industries Form Integral Part of Tripura’s Heritage And Culture: Saha

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha chaired a review meeting of the Tripura Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd and Khadi and Village Industries Board at the Secretariat in Agartala on Monday. Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister said that the handloom and handicraft industries of Tripura not only strengthen the state’s rural economy but also form an integral part of its heritage and culture.“The state government is implementing various initiatives to promote the development of the handloom and handicraft sector”, Saha stated. The Chief Minister reviewed the overall functioning of the corporation and said that it is extremely important to…

30 Dec

Bandhan Group to Invest ₹200 Crore in Setting Up Medical College in Tripura

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Bandhan Group has announced the establishment of a medical college in Ambassa, Tripura, with an initial investment of Rs 200 crore. This declaration was made by the chairman, Chandra Sekhar Ghosh, during the Prabashi Tripurabashi Summit 2025–26 in Agartala. The anticipated medical college will encompass allied healthcare facilities and aims to bolster Tripura’s medical education and healthcare infrastructure while generating employment opportunities for local youth. The summit, held at Polo Hotel, represented a significant progression in Tripura's engagement with its non-resident diaspora and was marked by crucial investment announcements spearheaded by the Bandhan Group. Furthermore, Ghosh proposed a skill incubation…