Tripura

30 Dec

Chakma Students’ Union Demands CBI Probe into Tripura Youth’s Death

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The All-India Chakma Students’ Union (AICSU) has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into the tragic death of Anjel Chakma in Dehradun, and transfer of the trial outside Uttarakhand, preferably to the national capital. Anjel, a 24-year-old student from Tripura was fatally assaulted by a group, allegedly in a racially motivated attack, in Dehradun on December 9. He succumbed to his injuries a few days later in hospital.In a letter addressed to Uttarakhand Chief Minister, AICSU said the family of the deceased alleged serious procedural lapses on the part of the Uttarakhand Police and therefore have lost trust.The…

30 Dec

After Anjel Chakma’s Murder, CoMSO Demands Anti-Racism Law

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) is advocating for a national anti-racism law and expedited justice following the murder of Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura. This incident reflects a troubling pattern of racial violence against individuals from Northeast India in various cities, highlighting systemic prejudice. CoMSO has demanded the establishment of a 24/7 'North East Helpline' and specialized police cells to protect students and professionals from the region, while also calling for accountability from educational institutions and local administrations for not ensuring a safe environment.

30 Dec

Rijiju slams ‘politics’ over Tripura student murder

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has slammed those “playing politics” over the murder of a Tripura student in Uttarakhand.“Everyone should be sad with any such incident happening with anyone from any part of the country. This is not a matter on which politics should be played. There is no point in playing politics over such incidents,” he said. On Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders holding the BJP responsible for the incident, Rijiju said, “Shame on them”. Anjel Chakma, a final-year MBA student at a private university here, was seriously injured when he was allegedly attacked by some youngsters with a…

29 Dec

Tripura Sees Protests After Death of Student Angel Chakma in Dehradun; CM Assures Justice

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Protests have broken out in different parts of Tripura following the death of Angel Chakma, a student from the State who was allegedly assaulted in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and later died in hospital. The incident has sparked anger, grief, and concern over the safety of students from the Northeast studying in other parts of the country. The case has drawn widespread attention after the Tripura Chakma Students Association appealed to the central government to intervene. The Association said there had been repeated incidents of violence and harassment against youth from the Northeast, and called for strong action to prevent such attacks.…

27 Dec

Tripura CM Manik Saha Calls Forced Religious Conversion a Serious Crime, Urges Strong Social Movement Against It

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that forced religious conversion is a serious crime and there should be a strong social movement against it. He made this statement on December 25 while speaking to reporters at a Gurdwara in Chandmari, on the outskirts of Agartala, during the observance of Veer Bal Diwas. The chief minister said that religion is a matter of personal faith and choice. According to him, no one should be forced, pressured, or tempted to change their religion. He added that society needs to stay alert against such practices and people must raise their voices whenever…

26 Dec

Biswa Bandhu Sen, the speaker of the Tripura Assembly, dies at the age of 72

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen passed away late on Thursday night, December 25, while he was undergoing treatment at Aster CMI Hospital in Bengaluru. He was 72 years old. His death has brought sadness across the state, especially among political leaders, colleagues, and people who knew him closely. Biswa Bandhu Sen had been unwell for several months. In August, he suffered a massive brain haemorrhage and had to be admitted to a hospital in Agartala. Doctors there carried out an emergency surgery to save his life. Later, he was shifted by air ambulance to Bengaluru so that he could…

23 Dec

Pradyot Debbarma Says No to Bangladesh Mission Reopening in Agartala, Cites Attacks on Hindus

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has insisted that the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala should remain closed until attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh cease and anti-India statements are retracted. His comments followed the suspension of visa and consular services at the mission, a development influenced by protests from the Youth Tipra Motha Federation and his warning of a strong response to threats against Indian diplomatic entities. Debbarma emphasized the need for unity among the people of Tripura, regardless of political differences, stating that national interests should supersede party politics. He reiterated that the resumption of services…

23 Dec

GB Pant Hospital Launches 24×7 Emergency Operation Theatre to Boost Critical Care in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major step to strengthen emergency healthcare services in Tripura, a dedicated round-the-clock emergency operation theatre (OT) has been made operational at GB Pant Hospital. The new facility is expected to significantly reduce delays in critical surgeries and improve survival chances for seriously ill and injured patients. GB Pant Hospital is the state’s top referral centre, catering to patients from across Tripura as well as neighbouring areas. With a growing number of emergency cases being referred from district and sub-divisional hospitals, doctors have long felt the need for a separate OT that can function exclusively for emergencies at all…

22 Dec

Surrendered Militants Block Assam–Agartala Highway in Tripura, Demand Revival of Stalled Rehabilitation Scheme

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Traffic movement on the Assam–Agartala National Highway was brought to a halt late on Sunday after surrendered militants blocked the road at Baramura in West Tripura. The protestors demanded that the state government immediately restart a rehabilitation scheme that has remained stalled for several years. The blockade began on the night of December 21 and continued into Monday, leaving a long line of vehicles stuck on both sides of the affected stretch. Truck drivers and passengers said they waited for hours with no information on when the road would reopen. The highway is one of the key routes that links…

22 Dec

1971 Indo-Pak War Veteran Army Battalion Deployed in Tripura Amid Bangladesh Unrest: CM

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In the midst of the uprising in neighbouring Bangladesh, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced that an Army unit that participated in the 1971 Indo-Pak war has been stationed in the northeastern state. Saha stated, "I am sending reports on the ground reality in the wake of happenings in Bangladesh and its possible impact to Delhi," during a Sunday event hosted by the BJP's legal cell. The Indian Army battalion that trained Mukti Bahini and took part in the 1971 conflict is currently in the state. Indian Army Mountain Divisions, especially the 20 Mountain Division (XXXIII Corps) and parts…