Tripura’s leader of opposition, Jitendra Chaudhury, has raised concerns about the settlement process for the Bru people who were displaced from Mizoram and resettled in the state without being granted agricultural land rights. Chaudhury criticized the government for only providing each Bru family with a plot of land for housing, stating that indigenous people cannot sustain themselves without land for agriculture. The quadripartite agreement signed in New Delhi in January 2020 allowed over 8,000 Bru families to be permanently settled in various parts of Tripura. Speaking at a program in Agartala to observe the International Day of the World’s Indigenous…

In a heartwarming gesture, the Tripura Pradesh Mahila Morcha organized a Raksha Bandhan celebration at the Akhaura check post. This initiative aimed to foster unity and strengthen the bond between the people of India and Bangladesh. Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is a traditional Indian festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a sacred thread known as a Rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing their love and protection. The event at the Akhaura check post saw women from both countries coming together to celebrate Raksha Bandhan. The women tied Rakhis on the…

The residents of Ward 14 in Agartala celebrated the festival of Rakhi Bandhan with great enthusiasm in the Durga Chowmuhani area. The streets were filled with people walking to participate in this traditional event, organized by the local community. Rakhi Bandhan, also known as Raksha Bandhan, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a sacred thread, known as a Rakhi, around their brothers’ wrists as a symbol of love and protection. In return, brothers promise to protect and take care of their sisters. The event in Ward 14 was a community effort, with…

Today, a historic movement was observed in Tripura Pradesh Congress Bhavan, apart from India. Alongside, the founding day and celebration of the Youth Congress were also held in front of the Tripura Pradesh Congress Bhavan. The event was attended by Tripura Pradesh Congress President Ashish Kumar Saha, MLA Sudip Roy Barman, MLA Gopal Chandra Roy, Youth Congress President Nilakamal Saha, and other leaders. The day was marked with speeches, cultural programs, and a pledge to work towards the betterment of the state and country. The leaders emphasized the importance of youth involvement in politics and urged the younger generation to…

In a significant move towards peace-building and inclusive development, the Central government has allocated Rs 250 crore for the upliftment of tribal communities in Tripura. This funding comes as part of the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) signed with two formerly banned insurgent outfits — the National Liberation Front of Twipra (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF). The announcement of this decision was made by Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, who stated that the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a new component under the existing Special Development Package for Tripura to implement the…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has allocated a significant amount of over Rs 87 crore for a range of infrastructure projects aimed at improving civic amenities, road connectivity, and public health throughout the state. According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), projects totaling Rs 32.33 crore have been approved for the construction of RCC cover drains and roads in various wards of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC). Additionally, maintenance works for 27 Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) roads in 12 sub-divisions have been sanctioned at a cost of Rs 55.16 crore. These maintenance works will cover…

Residents of the southern zone of Ward 48 in Agargaon are expressing their dissatisfaction with the lack of attention from the municipal authorities. The area is plagued by the stench emanating from overflowing garbage bins, making it difficult for residents and passersby to navigate the streets. The area is also facing issues with illegal parking, further exacerbating the problem. Councilor Sabita Kar, who represents Ward 48, has been accused of neglecting the area and failing to address the concerns of the residents. Local residents are calling for immediate action to address these issues and improve the living conditions in the…

In a significant drug bust led by Udoyapur district police official Nirmal Das, a large quantity of narcotics was seized from the home of Prasenjit Debnath in Ward 4 of Chandrapur Panchayat. According to sources, Prasenjit Debnath, a resident of Chandrapur village, has been selling these drugs for a long time. The Udoyapur Radha Kishorpur police were able to recover a substantial amount of narcotics from his own home. This operation marks a major success for the Udoyapur district police in their ongoing efforts to crack down on drug trafficking in the area. Nirmal Das and his team have been…

Police in the Amatali area near the Neelgiri hills in Khayerpur bypass have arrested an auto driver with 90,000 Yaba tablets. The estimated market value of the seized drugs is around 1 crore 35 lakh taka. The arrest was made after a tip-off, and the driver is currently in police custody. According to Superintendent of Police for West Tripura, Namit Pathak, the auto driver was caught during a routine check. The police are now investigating the source of the drugs and any potential links to larger drug trafficking networks. The driver will be charged under the Narcotics Control Act. This…

Law and order situation in Unakoti district raises questions again, says MLA Birjit Sinha! Once again, the law and order situation in Unakoti district has come under scrutiny with MLA Birjit Sinha of the 53rd constituency of Kailashahar raising questions. Speaking to journalists this morning, he strongly asserted that the security arrangements in the district have completely collapsed and the administration’s incompetent attitude is causing fear among the common people. MLA Birjit Sinha stated, “A few days ago, I had said that there is no law and order in Unakoti district. In response to my claim, the district police superintendent…

The Tripura Government has taken swift action in response to the tragic incident that led to the death of truck driver Mihir Lal Debnath in Khowai District. The government has suspended a Sub-Divisional Magistrate and formed a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the driver’s death. Debnath, a resident of Kanchanpur in North Tripura district, lost his life after being trapped inside his truck cabin for several hours following a road accident in the Chakmaghat area on the night of August 4. The truck, loaded with cement, crashed into a tree, causing severe damage to the cabin and…

Prohibitory orders have been put in place in Bishramganj and surrounding areas in Tripura’s Sepahijala district after a series of disturbing incidents unfolded involving the alleged molestation of a tribal girl and subsequent mob violence that left multiple people injured, police confirmed on Wednesday. The incident reportedly began on Tuesday evening when a tribal girl, who is currently training to become an air hostess in Guwahati, was traveling from Agartala to Bishramganj by bus. The girl was allegedly molested by a fellow passenger near Bishalgarh, prompting her to disembark from the bus and inform her parents. Following this, a group…