Manik Saha’s Surprise Football Move Wins Hearts Across Tripura Agartala, June 10, 2025 – In a refreshing departure from daily politics, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha took to the football field and surprised everyone by scoring a stunning goal during the inauguration of the Tripura State Inter-District Football Championship held at the Swami Vivekananda Stadium in Agartala. The crowd erupted in cheers as the CM, dressed in casuals and sports shoes, launched a precise kick into the top corner of the net. The video of the goal has since gone viral, drawing praise not just from political supporters but…

Political Tension Rises as Free Speech Comes Under Fire in Tripura Agartala, June 10, 2025 – In a dramatic turn of events, a prominent Youth Congress leader in Tripura was arrested late Sunday night following public criticism of Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha. The arrest, which has sparked widespread political uproar, also led to the detention of the leader’s immediate family members, raising serious concerns about the shrinking space for dissent in the northeastern state. Who Was Arrested and Why? The leader, identified as Rahul Debbarma, had recently uploaded a series of videos on social media platforms where he voiced…

Tripura Congress youth leader Shahjahan Miah found himself at the center of controversy after his house in Agartala was attacked late Sunday night. The attack came after Miah criticized the Tripura Government and police for their alleged inaction following clashes related to alleged cow slaughter incidents on Bakrid in the Gomati district. In a video posted on his social media page, Miah expressed his frustration with the state government and police for failing to address the alleged disruptions during the customary animal slaughter on Bakrid. He also made disparaging remarks about Chief Minister Manik Saha and accused BJP minority leaders…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha recently launched a comprehensive welfare drive to empower marginalized communities in the Tufania Lunga Tea Garden in Bamutiya, Tripura. The initiative is part of the ‘Chief Minister Tea Worker Welfare Scheme’ aimed at improving the living standards of tea garden workers and their families. During the inauguration, CM Saha distributed land pattas to 82 tea worker families, granting them legal ownership of their residences. This step is expected to provide long-term security and stability to the workers, ensuring their rights are protected. In addition to this, several awareness campaigns were launched, including a rally focused…

In a landmark event for the health sector in Tripura, the Director of AIIMS, New Delhi, Dr. Srinivasan, along with his team of experts and senior officials from the Tripura Health Department, held a press conference today at the AGMC Council Room in Agartala. The delegation commended the overall healthcare system and infrastructure of the state, describing it as “better than the national average” in many aspects. During the conference, Dr. Srinivasan emphasized that the doctor-to-patient ratio in Tripura is satisfactory compared to national standards, but pointed out that the nurse-to-patient ratio needs improvement. He identified this as an area…

In a shocking turn of events, a young Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Dhiman Chakma, originally from Tripura, was apprehended by the Odisha Vigilance Department for accepting a bribe of Rs. 10 lakh from a businessman. The incident, which took place in Dharamgarh, Kalahandi district, has raised serious concerns about the prevalence of corruption within the bureaucracy. Chakma, a 2021 batch IAS officer and former Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, was serving as the Sub-Collector of Dharamgarh at the time of his arrest. It was reported that he had threatened the businessman with punitive action against his stone crusher unit…

Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha attended a special programme at Tufania Lunga Tea Estate J.B. School in Bamutia R.D. Block tomorrow, June 8th, 2025, at Noon. The event was filled with various activities aimed at benefiting the local community. One of the main highlights of the programme was the distribution of Allotment Patta, which will provide land rights to the residents of the area. Additionally, there was an Administrative Camp set up to address any issues or concerns that the community may have. An Awareness Rally on Nasha Mukti Abhiyan, a campaign against substance abuse, was held to educate…

On Sunday, the newly formed committee of 31 members of the Ramnagar Legislative Center introduced themselves through a brief ceremony at the Dasharath Dev Smriti Bhavan. The event was attended by Ramnagar Legislative Center’s lawmaker Deepak Majumdar, corporators from each ward of Ramnagar center, District President Asim Bhattacharya, and others. During the introductory ceremony, each member of the committee shared their background and goals for their term. Lawmaker Deepak Majumdar emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation among the committee members to work towards the development of Ramnagar. District President Asim Bhattacharya encouraged the new committee members to focus on…

In a heartwarming gesture, the Tripura Tribal Committee and Shatadal Club came together to distribute milk, biscuits, and food items among children in the area affected by the recent Floods. Corporate Sukhmoy Saha, Seema Debnath, along with others, were present at the event where journalists spoke to club editor Adhir Debnath for more details. The event took place at the Agartala Shatadal Club, where the community came together to support those in need during this difficult time.

The tension between ruling party allies in Tripura reached a boiling point on Friday evening when violent clashes erupted between supporters of the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) and TIPRA Motha in Gonda Twisa (formerly Gonda Twisa) Sub-division in Dhalai district. The conflict, which began over disagreements regarding the allocation of work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), quickly escalated into a full-blown street brawl. Eyewitnesses reported that what started as verbal arguments between workers from both parties turned into a chaotic scene of violence, with political supporters brandishing makeshift weapons and causing extensive damage…

Police in Tripura’s Udaipur subdivision have launched investigations into two alleged incidents of cow slaughter that occurred during Eid-ul-Zuha, sparking tensions, protests, and concerns over potential communal unrest in the region. The first incident took place near the Gomati riverbank in Chanban under the Gomati Para area, where a cow was allegedly slaughtered in public view. This act triggered anger among locals, especially members of a Hindu group affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), who witnessed the slaughter and raised an alarm. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with this incident, and the cow’s carcass was buried under…

The delegation from AIIMS Delhi conducted a thorough assessment of the facilities at GBP Hospital and Agartala Government Medical College during their visit. They provided valuable insights and recommendations on how to improve the quality of healthcare services in the state. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha expressed his gratitude to the AIIMS team for their visit and assured them of the state government’s full cooperation in implementing their suggestions. He reiterated his commitment to providing the best healthcare services to the people of Tripura and pledged to work closely with AIIMS to achieve this goal. The AIIMS team, led by…