Tripura Police recently handed over the bodies of three Bangladeshi nationals who were lynched by a mob on suspicion of cattle theft in the Vidyabill area of Khowai district. The incident took place on October 15, leading to a tragic end for the three individuals. According to police officials, a case was registered at Champahoar Police Station after the bodies of the deceased were recovered. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the victims were Bangladeshi nationals. Subsequently, after the post-mortem examinations were conducted, the bodies were handed over to the Bangladesh Police and Border Guards of Bangladesh through the…

Tripura Scheduled Caste Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das has issued a stern warning to Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury, stating that he will take legal action if Chaudhury does not apologize publicly by October 26 for allegedly making derogatory remarks against him and his family. During a press conference, Das, who also serves as the Minister of ARDD, accused Chaudhury of spreading false allegations in an attempt to defame him. He specifically addressed Chaudhury’s questioning of his income and tax payments, asserting that he has been filing income tax returns since 2014 when he was working in the private sector. Highlighting…

Pradyot Bikram Manikya DebBarma, a prominent figure in the Tripura royal family, recently made headlines with his announcement to take legal action regarding land and customary bills that have allegedly been denied to the indigenous people of Tripura by various governments over the years. Scheduled to file a case in the Supreme Court on October 17, DebBarma has been vocal about the need for the indigenous communities of Tripura to have their rights protected and not determined by political authorities or District Magistrates. He has called for the Governor, as the custodian of the Sixth Schedule, to act in the…

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, founder of the Tipra Motha Party, made strong allegations against the ruling BJP government during a public event on October 15. He accused the government of deliberately delaying village committee (VC) elections in Tripura, claiming that the BJP knows it would not win a single seat if the polls were held. In his speech, Pradyot criticized both the state and central governments for their handling of land rights and funding issues in the region. He highlighted the lack of power of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) over land rights and the failure of…

Tripura is gearing up for a tourism boom with a slew of new projects worth over Rs 500 crore, as announced by the state government during a meeting with Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in Rajasthan on October 15. At the National Tourism Ministers’ Conference, Tripura Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury criticized the previous Left Front government for neglecting tourism development in the state. He emphasized that since coming to power in 2018, the current government has been focusing on promoting Tripura as a promising tourist destination. Chowdhury credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Manik Saha for their…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha recently met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss various proposals aimed at accelerating the state’s development and aligning with the national vision of a “Viksit Bharat.” During the meeting, Saha presented a series of proposals to the Prime Minister, including advocating for the inclusion of the Bru-Reang community under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and requesting an increase in wheat allocation to Tripura under the Public Distribution System (PDS). In addition to these proposals, Saha discussed several major infrastructure and welfare initiatives with the Prime Minister. This included the double-laning…

The Government of Tripura has taken a significant step towards enhancing healthcare services in the state by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. The agreement aims to establish Centres of Excellence in medical education and advanced healthcare services across Tripura. The MoU was signed in a ceremony held at Tripura Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha. Dr. Saha, who also oversees the Health & Family Welfare portfolio, expressed great pride in the partnership with AIIMS, stating that it represents a transformative…

Tripura’s main referral hospital, GB Pant Hospital, is set to undergo a major transformation through a new partnership with AIIMS Delhi. Chief Minister Manik Saha will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AIIMS Delhi on October 15 in New Delhi, solidifying the agreement to upgrade GB Pant Hospital to AIIMS standards over the next three years. Health Secretary Kiran Gitte highlighted the comprehensive nature of the partnership, stating that AIIMS Delhi will assist in both medical and non-medical aspects of the hospital. This collaboration will involve training opportunities for staff members, as well as the exchange of doctors between…

Tripura Police achieved a significant victory in their battle against drug trafficking by seizing a massive 580 kilograms of cannabis with an estimated value of Rs 1 crore. The operation, carried out by officers from the Mungiakami Police Station, uncovered a sophisticated smuggling scheme that utilized two vehicles with deceptive markings. According to officials, acting on a tip-off, Tripura Police conducted separate raids in Champlai Bari and North Maharani areas. The operation was overseen by SDPO Rohon Kisan (IPS) and led by the Officer-in-Charge of Mungiakami Police Station, with DCM Surajit Debbarma also present at the scene. During the search,…

The Southwest monsoon has officially withdrawn from the entire state of Tripura today, nearly matching its usual withdrawal schedule, the Meteorological Centre, Agartala confirmed. Dr. Partha Roy, senior meteorologist at the Centre, said the state is now entering the post-monsoon period, with dry conditions expected across Tripura over the coming days. “The Southwest monsoon has withdrawn from the entire state today. Weather conditions are expected to remain dry for the next few days,” Dr. Roy added. Interestingly, the monsoon also withdrew on October 14 last year, 2024, showing a consistent pattern in its seasonal departure. Over the past 24 hours,…

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha recently conducted a high-level meeting with Union Health Minister and BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda in New Delhi to discuss crucial initiatives geared towards fortifying the healthcare sector in the state. During the meeting, Dr. Saha took to social media to announce that he had put forth a proposal for the establishment of a new Medical College at Kulai in Dhalai, an aspirational district in Tripura, under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Additionally, he suggested the establishment of a Tertiary Ophthalmology Hospital in Agartala to elevate specialized medical care services in the…

Tripura Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury recently participated in the National Tourism Ministers’ Conference organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The conference aimed to foster collaboration between the Central and State Governments to enhance sustainable tourism, embrace digital transformation, and develop unique tourist destinations across the country. During the conference, Minister Chowdhury emphasized the importance of sharing ideas and best practices to help India establish itself as a leading global tourism destination. The event was attended by various dignitaries, including Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh Gulab Chand Kataria, Deputy Chief…