The Bru community in Tripura is seeking clarification from Chief Minister Manik Saha after he allegedly made an error regarding their origin during a recent public address. The incident took place on October 8 in Bagafa, South Tripura, where the Chief Minister reportedly stated that the Bru community originated from the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh and referred to them as “second settlers” in Tripura. In response to this statement, the Bru People Organisation (BPO) has submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister’s Office requesting a corrigendum. S K Msha, President of the BPO, clarified in a statement that the…

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, the royal scion and founder of the Tipra Motha Party, is gearing up for the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections with a strong focus on ensuring a victory for his regional party. This move is seen as a clear stance against national parties by Debbarma. At a mass joining event held at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala, more than 1,200 individuals, the majority of whom were former BJP members, officially joined the Tipra Motha Party. Debbarma used this platform to convey a powerful message, stating, “If you want to earn money and…

Tripura Chief Minister, Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, recently had a productive meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. The focus of their discussion was on the necessity of increasing the ceiling limit for Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the state. Dr. Saha emphasized the importance of this adjustment, citing that several vital projects in areas such as Urban Development, Tourism, and the Agartala Municipal Corporation have been hindered by the current restrictions. In a social media post following the meeting, Dr. Saha expressed his concerns and highlighted the urgent need for action. He stated, “Met Union Finance…

Tripura Emerging as a Major Force in India’s Startup Landscape Tripura is quickly establishing itself as a significant player in India’s startup ecosystem, showcasing an impressive 66 per cent average growth in startup recognitions over the past five years. The state’s progress was recently highlighted at the Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit 2025, held at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore. During the summit, over Rs 100 crore in investment commitments were announced, demonstrating the growing momentum of innovation in India. The event attracted more than 71,000 visitors and over 20 global startup stakeholders, providing a platform for investors,…

A joint operation conducted by the Border Security Force (BSF), Tripura Frontier, and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Agartala, led to the seizure of a significant quantity of Yaba tablets worth approximately Rs 16 crore in Sepahijala district late Sunday night. Based on specific intelligence inputs, the BSF and NCB officials targeted a private residence in the bordering area of Boxanagar under the jurisdiction of Kalamchoura Police Station. The operation, which took place between 11:10 PM and 2:00 AM, focused on the house of Lipiyara Khatun (33), the wife of Amal Hussain, a resident of Madhya Boxanagar. Upon conducting a…

The District Administration of North Tripura has taken a groundbreaking step towards water conservation with the launch of the “Uttar Jal Sanchay Yatra” campaign. This initiative aims to construct 50,000 soak pits within a span of just two days, on November 3 and 4. District Magistrate Chandni Chandran has emphasized the importance of this mission, calling it a “historic people’s movement” to ensure that every drop of rainwater is preserved for the future. She highlighted the crucial role that soak pits play in groundwater recharge, flood reduction, and improving soil health and agricultural productivity. “These soak pits may be simple…

The District Administration of North Tripura has taken a significant step towards promoting water conservation with the launch of the “Uttar Jal Sanchay Yatra” campaign. The initiative aims to construct 50,000 soak pits within a span of just two days, on November 3 and 4. District Magistrate Chandni Chandran has described the campaign as a “historic people’s mission” to ensure that every drop of rainwater is saved for the future. She emphasized that the initiative is not just a government program, but a movement towards a water-secure tomorrow. Soak pits, although simple in design, play a crucial role in groundwater…

A minor girl who was reportedly kidnapped from her home in Indranagar, Agartala, was successfully rescued by Tripura Police in a swift operation. The incident came to light late on October 10, prompting multiple teams to be deployed to trace the girl and apprehend the alleged kidnappers. According to a press statement from Tripura Police, the operation was closely monitored and supervised by senior officials. The girl was recovered from the Maharani area of Udaipur Subdivision in the early hours of October 12. The police identified four suspects in connection with the case, with one adult already arrested and set…

Police in Tripura arrested a man on October 12 in connection with the alleged murder of a 14-month-old baby girl. The incident took place in the Padmabil area under the Panisagar sub-division of North District. According to Rahul Balhera, IPS, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Panisagar, the child went missing late Saturday night after her maternal grandfather, Joynal Uddin, took her out. “Last night we received information that a 14-month-old girl was missing… it had been three hours since both of them had not returned,” he said. Initially, the family of the child searched the village but were unable to…

A 50-year-old Pakistani woman, identified as Louis Nighat Akhtar Bhano, was detained at Sabroom Railway Station in South Tripura after allegedly escaping from a Nepalese prison where she was serving a sentence for drug trafficking. The Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel took her into custody on October 12 after noticing her suspicious behavior upon arrival by the Kanchanjunga Express. Initially identifying herself as Saheena Parveen from Purani Basti, Delhi, Bhano could not produce any valid identity documents. During a search, several Pakistani contact numbers were found in her possession. Further investigation revealed that she was the wife of Md. Golaf…

A tragic incident unfolded in the Sepahijala district as a 46-year-old man, Narul Islam, allegedly took his own life after brutally injuring his wife and daughter-in-law with a sharp object. The authorities confirmed this heartbreaking news on Saturday, October 11. Officer-in-Charge Tapas Das revealed that Narul’s lifeless body was discovered hanging from a tree in a forested area at Bardowal, which falls under the jurisdiction of Sonamura Police Station. It was reported that Narul, who had recently returned home after spending eight years in a West Asian country, carried out the brutal attack at his residence before fleeing and ultimately…

Tripura is gearing up to transform its tourism landscape with the upcoming construction of a cutting-edge adventure, eco-tourism, and water park in Sachindranagar Colony, Jirania, West District. This ambitious project was the focal point of a recent virtual meeting on October 10 between Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury and top officials from the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) at the Secretariat. During the meeting, Minister Chowdhury emphasized the park’s potential to not only attract visitors from across the country and abroad but also to create job opportunities for locals. The park is set to take inspiration from Kolkata’s renowned…