The Tripura Police have taken action against a digital content creator, Madhabi Biswas of Pratapgarh, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a social media post. Biswas criticized the Prime Minister for his visit to the Maa Tripura Sundari temple in Gomati district on September 22 in a video posted on September 25. She questioned the purpose of the PM’s temple visit during Navratri, stating that public funds were spent for a brief 35-minute visit and suggesting that he could have offered prayers online from Delhi instead. The video went viral, prompting a complaint to the…

Oil India Limited (OIL) has made a significant breakthrough in its exploration efforts in the Andaman Sea, with the discovery of natural gas reserves in the Vijayapuram-2 well. This marks a historic moment as it is the first confirmed hydrocarbon find in the region, following the acquisition of the Offshore Andaman Block AN-OSHP-2018/1 under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP). The initial production testing conducted at the well site confirmed the presence of natural gas, although the size and commercial viability of the find are yet to be determined. Further analysis, including isotope testing, is currently underway to understand the…

Tripura, a state in northeastern India, has seen a significant increase in tourism in recent years, according to the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025 released by the Ministry of Tourism. The report shows that both domestic and foreign tourist arrivals have surged, indicating a growing interest in the region as a travel destination. In 2024, Tripura welcomed 0.601 million domestic tourists, a remarkable 64.07% increase from the previous year. Similarly, foreign tourist arrivals also rose by 36.15%, with 0.091 million visitors in 2024 compared to 0.067 million in 2023. This growth has solidified Tripura as the second-most visited northeastern state…

Tripura, a state in northeastern India, is gearing up for the Durga Puja celebrations amidst the forecast of intermittent rainfall and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Tripura from September 28 to October 2, warning of potential heavy to very heavy rainfall in various districts. The Meteorological Centre in Agartala has released a special bulletin detailing the weather predictions for the upcoming days. The first spell of rainfall was expected on September 27, mainly impacting Dhalai district before spreading to other regions of the state. The forecast indicates that Tripura will experience light to…

Belonia, a town in South Tripura, is set to receive a Doppler radar in order to bolster the state’s ability to provide early weather warnings, officials announced on September 27th. At present, there is only one Doppler radar in operation in the entire district, which is managed by the India Meteorological Department. The addition of a new radar, which has been approved by the Central government, is expected to enhance weather forecasting and disaster preparedness not just in Belonia but across the entire South Tripura district, according to District Magistrate Muhammad Sajad. A review meeting was held on September 26th,…

A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Tripura’s Gomati district on September 27 when a three-month-old baby girl was rescued by police after reports surfaced that her parents had allegedly sold her to another family. The distressing case came to light after media reports shed light on the dire situation of a destitute couple residing in Brajendrapra village in Karbook subdivision. The couple, struggling in extreme poverty, reportedly made the heartbreaking decision to hand over their infant daughter to a family in Madhumogpara. Prompt action was taken by authorities upon learning of the situation. Gamanjoy Reang, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Karbook,…

Tripura, a state in northeastern India, has allocated Rs 50.65 crore for various development and public welfare projects ahead of the Durga Puja festival. The funding was approved after consultations with state departments to ensure that infrastructure is improved and public services run smoothly during the celebrations. Out of the total amount, Rs 12 crore will be used for sanitation, solid waste management, safe drinking water, road construction, drainage systems, street lighting in newly created wards, online services, electric crematoriums, and the conservation of water bodies across 14 municipalities and six nagar panchayats. Additionally, Rs 9.37 crore has been allocated…

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Tripura is raising concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in the state. In a letter addressed to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), the CPI(M) has demanded immediate intervention citing lack of transparency and violent attacks on its members. The letter, signed by State Secretariat members Manik Dey, Naresh Jamatia, Sudhan Das, and Ratan Das, expressed that political parties and the public have been kept in the dark about the objectives and methods of the revision. While acknowledging the importance of identifying fake voters, the party emphasized the…

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura has received a significant boost ahead of the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections as 920 voters, including a prominent Tipra Motha leader, joined the party in a ceremony attended by Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha. Describing the day as “historic”, Dr. Saha emphasized the importance of making the right decision at the right time. He highlighted the exploitation of Janajati people in the name of politics in the past and stressed the BJP’s commitment to ensuring the welfare and development of the tribal community. Dr. Saha underlined the…

Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) is gearing up to provide uninterrupted power supply across the state during the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations, according to Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath. In a virtual meeting with TSECL officials, including the Managing Director, Director (Technical), General Managers of TPGL and TPTL, Deputy General Managers, and Senior Managers, Nath assured that all necessary steps have been taken to ensure a smooth power supply during the festive period. Nath emphasized the importance of maintaining transformers, ensuring that vehicles and staff are prepared to provide prompt services, and having additional teams and agencies on standby.…

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made a significant move ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections by appointing former Tripura Chief Minister and Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb as co-in-charge for the state. This decision was officially communicated by Arun Singh, National General Secretary and Headquarters In-Charge of the BJP, with the approval of BJP National President J.P. Nadda. Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav has also been named as the state in-charge. The appointment of Biplab Kumar Deb has been seen as a strategic move by the BJP leadership, who have shown confidence in his organizational skills and…

During the meeting, Chowdhury emphasized the need for infrastructure development, promotion of eco-tourism, and capacity building for local stakeholders in order to attract more tourists to Tripura. He also discussed the possibility of introducing new tourism circuits and promoting the state as a popular destination for adventure tourism. Scindia appreciated the efforts of the Tripura government in promoting tourism and assured them of all necessary support from the central government. He suggested conducting joint promotional events and campaigns to showcase the unique cultural heritage and natural beauty of Tripura to a wider audience. The meeting concluded with both ministers agreeing…