Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, the founder of the Tipra Motha Party and a member of Tripura’s royal family, has called for equal representation in historical education for the children of Tripura. He believes that it is essential for students in the state to learn about their own heritage with the same emphasis as the histories of other states. During a public gathering on September 15, Debbarma announced plans for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) to establish cultural complex centers across the state. These centers will cater to all indigenous communities, including the Chakma, Mog, Hrangkhawal, and Ranglong…

Engineers are central to Tripura’s push for growth, Chief Minister Manik Saha emphasized on September 15 during a program at Pragya Bhavan celebrating the 58th Engineer’s Day. Paying homage to Bharat Ratna M. Visvesvaraya, Saha highlighted the crucial role engineers play in the development of infrastructure. He stated that engineers are the backbone of progress and without them, advancement would be impossible. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047, Saha stated that Tripura is also aligning itself with this goal. He mentioned that Tripura has embarked on a journey to become a…

Tripura Santiniketan Medical College has made history by securing a place in the World Book of Records – London for enrolling the highest number of students in its inaugural academic session. With 150 MBBS students admitted in 2024, this milestone was formally recognized at the House of Commons, British Parliament, Westminster. This recognition signifies a major advancement for Tripura’s healthcare and education sector, showcasing the state’s increasing capacity to retain aspiring doctors who previously had to seek opportunities elsewhere. Officials have hailed the achievement as a testament to the determination of local families and the state’s efforts to expand access…

The eighth session of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly is set to kick off on September 19 and run until September 23, as announced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Monday. Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu has called for the session to take place, with Deputy Speaker Ramprasad Paul presiding over the proceedings in place of the unwell Speaker Biswabandhu Sen. During the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting, attended by representatives from the BJP, CPI(M), and Tipra Motha Party, it was decided that the Assembly will focus on discussions aimed at benefiting the people of Tripura. Leader of…

Two political leaders in Tripura, Gautam Buddha Debbarma and Gauranga Rudrapaul, have been summoned by police after being accused of making communal remarks. The incidents have sparked controversy and raised concerns about rising tensions in the region. Gautam Buddha Debbarma, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) block president of Charilam, is facing backlash after a video surfaced on social media in which he allegedly threatened that “Bengalis will have to flee from Bishramganj.” In the video, Debbarma can be heard saying, “It is not 1980, it is 2025. If you can bring 200 people with sticks, we can also do the…

A shocking case of embezzlement has rocked the UCO Bank’s Agartala branch, as a cashier has been arrested for allegedly stealing Rs 16 crore from the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) account using forged cheques. The accused, identified as Ramayani Shrimayi from Nagaon in Assam, was apprehended on Friday night after the bank filed a complaint with the West Agartala police on September 5. According to police reports, Shrimayi managed to siphon off the staggering amount using six cloned cheques between August 5 and September 2. While Rs 7 crore has been recovered through online transaction trails, authorities are still working…

Tripura is on a mission to become fully self-reliant in potato and potato seed production by 2030, as announced by Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on September 12th. In order to achieve this ambitious goal, the state government has entered into an agreement with the International Potato Centre (CIP) based in Peru. The partnership aims to enhance cultivation practices, introduce advanced technologies, and establish a chips processing center in Tripura. This agreement was formalized after a high-level meeting with CIP Director General Simon Heck and Country Manager Niroj Sharma in Agartala. At present, Tripura has 23,746 farmers…

The Central Tribal University in Tripura is set to become a reality, following the Union government’s approval of the long-awaited project. Tribal Welfare Minister Bikas Debbarma hailed the decision as a historic moment for the state, emphasizing the university’s potential to drive regional development and preserve tribal heritage. In a statement, Debbarma highlighted the university’s role in providing quality education, enhancing skills, and creating employment opportunities for the local tribal population. He stressed the importance of balancing modern education with the preservation of Tripura’s unique cultural and traditional identity. The minister expressed gratitude towards Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram…

The state government of Tripura has recently announced a new standardised uniform policy for students in government schools with the aim of promoting equality, discipline, and a unified identity across the education system. The directive, which covers students from Classes I to XII, outlines three separate uniform categories. Vidyajyoti Schools will have a common uniform, PM-SHRI Schools will maintain their own unique uniform design, and the remaining government schools will adopt another single pattern and colour scheme. However, four institutions have been exempted from this rule. Shishu Bihar H.S. School, Sukhamoy HS School, and Umakanta Academy in West Tripura district,…

Tripura is taking a significant step towards modernizing its agricultural sector by bringing 21 agricultural markets under the Electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform. This initiative is aimed at providing farmers with greater access to buyers across the country and improving their income opportunities. The announcement was made by Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath during the inauguration of a new market at Kulai and a Village Knowledge Centre at Noagaon in Dhalai district. Minister Nath emphasized that the e-NAM platform, supported by the Central government, will enable farmers to directly sell their produce online by uploading images,…

In a recent development, Tripura Congress MLA and former BJP Minister Sudip Roy Barman criticized Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman for his controversial statement claiming ownership of parts of Tripura. Barman accused Pradyot of making such remarks out of frustration and as a ploy to divert attention from the upcoming District Council and Village Committee elections. The video of Pradyot declaring himself as the owner of Agartala, Teliamura, and Kanchanpur during a protest in New Delhi went viral on social media, sparking widespread debate. However, Pradyot later clarified that his statement was in response to the Amra Bangali party.…

Normal life in Kailashahar, the district headquarters of Tripura’s Unakoti, was brought to a standstill on September 11 as the Congress party called for a 12-hour bandh to push for an 11-point charter of demands. The protest, which commenced at 6 am, resulted in blocked roads, closed markets, and a lack of public transport on the streets. Among the demands put forth by the Congress party were the revival of the dormant Kailashahar airport and the extension of the railway network to the town. As a result, educational institutions, banks, and government offices were mostly shut down, with minimal staff…