CPI(M) Politburo member and Leader of Opposition in Tripura, Jitendra Chaudhury, has strongly criticized the Union government for extending the cut-off date under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). In a statement on September 6, Chaudhury condemned the move as a “conspiracy to divide people on religious lines” and called for its immediate repeal. Chaudhury argued that the CAA is unconstitutional as it discriminates on the basis of religion, which goes against the principles of the Indian Constitution. He accused the BJP-led Centre of enacting “extra-constitutional laws” in order to polarize communities for political gains. The Leader of Opposition highlighted the…

The Tripura government has announced plans to establish 10 new working women’s hostels across the state in order to provide better and more secure accommodation for women who are employed. The Director of Social Welfare and Social Education, Tapan Kumar Das, revealed that the Department of Expenditure, Government of India, has already released ₹75.24 crore out of the total project cost of ₹114 crore for this initiative. According to Das, two of the hostels will be located in Agartala, with the remaining eight to be set up in Bodjungnagar, Dharmanagar, Kailashahar, Ambassa, Udaipur, Belonia, and Sabroom. The Tripura Housing Board…

Bidisha Majumder, a teacher at Hariananda English Medium H.S. School in Gomati district, Tripura, was recently awarded the National Teachers’ Award by President Droupadi Murmu in a ceremony held in New Delhi. Majumder received this prestigious award for her outstanding teaching methods, dedication to fostering a scientific mindset among her students, and her active involvement in community engagement initiatives. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a commitment to going above and beyond in her role as an educator. One of the key achievements that led to her receiving this award is the success of her students in various national programs…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has outlined the state government’s commitment to improving the education sector and addressing the Dearness Allowance (DA) gap between state and central government employees. Speaking at a state-level Teachers’ Day program, Saha emphasized the importance of quality education and announced various initiatives to enhance the state’s educational infrastructure. Saha revealed that the state government has hired 19,800 employees over the past seven years, including 5,215 teachers, in an effort to ensure quality education in government schools. He also acknowledged the discrepancy in DA rates between state and central government employees, with state employees currently receiving…

The Tripura police have launched an investigation into a major financial fraud case involving the siphoning off of Rs 16.38 crore from the account of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) by unknown fraudsters. The case was registered at the West Agartala police station after the zonal manager of UCO Bank, Sanjib Roy, discovered that a significant amount of money had been withdrawn from the civic body’s account using cloned cheques. According to Officer in Charge (OC) of the West Agartala police station, Rana Chatterjee, the fraudsters managed to withdraw the funds by using six cloned cheques in August and the…

The Adi Karma Yogi Abhiyan 2025, a flagship initiative of the Central Government aimed at bridging developmental gaps in tribal areas, has officially kicked off in West District, Tripura. With the support of a generous Rs 1,400 crore fund sanctioned by the World Bank, this program is set to pave the way for a fully developed Tripura by the year 2047. During a press conference, Dr. Vishal Kumar, the West District Magistrate, outlined the ambitious scope of the project. The initiative will target 47 village committees spread across three subdivisions, eight blocks, and 35 revenue villages in West District. In…

Tripura Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD) and SC Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das made a plea to Durga Puja organizers on Thursday, September 4 to refrain from forcefully collecting subscriptions from the public. Minister Das took to Facebook to deliver his message, emphasizing the importance of worshipping Goddess Durga in a respectful and peaceful manner. In his message, Minister Das stated, “It is possible to build grand Durga Puja pandals by collecting subscriptions forcefully or by blocking traffic on the roads, but this is not the way to please Goddess Durga. Durga Puja is a sacred festival of Hinduism, and it…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has reassured the public that landowners are being compensated when their land is acquired for the Northeast Gas Grid project. The project is a significant natural gas pipeline network that will connect Guwahati to three state capitals – Imphal, Agartala, and Itanagar. It is anticipated that once operational, the project will enhance energy access and spur industrial development across the region. During a press conference on Wednesday, Saha addressed recent claims of forced evictions without payment, stating that compensation is indeed being provided to landowners. He expressed confusion over where such reports originated from, dismissing…

The tragic death of 15-year-old student Roni Das has left the community in Surma, under the Dhalai district of Tripura, reeling in shock. Roni, a talented Class 10 student at Kamalpur XII School, allegedly took his own life after being accused of stealing Rs 20 from a local shop. The incident occurred on Monday, September 1, in Kuchainala village. Roni, who had gone to the shop with Rs 20 given to him by his father, was accused by the shop owner of taking money from the cash box. He was taken behind the shop to the owner’s house, where he…

In an effort to boost renewable energy sources and reduce dependence on gas-based power, Tripura is making significant strides towards expanding its solar power capacity. The state government has announced plans to generate 150 megawatts (MW) of solar power within the next two years, with a focus on installing solar panels in 50,000 households and bringing 10 lakh consumers under solar coverage. Additionally, all government offices in Tripura will be shifted to solar energy. Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating that the state’s reliance on gas-based power has become unsustainable. He highlighted Prime Minister…

The Tripura Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up for the upcoming Village Council (VC) and Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, as stated by Chief Minister Manik Saha on September 3. The CM reiterated the party’s dedication to the welfare of the Janajati community during a special organisational meeting of the BJP Janajati Morcha held at the Pradesh BJP office. During the meeting, CM Saha emphasized the importance of understanding and addressing the challenges faced by the Janajati community. He expressed the party’s commitment to serving the people and building trust among the electorate, stating that preparations…

Tripura’s Employment and Manpower Planning Department has released data showing a consistent decline in the state’s unemployment rate over the past six years. According to officials, Tripura has consistently maintained an unemployment rate below the national average, as reported by the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) of the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, Government of India. In 2018-19, Tripura’s unemployment rate was reported at 10 per cent, significantly higher than the national average of 5.8 per cent. However, the state has seen a steady decrease in unemployment rates since then, with the rate dropping to 3.2 per cent in…