A mother in the Abhoynagar police station area in Khowai has been arrested after allegedly abandoning her child while intoxicated. The incident came to light when a passerby found the child crying alone on the street and alerted the authorities. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly told police that the child was not hers and that she did not remember leaving the child unattended. The child, who appeared to be around 3 years old, was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation and is now under the care of social services. Neighbours described the woman as a…

The State Panchayat Resource Centre (SPRC) in Agartala recently hosted a two-day Panchayati Raj Capacity-Building Programme on September 1 and 2. The event, aimed at enhancing grassroots governance and promoting sustainable rural development in Tripura, was jointly organized by the Rural Development (Panchayat) Department of the Tripura government and the Bharat Initiative Foundation. The programme focused on improving the knowledge, skills, and leadership of elected representatives and functionaries of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the event, emphasizing the importance of training for elected representatives in villages. Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu also addressed the valedictory session,…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha delivered a scathing criticism of the opposition CPIM during a recent public address, accusing the party of fostering terrorism while praising the BJP for bringing peace to the state. Speaking at a gathering, Saha asserted that the people of Tripura have come to understand that true development can only be achieved with the BJP in power. He claimed that the CPI(M) and Congress have historically exploited the Janajati community for political gain, using them as a mere vote bank. Welcoming 610 new members into the BJP, Saha highlighted recent incidents of violence targeting party members…

On Tuesday, the West Tripura district level cultural festival was held at Maharani Tulsi Bati Balika Vidyalaya in Agartala. The inauguration of this West district-based cultural festival was done by Deputy Mayor Monika Das Datta today, along with the presence of Corporator Ratna Datta and others. The two-day cultural festival saw the participation of a total of 650 students from 60 schools in the district, ranging from ninth to twelfth grade. The students competed in various categories such as dance, music, drama, painting, and quiz in 12 different subjects during the festival.

The Iron Bridge collapses again in Kinaichar! On Tuesday afternoon, the iron bridge built over the Lakshmichhara on the way from Kailashahar to Kinaichar collapsed, causing panic among the locals. This bridge collapse has completely disrupted communication between Kinaichar and the city, affecting nearly a thousand families. The incident resulted in injuries to the e-rickshaw driver and two women. Local MLA Birajit Sinha expressed anger at the indifference of the authorities. Today, an electric auto along with a tripura and an electric auto broke down on the iron bridge located over the Lakshmichhara on the way from Gobindapur to Kinaichar.…

The security breach at the MLA Hostel in Agartala, Tripura, has caused concern among officials and residents alike. Tipra Motha MLA Philip Kumar Reang raised alarm bells after being threatened by unidentified miscreants outside his room late on Monday night. Following his complaint, a team of senior police officials, led by DGP Anurag, visited the hostel to assess the situation. DGP Anurag confirmed that the individuals involved in the incident had been identified as three youths who were guests of someone at the hostel. He assured the public that security personnel are on high alert and that investigations are ongoing…

Tipra Motha Party MLA Philip Kumar Reang has raised serious concerns about security at the MLA hostel after being threatened by unidentified miscreants on the night of September 1. Reang has called on Chief Minister Manik Saha to address the issue promptly. The incident occurred around 10 pm while Reang was on the phone with his family outside his room. He was approached by four individuals who appeared to be intoxicated and threatened him, using abusive language. Fearing for his safety, Reang immediately notified the Superintendent of Police, West District, who dispatched security forces and police personnel to the MLA…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha commended the performance of Panchayats in Tripura during the inauguration of a two-day Panchayati Raj Capacity Building Programme at the State Panchayat Resource Centre, A.D. Nagar on Monday, September 1. Dr. Saha highlighted that none of the Panchayats in the state have fallen under the lowest Grade-D category of the Panchayat Advancement Index, with 42 Panchayats securing Grade-A rankings, while 728 and 406 Panchayats received Grade-B and Grade-C respectively. Addressing the representatives, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of strengthening the grassroots democratic structure through sincere and accountable functioning. He emphasized that Panchayats are crucial…

Tipra Motha Party (TMP) leader Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has raised concerns over the alleged eviction of tribal families in North Tripura to make way for outsiders, labeling it a violation of indigenous rights. In a video statement released on September 1, Pradyot revealed that he had been contacted by residents of Damcherra and Panisagar in North Tripura, who reported receiving threats of eviction. He pointed fingers at Indian Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) and the district administration as being involved in the issue. “I have received emails from Damcherra in North Tripura, where the district administration and IGGL are allegedly…

Law enforcement agencies in Tripura’s Sepahijala district have successfully carried out a major operation to uproot and destroy approximately 4.28 lakh ganja saplings in a single day, marking it as the largest of its kind in the district. Officials reported on Monday that the operation was initiated following intelligence inputs, which led a team led by Smriti Kanta Bardhan, the officer-in-charge of Jatrapur Police Station, to collaborate with Tripura State Rifles personnel. Together, they eradicated close to 2 lakh saplings from 12 nursery plots located deep in the forested areas of South Moheshpur, Katalia, under the Sonamura sub-division on Sunday.…

The recent attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in Tripura’s Khowai district while they were listening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme has sparked outrage and condemnation from Chief Minister Manik Saha. The incident, which occurred on July 27 at Asharambari, left at least seven BJP activists injured and resulted in the arrest of two individuals allegedly involved in the assault. Chief Minister Saha, who was present at the same venue where the attack took place, described it as the “darkest chapter” not only in Tripura but in the entire country. He emphasized that ‘Mann…

A young man was found in critical condition in Kailashahar after allegedly being assaulted in a robbery attempt on Saturday night. The victim, identified as Mohd. Bilal Ahmed, is currently undergoing treatment at the local district hospital. According to reports, Bilal was attacked by a local businessman named Makdus Ali in front of a fire service office while trying to return money withdrawn from an ATM. Ali allegedly demanded money from Bilal and resorted to violence when he refused to comply, hitting him on the head with an iron rod before fleeing with the cash. Locals rushed to help the…