The Centre is taking steps to finalize the 125th Amendment of the Constitution in order to empower tribal councils in Sixth Schedule Areas. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai recently informed Tripura Lok Sabha MP Kriti Devi Debbarman of the progress being made in this regard. In response to a query raised by Kriti in Lok Sabha on December 16, 2024, regarding the timely passage of the 125th Amendment, MoS Rai stated that discussions have been held with the concerned states on the recommendations outlined in the 223rd Report of the Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee (DRPSC) of…

Assam Rifles, the oldest paramilitary force in India, recently organized a series of yoga sessions aimed at promoting holistic wellness among its personnel and the local community. The event took place on 30 April 2025 at Kunjaban Garrison in Agartala and was led by Mrs. Padmini Jog, a renowned yoga practitioner with over three decades of experience. Mrs. Jog conducted focused yoga sessions tailored for different age groups, including students of the Assam Rifles Public School in Agartala. The sessions were designed to highlight the importance of yoga in building discipline, focus, emotional well-being, and inner peace. More than 300…

Romeo Hrangkhawl, a physically disabled student from Kamalachhara High School in Tripura, has become an inspiration to many after successfully clearing his Secondary Examination conducted by the Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) this year. Despite facing immense challenges due to his disabilities, Romeo wrote his exams using his feet and emerged victorious. Romeo, who cannot walk or use his hands and struggles with speech, appeared for his board exams with determination and perseverance. When the results were announced, the atmosphere at Kamalachhara High School was filled with joy and celebration as Romeo’s classmates, teachers, and community members gathered to…

Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, was celebrated with great enthusiasm across Tripura on 30th April 2025. This auspicious occasion is considered one of the most important days in the Hindu calendar, falling on the third tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Vaishakha month. People in Tripura observed a day-long fast and organized prayers and pujas in various parts of the state. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha extended his warm greetings to the people on this special day. Traders performed jatras of their Haal Khatas and organized various events to mark the occasion. Jagannath Bari in…

The Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) recently declared the results of the Secondary and Higher Secondary examinations for the current academic year, with impressive pass rates of 86.53% and 79.29% respectively. South Tripura and Sepahijala districts emerged as top performers in terms of pass percentages. According to the data shared at a press conference, a total of 25,673 students have passed the Secondary (Class 10) examination, while 17,052 students have cleared the Higher Secondary (Class 12) examination. This year, the overall pass percentage for the Secondary level stands at 86.53%, while the Higher Secondary level recorded a pass rate…

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, a prominent figure in Tripura’s political landscape, has taken a firm stance against what he calls “cultural injustice” in the exclusion of the Roman script from the Kokborok syllabus. As the royal scion and leader of the TIPRA Motha Party, he has voiced his concerns regarding the recent decision by the Sub-Committee for Syllabus Upgrading and Restructuring of Kokborok Textbooks for Classes IX to XII. This decision states that literary works in the Roman script will not be accepted in the updated syllabus, a move that Pradyot believes undermines the cultural heritage and linguistic identity of…

Over a thousand youths belonging to the Youth Tipra Federation, the youth wing of the Tipra Motha Party, took to the streets on Monday to protest against the alleged illegal construction of an embankment by Bangladesh along the international border of Tripura-Bangladesh at Bolla Mukha under Belonia Sub-division in Tripura’s South district. The protest, which saw massive participation from members of the Youth Tipra Federation, aimed to highlight the encroachment of Indian territory by the neighbouring country. The protestors warned that if Bangladesh does not rectify their mistake, they will occupy the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) and Cox’s Bazar to…

In a late-night anti-narcotics operation on Monday, the Jatrapur Police in Sepahijala District of Tripura, in coordination with Tripura State Rifles (TSR), apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals from Baidyanath village under Dhanpur Panchayat and seized two large plastic drums filled with dried cannabis. The raid, which took place around 11 PM, was conducted based on a tip-off received by Subrata Debnath, the Officer-in-Charge of Jatrapur Police Station. “We launched a swift operation with TSR personnel and recovered a significant quantity of dried ganja. Three individuals were arrested for illegal entry and drug-related offences,” Debnath stated. The individuals arrested have been identified…

Tripura government has announced that staff at Agartala Medical College and GB Pant Hospital will not receive their salaries without verified attendance. This decision comes in response to allegations of irregular attendance by doctors and other employees at the medical college and hospital. According to the state government, salaries for faculty members, medical officers, officials, and other employees will only be released after their attendance is verified through both biometric and manual systems. The government has directed all concerned departments to submit verified attendance reports by the 15th of every month to the Medical Superintendent and Head of Department at…

Tripura’s very own Prof. Arunoday Saha has made the state proud by being honored with the prestigious Padma Shri award by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. The award ceremony took place on April 28, where the President presented various Padma awards to deserving individuals, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. Prof. Arunoday Saha is a distinguished academician and a renowned literary personality with a wide readership both in India and abroad. He is an economist by profession and has served as the Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University, as well as the Chairman of Tripura State Higher Education Council.…

In a groundbreaking initiative by IGMS Hospital and N H M and Sruja Hospital, free hard scanning facilities are now available for children aged 0 to 18. AIIMS Hospital is leading the way in providing essential medical services to children in need. This initiative aims to ensure that children have access to necessary medical scans without the burden of high costs. By offering free hard scanning services, IGMS Hospital is helping to improve the health and well-being of children in the community. Parents and caregivers can now bring their children to IGMS Hospital for a variety of scans, including X-rays,…

Dhaleswar Motchaumohni Bazar Fishermen’s Association recently organized their triennial conference where a new committee was formed. The event also saw the distribution of books and notebooks among underprivileged students. Present at the conference were Rajya Sabha MP Rajiv Bhattacharya, former MLA, and others. The conference, held in Dhaleswar, aimed to discuss the challenges faced by fishermen in the region and find solutions to improve their livelihoods. The newly formed committee will work towards addressing these issues and advocating for the rights of fishermen. During the event, Rajiv Bhattacharya emphasized the importance of supporting the fishing community and ensuring their well-being.…