The Kharchi Puja and festival hold significant importance in Tripura’s cultural calendar, with rituals and traditions passed down through generations. The festival, which lasts for a week, marks the worship of Chaturdasa Devata, the family deity of the Tripuri people. As preparations for the festival are underway, authorities are leaving no stone unturned to ensure a seamless and successful event. The District Magistrate’s Conference Hall saw a crucial meeting chaired by MLA Ratan Chakraborty, where plans were discussed to make the celebration at the Chaturdasa Devata Temple in Khayerpur a grand affair. MLA Ratan Chakraborty emphasized the cultural and religious…

Tripura University is embroiled in controversy as Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman has demanded a probe into an alleged recruitment scam involving the university’s Vice Chancellor and Registrar. In a letter addressed to MHRD Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Roy Barman accused officiating Vice Chancellor Prof Ganga Prasad Prasain and Registrar Dr Deepak Sharma of engaging in massive irregularities in the recruitment process over the past year. Roy Barman lamented the tarnishing of Tripura University’s reputation, stating that what was once a symbol of academic excellence and integrity is now plagued by corruption and nepotism. He accused Prasain and Sharma of abusing…

A daring group of thieves stole the car of the O.C (Officer-in-Charge) of the Vishalgarh Women’s Police Station on Monday night, causing a stir in the community. This time, the thieves brazenly targeted the police themselves. Two young men rode in on a scooter and made off with the car belonging to O.C Shilpi Das of the Vishalgarh Women’s Police Station. They forcibly pushed the driver out of the car on the busy Vishalgarh Agartala road, taking off with the vehicle. News of the incident reached the additional district police superintendent and the Vishalgarh police, who quickly sprang into action.…

Union Minister Nadda, in a show of solidarity and support, recently reached out to Tripura state BJP president Rajib Bhattacharya to check on the flood situation in the state. The heavy rainfall in areas such as West Tripura, Khowai, and Unakoti has led to widespread flooding, affecting numerous residents. As a response to the crisis, the state government has set up a total of 60 relief camps across the affected districts. Among these, 48 are located in West Tripura, 3 in Khowai, 3 in Unakoti, and 6 in North Tripura. These camps are currently providing shelter to around 2,800 families,…

As of now, the floods have affected over 10,000 people in Tripura, with many families seeking shelter in relief camps set up in schools across the state. The Ambedkar School in Agartala is currently housing 130 families, while the Vivekananda School is providing shelter to 220 individuals who have been displaced by the flooding. Authorities have been working tirelessly to ensure that essential services such as food, clean water, and medical care are being provided to those in need. Special attention is being given to children to ensure they receive proper nutrition during this crisis. Medical teams are conducting health…

Tripura has emerged as a shining example of success in reducing school dropout rates, surpassing the national average in key indicators across primary, upper primary, and secondary levels. Recent data released by the Department of School Education has revealed the state’s remarkable progress in this area. In the primary level, Tripura saw its dropout rate decrease from 1.4% in 2022-23 to a mere 0.5% in 2023-24, while the national average remained at 1.9% during the same period. At the upper primary level, dropout rates fell from 5.9% to 4.1% in the same timeframe, placing the state below the national average…

The flood situation in Tripura has shown signs of improvement as the state has not experienced heavy rainfall recently and most rivers are now flowing below the dangerous level. According to State Project Officer, Disaster Management, Sarat Kumar Das, the situation has started to get better with the opening of more relief camps to accommodate those affected by the floods. The recent heavy rainfall in Tripura, caused by active monsoon conditions and significant moisture incursion, has led to widespread flooding across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in…

Tripura Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Biplab Kumar Deb has spoken out against the previous Left Front government, blaming them for the poor drainage and water sewerage system in Agartala city. He claims that since the BJP government took over, significant improvements have been made to the drainage system, resulting in water clearing within hours rather than days. Deb emphasized the importance of ensuring timely help for those in distress, rather than placing blame. He visited a relief camp where 103 families have sought shelter and stated that the state government, under Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, has been providing…

The Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), successfully carried out a joint operation against narcotics smuggling in Tripura. On June 1 morning, the operation led to the recovery of a staggering 70,000 Yaba tablets from a vehicle in Teliamura of Tripura’s Khowai district. The seized narcotics, with an approximate market value of Rs 7 crore in the international market, were found concealed in a WagonR bearing registration number TR 01-BL-0337. The successful operation resulted in the apprehension of two individuals involved in the smuggling activities. The individuals were identified as Shamal Majumdar, a resident of…

The Tripura Motha’s youth wing, the Youth Tipra Federation (YTF), organized a protest on June 2nd in front of the office of the district magistrate (DM) of Gomati district, demanding action against him for allegedly disrespecting Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, the party supremo. The controversy began when Tarit Kanti Chakma, the district magistrate of Gomati district, refused to meet Pradyot Kishore Manikya on May 25th, when he was accompanied by the chief of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), Purna Chandra Jamatia. In response to this incident, a delegation of Tipra Motha, led by Minister for State for…

Tripura Motha’s youth wing, the Youth Tipra Federation (YTF), staged a protest on June 2 in front of the office of the district magistrate (DM) of Gomati district, demanding action against him for allegedly disrespecting party supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma. The controversy began when Tarit Kanti Chakma, the DM of Gomati district, refused to meet Pradyot Kishore Manikya on the night of May 25, despite being accompanied by the chief of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), Purna Chandra Jamatia. In response to this incident, a delegation of Tipra Motha, led by Minister of State for Industries…

The Northeast region of India is currently facing a crisis as heavy rains continue to batter various areas, leading to flooding, landslides, and rising river levels. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall until at least June 3 or 4. In Assam, at least 5 people have lost their lives due to landslides, prompting the state government to announce Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for the families of the victims. The situation is critical in many districts, with over 3.64 lakh people affected in 19 districts, including Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, and Nagaon. Assam Chief…