A seven-day special camp organized by the National Service Scheme (NSS) has kicked off at Amarpur Higher Secondary Girls’ School. The camp aims to promote community service and social responsibility among the participants. The inaugural ceremony was held on Tuesday with local MLA Ranjit Das lighting the ceremonial lamp to mark the beginning of the camp. In his opening remarks, MLA Das emphasized the importance of youth involvement in community development and praised the NSS for its efforts in nurturing future leaders. Over 100 students from various colleges and universities have gathered at the camp to participate in various activities…

Tripura is on the brink of a significant development with the upcoming establishment of its first Auxiliary Production Centre (AAPC) for manufacturing artificial limbs. This initiative is being spearheaded by the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), a public sector undertaking under the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The AAPC will be located in Purba Laxmibill village of Sepahijala district, marking ALIMCO’s first foray into the Northeast region. With an investment of Rs. 45 crore, the center is poised to revolutionize assistive device manufacturing and service delivery in the area, particularly benefiting persons with disabilities and senior…

The Leader of Opposition in the Tripura Assembly, Jitendra Chaudhury, has accused the BJP government of politicizing job fairs and recruitment drives in the state. Chaudhury, a CPI(M) legislator, criticized Chief Minister Manik Saha and the ruling party for using government recruitment as a political tool ahead of the polls. Chaudhury’s comments came after Chief Minister Saha handed over appointment letters to 228 newly recruited teachers in the elementary education sector. The opposition leader called the event a political spectacle and questioned the transparency of the recruitment process. He raised concerns about the presence of top state leaders at such…

The Light House Project in Tripura, a housing initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), has received a much-needed boost with the allocation of Rs 14.96 crore from the Central government. This funding will help the Tripura Urban Planning and Development Authority (TUDA) to expedite the completion of the project, aimed at providing permanent homes to economically weaker and low-income families in the state. Despite facing challenges such as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the state’s geographic location, and last year’s flooding, the Tripura government remains committed to finishing the Light House Project at the earliest. Chief Minister…

Tripura BJP Praises PM Modi for Historic Caste-Based Census Move The president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura, Rajib Bhattacharjee, expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for initiating a caste-based census to identify and support the weaker sections of society. This move was hailed as “historic” for social justice by the BJP leader. The Union cabinet approved the proposal for a caste census on April 30, a demand that had been pushed for by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for the past four years. Bhattacharjee, during a press conference, thanked the Prime Minister for…

The transgender community in Tripura has taken a bold stance against terrorism, following the recent attack on Hindu tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Members of the Kinnar Samaj in Gomati District’s Udaipur gathered to protest the heinous act of violence and express their unwavering patriotism. During the protest, the demonstrators burned Pakistan’s national flag, holding the country responsible for the repeated acts of terror on Indian soil. They chanted slogans like “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and held placards denouncing terrorism. The transgender activists called for decisive action against Pakistan-sponsored militancy, urging the government to take a strong stand against terrorism. In…

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…