Tripura has achieved a significant milestone in renewable energy as it surpasses the 4-megawatt mark in solar power generation under the Pradhan Mantri Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) has reported that 16,965 households in the state have enrolled in the scheme, with rooftop solar panels already installed on 1,210 homes. These 1,210 households are now collectively generating 4 MW of clean energy, reducing the state’s dependence on traditional sources of power and contributing to local sustainability efforts. TSECL officials have emphasized that this accomplishment goes beyond just meeting basic electricity needs. A total of…

The Tripura Tourism Department is gearing up for the second edition of the ‘Unity Promo Fest-2025’ in Belonia, South Tripura, as part of its ongoing efforts to boost tourism and develop infrastructure in the state. Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury recently chaired a review meeting to discuss the preparations for the upcoming festival. He expressed satisfaction with the positive response from visitors following last year’s Tourism Promo Fest and stated that this has motivated the government to expand the event to new locations this year. “This year, the Tourism Department is bringing back the Unity Promo Fest, but this time it…

Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, IPS, the Special Director General (Eastern Command) of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Kolkata, recently completed a comprehensive three-day visit to Tripura to assess the security and operational readiness along the Indo-Bangladesh border. Accompanied by Aloke Kumar Chakraborty, Inspector General of BSF Tripura Frontier, the Special DG visited several Border Out Posts (BOPs) in Khowai, Dhalai, and Unakoti districts on October 28 and 29. During his visit, Aggarwal meticulously inspected the security measures in place, engaged with officers and jawans deployed in forward areas, and evaluated the challenges faced in managing the border effectively. In addition…

Three Bangladeshi nationals were recently detained by Tripura Police in the West Chandrapur area under the Dharmanagar subdivision in North District for allegedly entering India illegally. The trio, identified as Md. Nur Alam, Raihan Mia, and Mahiuddin, were found to have crossed the Indo-Bangladesh border with the help of brokers around six months ago. After their illegal entry, the three individuals traveled to Bengaluru, where they reportedly paid ₹5,000 each to obtain fake Aadhaar cards totaling ₹15,000. Following their time in Bengaluru, they moved to Kolkata and various parts of North 24 Parganas district before eventually returning to Tripura. Upon…

Amidst growing internal tensions within the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura and increasing conflicts with its alliance partner Tipra Motha, a high-level meeting was convened at the state headquarters in Agartala on Wednesday, October 29. The closed-door meeting, presided over by BJP North East Coordinator and MP Sambit Patra, and attended by state in-charge Rajdeep Roy, state president and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee, as well as ministers, MLAs, and key office bearers, aimed to address internal dissent and challenges related to the alliance ahead of the upcoming TTAADC and Village Committee elections. Sources within the party revealed…

The Press Club of India has raised concerns over the alleged harassment of senior journalist Pranab Sarkar from Tripura, who is also a member of the Press Club of India and serves as the President of the Agartala Press Club. The incident reportedly involves Tipra Motha Party MLA Ranjit Tripura. In a statement, the Press Club of India expressed its worry and condemned the incident. The Tripura Journalists’ Union also denounced the actions, stating that a surrendered militant leader who is now an MLA in the Tripura Assembly had threatened Mr. Sarkar in order to prevent the publication of alleged…

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura is facing internal turmoil as rifts within the party widen, and tensions with its ally, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), continue to simmer. In an effort to address these challenges, the BJP’s North East Coordinator and MP, Dr. Sambit Patra, arrived in Agartala on Tuesday for a series of high-level consultations. The Tripura BJP is currently grappling with organizational uncertainty, as the tenure of the incumbent state president, Rajib Bhattacharjee, expired several months ago without a successor being announced. This has left the state leadership in limbo, prompting Dr. Patra’s visit to stabilize…

The Tipra Motha Party (TMP) chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has expressed confidence in Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s ability to provide a lasting solution to the long-pending Tiprasa issue. Speaking at a party programme at Rabindra Bhavan on October 27, Debbarma conveyed his “immense respect” for Shah and his belief that the home minister would address the concerns of the indigenous Tiprasa community. The TMP had previously signed a tripartite agreement with the Centre and the Tripura government in March 2024 to promote the overall development of the Tiprasa people. This agreement was signed in the presence of Shah…

Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, IPS, the Special Director General (SDG) of the BSF Eastern Command, made a three-day visit to Tripura to assess the security situation along the Indo-Bangladesh border. Upon his arrival at the Agartala airport, the SDG was warmly welcomed by the Inspector General of BSF Tripura Frontier and later honored with a Guard of Honour at the BSF Headquarters. During his visit, Aggarwal received briefings on operational readiness and key strategic issues related to border management in the state. Aggarwal held meetings with Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, Director General of Police Anurag…

The Tripura Left Front State Committee launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led state government on October 27, accusing it of overseeing a “complete breakdown of law and order” and failing to address the issue of rising unemployment. The committee announced plans for a statewide movement to protest what they called the government’s “total failure on all fronts.” In a statement released after their meeting, the Left Front alleged that incidents of violence against women, murders, and rapes have become alarmingly frequent, highlighting the administration’s inability to protect its citizens. They also expressed concern over the state’s increasing involvement in…

Tipra Motha founder and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma made a bold declaration on October 27, asserting his confidence in his ability to win elections without the need for any political alliance. Speaking at a joining programme in Agartala, Debbarma emphasized that his fight was not for power, but for the future generations of Tripura. In his address, Debbarma highlighted the importance of unity among various communities in Tripura, including tribals, non-tribals, Bengalis, Christians, and Buddhists. He criticized traditional political parties for failing to prioritize the well-being of the next generation and stated that his politics was not based…

Tripura Police have arrested Madhavi Biswas, a digital content creator, on charges of spreading obscenity through social media platforms. Biswas, known for her outspoken videos criticizing political figures such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Manik Saha, and MP Biplab Kumar Deb, was taken into custody after a complaint was filed by Paramita Ghosal of Ramnagar. The arrest took place on Sunday night when a police team raided Biswas’ residence in Jogendranagar, West Tripura district. She is accused of spreading obscene content on social media, leading to a case being registered against her under various provisions of the IT…