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Tripura faces shortage of 4,187 teachers in elementary education, says CM Manik Saha
27 Mar

Tripura faces shortage of 4,187 teachers in elementary education, says CM Manik Saha

Sonakshi SarkarTripura
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday informed the Assembly that teacher shortage in elementary education stands at 4,187. Replying to a question by CPI(M) MLA Nayan Sarkar, the CM, who holds the Education portfolio, said the state needs 10,391 Under Graduate Teachers (UGTs) and 8,546 Graduate Teachers (GTs) in accordance to the revised state norms. "Currently, a total of 8,985 UGTs and 5,765 GTs are working in schools that fall under the Elementary Education department. Therefore, we have a shortfall of 1,406 UGTs and 2,781 GTs — totaling 4,187 teachers — according to revised state norms," he said.
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Six Bangladeshi sentenced to two Years in Tripura for illegal entry
26 Mar

Six Bangladeshi sentenced to two Years in Tripura for illegal entry

Sonakshi SarkarTripura
The Additional Sessions Judge Court of Tripura’s Gomati district has sentenced six Bangladeshi nationals to two years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) for illegally entering India. The court also imposed a fine of ₹20,000 each, with an additional two months of imprisonment in case of non-payment. The convicted individuals have been identified as Soumiya Khatun, Taslim Biswas, Salina Begum, Riman Begum, Abdul Rahim Sheikh, and Aslam Bhuiya. In addition to the main sentence, the court also sentenced them to three months of RI under Section 3 of the IPP Act, along with a fine of ₹10,000 each. Failure to pay will…
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NFR’s first goods train arrives at Nischintapur Terminal
25 Mar

NFR’s first goods train arrives at Nischintapur Terminal

Sonakshi SarkarTripura
In a historic milestone for the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), the first-ever goods train from Guwahati successfully reached the Nischintapur Terminal near Agartala, Tripura, on March 24. This marks a crucial step in strengthening freight connectivity in the region. Key Highlights:The train carried 11 BCN wagons loaded with cement from STAR siding at Tetelia near Guwahati. The Agartala-Nischintapur section was recently sanctioned for goods traffic by NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, following joint inspections by senior railway officials. The new terminal aims to reduce congestion at overburdened goods sheds, such as Jirania and major locations in the Lumding Division.…
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TSF withdraw its protest rely on CM Manik Saha’s assurance
24 Mar

TSF withdraw its protest rely on CM Manik Saha’s assurance

Sonakshi SarkarTripura
The Twipra Students Federation (TSF) has withdrawn its protest demanding the adoption of the Roman script for the Kokborok language after Chief Minister Manik Saha assured them of addressing the issue. The indigenous student body had been blocking national highways since March 21 to press for their demand. Following a meeting with the Chief Minister on Sunday, TSF General Secretary Hamalu Jamatia stated that CM Saha acknowledged their concerns and assured them that the matter would be discussed with higher authorities. “We are thankful to the Chief Minister for calling us for discussions. Since we have received his assurance, we…
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Tripura Police arrest three, seize Yaba tablets worth ₹5.5 crore
22 Mar

Tripura Police arrest three, seize Yaba tablets worth ₹5.5 crore

Sonakshi SarkarTripura
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Tripura police arrested a drug kingpin from Assam and two others, seizing Yaba tablets worth ₹5.5 crore from a hotel in Agartala. According to West District Superintendent of Police Kiran Kumar, the operation was carried out on March 21 evening following intelligence inputs. A special team raided Hotel Woodland Park, where a narcotics transaction was taking place. “We conducted a raid and arrested Sahidul Hossen Taluka from Silchar, Assam, along with Nayan Mani Namasudra and Biswajit Biswas from Tripura. A total of 1,10,000 Yaba tablets packed in 11 packets were seized,” Kumar stated.…
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TSF protests Bengali script in Kok Borok exams, seeks immediate action
21 Mar

TSF protests Bengali script in Kok Borok exams, seeks immediate action

Sonakshi SarkarTripura
The Twipra Students Federation (TSF), an indigenous students' organization affiliated with the North East Students Organisation (NESO), has announced an indefinite statewide strike starting March 21 in protest against the use of the Bengali script for Kok Borok board exams. The student body has threatened to block all national highways as part of their agitation.The TSF is demanding the implementation of the Roman script for Kok Borok exams and the rescheduling of exams for students who allegedly failed to answer due to the question papers being set in Bengali. At a press conference, TSF General Secretary Hamalu Jamatia stated that…
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40 young debaters to compete in Tripura’s State Youth Parliament
20 Mar

40 young debaters to compete in Tripura’s State Youth Parliament

Sonakshi SarkarTripura
The Tripura government will organize a state-level Youth Parliament competition at the Tripura Legislative Assembly on March 23, aiming to encourage youth participation in democracy and governance. Announcing the event at a press conference, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Tinku Roy said that 40 talented youths aged 15 to 25, selected from all eight districts of the state, will take part in the competition. “This program was launched in 2019 under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to empower youth and inspire patriotism. The best three participants from the state competition will advance to the central-level Youth Parliament competition…
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CM Manik Saha offers financial aid to fire victim student
19 Mar

CM Manik Saha offers financial aid to fire victim student

Sonakshi SarkarTripura
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has come forward to assist Puja Das, a Class 12 board exam candidate, who lost all her study materials in a devastating house fire in Rajib Colony, Charilam, Sepahijala district. The fire, which engulfed the home of Narayan Das, destroyed essential belongings, including Puja’s books needed for her ongoing History, Bengali, and Political Science exams. Upon learning about the incident, CM Saha swiftly intervened, directing the Sepahijala District Magistrate to provide immediate relief. In response, the district administration sanctioned ₹40,000 to the family and assured that Puja’s study materials would be restored by…
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Tipra Motha leader seeks investigation over Bengali exam confusion
18 Mar

Tipra Motha leader seeks investigation over Bengali exam confusion

Sonakshi SarkarTripura
Tipra Motha Party founder and Member of the District Council, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, has called for an investigation into reports that several schools in Tripura failed to assist students in understanding their Kok Borok exam questions, which were provided in Bengali during the ongoing board exams. Speaking in a Facebook live session, Pradyot expressed concern that Indigenous students, who were not proficient in Bengali, struggled to comprehend the questions, leading many to submit blank answer sheets. "Last year, it was decided that students could write the exam in English or the Roman script, and invigilators were required to translate…
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₹42 lakh worth of smuggled phones seized by BSF in Tripura
17 Mar

₹42 lakh worth of smuggled phones seized by BSF in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura
The Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted an illicit consignment of used mobile phones worth over ₹42 lakh along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura’s Sepahijala district. The seizure took place on Sunday as part of an ongoing anti-smuggling operation. According to officials, a BSF ambush team detected suspicious movements of five to six individuals near the Matinagar area in Sonamura. When challenged, the suspects abandoned their consignment and fled. A subsequent search led to the recovery of 187 secondhand mobile phones from various leading brands. A BSF spokesperson confirmed that the seized mobile phones have been handed over to the Customs…
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