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30 Dec

Tripura Student Murder: Rijiju Condemns Political Angle

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has criticized individuals for "playing politics" regarding the murder of Anjel Chakma, a final-year MBA student in Uttarakhand. Rijiju emphasized that such tragic incidents should evoke sadness from all, rather than political maneuvering, and expressed disdain for Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders who implicated the BJP in the student's death, stating, “Shame on them.” Anjel was assaulted on December 9, suffering serious injuries from an attack involving a knife and a bracelet, and ultimately succumbed on December 26 after a 17-day hospitalization. His father, a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, claimed that Anjel was attacked…

29 Dec

Outrage in Tripura Over Killing of Angel Chakma, Demands Grow for Action Against Attacks on Northeast Students

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Protests have broken out in different parts of Tripura following the death of Angel Chakma, a student from the State who was allegedly assaulted in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and later died in hospital. The incident has sparked anger, grief, and concern over the safety of students from the Northeast studying in other parts of the country. The case has drawn widespread attention after the Tripura Chakma Students Association appealed to the central government to intervene. The Association said there had been repeated incidents of violence and harassment against youth from the Northeast, and called for strong action to prevent such attacks.…

27 Dec

Veer Bal Diwas: CM Saha Highlights Sahibzade’s Bravery, Stresses Protection of Religious Freedom and Awareness

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that forced religious conversion is a serious crime and there should be a strong social movement against it. He made this statement on December 25 while speaking to reporters at a Gurdwara in Chandmari, on the outskirts of Agartala, during the observance of Veer Bal Diwas. The chief minister said that religion is a matter of personal faith and choice. According to him, no one should be forced, pressured, or tempted to change their religion. He added that society needs to stay alert against such practices and people must raise their voices whenever…

26 Dec

Speaker of the Tripura Assembly Biswa Bandhu Sen dies at age 72

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen passed away late on Thursday night, December 25, while he was undergoing treatment at Aster CMI Hospital in Bengaluru. He was 72 years old. His death has brought sadness across the state, especially among political leaders, colleagues, and people who knew him closely. Biswa Bandhu Sen had been unwell for several months. In August, he suffered a massive brain haemorrhage and had to be admitted to a hospital in Agartala. Doctors there carried out an emergency surgery to save his life. Later, he was shifted by air ambulance to Bengaluru so that he could…

26 Dec

Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker Passes Away

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker Biswabandhu Sen passed away in a private hospital in Bengaluru on Friday morning. He was undergoing treatment for an illness for several months. Sen, 72, was the 11th Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly since June 21 2018, and a four-time MLA from the Dharmanagar Assembly constituency in North Tripura district. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief at the demise of Sen and extended condolences to bereaved family. "Pained by the passing of Shri Biswa Bandhu Sen Ji, Speaker of the Tripura Assembly. He will be remembered for his efforts to boost Tripura’s progress and commitment…

26 Dec

Security Forces Arrest Wanted TUNF Rebel near North Tripura Border

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a significant victory against militancy in North Tripura, local police have apprehended Lalthanga Reang, also known as Dhamanfa, a wanted militant associated with the banned group Tripura United National Front (TUNF). This operable arrest occurred in the Damchhara border area as part of an intelligence-led operation conducted by the North Tripura district police on Wednesday. Reang, who had previously escaped from prison, is implicated in various serious criminal activities, including murder and kidnapping, and is specifically linked to a conspiracy related to Independence Day events on August 14. Ashish Kumar Thakur, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer for Kanchanpur, reported that…

26 Dec

Peace and Unity Take Centre Stage as Tripura Observes Christmas

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Christmas celebrations in Tripura were characterised by prayers and community solidarity as people flocked to public areas, churches of all denominations, and public spaces on Thursday amid carol singing and vibrant festivities. At well-known churches, such as the Don Bosco Church in Nandannagar, Agartala, people of all ages attended midnight services and offered special prayers for humanity's peace, harmony, and well-being. One of the primary gathering places was the Mariamnagar Catholic Church, which is located close to Agartala.For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day prayers, a sizable number of devout people flocked to the famous church, which was exquisitely lit with…

23 Dec

New Round-the-Clock Emergency OT at GB Pant Hospital to Cut Surgical Delays, Save Lives

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major step to strengthen emergency healthcare services in Tripura, a dedicated round-the-clock emergency operation theatre (OT) has been made operational at GB Pant Hospital. The new facility is expected to significantly reduce delays in critical surgeries and improve survival chances for seriously ill and injured patients. GB Pant Hospital is the state’s top referral centre, catering to patients from across Tripura as well as neighbouring areas. With a growing number of emergency cases being referred from district and sub-divisional hospitals, doctors have long felt the need for a separate OT that can function exclusively for emergencies at all…

23 Dec

Tension in Tripura’s Baramura Hills as Surrendered NLFT Faction Blocks Assam–Agartala Highway

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Late on Sunday night, tensions erupted in the Baramura Hills of Tripura as members of a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) faction that had surrendered blocked the Assam–Agartala National Highway, claiming that the government had not fulfilled long-standing demands stipulated in their surrender agreement. The group claims that despite repeated appeals to the administration, a number of promises made by the government at the time of their surrender have not been carried on. They claimed that because they had no other choice, they blocked the national route in order to voice their complaints. The public was severely inconvenienced by…

23 Dec

Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala Suspends Visa, Consular Services Amid Protests

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Citing "unavoidable circumstances," the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala has indefinitely suspended all visa and consular services as of Tuesday. This decision, stated in an official notification by SM Almas Hossain, First Secretary and Head of Mission, is a response to heightened tensions following demonstrations by the Tipra Indigenous Students Federation (TISF) and various right-wing organizations outside the mission. These protests were fueled by recent comments from National Citizen Party officials regarding the Northeast region and allegations of attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh. Demonstrators called for action to safeguard the rights of religious minorities. Consequently, security measures…