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23 Feb

BSF nabs PCJSS (Santu) armed cadre Apollo Chakma near border

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Border Security Force (BSF) recently apprehended Apollo Chakma, an armed member of the Parbotto Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS), led by Santu Larma from the Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council. Apollo, the son of Bijay Chakma from the Khagrachari district, was arrested while attempting to cross the Indo-Bangladesh border via Gate No.2 at the Amrit Para BSF camp in Tripura. During the arrest, the BSF seized a walkie-talkie from him and subsequently transferred him to Rashyabari Police Station. The Tripura Police have filed charges against him, which include cow smuggling and illegal entry into India. The PCJSS, which has…

23 Feb

VP to inaugurate convocation of Tripura Central University on March 8

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan will inaugurate the convocation of Tripura Central University at Suryamaninagar in West Tripura on March 8. Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu, Chief Minister Manik Saha, Varsity Chancellor Ahmed Javed, and Acting Vice Chancellor Prof Shyamal Das will be present at the programme. "Vice President CP Radhakrishnan is scheduled to inaugurate Tripura Central University's 14th convocation at Suryamaninagar in West Tripura on March 8. Governor Indrasena Nallu Reddy, Chief Minister Manik Saha and Chancellor of the varsity Ahmed Javed will also remain present in the programme," said acting Registrar, Prof Sameer Kumar Shil. "Gold medals will be awarded…

22 Feb

Tripura Woman Allegedly Assaulted by Live-in Partner in Delhi

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A 19-year-old university student from Tripura was reportedly assaulted and raped by her live-in partner in Gurugram, located in the Delhi-NCR region. According to police sources, the accused not only physically abused her but also recorded the assault and issued threats during the incident. The survivor's family has expressed deep anguish, insisting on stringent action; her mother articulated that the family’s life has been shattered by the violence. In response to the allegations, police have filed an FIR against the accused, who hails from Narela in Delhi, under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), specifically Sections 115, 118(1),…

22 Feb

Tripura CM Reviews Plans for Restarting Kailashahar Airport Operations

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha is intensifying efforts to restart flight operations at Kailashahar airport, located in Unakoti district near Bangladesh, which has been closed for several years. He recently held a meeting with officials from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to discuss the airport's revival, highlighting the importance of the facility due to its strategic location and historical significance during the Indo-Pak war in 1971. Saha indicated that the meeting addressed unresolved issues and strategies needed for resuming flight service. Additionally, AAI officials had met with Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury to explore options for operationalizing the defunct airport.…

21 Feb

Mother Language Day Celebrated at Bangladesh Missions in Guwahati and Agartala

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Tripura

International Mother Language Day was commemorated at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commissions in Guwahati and Agartala with several programs on February 21. In Guwahati, the event, starting at 10 am, included wreath-laying at the Shaheed Minar by Assistant High Commissioner Zikrul Hasan Fahad, chorus singing of Ekushey February songs, and an afternoon discussion alongside an Iftar gathering featuring messages from the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In Agartala, the day began with the national flag at half-mast, floral tributes paid by Assistant High Commissioner Hasan Al Bashar Abdul Ulayee, and readings of messages from various leaders. The program also…

21 Feb

₹27.5 Cr Funding to Set Up Rubber Processing Units Across Tribal Areas of Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tribal Welfare Department has allocated Rs 27.50 crore through the Centre’s Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme aimed at developing rubber processing infrastructure in Tripura's tribal areas during the 2025-26 financial year. The funding will be used in phases for establishing local rubber sheet production units under the Rubber Processing Scheme (RPS), which includes constructing smoke houses, installing roller machines, and providing skill development training. Each unit is estimated to cost approximately Rs 75 lakh, with an administrative approval of Rs 9.20 crore granted as the final instalment, following previous releases of Rs 11.30 crore and Rs…

19 Feb

First-Ever Tea Auction Centre in Tripura Expected to Start Functioning in April

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura is set to see the inauguration of its first tea auction centre in Gurkhabasti by April this year, as confirmed by Samir Ranjan Ghosh, chairman of the Tripura Tea Development Corporation (TTDC). The Chief Minister, Manik Saha, had previously laid the foundation stone for this facility in March 2024, marking a pivotal development for the state. This auction centre will be the eighth of its kind in India, enhancing the local tea industry's profile and situating Tripura alongside other states hosting such centres. To address the logistical concerns highlighted by buyers about the high transportation costs associated with shipping…

19 Feb

Fare Cut Triggers Indefinite Strike by Uber Bike Riders in Agartala

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Uber bike riders in Agartala have initiated an indefinite suspension of their services in protest against the 'Bike Saver' option, which they argue has significantly decreased their earnings. Over 200 riders gathered near Heritage Park for a demonstration, voicing concerns over declining income, poor working conditions, and a perceived lack of support from the local Uber office. They indicated that ongoing Smart City projects have worsened road conditions, complicating commuting efforts while they've continued to work without sufficient assistance. The riders contend that the implementation of the lower-fare 'Bike Saver' negatively impacts their earnings, exacerbating their financial struggles. They have…

17 Feb

Coal Crunch Disrupts Brick Kiln Operations in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Brick kilns in Tripura are currently confronting a significant coal shortage, as stated by Bivekananda Chowdhury, the President of the Tripura Brick Fields Manufacturing Association (TBFMA). This crisis stems from a disruption in coal supply from Meghalaya that has persisted for the past two weeks. In response to this alarming situation, a meeting was convened among kiln owners to evaluate the ongoing crisis, which poses a real threat to the operational viability of the 280 brick kilns in the region. Chowdhury emphasized the severity of the problem, noting that coal, which is essential for the industry, has been unavailable for…

11 Feb

Government Prepares Special Roadmap to Boost Tripura’s Agriculture Sector

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, announced on Wednesday plans for a specialized roadmap aimed at enhancing the agricultural sector in Tripura during a state-level program in Agartala. He stated that a team of leading scientists and agricultural experts would conduct soil assessments and analyze local agro-climatic conditions, which will be instrumental in upgrading the state's agricultural practices. Chauhan mentioned that the Union Budget for 2026 allocates Rs 2 lakh crore annually for the improvement of the panchayat system, culminating in a total of Rs 10 lakh crore over five years. Each panchayat…