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22 Dec

Traffic Disrupted for Hours as Former Militants Protest on Key Tripura Highway Over Pending Benefits

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Traffic movement on the Assam–Agartala National Highway was brought to a halt late on Sunday after surrendered militants blocked the road at Baramura in West Tripura. The protestors demanded that the state government immediately restart a rehabilitation scheme that has remained stalled for several years. The blockade began on the night of December 21 and continued into Monday, leaving a long line of vehicles stuck on both sides of the affected stretch. Truck drivers and passengers said they waited for hours with no information on when the road would reopen. The highway is one of the key routes that links…

22 Dec

Tripura Sees Deployment of 1971 War-Era Army Battalion Amid Bangladesh Unrest: CM

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In response to the ongoing uprising in neighboring Bangladesh, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has revealed that an Army unit that played a significant role in the 1971 Indo-Pak war has been deployed in the northeastern state of India. Saha emphasized the importance of monitoring the situation, stating, "I am sending reports on the ground reality in the wake of happenings in Bangladesh and its possible impact to Delhi," during an event organized by the BJP's legal cell on Sunday. The Indian Army battalion currently stationed in Tripura is notable for having trained the Mukti Bahini and participated directly in…

18 Dec

Brick Kiln Fire Tragedy: Tripura Govt Announces Ex Gratia For Deceased Workers’ Families

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Dhalai district administration in Tripura has approved Rs 25.16 lakh in ex-gratia assistance for families affected by a fire at the Aparashkar Brick kiln Factory in Kamalpur. Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that Rs 4 lakh would be provided to the families of the five deceased workers, with additional financial support for the injured from the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF). Two critically injured individuals will receive Rs 2.5 lakh each. A memorandum issued by the district administration specifies that payments will be made to the next of kin after completing necessary formalities. The incident occurred when a brick…

18 Dec

Brick Kiln Chimney Collapse Kills Five Workers, Injures Three in Tripura’s Dhalai District

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Five workers were killed and three others were seriously injured after a chimney at a brick kiln fell on them in Kamalpur area of Dhalai district in Tripura on Wednesday. The kiln was operating when the structure suddenly gave way.Local people said the workers were carrying out their regular duties when the chimney began to crack and collapse. There was no time for the workers to run. The heavy bricks and debris fell directly on the labourers, trapping them under the rubble. Police and officials said the injured workers were rushed first to a nearby health facility and later taken…

17 Dec

Ramakrishna Mission Marks a Year of Educational, Social, and Global Achievements at 116th AGM

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The Ramakrishna Mission reviewed a year of wide-ranging work in education, social service and spiritual activities at its 116th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Belur Math on Sunday. The meeting brought together senior monks and members of the organisation to take stock of achievements during the financial year 2024–25, both in India and abroad. Presiding over the AGM, Swami Suvirananda, General Secretary of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, placed the annual report of the Governing Body before the house. The report detailed the Mission’s expanding activities, institutional recognitions and humanitarian services that reached millions of people. A major highlight…

16 Dec

Tripura Government and Patanjali Sign Agreement to Work Together in Several Sectors

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The Tripura government has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Patanjali Yogpeeth (Trust), based in Haridwar, to foster collaboration and investment across diverse sectors in the state. Key areas of focus include biodiversity conservation, bamboo and agar-based value chains, AYUSH and wellness initiatives, skill development, tribal welfare, agri-tech, tourism, information technology, and the enhancement of rural livelihoods. Tripura's Chief Minister Manik Saha emphasized the potential of this partnership to unlock new opportunities, aiming to boost the state's economy and promote sustainable development. This MoU includes non-binding provisions, providing a framework for structured collaboration and project development in the future.…

16 Dec

Tripura Police Seize Rs 1.5 Crore Worth of Drugs, Arrest Six in Ambassa Anti-Narcotics Crackdown

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Tripura Police have intensified their fight against drug trafficking, seizing narcotics valued at around Rs 1.5 crore and arresting six persons during a series of operations in Dhalai district’s Ambassa subdivision over the last 24 hours. Police officials said the action was taken following specific intelligence inputs about the movement of drugs through the area. Acting on this information, Ambassa Police carried out two separate operations late Monday night, leading to the recovery of a large quantity of illegal substances. In the first operation, a police team intercepted a white Maruti WagonR at Upanagar naka on National Highway-08. A thorough…

15 Dec

Tripura LoP Jitendra Chaudhury Demands Removal of Minister Bikash Debbarma Over ‘Inflammatory’ Threats to TMP

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Leader of the Opposition in the Tripura Assembly, Jitendra Chaudhury, on Monday demanded the immediate removal of Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma from the Manik Saha-led Cabinet, accusing him of making unconstitutional and inflammatory remarks against the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), an important ally of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Raising serious concerns, Chaudhury alleged that Debbarma made threatening statements during a political rally held in Agartala on December 13. According to him, the minister reportedly warned TMP leaders and supporters that he would “rip them apart like chicken” if they failed to control what he described as “hooliganism.”…

12 Dec

Saha Counters TMP, Says BJP’s Victory Rooted in Modi’s Popularity, Not Regional Party Absence

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has firmly rejected claims that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the 2023 Assembly elections because the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) did not contest most seats. He said the result was shaped only by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity and guidance, which, according to him, gave the BJP the strength to return to power for a second term. Saha made the remarks at a party meeting in Sotarmura in Sepahijala district. His comments came two days after Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) chief Pura Chandra Jamatia and council member Hansajoy Tripura said that…

06 Dec

Major Disruption at Tripura’s MBB Airport as 18 IndiGo Operations Halted, Multiple Flights Delayed

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Air travel in Tripura faced a serious disruption on Friday when IndiGo cancelled nine flights at Agartala’s Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (MBB Airport). The cancellations covered both arrivals and departures, which meant a total of 18 scheduled flight operations did not take place. The sudden development caused long queues, long waiting hours and confusion among passengers who had reached the airport early morning. According to information shared at the airport, IndiGo cited crew rostering problems as the main reason behind the move. The issue is reportedly linked to new Flight Duty Time Limitations brought in by the Directorate General of…