Tripura

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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