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03 Dec

Heightened Checks Leading to ‘Exfiltration’ from Tripura, Claims Chief Minister

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has declared that the state is currently experiencing 'exfiltration' rather than infiltration from across the Bangladesh border, attributing this phenomenon to heightened scrutiny leading individuals holding fake documents to depart. Tripura, which shares an 856-km border with Bangladesh, has seen the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehend 57 illegal Rohingya immigrants, 628 Bangladeshi nationals, and 280 Indians this year. Saha emphasized that the BSF has been directed to return infiltrators in cooperation with the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB), following legal protocols. He acknowledged the challenging conditions for border security due to difficult terrain and areas lacking…

02 Dec

Tripura BJP Leader: Pradyot is “using” the regional front to regain political relevance

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Former MP Rebati Tripura accused Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, founder of the Tipra Motha party, of seeking political relevance through the new “One North East” initiative, which he claims misleads voters during a time of stability in Tripura. He criticized the initiative as a sign of an "existential crisis" in Debbarma's strategy, highlighting contradictory statements made at its launch. Rebati labelled the campaign as a distraction from past demands for Tipraland and Greater Tipraland, suggesting that Debbarma's political positions have changed frequently. Additionally, he raised concerns over financial mismanagement in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council and deemed proposals…

01 Dec

Raj Bhavan Tripura Renamed Lok Bhavan Due to a Change in National Nomenclature

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Alongside the renaming of Governors' residences throughout India, Tripura's Raj Bhavan will officially be renamed Lok Bhavan as of December 1, following a directive from the Union Home Ministry. This change, initiated by Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu after discussions with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, reflects a movement to eliminate colonial-era terms from official usage, symbolizing greater accessibility and transparency. The term "Raj Bhavan," which connoted a king's domain, will be replaced to emphasize ownership by the people in a democratic system. In addition to the name change, designated visiting hours will be established for the public to…

29 Nov

Pradyot praises the historic “One North East Unity” event, calls for statewide mobilisation across Tripura

Banasree SarkarTripura

Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has described the November 27 ‘One North East Unity’ rally at Agartala’s Swami Vivekananda Maidan as a “historic and defining” moment for the Tiprasa community. Speaking during a Facebook Live address on November 28, the royal scion urged party workers to intensify outreach efforts, joining programmes and meetings across all districts in the coming days. Reflecting on the massive turnout, Pradyot said he had “never seen such a huge crowd” in his political journey. He noted that while the venue overflowed with supporters, an even larger number gathered along the roads, with…

28 Nov

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma says that ‘One North East’ not against anyone, aims to strengthen indigenous unity

Banasree SarkarTripura

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday underlined that the ‘One North East’ initiative is a unifying platform for indigenous communities, not a movement directed against any individual, organisation, or state. Speaking to reporters after arriving in Agartala to attend a large public gathering at Swami Vivekananda Maidan, Sangma said the initiative seeks to ensure that the voices of the region’s diverse tribal communities are heard strongly and collectively. Sangma stressed that when indigenous groups act alone, their concerns often go unnoticed or undervalued. “When people remain individual and are not united, their voices are suppressed and sometimes not…

27 Nov

Union Minister Jual Oram requests an NHIDCL report on the Tripura highway’s decline

Banasree SarkarTripura

Union Minister for Tribal Welfare Jual Oram on Wednesday requested a detailed report from the National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) concerning the worsening condition of an alternative national highway in Tripura, officials confirmed. The highway, which connects Agartala to Kumarghat via Khowai and Kamalpur, had been upgraded by NHIDCL just a year ago. However, local complaints indicate that several stretches have deteriorated sharply, with some areas described as a “death trap.” The issue first drew attention when Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha raised concerns in July with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, urging immediate intervention.…

25 Nov

Tripura opens the door for full benefits starting in 2021 and regularizes 13,082 ad hoc promotions

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major administrative decision aimed at resolving a long-pending grievance of government staff, the Tripura Government on Monday approved regular status for more than 13,082 employees who were granted one-time ad-hoc promotions in 2021. The move ensures that these employees—including those who have already retired—will now receive full financial and service-related benefits based on their higher posts. The announcement was made by Cabinet spokesperson Sushanta Chowdhury after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Manik Saha. Chowdhury said the decision followed months of deliberation and came in response to widespread demands from employees whose promotions had been stalled in…

24 Nov

At the UNESCO–IJU National Workshop in Bengaluru, journalist Sutapa Guha from Tripura represented the state

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura earned a proud moment in the national media space as journalist Sutapa Guha represented the state at a prestigious three-day workshop jointly organised by UNESCO, the Indian Journalists Union (IJU), and the Karnataka Union of Working Journalists in Bengaluru. The event, held from November 11 to 13, marked the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, bringing together reporters from across India for intensive training and capacity-building. The workshop focused on some of the most urgent issues facing the media today, including journalist safety, digital security, legal protections, fact-checking, and gender-sensitive mechanisms for safeguarding reporters in conflict-prone…

22 Nov

As IWAI promotes the Gomati–Meghna waterway link and looks to Dumbur Lake for cruise tourism, Tripura is expected to see a significant increase in connectivity

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura is poised for a major leap in connectivity and tourism as the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) advances two key initiatives — the development of the Gomati River for cross-border navigation and a proposal to introduce a cruise ship service on the scenic Dumbur Lake in Dhalai district. The progress was revealed after Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal chaired an extensive review meeting with officials of the ministry and IWAI. The meeting assessed inland water transport projects across the Northeast, covering Assam, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya. According to the minister,…

21 Nov

Two new state universities and 385 government roles are approved by the Tripura cabinet

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a significant push to expand higher education and strengthen public services, the Tripura Cabinet has approved the establishment of two new state universities and sanctioned 385 government posts across multiple departments. The decisions were announced by Cabinet spokesperson and Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury after a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha at the civil secretariat on Tuesday. The move marks a major milestone for Tripura’s education sector. With the latest approvals, the number of state-run universities in Tripura will rise from one to three. Currently, Maharaja Bir Bikram University is the only state university operating in the…