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08 Aug

POCSO case filed after minor girl found with 23-year-old at railway station

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A 23-year-old man was arrested at Agartala railway station on Wednesday on charges of human trafficking and rape involving a minor girl. The incident came to light after activists from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal intercepted the pair and alerted police. The accused, identified as Ansar Ali of Indranagar in West Tripura district, was reportedly in a relationship with the girl for nearly three years. According to Sukantala Debbarma, Officer-in-Charge of the East Agartala Women’s Police Station, the girl had been reported missing earlier the same day. Police said the duo was preparing to board a train…

07 Aug

Section 144 imposed in Bishramganj after tribal girl molested

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A disturbing incident in Tripura’s Sepahijala district has shocked the town of Bishramganj, where an alleged molestation of a tribal girl led to violent mob attacks. To control the situation, the district administration has imposed Section 144 in Bishramganj and nearby areas.According to police reports, the incident unfolded on the evening of August 5 when a young tribal woman, who is currently undergoing air hostess training in Guwahati, was traveling by bus from Agartala to Bishramganj. The girl was allegedly molested by a fellow passenger near Bishalgarh. Distressed and frightened, she got off the bus midway and immediately informed her…

06 Aug

Tripura Human Rights Commission demands answers on Agartala drain mess

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has taken serious note of public distress caused by unplanned and sluggish drainage construction in Agartala and has issued notices to key officials, demanding urgent accountability. In an order dated August 1, the Commission directed the Secretary of the state’s Urban Development Department, the Chief Executive Officer of Agartala Smart City Limited, and the Commissioner of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) to submit their responses within seven days.The intervention follows a formal complaint by the Forum for Protection of Environment and Water Bodies, a local environmental body. The complaint highlighted the dismal condition of…

06 Aug

Tripura to develop 6 eco parks to promote tourism and livelihoods

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AGARTALA: The Tripura government has announced an ambitious plan to establish six eco parks across the state in a move aimed at boosting tourism and creating livelihood opportunities. Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma revealed on Wednesday that the parks will be developed in six districts, including Dhalai and South Tripura, with an estimated cost of ₹10 crore per park. The eco parks, to be developed on forest land and operated by the Joint Forest Management Group (JFMG), are expected to benefit local communities by offering employment and income through tourism-related activities. Minister Debbarma highlighted that the initiative will be funded through…

05 Aug

Tipra Motha Chief threatens legal action on Village Council poll delay

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Monday issued a strong warning against the continued delay in holding Village Council (VC) elections in Tripura’s tribal areas, declaring that he would not hesitate to approach the Supreme Court if the situation remains unresolved. Addressing the media, Debbarma emphasized that he cannot sit idle while rural communities continue to suffer due to administrative inertia. “There are clear directives from the High Court that VC elections must be held. Yet, despite those orders, no concrete steps have been taken. If the Election Commission fails to act, we will move the Supreme…

04 Aug

Tripura government says ‘zero tolerance’ for drugs

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Transport and Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Saturday issued a strong warning to drug mafias operating in the region, saying the state government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy and given the police a free hand to arrest drug smugglers, including those believed to be kingpins.Speaking to reporters, Chowdhury alleged that a section of anti-national elements is exploiting Tripura’s international border to use the state as a corridor for drug trafficking. He said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, is committed to protecting the…

02 Aug

Heart and liver transplants coming soon to Agartala Hospital

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has announced the state government’s ambitious plan to initiate heart transplant procedures at GB Pant Hospital in Agartala. The announcement was made during the 21st Foundation Day celebrations of the Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GB Pant Hospital, held at the KLS Auditorium on Friday. Dr. Saha, who also holds the health portfolio, said that the state is in talks with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for technical support, and has already signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mohan Foundation—an acclaimed organisation promoting organ donation and transplant procedures…

01 Aug

TPYC blames CM for Tripura’s d*ug threat, calls for his resignation2) Youth Congress demands CM Manik Saha’s resignation over drug crisis

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Pradesh Youth Congress (TPYC) has launched a scathing attack on the state government, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Manik Saha, accusing him of failing to tackle the state’s growing drug crisis. The call for resignation comes amid rising public concern over increasing drug trafficking and substance abuse among Tripura’s youth. Addressing a press conference in Agartala, TPYC president Nilkamal Saha held the Chief Minister — who also holds the Home portfolio — directly responsible for what he termed as a “total breakdown in administrative control” over narcotics networks spreading across the state. “The Chief Minister has admitted…

31 Jul

BJP demands action after workers attacked in Khowai

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A high-level delegation of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) visited the Asarambari Assembly Constituency in Tripura’s Khowai district on Monday, following an alleged attack on BJP workers by supporters of the Tipra Motha Party during the live airing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday. The BJP team included ministers, MLAs, and members of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), who arrived in the area to take stock of the situation, meet the injured workers, and call for immediate action to prevent further political violence.BJP leader Rampada Jamatia, addressing the media, blamed the…

30 Jul

Two Tripura IPS officers cleared for top central government roles

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Two senior IPS officers from the Tripura cadre—Rajiv Singh and Anurag—have been empanelled for appointment to director general or equivalent posts in the Government of India, marking a significant step in their policing careers. Rajiv Singh, a 1993-batch officer currently serving as Director General of Police (DGP) in Manipur, has been cleared for central postings at the DG or DG-equivalent level. Anurag, a 1994-batch IPS officer and the current DGP of Tripura, has also been empanelled for DG-equivalent positions. The empanelment opens the door for both officers to take up senior roles in key central agencies or ministries. This development…