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31 Oct

The 4 MW rooftop solar milestone in Tripura is reached, and locals profit from the sale of excess power

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura has taken a major step in its clean-energy journey, crossing the 4 megawatt mark in solar power generation under the Pradhan Mantri Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana. According to the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL), a total of 16,965 households have registered for the rooftop solar scheme, with 1,210 homes already equipped with solar panels. These households are collectively generating 4 MW of renewable energy, helping reduce the state's dependence on traditional power sources and supporting efforts toward sustainability and energy security. Officials say the transition to solar is not only meeting domestic electricity needs but is also bringing…

30 Oct

Tripura’s Indo-Bangladesh border security readiness is reviewed by the BSF Special DG

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, IPS, Special Director General (Eastern Command) of the Border Security Force (BSF), Kolkata, concluded his three-day visit to Tripura on Wednesday after reviewing the overall border security and operational preparedness along the Indo–Bangladesh border. During the visit from October 27 to 29, Aggarwal, accompanied by BSF Tripura Frontier Inspector General Aloke Kumar Chakraborty, toured several Border Out Posts (BOPs) across Khowai, Dhalai, and Unakoti districts. He inspected security installations, interacted with field officers and jawans, and reviewed measures to counter cross-border challenges including smuggling and infiltration. Aggarwal also presided over a Prahari Sammelan to address operational and…

29 Oct

The Tripura Congress claims the BJP and EC had erased the names of tribal and low-income voters

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) has launched a sharp attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission (EC), alleging that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process is being misused to delete names of poor, tribal, and marginalized voters from the state’s electoral rolls. Addressing a meeting in Khowai District on Monday, TPCC President Asish Kumar Saha claimed that the process is being deliberately manipulated to suppress the voices of those from economically weaker and socially disadvantaged communities. “The BJP government is using the SIR as a political weapon to erase voters who stand in…

28 Oct

Pradyot Kishore exudes assurance Amit Shah will fix the Tiprasa problem

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tipra Motha Party (TMP) chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has expressed strong confidence that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will soon bring a lasting solution to the long-standing Tiprasa issue. Speaking at a party event held at Rabindra Bhavan on Sunday, Debbarma said he holds “immense respect” for Shah and trusts that the Centre remains committed to addressing the concerns of the indigenous Tiprasa community through dialogue and cooperation. He reminded that a tripartite agreement between the TMP, the Centre, and the Tripura government was signed in March 2024 in New Delhi in Shah’s presence to ensure the development of…

27 Oct

A constable is suspended by Tripura Police due to bribery charges, and a departmental investigation is initiated

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A constable of the Tripura Police has been suspended from duty following serious allegations of bribery and misconduct. The constable, identified as Amir Khan Bhuiya, was posted in West Tripura district when the allegations surfaced, officials said on Sunday. According to an official statement issued by the Tripura Police, a criminal case has been registered against Constable Bhuiya and four other individuals. The case has been filed under Amtali Police Station Case No. 2025/AMT/111, dated October 26, 2025, under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act, 2023, including Sections 329(3), 324(3), 117(2), 351(2), and 3(5). Police said that…

25 Oct

Tripura CM vows to concentrate on tribal development and criticizes the “masked” civil society movement

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday criticized a local civil society group, accusing them of carrying out an armed movement under the guise of peaceful protests. Speaking at a BJP event in Mungiakami, Khowai district, where 6,400 voters joined the party, Saha said their “true nature is now clear to everyone.” CM Saha assured that his government would continue prioritizing the development of tribal communities, stating that “no compromise will be made in this regard.” “Today, 6,400 voters have joined the BJP. You have taken the right decision at the right time. Without the BJP, the TTAADC, the state,…

24 Oct

Violence breaks out during the bandh in Dhalai, Tripura; Section 163 is enforced, BDO and Engineer are hurt

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tensions escalated in Salema under Kamalpur Sub-division of Dhalai district on Thursday as violence erupted during a 24-hour Tripura bandh called by the Tripura Civil Society. Several people, including Block Development Officer Abhijit Majumder and engineer Animesh Saha, sustained injuries in the clashes. The bandh, demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit, detection and deportation of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, and enforcement of the Tiprasa Accord, turned chaotic when protesters confronted shopkeepers who had opened their businesses. A senior police official said that supporters enforcing the shutdown entered Shantir Bazar market, demanding shops close. Traders’ resistance led to confrontations, after which…

23 Oct

Tripura observes 24-hour shutdown over ILP, Tiprasa Accord, and migration issues

Banasree SarkarTripura

Tripura came to a near standstill on Wednesday as the Tripura Civil Society launched a 24-hour state-wide bandh demanding action on eight major issues, including the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, the Tiprasa Accord, and the identification and deportation of illegal Bangladeshi migrants living in the state. The bandh, which began early on October 23, saw widespread participation across districts, with protestors blocking roads and holding demonstrations in Agartala and over 45 other locations. Traffic was disrupted, public transport services remained off the roads, and most markets and offices stayed shut throughout the day. Leading the agitation,…

22 Oct

The Bishalgarh sub-divisional hospital in Tripura has received a distinguished national quality certification

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a significant boost to Tripura’s healthcare system, the Bishalgarh Sub-Divisional Hospital in Sepahijala district has been awarded the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. This recognition underscores the hospital’s dedication to providing safe, efficient, and patient-centric healthcare services. The certification covers critical hospital departments, including Outpatient (OPD), Inpatient (IPD), Operation Theatre (OT), Laboratory, Pharmacy, Maternity, and Emergency units. The hospital earned the distinction after a comprehensive evaluation by State and National assessment teams, which assessed compliance with rigorous benchmarks in healthcare delivery, quality management, and patient safety. Sepahijala…

20 Oct

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha apologizes for mispronouncing the BJP ally IPFT as an illegal organization

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday issued a public apology after inadvertently referring to the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT), the ruling BJP’s alliance partner, as an outlawed group during a political rally in poll-bound Bihar. The incident occurred on Saturday at a rally in Ramnagar, Bihar, organized to mark the filing of nomination papers by two BJP candidates. While addressing the gathering, Saha mentioned that members of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), and IPFT had surrendered to lead normal lives, unintentionally grouping the BJP ally with banned militant outfits. Acknowledging…