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18 Sep

Jitendra Chaudhury, the LoP of Tripura, condemns the attack on CPI(M) leaders and calls for tough measures

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Tripura’s political atmosphere has once again come under strain after Leader of the Opposition and CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury strongly condemned the alleged assault on party leaders during an official meeting on the Special Identification Register (SIR) in South District. In a letter addressed to Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha on Wednesday, Chaudhury termed the incident “despicable” and “audacious,” calling for immediate and strict action against those responsible. According to him, CPI(M) leaders Balaram Reang, Ashish Paul, and Prasun Reang were physically attacked inside the office of the Santirbazar Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) on September 16. The attack, he alleged, was…

15 Sep

On September 22, PM Modi will officially open the renovated Tripureswari Temple

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tripura on September 22 to unveil the redeveloped Tripureswari temple, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Sunday. Speaking at the Neermahal Jal Utsav in Sepahijala district, Saha said he had personally invited the Prime Minister, who accepted the request to inaugurate the iconic Shakti Pith. “PM Modi is coming to unveil the redeveloped Tripureswari temple on September 22 and offer puja there,” the CM confirmed. The redevelopment project was undertaken under the Centre’s PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive) scheme, at a cost of ₹51 crore. The state government has also initiated construction…

13 Sep

The International Potato Center promises to encourage innovation and research to boost Tripura’s potato sector

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Tripura’s growing potato sector has received a major boost with the International Potato Center (CIP), a Peru-based global research institution, pledging support to strengthen cultivation, innovation, and sustainability in the state. CIP Director General Simon Heck, who visited Tripura on Friday, described the state as a “successful industry that embraces innovation and research” and promised long-term collaboration. During his visit, Heck interacted with state officials, research institutions, horticulture experts, and local farmers to assess the progress made in potato farming. He noted that Tripura’s commitment to agricultural development is evident and aligns well with CIP’s mission of promoting food security,…

12 Sep

Tripura implements a uniform policy for public schools with the goal of promoting equity

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The Tripura government has introduced a common school uniform policy across all state-run institutions, a move it says will help reduce financial burden on parents while also creating a sense of unity, equality, and discipline among students. The new directive will come into force from the next academic year and will apply to students from Classes I to XII. According to the notification issued by the Education Department, the system has been divided into three broad categories. All Vidyajyoti Schools will follow a single uniform pattern, while PM-SHRI schools will retain uniforms of their own design. The remaining government schools…

11 Sep

Indigenous youths demonstrate against Tripura LoP for allegedly disregarding traditional tribal dress

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Tension gripped Dhalai district today as indigenous youths staged a protest against Jitendra Chaudhury, Leader of the Opposition and CPI(M) state secretary, accusing him of disrespecting the ‘Risha,’ the traditional handwoven attire of Tripura’s tribal communities. Around 100 men and women waved black flags and blocked Chaudhury’s convoy for nearly half an hour at Nailaha Bari on the National Highway while he was en route to a party programme. Security forces, including Tripura State Rifles (TSR), intervened to ensure Chaudhury’s safe passage. Protesters shouted slogans demanding an apology, with one stating, “Jitendra Chaudhury has insulted Risha. He must apologize. Otherwise,…

10 Sep

The Tripura chief minister provides financial aid and necessary supplies to flood-affected Himachal Pradesh

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday flagged off trucks carrying relief materials for the flood-affected people of Himachal Pradesh, marking a gesture of solidarity from the northeastern state towards those battling devastation in the hills. The relief consignment, arranged by the Pradesh BJP, includes essential supplies meant to provide immediate assistance to communities hit by the recent floods and landslides. Speaking at the ceremony in front of the Pradesh BJP office, Saha highlighted the scale of the tragedy that struck Himachal Pradesh. “As you know, massive floods have hit Himachal Pradesh, claiming many lives. Due to landslides, roads and…

09 Sep

By performing the fourth straight kidney transplant, Tripuran physicians reach a significant milestone

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Tripura’s healthcare system has registered a new milestone after doctors at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital successfully performed the state’s fourth consecutive kidney transplant, further strengthening confidence in advanced medical care in the region. The latest surgery involved a 23-year-old patient from Rabindrapalli in West Taranagar, Sidhai Mohanpur, who received a kidney donated by his 45-year-old mother. Health officials confirmed on Monday that both the recipient and the donor are recovering steadily. The complex procedure was conducted through a joint collaboration between AGMC & GBP Hospital in Tripura and Sija Hospital and Research Institute of Manipur, reflecting…

06 Sep

Tripura advocates for improved sports facilities; Minister Tinku Roy meets with Union DoNER Minister Scindia

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Tripura’s Youth Affairs and Sports Minister, Tinku Roy, held a key meeting with Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi on Friday to discuss major initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s youth and sports infrastructure. During the discussions, Minister Roy submitted a special demand certificate seeking central assistance for several ambitious projects. These include infrastructure upgrades at Panisagar Regional Physical Education College, construction of a 25,000-seat gallery at the DD State Sports Complex in Badarghat, a 400-seat youth hostel within the same complex, and a G+5 youth hostel with a 500-seat auditorium at…

05 Sep

The tribal student body in Tripura warns of agitation and rejects the MHA citizenship notification

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The Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF), one of Tripura’s prominent tribal student organisations, has strongly opposed a recent notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), calling it a direct threat to the rights and identity of indigenous communities in the state and the wider Northeast. In a press release issued on Thursday, September 4, the TSF demanded the immediate withdrawal of the notification, which was announced by the MHA on September 1 under the Immigrants and Foreigners Act. The order states that members of six minority communities—Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians—from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who entered…

04 Sep

In the Northeast Gas Grid project, Tripura CM guarantees equitable pay

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has assured that landowners are being compensated whenever land is acquired for the Northeast Gas Grid project, countering allegations of forced eviction without payment. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Saha dismissed recent media reports and opposition claims. “I saw a newspaper report on it. But the truth is that compensation is being given whenever land is acquired. I don't know where the news came from,” the chief minister said. The Northeast Gas Grid, a major pipeline network, aims to connect Guwahati with the capitals of Imphal, Agartala, and Itanagar, boosting energy accessibility and industrial development…