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24 Mar

TSF withdraw its protest rely on CM Manik Saha’s assurance

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Twipra Students Federation (TSF) has withdrawn its protest demanding the adoption of the Roman script for the Kokborok language after Chief Minister Manik Saha assured them of addressing the issue. The indigenous student body had been blocking national highways since March 21 to press for their demand. Following a meeting with the Chief Minister on Sunday, TSF General Secretary Hamalu Jamatia stated that CM Saha acknowledged their concerns and assured them that the matter would be discussed with higher authorities. “We are thankful to the Chief Minister for calling us for discussions. Since we have received his assurance, we…

22 Mar

Tripura Police arrest three, seize Yaba tablets worth ₹5.5 crore

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Tripura police arrested a drug kingpin from Assam and two others, seizing Yaba tablets worth ₹5.5 crore from a hotel in Agartala. According to West District Superintendent of Police Kiran Kumar, the operation was carried out on March 21 evening following intelligence inputs. A special team raided Hotel Woodland Park, where a narcotics transaction was taking place. “We conducted a raid and arrested Sahidul Hossen Taluka from Silchar, Assam, along with Nayan Mani Namasudra and Biswajit Biswas from Tripura. A total of 1,10,000 Yaba tablets packed in 11 packets were seized,” Kumar stated.…

21 Mar

TSF protests Bengali script in Kok Borok exams, seeks immediate action

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Twipra Students Federation (TSF), an indigenous students' organization affiliated with the North East Students Organisation (NESO), has announced an indefinite statewide strike starting March 21 in protest against the use of the Bengali script for Kok Borok board exams. The student body has threatened to block all national highways as part of their agitation.The TSF is demanding the implementation of the Roman script for Kok Borok exams and the rescheduling of exams for students who allegedly failed to answer due to the question papers being set in Bengali. At a press conference, TSF General Secretary Hamalu Jamatia stated that…

20 Mar

40 young debaters to compete in Tripura’s State Youth Parliament

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government will organize a state-level Youth Parliament competition at the Tripura Legislative Assembly on March 23, aiming to encourage youth participation in democracy and governance. Announcing the event at a press conference, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Tinku Roy said that 40 talented youths aged 15 to 25, selected from all eight districts of the state, will take part in the competition. “This program was launched in 2019 under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to empower youth and inspire patriotism. The best three participants from the state competition will advance to the central-level Youth Parliament competition…

19 Mar

CM Manik Saha offers financial aid to fire victim student

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has come forward to assist Puja Das, a Class 12 board exam candidate, who lost all her study materials in a devastating house fire in Rajib Colony, Charilam, Sepahijala district. The fire, which engulfed the home of Narayan Das, destroyed essential belongings, including Puja’s books needed for her ongoing History, Bengali, and Political Science exams. Upon learning about the incident, CM Saha swiftly intervened, directing the Sepahijala District Magistrate to provide immediate relief. In response, the district administration sanctioned ₹40,000 to the family and assured that Puja’s study materials would be restored by…

18 Mar

Tipra Motha leader seeks investigation over Bengali exam confusion

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tipra Motha Party founder and Member of the District Council, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, has called for an investigation into reports that several schools in Tripura failed to assist students in understanding their Kok Borok exam questions, which were provided in Bengali during the ongoing board exams. Speaking in a Facebook live session, Pradyot expressed concern that Indigenous students, who were not proficient in Bengali, struggled to comprehend the questions, leading many to submit blank answer sheets. "Last year, it was decided that students could write the exam in English or the Roman script, and invigilators were required to translate…

17 Mar

₹42 lakh worth of smuggled phones seized by BSF in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted an illicit consignment of used mobile phones worth over ₹42 lakh along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura’s Sepahijala district. The seizure took place on Sunday as part of an ongoing anti-smuggling operation. According to officials, a BSF ambush team detected suspicious movements of five to six individuals near the Matinagar area in Sonamura. When challenged, the suspects abandoned their consignment and fled. A subsequent search led to the recovery of 187 secondhand mobile phones from various leading brands. A BSF spokesperson confirmed that the seized mobile phones have been handed over to the Customs…

13 Mar

Tripura Assembly budget session to commence from March 21

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The budget session of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly for the financial year 2025-26 is scheduled to commence on March 21 (Friday) and will continue until April 1. The session is expected to witness extensive discussions on the state's budget and key legislative matters. A meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) was held on Tuesday at the Tripura Legislative Assembly under the chairmanship of Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen. The meeting was attended by Deputy Speaker Ram Prasad Paul, ministers from the treasury bench, Chief Whip Kalyani Saha Roy, and opposition MLAs, including Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury. State's…

13 Mar

Manik Saha takes strong stand on vulture conservation in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has directed the Forest Department to conduct a comprehensive study on the extinction of vultures in the state. The order was issued during a State Wildlife Board review meeting at the Secretariat Conference Hall. Saha emphasized the need for urgent conservation measures and urged officials to explore solutions to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts, particularly rising incidents involving wild elephants. The Chief Minister also stressed the promotion of eco-tourism, proposing elephant safaris in national parks and sanctuaries to attract both domestic and international tourists. He highlighted that such initiatives could boost employment opportunities for tribal communities and…

12 Mar

Sudip Roy Barman seeks CPI(M) support to defeat BJP in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Former Minister and Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman has called on CPI(M) workers to switch allegiance to Congress in a bid to defeat the ruling BJP in Tripura. He asserted that CPI(M) has lost public support, making it difficult for the party to return to power. Addressing a gathering of the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee in Agartala, Roy Barman, who is also a Congress Working Committee member, argued that communist ideologies do not necessarily have to align with CPI(M) or other Left parties. "Can CPI(M) workers bring their party to power solely with their own votes? Public support for CPI(M)…