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19 Oct

Heartbreaking drowning incident claims lives of two young girls

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A heartbreaking incident unfolded on October 18 in the Kalidas Para area of Nagichhara, where two children drowned in a pond, leading to their untimely deaths. The victims have been identified as Pinki Das, aged 9, and Urmila Marak, aged 10. According to police sources, the children were playing near the pond when the tragedy struck. “Local residents discovered the two children lying unresponsive in the water and immediately alerted the Fire and Emergency department,” a police spokesperson stated. Firefighters promptly rushed to the scene, rescuing the children and transporting them to Ananda Nagar Primary Health Centre. Unfortunately, both were…

19 Oct

3 Bangladeshi was arrested red handed illegally crossing the border

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Three Bangladeshi nationals were detained in two days while attempting to enter Indian territory by negotiating the boundary fence, the BSF said. One tout apparently involved in the infiltration was also apprehended in the Kalamchaura region of Gurangola village. The BSF and police conducted a coordinated operation following the revelations made by captured Bangladeshi nationals. According to the BSF, two Bangladeshi nationals from Dhaka were apprehended near the Rahimpur border outpost in the Kalamchaura police station area of Sipahijala district on Wednesday. Another was held on Thursday near the Mohanpur in the Sidhai police station area of West Tripura District. The…

18 Oct

Leader Jitendra Chaudhury complaint against BJP leaders

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Jitendra Chaudhury, leader of the opposition in Tripura Assembly, claimed on Thursday that a section of BJP leaders is attempting to unseat Chief Minister Manik Saha. Chaudhury, who is also the CPI(M) state secretary, stressed that while his party is not demanding Saha’s resignation, it is important for the Chief Minister to address internal challenges within his party. “Your vision of making Tripura crime-free will remain a dream unless you control your own members involved in criminal activities. The people of Tripura won’t forgive you if you fail in your responsibilities,” Chaudhury remarked, referring to recent incidents of crime, including…

16 Oct

Tripura Government takes action over temple vandalism allegations

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Government has suspended internet services and imposed Section 144 of the CrPC in the Dharmanagar sub-division of North Tripura following rising communal tensions over allegations of temple vandalism. In an official order, Home Secretary PK Chakraborty stated that due to ongoing tensions in the North Tripura district, the government has prohibited various forms of media for the next 72 hours starting from 5 PM on October 15. This includes SMS messages, mobile internet services, and press messages across all mobile service providers. Violations of this notification may lead to penalties under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal…

15 Oct

Vijayadashami was grandly celebrated with Tripura CM Manik Saha

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On Monday, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attended a celebration known as Meyer Gomon. The carnival organized in Agartala to commemorate the end of the Durga Puja celebration. CM Saha emphasized that the carnival has been held in the state for the past three years and explained the personal significance of the new location. The CM stated that the venue has been changed this time because the prior venue was very packed. There is also a history behind this new venue place. The last day of Vijayadashami was celebrated with great zeal in Agartala. Durga Puja is Tripura's largest celebration,…

15 Oct

Chief Minister Manik Saha allocates land for hospital

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Monday that the state government has allocated land for the establishment of a private super speciality hospital in Khayerpur, West Tripura. The hospital will be set up by the Shija Hospitals and Research Institute (SHRI), an Imphal-based healthcare entity. Speaking at a government programme, Saha said, "We have arranged land for SHRI to set up a super speciality hospital. They have assured an investment of ₹700 crore to enhance healthcare services in the state." In September, SHRI expressed interest in expanding its healthcare services to Tripura. The state government views this as a…

14 Oct

Tripura BSF detains illegal immigrants from Dhaka

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The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura has detained nine Bangladeshi nationals from different areas of the state during a series of operations aimed at curbing illegal border crossings. On Saturday, a BSF official revealed that four Bangladeshi nationals, including three men and one woman, were apprehended near the Border Out Post (BOP) Shyampara in Sabroom, South Tripura, while attempting to cross the border fence. All four are residents of Chattogram District, Bangladesh. In a separate operation near BOP Anandpur, Sonamura, Sepahijala District, another Bangladeshi national from Dhaka was caught with 3,600 Taka and Rs. 3,000 in Indian currency. Additionally,…

09 Oct

Kadamtala violence: Eight suspects taken into custody

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Police have arrested eight individuals in connection with the communal violence that erupted on October 6 in Kadamtala, North Tripura, linked to a dispute over the forceful collection of donations for Durga Puja. North District Superintendent of Police, Bhanupada Chakraborty, addressed the media, assuring that the situation in Kadamtala is now peaceful and under control. He stated that the arrests were made following violent incidents related to the forced donation collection. "The situation is absolutely under control, as both communities have started holding peace meetings in various locations," Chakraborty noted. The violence began when a Muslim family en…

08 Oct

Ratan Lal Nath promises reliable electricity during Durga Puja

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura's Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath has assured residents of uninterrupted electricity supply throughout the state during the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations. His statement came on October 7 following an inspection at the State Load Dispatch Centre in Agartala. “This center is crucial, as it manages power distribution for the entire state and even to Bangladesh. It’s one of the most sensitive areas within the power department, allowing us to monitor power loads across different regions,” Minister Nath explained. During his visit, he revealed that the highest power load recorded that day was 309 megawatts, which included 56 megawatts supplied…

07 Oct

Tripura gears up for peaceful Durga Puja from October 9

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In anticipation of the vibrant Durga Puja celebrations from October 9 to 13, the Tripura Police have rolled out extensive security measures to ensure the festivities are peaceful and enjoyable for all. With preparations underway for several days, law enforcement agencies are committed to maintaining order throughout the celebrations. Amitabh Ranjan, the Director General of Police (DGP), shared insights with ANI, stating, "We have been preparing for the Puja for the last few days. Recently, the honorable Chief Minister convened a review meeting where we thoroughly discussed security management for the upcoming festivities. Strict instructions have been issued to ensure…