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28 Sep

Tripura Police prepare for smooth Durga Puja celebrations

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Director General of Police (DGP), Amitabh Ranjan, assured the public on Friday that comprehensive measures have been implemented to ensure a peaceful Durga Puja celebration throughout Tripura.During his visit to various police stations in the Gomati and Sepahijala districts, DGP Ranjan reviewed the preparedness and operational efficiency of the police forces in the region. Speaking to reporters, he emphasized the commitment of the Tripura Police: "My force is motivated. With Durga Puja approaching and recent elections concluded, I am inspecting the police stations. My police force is a source of pride for me. They are doing excellent work and…

27 Sep

Tipra Motha demands UN action on minority persecution

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has urged the Indian government to hold Bangladesh accountable for its failure to protect minority communities. Addressing a rally in Sabroom, South Tripura, Debbarma condemned the rising violence against minorities, which he claims has intensified since the removal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Debbarma accused Bangladeshi extremists of systematically targeting temples, churches, and minority properties in an attempt to displace these communities. He called on India to raise the issue at the United Nations, pressing Bangladesh to address minority persecution and ensure their safety. Reaffirming his solidarity, Debbarma assured that the Tiprasa people…

26 Sep

Sourav Ganguly stands with Tripura in crisis

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury announced on Wednesday that former Indian cricket captain and Tripura Tourism’s Brand Ambassador, Sourav Ganguly, has donated ₹10 lakh towards flood relief efforts in the state. The donation will aid in providing essential supplies to those affected by the recent floods. Speaking at a press conference on World Tourism Day, Chowdhury emphasized the state's commitment to supporting flood victims. He shared that Ganguly, currently abroad, expressed his solidarity with the people of Tripura, stating it was his responsibility to contribute to the relief efforts. “As part of World Tourism Day, we will distribute relief kits…

25 Sep

Tipra Motha founder slams corruption in TTAADC

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has voiced his frustration over corruption within the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), accusing certain officials and leaders of undermining the administration and recruitment process. Speaking at the Council House on Tuesday, Debbarma expressed dismay over the state of education in TTAADC, pointing to a flawed system that leaves schools without teachers in some areas and students without proper instruction in others. He criticized the recruitment of unqualified teachers, saying, “Teachers with just an 8th-grade education are earning over ₹50,000, while graduates and B.Ed holders are left struggling in private jobs.”…

24 Sep

Debbarma calls for international attention to Hindu persecution

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura's political landscape is set to intensify as Tipra Motha prepares to lead a protest rally on September 26, highlighting the alleged persecution of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. The demonstration, planned for the South District, aims to draw attention to the reported attacks on Hindus following the formation of Bangladesh's interim government. Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma announced the rally during a press conference on Monday, expressing deep concern over what he called "planned attacks" on the Hindu community. He urged India to escalate the issue to the United Nations if Bangladesh fails to address these concerns. “These attacks…

23 Sep

Tripura BJP attacks Congress over flood relief claims

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura BJP has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of misleading the public with false statements regarding the state’s flood relief efforts. During a press conference on September 22, BJP Tripura Pradesh Spokesperson Subrata Chakraborty dismissed claims made by Congress President Asish Kumar Saha as fabricated and unfounded. Chakraborty questioned the Congress's commitment to supporting flood victims, stating, “How many Congress workers stood by the side of flood victims? In times like this, you must stand with the government instead of confusing people. All BJP leaders, ministers, and MLAs were on the ground assisting those…

18 Sep

Border Security Forces enhance patrols in Sepahijala

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Border Security Forces (BSF) in Tripura have detained 65 Bangladeshi nationals this month, including three from Sepahijala district on Monday. Tripura shares an 856 km international border with Bangladesh, with Sepahijala covering a significant portion of the border. According to a BSF press release, the latest incident occurred on September 16 when BSF troops from BOP Harihardola in Sepahijala apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals attempting to cross the border into India. The detainees, identified as family members from Cumilla district, Bangladesh, were caught while trying to breach the border fence. The BSF has intensified its surveillance along the border to…

16 Sep

CM Manik Saha emphasizes engineers’ impact on Tripura’s infrastructure

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha stated the vital role of engineers in the state's advancement during the Engineers’ Day 2024 celebrations on Sunday. Addressing the gathering at the Institute of Engineers (India) Tripura Centre and Pragna Bhavan, Dr. Saha urged engineers to leverage their expertise to propel Tripura into the national spotlight. “Engineers are pivotal in positioning Tripura as a leading state in the country,” Dr. Saha stated, highlighting their critical role in recent infrastructure improvements. He noted that recent visits by renowned cricketers had left them awestruck by Tripura’s beauty, attributing this positive perception to infrastructure developments…

13 Sep

Tinku Roy unveils anganwadi monitoring app

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government has launched a mobile app aimed at improving oversight and efficiency in monitoring Anganwadi centres across the state. Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy unveiled the 'Anganwadi Center Inspection and Monitoring App', designed to streamline the supervision of around 10,000 centres serving 400,000 children. The app features real-time monitoring, allowing officials to conduct inspections only within a 50-metre radius, automated reporting after each visit, and photo uploads to provide visual evidence of centre conditions. It also tracks the frequency of inspections by staff. "This app will generate detailed reports after every inspection and store the…

12 Sep

Assam and Tripura fill Rajya Sabha seats with new members

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar administered the oath to two newly elected members of the upper house of Parliament on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The ceremony, held in Parliament House in New Delhi, welcomed Tripura BJP President Rajib Bhattacharjee and former Assam MLA Mission Ranjan Das. Union Health Minister and BJP President J. P. Nadda was also present at the brief oath-taking ceremony. The seats filled by Bhattacharjee and Das had recently become vacant. In Assam, the vacancies arose after Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Kamakhya Prasad Tasa were elected to the Lok Sabha. Bhattacharjee, elected to the Rajya Sabha…