Tripura

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.”…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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11 Sep

Dr. Manik Saha promises safety for journalists, action against forced donations

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has vowed strict action against those involved in attacks on journalists, as well as against the forced collection of donations for Puja celebrations. Speaking on Tuesday, Dr. Saha assured that the state government would not tolerate any form of violence against the media, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding press freedom. Addressing concerns, the CM acknowledged that the culture of attacking journalists had developed over the past 35 years and called for immediate change. "Journalists work tirelessly on the ground. We are committed to ensuring their safety, and I have personally instructed the swift…

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10 Sep

Locals block VIP road in Agartala over water supply problems

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Frustrated residents of Vivekananda Abasan, Agartala, staged a protest on VIP Road on Monday, blocking traffic to demand an end to their five-year-long drinking water crisis. The demonstrators expressed anger over the lack of action despite multiple complaints to the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and local BJP Corporator Lata Nath. The locals, affected by water shortages, have been forced to rely on hand pumps, carrying water up several floors daily. “Despite raising this issue with authorities, no permanent solution has been provided,” one resident stated. The protest caused significant traffic disruptions until officials, including the AMC Deputy Commissioner, intervened and…

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07 Sep

CM Manik Saha unveils ₹564 crore flood relief plan

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced a Rs 564 crore special relief package for flood-hit regions across the state. The package aims to aid in immediate relief and recovery following the extensive damage caused by recent floods, which affected roads, bridges, agriculture, and infrastructure. During the Tripura Legislative Assembly session, CM Saha said, "The flood has caused damages estimated at Rs 14,247 crore, impacting national highways, power lines, farmlands, and homes." He added that district officials have assessed the damage, and the state will submit a request for additional relief funds to the Union Home Ministry. The relief package…

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