`Attack on BJP workers in Khowai during `Mann Ki Baat` event darkest chapter`
Speaking at the event after the PM`s radio programme, Saha said, The attack during the prime minister`s `Mann Ki Baat` in July was a darkest chapter not only in Tripura but also in the entire country. `Mann Ki Baat` is not a political event. People across the world discuss how a prime minister reaches out to the people over a radio programme
SCBA flags low representation of women judges in higher courts
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has flagged a resolution passed on Saturday, August 30, voicing deep concern over the unequally low representation of women in the higher judiciary, urging the Collegium to establish gender diversity in the upcoming judicial appointments, Livelaw reports. The SCBA noted that high courts in states like Uttarakhand, Tripura, Meghalaya, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tripura mulls sourcing drinking water from Bangladeshs Titas river for Agartala
Tripura is considering utilizing water from Bangladesh's Titas River to supply drinking water to the Agartala Municipal Corporation areas. Chief Minister Manik Saha has proposed the plan, citing the Titas's connection to local rivers and its potential to provide iron-free, clean water. The proposal is under study and will be raised with the Central government if feasible.
SCBA urges Collegium to act on representation of women in higher judiciary
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has adopted a resolution today, expressing serious concern over the stark underrepresentation of women in Indias highest courts. The Bar Association pointed out that several High Courtsincluding those in Uttarakhand, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Manipurcurrently have no women judges on their benches. Nationwide, out of approximately 1,100 sanctioned High Court [] The post SCBA urges Collegium to act on representation of women in higher judiciary appeared first on India Legal .
Frozen or retorted, packaged Onasadya blazes new trail
KOCHI: Onam without Onasadya? For Malayalis, that would be unthinkable. And this thought has opened up a new market in the food sector. Onasadya both frozen and retorted are now being shipped across the globe, enabling Keralites to enjoy the delights of home. According to industry sources, the market has been expanding ever since the first pack of Onasadya was launched in 2020. Brijith Krishna, founder of Eatery Malabarikas, told TNIE, For us, the major market for ready-to-eat products is the UK. We entered the Onasadya market just this year, having been doing R&D for the past four years. In Kerala, the concept of ready-to-eat or retort-packed food has not yet become popular, unlike in the West where it is common, he pointed out. The defence forces too use retort-packed food. It is safe. Now, things are looking up. In the past two years, I have seen a jump in the ready-to-eat Onasadya market from 1% to 6%. That is a quantum jump, Brijith said. He cited the long Onam celebrations overseas as a reason. For example, in the UK, the celebrations extend up to two months, he pointed out. Explaining the retort process, Brijith said, Unlike freezing, which first freezes food at a temperature of -40 degrees Celsius and then at -18 degrees Celsius at cold chain supplies, retorting involves sterilising the food packets at a very high temperature and pressure in a machine similar to an autoclave to kill all the microbes. The food is treated to an out-of-the-world experience, ensuring a longer shelf-life. Brijiths company products of which have found customers even in northeast India has brought out a retort-packed Onasadya that serves a family of four. It will be 30 to 35% costlier than a normal sadya because of the cost accrued in packaging. Our Onasadya pack, that costs `1,800, has 23 items. The entire process of preparing the sadya begins a month ahead of the festival, factoring in the time taken for shipping, he added. Strengthening Brijiths statement regarding the increasing popularity of packaged sadya, Manoj T P, senior manager (sales), Tasty Nibbles, said, We have a growing clientele not only abroad (exporting to 27 countries) but also within the country. Besides the complete Onasadya pack, we also have retort-packed items that can be bought individually. Tasty Nibbles was the first company in the state to use retort technology in the food industry. He said the company has supplied sadya to military and paramilitary personnel serving in far-off places like Uri (Jammu and Kashmir) and Agartala (Tripura). We have three ranges of the sadya. One is priced at `1,999, serving four. It has 1kg of rice and 17 side dishes. Then there is a pack that costs `1,499, which can serve two people and has 12 side dishes, while the `999 pack has only two curries, he said. Besides the retort-packs, frozen Onasadya too has many takers. According to Rony Tom, managing director of Jacame, there has been a significant jump in the number of customers since the company first brought out the sadya five years ago. Our main markets are in the UK, Australia, Austria, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland. This year, we supplied 50,000 packs of frozen Onasadya, Rony said. The company provides the sadya in two variations. One pack that serves a family of five and the other that can serve two persons. Of the 50,000 packs that were exported, 30,000 were the ones for five people, he pointed out. Jacame had also launched frozen Vishu sadya, cakes for Christmas, and Passover specials like indri appam and vellappam. Rony said the company expects a marked increase in the number of Onasadya packs next year. We expect the numbers to touch 75,000. Thats because people, especially professionals, find getting packaged sadya easier than cooking a full-course meal from scratch, he added. In the case of frozen Onasadya, the entire preparation begins by May as transportation takes months, with these products shipped in temperature-controlled containers. What then about the market after Onam? The companies said individual products like curries, chips, and other items are the major revenue sources. As for the US tariff issue, the industry insiders felt it would adversely affect the food export industry in India. Happiness in packets A few companies bringing out packed (frozen and retorted) Onasadya Retort - Tasty Nibbles, Eatery Malabarikas Frozen - Jacame, Daily Delights, Ajmi Flours India, Bleeko Imports and Exports Market size has increased from 1% to 6% over the past two years Target customers - Malayalis living in the UK, Canada, the US, European countries, and Australia, among others
A five-year artistic meditation on feminine energy culminates in Ekaa: The One, a multifaceted exhibition and festival by artist Beena Unnikrishnan. The event, underway at My Bungalow in Teynampet, presents her collection of 64 yogini paintings alongside wisdom talks, music, and sacred conversations. I worked in a lot of men-oriented industries, so I always thought Im very masculine, said Beena. This journey has made me realise that its more of a feminine that was there with me. The exhibition aims to move beyond physical gender, exploring metaphysical energies. Beena believes success requires a balance of both masculine and feminine forces. Mastering is about structure. As we are very emotional, we often dont know how to put a structure for that. We need to manifest that structure in this world, she explained. Her goal is that even a girl or a boy should know that gender is just a physical concept. The paintings, created without reference to existing scriptures, emerged from intuition. Theres no reference available. I painted with whatever was there on my mind. I painted the energies of these 64 yoginis. The process was not without challenge. She sometimes could not paint for days. You can place a canvas, put a dot on it, and keep roaming around that just to feel the energy, she described. She completed the final piece in December 2020 after an 11-day fast and period of silence ( Mauna ). To detach, she had another artist physically touch the paintings before she finished them. When asked which yogini she resonates with most, Beena identified Bala Tripurasundari. Shes a child, a baby. So I felt being a child is what makes one feel grounded, egolessThat is the message I would like to spread to people. Be a child. The festival also addresses the economic realities of art. She believes that artists who struggle with valuation require a bridge. For me, every painting is an emotion. When somebody asks me how much I will sell it for, it becomes difficult for me. Thats the case for every artist, she said, adding that it is hard for the artist themselves to market their works. On Thursday, the exhibition opened with 64 women lighting a lamp together. The event is an immersive experience curated by the Kankali Foundation. It features daily wisdom talks with spiritual leaders like Mathaji Pravrajika Dharmatmaprana, who noted, To empower feminine is to empower humanity. Without Shakti, Shiva is still. Sacred Conversations with figures such as Nathella Ananda Padmanabhan and thematic concerts by artistes like Srilekha Parthasarathy further explore the divine feminine. The exhibition runs until September 1 at My Bungalow, 40 Eldams Road, Teynampet, from 10 am to 7 pm. Today, from 4.30 pm-7 pm, Sacred Conversations with Beena Unnikrishnan, Kalpana Sonthalia, and Shreya Ramnath, will be held.
Mandeep Singh leaves Tripura ahead of domestic season
His decision comes after just one season with Tripurs
ED blocks bank accounts of people raided in Tripura
One of the accused is a retired staff member of the fire service, and another is a retired banker. They have been blamed for amassing a huge amount of money and property through illegal and doubtful means
Vijay Shankar all set to leave Tamil Nadu and turn out for Tripura
Vijay Shankar leaves Tamil Nadu in a shock move
The decision comes in the wake of the 34-year-old being rested for the second round of the Buchi Babu match against Maharashtra; the all-rounder is set to move to Tripura
Vihari moves to Tripura from Andhra
Tripura Man Gets Life Term For Raping Minor, Girl's Mother, Sister Jailed For Aiding Crime
A POCSO court in North Tripura has sentenced a 27-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping a minor girl on multiple occasions.
Tripura Woman Tied, Hair Cut In Public Over Affair Suspicion; BJP Leaders Accused Of Instigating
A group of women allegedly tied the woman's hands and feet and chopped off her hair in public amid a mob attack in Tripura's Gomati district over extramarital allegations.
IndiGo Flight With Assam CM On Board Diverted To Agartala Due To Bad Weather In Guwahati
Agartala, Aug 25: A Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on board was diverted to Tripuras Agartala airport due to inclement weather conditions in the neighbouring state, an official said on Monday. The flight diversion was carried out on Sunday evening as a precautionary measure, he said. The aircraft, later, flew to Guwahati after an improvement in the weather conditions in Guwahati, said KC Meena, the director of the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport at Agartala. [] The post IndiGo Flight With Assam CM On Board Diverted To Agartala Due To Bad Weather In Guwahati appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
TRAGIC! Mobile phone snatched toddlers life in Tripura
Two-and-a-half-year-old Sonakshi Debbarma of Moracherra village in Tripuras Unakoti district lost her life due to addiction to a mobile phone.
Assam Rifles demonstrates use of drones against terrorists; CM Manik Saha witnesses
Assam Rifles showcases drone technology for counter-insurgency operations in Agartala, praised by Tripura Chief Minister for maintaining peace
Tripura Woman Gang-Raped By Two Neighbours Inside Moved Car, Accused Nabbed
Mithun Debnath and Bower Debbarma were arrested for allegedly gang-raping a girl in a moving car near Udaipur railway station in Gomati after visiting Tripureswari temple.
2 Neighbours Rape Woman In Moving Car In Tripura, Arrested
A woman was allegedly raped by two of her neighbours in a moving car in Tripura's Gomati district after visiting a temple, police said on Friday. The men were caught when the car was stopped at a checkpost.
CBSE to establish six new regional, sub-regional offices to enhance governance
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the establishment of six new Regional Offices, Centres of Excellence (CoEs), and Sub-Regional Offices to streamline its operations and improve governance of affiliated schools across the country. According to a notification issued by CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta, the decision was taken following the approval of the Finance Committee in December 2024, which was later ratified by the Governing Body and cleared by the Ministry of Education. The new offices are being set up in Gurugram, Lucknow, Raipur, Ranchi, Agartala, Itanagar and Gangtok. These will become fully functional between August and September 2025. Gurugram (Haryana) will cover 12 southern districts of Haryana, including Faridabad, Gurugram, Palwal and Sonipat, and is expected to function from 1 September 2025. Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) will oversee 30 districts, including Ayodhya, Etawah, Kanpur, Rae Bareli and Unnao, and will also become functional from 1 September 2025. Raipur (Chhattisgarh) will have jurisdiction across Chhattisgarh and became functional on 22 August 2025. Ranchi (Jharkhand) will cover Jharkhand and also became functional on 22 August 2025. Among the Sub-Regional Offices, Agartala (Tripura) will begin functioning from 15 September 2025. Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) became functional on 22 August 2025, along with Gangtok (Sikkim), which also started operations on the same date. The notification stated that all schools affiliated with CBSE will now fall under the jurisdictions of these newly established offices. This move will help strengthen administrative reach, ensure better coordination with schools, and enhance educational support services across these regions, the CBSE said.
Bangladeshi border guard jawan held in Tripura
A Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel was apprehended by Border Security Force (BSF) troops in Tripura's Sepahijala district after he crossed into Indian territory armed. The BGB jawan, in uniform, entered approximately 100 meters near the Kamthana Border Out Post (BOP).
Wife Pours Acid on Husband in Tripura
The police said it appeared the woman was a victim of domestic violence and that might have prompted her to carry out an acid attack on her husband.
Tripura Minister unveils bust of M.S. Swaminathan in Agartala
The late geneticist played a vital role in transforming the country from a food-deficient nation to one of self-sufficiency, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said
Leaders pay tribute to Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur, architect of modern Tripura
Events in Guwahati marked the 117th birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, remembered as the architect of modern Tripura. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President J.P. Nadda hailed his vision, reforms in education and governance, and lasting legacy of development.
Tripura MLA Seeks Withdrawal of ST Benefits for Tribal Women Marrying Non-Tribals
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, AUGUST 19: Rebel-turned Tipra Motha Party legislator Ranjit Debbarma on Monday charged that non-tribal men are intentionally marrying tribal women in Tripura to avail benefits allocated for Scheduled Tribes (STs). He called upon the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) to withdraw ST benefits for tribal women who marry outside their community. []
Dr. Ganga Prasad Prasain to continue as Tripura University Vice Chancellor despite retirement
North East Students' Organisation demands for policy to deal with illegal migrants, refugees
GUWAHATI: The North East Students Organisation (NESO) on Monday urged the Centre to formulate a comprehensive policy to deal with the problems of illegal migrants and refugees. In a memorandum submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after holding protest demonstrations across the region, NESO said a great part of the present problem facing the Northeast was relating to the unabated influx of illegal migrants that resulted in a serious demographic change. The continued influx of refugees and undocumented migrants from different countries has created a sense of insecurity and apprehension among the indigenous people that their culture, tradition, political identity, control over land and existence will be swallowed by the outsiders, the memorandum read. According to NESO, the unguarded and porous international border has been used by militant fundamentalist groups to infiltrate into the region, thereby further threatening the existence of indigenous people. There is every reason to believe that there are already a considerable number of fundamentalist groups operating in the NortheastThe region is presently facing an acute economic crisis because of the burgeoning population. There is low per capita income while poverty is on the rise. The problem of unemployment is also on the rise, NESO said. The student body asked the Centre to not view it as a humanitarian problem but a security problem. Time has come to deal with it assertively with renewed and effective bilateral relations with the neighbouring countries, it stressed. NESO suggested the extension of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system to the whole of Northeast. An offshoot of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, ILP is an official travel document that an outsider is required to carry while visiting the protected states of Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh for a limited period. Further, NESO urged the Centre to prepare a register of citizens. It demanded the early resettlement of Chakma and Hajong refugees of Bangladesh at any place outside the Northeast. These refugees are settled in Arunachal. it is observed that their prolonged settlement and the initiative of the Government of India to grant Indian citizenship and voting rights to these refugees has been strongly resented by the indigenous people of the state as it has not only created demographic imbalances but a serious political implication, NESO wrote in the memorandum. The other demands include special constitutional safeguards for the indigenous people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Assam; and constitution of a special commission to undertake extensive revision of electoral roll aimed at detecting and deleting the names of foreigners and illegal immigrants within a stipulated time.
Tripura: Man arrested with a lifeless newborn in carry bag at Agartala Govt Medical College
A middle-aged man was arrested last night at Agartala Govt Medical College (AGMC) with a lifeless newborn in a plastic carry bag when he was walking out of the hospital campus.
Tripura's heath-care system 'completely collapsed' under BJP government, alleges Congress
Congress spokesperson Prabir Chakraborty alleged that instead of delivering quality health care, Tripura has witnessed corruption and medical negligence, leading to deaths
Drug Destruction Up 132%, Seizures Up 104% In Tripura: Chief minister
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Friday said police and security agencies have been directed to take strict action against those involved in drug smuggling.
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami extends Janmashatmi greetings, calls Lord Krishna 'symbol of truth'
Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conveyed Janmashtami wishes, lauding Lord Krishna as a symbol of truth and justice. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings, calling Janmashtami a sacred festival. Celebrations unfolded across India, including Tripura, where chief minister Manik Saha joined devotees, and Gujarat's Dwarka, which enhanced security for the festival.
Northeast states celebrates Independence Day, Assam CM Himanta calls for defending Assamese identity
GUWAHATI: The Northeast celebrated the 79th Independence Day on Thursday despite calls from militant groups ULFA-Independent and the Yung Aung faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland urging people to boycott the occasion. The celebrations passed off peacefully, except for a minor incident in Meghalayas capital Shillong, where motorcycle-borne miscreants hurled a petrol bomb at the Pasteur Beat House in the early hours. The attack caused no significant damage. In his Independence Day address, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned that power would slip into the hands of unknown people if the Assamese remained silent. We, the Assamese, cannot stay silent or else, we will lose our race, land and foundation in 10 years; 80% of our ministers will be unknown people within 15 years, and the tricolour on the I-Day will be hoisted by an unknown chief minister after two decades, Sarma said. He assured that ongoing eviction drives would continue until every inch of government land was reclaimed. The Assamese will not rest till land is cleared of encroachment, he added. Sarma also criticised previous governments, stating, The bureaucracy under previous governments has to answer as to how such a mind-boggling scale of encroachment by infiltrators was allowed. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlighted the states decade-long mission to accelerate green energy projects, revive stalled initiatives, and promote public-private partnerships. let us talk about a force that is silently transforming our future green energy. With unmatched natural potential, Arunachal is becoming Indias green energy powerhouse. Our hydropower and critical mineral resources like graphite, limestone, dolomite will power solar panels, batteries, and electric mobility for decades to come, he said. Khandu said the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Project would be ready by May 2026 and the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project was on track for completion by February 2032. He added that work on new hydropower projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore would begin over the next three years. These projects are not just about energy but also about empowerment. They will bring in over Rs 4,000 crore annually as free power to the state and Rs 750 crore to support local area development. Resolving Naga political issue remains a top priority Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said resolving the Naga political issue remained the top priority of his government. He urged citizens to uphold unity, peace, and cultural pride while working towards a self-reliant and inclusive Nagaland. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the state aspired to become a US $100 billion economy by 2047. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha appealed to the youth to unleash their passion for a developed India, dream big, and shape a glorious future. The regions leaders highlighted development, cultural pride, and governance as central themes, even as the spectre of militancy underscored the continued challenges to peace in the Northeast.
Major attack on Independence Day thwarted in Tripura as police arrest 2 with explosives
Two suspected members of the Tripura United National Force (TUNF), a newly-formed outfit, were arrested from the vehicle with 14 electric detonators and neogel explosives, SP Avinash Kumar Rai
ECI serves notice to INPT, asking it why the party shall not be delisted
AGARTALA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has served a show cause notice to Indigenous Nationalist Party of Twipra (INPT) asking it to make a written representation as to why the party shall not be delisted, a government release said. Former rebel-turned-politician Bijoy Kumar Hrangkhawl had floated the INPT way back in 2002 to unite the tribal political forces, but it (INPT) merged with Tipra Motha Party (TMP) in 2021. As per records of the Commission, the INPT party did not set up any candidates at the general elections to the House of the People and to the State Legislative Assembly of Tripura held in 2018 and 2023 respectively, as well as any bye-elections for the last two general elections. It is self-evident that the said party has ceased to function as a political party, said the show cause notice circulated by the Information & Cultural Affairs (ICA) department on Wednesday. The ECI proposes to withdraw the recognition of the party from the list of registered political parties. Before the Commission decides to proceed to withdraw the recognition of the party, it is proposed to give the party an opportunity of making representation/showing cause if any as to why the proposed action should not be taken, it said. Therefore, the INPT is called upon to make a written representation to the ECI in this regard, if it so desires. The representation, if any, should be duly accompanied by an affidavit from the president or the general secretary of the party with supporting documents on which the party proposes to rely upon and should reach latest by 21.08.2025, it said. The date of hearing for the party has been scheduled on August 28 at 3 pm in the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Tripura, Agartala, it said. If no reply is received from the party by the aforesaid date, it will be presumed that the party has nothing to say in the matter and appropriate action will be taken without any further communication to the party, the notice added.
CBI arrests director of Kolkata-based chit fund firm in Tripura scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation made an arrest. Partha Samaddar, a director of Himangini Infracon India Ltd, faced charges in the Tripura chit fund case. A special court issued a Non-Bailable Warrant against him. Samaddar was not present during the trial. The CBI had filed a charge sheet against the accused.
Dwindling Gas Reserves Push Tripura Towards Solar Energy, Says Power Minister
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, AUGUST 12: Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath warned that declining natural gas reserves are resulting in a steep decline in power production from the states gas-based power plants, making solar power the most viable option for the future. Addressing a programme in Durgachowmuhani, Dhalai district, on Monday, Nath stated that four []
A five-month-old baby girl was allegedly killed by her mother in Rampada Para ADC village, in Sonamura under Tripuras Sepahijala district, after the mother became convinced that the child was the product of an extramarital affair.
Tripura Woman Kills Her Baby To Elope With Lover, Arrested
A 28-year-old woman from Tripura's Sepahijala district, allegedly killed her five-month-old baby to elope with her lover. She was arrested after neighbors alerted the police.
Mother Kills Five-Month-Old Baby In Tripura, Wanted To Elope With Lover
Tripura Police has arrested a woman for allegedly killing her five-month-old child in Sepahijala district, officials said on Monday.
'Hang Him': Wife Accuses Tripura Cop Of Poisoning Daughter As He Didn't Want Second Girl
Police said the accused took his daughter out promising to buy her biscuits and, on their way home, forced her to drink from a bottle in which the liquid was laced with poison
Tripura State Rifles jawan arrested for poisoning his infant daughter to death
Police have arrested a middle-aged man, identified as Rathindra Debbarma, a jawan of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) posted at the 10th Battalion headquarters in Khumulwng, for allegedly poisoning his infant daughter to death. He was detained last ...
BJP ally TMP's chief holds meeting with former Manipur CM, discusses illegal migration
Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, Tipra Motha Party chief, engaged in discussions with N. Biren Singh, the former Chief Minister of Manipur. The meeting in Imphal addressed critical issues. Illegal immigration was a key focus. They also talked about development in the Northeast region. Socio-economic matters concerning indigenous tribals were discussed. Both leaders emphasized the historical ties between Manipur and Tripura.
Tripura Assembly Speaker under 72-hour observation post brain surgery
Mr. Sen (72) suffered head injuries in the lavatory of the Agartala Railway Station on Friday evening before his scheduled journey to Dharmanagar in north Tripura, his home constituency
Manipur, Tripura face challenges on illegal immigration, encroachment: N. Biren Singh
Former Manipur Chief Minister along with TIPRA Motha party founder Pradyot Manikya Debbarma, discusses ways to work together to address these concerns
Bangle Offerings Adorn Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi For Shravan Sukravaram
The tradition, observed during the holy month of Shravan, symbolises divine grace and the nurturing power of femininity.
Union cabinet approves schemes, road project worth over Rs 10,000 crore
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a series of schemes and projects, including a Rs 4,200 crore allocation to state governments for the Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) Scheme, a Rs 4,250 crore special development package for Assam and Tripura, and a Rs 2,157 crore four-lane National Highway project connecting a 46 km stretch between Marakkanam and Puducherry on the Chennai-Nagapattinam NH 332A. Briefing the media after the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval of the MERITE scheme, aimed at enhancing the quality, equity, and governance in technical education across all states and Union territories. The scheme aligns with the National Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020) and focuses on improving technical education standards. Vaishnaw stated that the scheme will benefit 175 state engineering colleges and 100 polytechnics, providing funds to states and UTs to support approximately 7.5 lakh students. The initiative aims to enhance employability skills, boost placement rates, reduce unemployment, and strengthen research and innovation ecosystems. It is also expected to improve quality assurance and governance mechanisms in technical education. In another decision, the Union Cabinet approved a Rs 4,250 crore Central Sector Scheme of Special Development Packages (SDPs) for Assam and Tripura to consolidate peace and accelerate development in targeted regions. This follows historic peace accords signed in recent years with key ethnic and insurgent groups, including the Adivasi groups (2022), Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA)/Dimasa Peoples Supreme Council (DPSC) (2023), United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) factions (2023), and National Liberation Front of Twipra (NLFT)/All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) (2024). Key allocations under the package include Rs 500 crore for Adivasi-inhabited areas in Assam, Rs 500 crore for the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) region targeting Dimasa communities, Rs 3,000 crore for ULFA-affected areas across Assam, and Rs 250 crore for tribal development in Tripura. The total package is worth Rs 7,250 crore, with the remaining Rs 3,000 crore to be contributed by the Assam government. The Assam components will be implemented over five years (20252030), while the Tripura component will span four years (20252029). CCEA approves Rs 2,157 crore four-lane highway project in Tamil Nadu Meanwhile, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the construction of a 46 km four-lane stretch between Marakkanam and Puducherry on National Highway 332A in Tamil Nadu, connecting Chennai with Nagapattinam, at a cost of Rs 2,157 crore. Vaishnaw said the project will be developed on the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) with a concession period of 17 years, including a two-year construction phase. Out of the total length of 46 km, 11 km of the existing two-lane stretch will be upgraded to four lanes, while 35 km will be built as a Greenfield project, he said. Currently, travel between Chennai, Puducherry, Viluppuram, and Nagapattinam relies on the congested two-lane NH-332A and adjoining state highways. The upgrade is expected to ease bottlenecks, improve road safety, and support the mobility needs of rapidly growing urban and economic hubs along the East Coast. The project is also projected to generate nearly 8 lakh man-days of direct employment and 10 lakh man-days of indirect employment during construction.
The Union Cabinet has approved significant proposals, including the MERITE scheme with a Rs 4,200 crore outlay to enhance technical education across 275 institutions. Additionally, Rs 30,000 crore will be allocated to PSU oil companies to offset LPG losses, ensuring uninterrupted supply.
Tripura records normal rainfall in July; Sepahijala gets highest, Unakoti the lowest
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Aug 7:Tripura witnessed a normal monsoon pattern in July 2025, marked by 26 rainy days, according to the latest report from the Meteorological Department in Agartala. The report outlined that monsoon activity in the state varied throughout the monthvigorous on two days, active on four, normal on thirteen, and weak on twelve []
Tripura Human Rights body takes suo motu of assault on doctors, seeks probe reports
HT Correspondent AGARTALA,Aug 7:The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the assault on two on-duty doctors at GB Pant Hospital and has sought detailed inquiry reports from both the Director of Health Services and the Superintendent of Police, West Tripura. In an official order issued by THRC Chairperson Justice Arindam []
Tripura HC orders probe into lower courts grant of bail to 6 murder accused
AGARTALA, Aug 7: The Tripura High Court has asked the Registrar Judicial to probe the grant of bail to six murder accused by the Additional District and Sessions Court, Belonia, despite rejection of their application by the high court, a senior lawyer said on Thursday. Justice Biswajit Palit of the high court also issued a []
Violence Erupts After Tribal Woman Allegedly Sexually Assaulted In Bus In Tripura
A mob vandalised multiple vehicles and several people were injured after a tribal woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in a government bus in Bishramganj in Sepahijala district of Tripura on Tuesday.
Help Delayed After Truck Crash, Tripura Driver Dies, Viral Video Sparks Outrage
Serious questions are being raised over the efficiency of Tripura's Disaster Management Department after a truck driver trapped in a road accident at Chakmaghat under Teliamura police station in Khowai district of Tripura died yesterday.
Child marriage remains concern in Tripura, Sepahijala tops with 103 cases in 3 months
AGARTALA, Aug 5: Tripuras Sepahijala district has reported the highest number of child marriages in the state, with 103 cases recorded between April and June this year, an official said on Tuesday. Amid rising concern over the issue, the district administration has also successfully foiled 101 attempted child marriages during the same period under its []
Tripura Congress to set up team of lawyers
AGARTALA, Aug 5: The Tripura Congress has decided to set up a team of lawyers to extend legal support to vulnerable people, whose rights are being threatened, its president Asish Kumar Saha said on Tuesday. Speaking to PTI, Saha said the decision is in accordance with a resolution taken during the national legal conclave organised []
In a heated response, the CPI-M and Tipra Motha Party in Tripura have denounced the Delhi Police's characterisation of Bengali as merely a 'Bangladeshi language.' They passionately asserted that Bengali is an integral part of India's linguistic heritage, enshrined in the Constitution.
Mission Karmayogi a movement, not mere training programme: CM Khandu
ITANAGAR, Aug 4: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday described Mission Karmayogi as a transformative movement rather than just a training programme. Addressing officials from the state and Tripura, Khandu described Mission Karmayogi as more than just a training programme. Mission Karmayogi is not just another training programme. It is a movement. A []
Doctor Assaulted at Tripuras GBP Hospital, Sparks Safety Concerns
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, AUGUST 4: In a shocking incident that has set alarm bells ringing over the safety of healthcare workers, a physician at Tripuras top state-run Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital was brutally attacked by two patient attendants at dawn on Sunday. The victim, Dr Litan Das, suffered severe injuries and is undergoing treatment []
BJP's Ally IPFT Demands SIR in Tripura
The development came days after a delegation of Tipra Motha Party (TMP), another ally of the BJP in Tripura, met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and demanded SIR in the state.
Govt doctor injured in attack in Tripuras premier hospital
AGARTALA, Aug 3: A doctor of the state-run Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) hospital, a premier healthcare facility in Tripura, was injured when two relatives of a patient attacked doctors there on Sunday, an official said. The incident happened in the early hours of the day. The injured doctor, identified as Dr Litan Das, was admitted []
Tripura CM inaugurates cricket ground in Dhalai
AGARTALA, Aug 3: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday inaugurated a newly built cricket ground at Kamalapur in Dhalai district. The CM said the state government wants a cricket ground in each sub-division to provide better facility to budding players. Saha said the previous regime made a mistake in building cricket stadium at Kamalpur. []
Two doctors assaulted at hospital in Tripuras Agartala; police inaction alleged
On-duty medical staff targeted by patients attendants; protest over repeated attacks and lack of accountability
Tripura: 2 minor sisters brutally beaten, driven out of home for refusing to get married
Two minor girls were driven out of their homes after physical assault by their parents for not agreeing to marry.
Three elephant tusks seized in Tripura
No arrest has been made as the owner of the house from where the tusks were seized managed to escape
BSF To Probe Chinese-Made Drone Found Near Tripura Border With Bangladesh
The Border Security Force (BSF) would conduct a thorough study of the 'Made in China' mark drone, found near the India-Bangladesh border, officials said on Saturday.
Tripuras BJP govt more than doubles honorarium of tribal heads
AGARTALA, Aug 1: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced a hike in the monthly honorarium of Pradhan Samajpatis or tribal heads from Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000. The state has 19 recognised tribes, which are headed by 20 Pradhan Samajpatis. The Jamatia tribe has two Pradhan Samajpatis. In a significant decision aimed at empowering grassroots []
Bangladesh envoy arrives in Tripura on three-day visit
Bangladesh High Commissioner visits Tripura, meets officials, inspects infrastructure projects, including Agartala-Akhaura rail link and Maitri Setu
Dingtang adokko dabienggipa Tribal dolrang, Delhi-o jingjengatgen
SHILLONG: Assam adokni Karbi Anglong, Meghalaya-ni Garo Hills aro Tripura-o dingtang adokko dabienggipa Tribal dolrang, rebaenggipa August jao, Delhi-ona reange, jingjengatanirangko dakna tik kaangaha. Iani bidingo National Federation for New States (NFNS)-ni dilgiparang, Budbar salo Shillong-o tome chanchirimangenba, rebaenggipa August jao, dingtang adokna dabie jingjengatna tik kaangaha. NFNS-ni uiatani gitade, uamang Delhi-o donggipa Jantar Mantar-o [] The post Dingtang adokko dabienggipa Tribal dolrang, Delhi-o jingjengatgen appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Manipur and Tripura DGPs empanelled for Director General posts in Central forces
Rajiv Singh, Manipur Police chief, and Anurag, Tripura's counterpart, are now empanelled for Director General positions in central forces. The Appointments Committee approved 35 IPS officers for these top posts. Rajiv Singh, a 1993 batch officer, previously served in Tripura and CRPF.
Tripura to set up STF to combat organised crime, extremism
Home Secretary Abhishek Singh said the STF will be headed by an SP-rank officer under the supervision of an IG or DIG
2 Men Rape Minor Girl On Her Way To Grocery Store In Tripura: Cops
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two men while she went out to buy grocery in Tripura's Khowai district today, officials said.
Heavy rain lashes Delhi, IMD warns of intense showers across India till August 4
NEW DELHI: Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms affected several regions of Delhi, providing a respite from the prevailing humid weather conditions on Tuesday morning. IMD predicts heavy rainfall across India until August 4. Northwest India, including East Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, is expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall on July 29, with heavy showers in Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana. West India, including Konkan and Gujarat, will see isolated heavy rain on July 29 and light to moderate showers for 6-7 days. Northeast India, including Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. East and Central India, including Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, will experience isolated heavy rain and thunderstorms. South Peninsular India, including Kerala and Coastal Karnataka, is expected to experience heavy rain on July 29-30, accompanied by strong winds (40-50 kmph). Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely across most regions for the next week. Meanwhile, Air India has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of potential disruptions to flight operations to and from Delhi on Tuesday morning due to gusty winds and rain. The airline urged travellers to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to allow extra time for their journey. Gusty wind and rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi this morning. Please check your flight status before heading to the airport and allow extra time for your journey, Air India posted on X. According to IMD, it is forecasted that there will be fairly widespread to widespread rainfall over Northwest, Northeast, and Eastern India during the next few days. Scattered to fairly widespread rainfall is also likely over Central and Peninsular India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over East Rajasthan on Wednesday (i.e July 30). Heavy rainfall is also very likely at isolated locations in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Jharkhand, Kerala, Mahe, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, and West Rajasthan on Wednesday. On July 30, Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are very likely at isolated places in Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad, as well as Jharkhand. Additionally, thunderstorms with lightning are expected at isolated locations in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Vidarbha. Strong surface winds are anticipated at isolated places in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Mahe, and Lakshadweep. Squally winds with speeds of 45-55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph, are likely along and off the coasts of Somalia, Yemen, south Oman, westcentral and eastcentral Arabian Sea, southwest Arabian Sea, and southern parts of the north Arabian Sea. Squally weather with wind speeds of 40-50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph, is expected over parts of the east-central Arabian Sea, along and off the Konkan, Goa, and Karnataka coasts. Similar conditions with winds of 45-55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph, are forecast along and off Gujarat and adjoining northeast Arabian Sea.
Six BJP workers injured in alleged TIPRA Motha attack in Tripura
Clashes occurred during PMs Mann Ki Baat broadcast in Khowai district; Forest Minister denies party role
Attack during Modis Mann Ki Baat programme in Tripura leaves seven BJP workers injured
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modis Mann Ki Baat programme at a Tripura village turned violent on Sunday, when an alleged group of Tipra Motha Party (TMP) goons attacked BJP workers, leaving at least seven of them injured. TMP denied its involvement. TMP and BJP are allies and constituents of the state government. The incident occurred at the Taksapara village falling under the Asharambari Assembly constituency in Khowai district. Around 30 BJP workers had assembled at the place to listen to Modi. The injured were admitted to the Khowai district hospital. The condition of two was reportedly critical. About 15 bikes and two cars were also damaged by the attackers. Authorities deployed a large number of security personnel to the place after the incident. No arrest was made when reports last came in. About 15 bikes and two cars were also damaged by the attackers. BJP mandal president Jayanta Debbarma alleged the attack was perpetrated by over 50 TMP goons.Everything was going on peacefully when suddenly over 50 TMP goons, who were armed with machetes, rods, and other weapons, carried out the attack, disrupting the programme, he alleged. BJP state general secretary Bipin Debbarma said the attack had left seven workers of the party injured. We condemn this attack, he said. BJPs Tripura chief spokesperson Subrata Chakraborty insisted on a fair investigation into the incident so that the culprits could be brought to book. The injured were admitted to the Khowai district hospital. The condition of two was reportedly critical. It is only after the culprits are arrested that we will know why they carried out this attack. We suspect that it was part of a design to disturb the prevailing peaceful atmosphere in the state, Chakraborty told TNIE . TMP founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma slammed the BJP mandal president for implicating TMP to the incident. They (assailants) were CPM workers. The BJP mandal president, who was with the CPM till recently, levelled the allegation against TMP to create mischief, Pradyot said. All parties should screen individuals who are former CPM cadres before giving posts to them. The real issue today is illegal migrants coming in from Bangladesh. There is a larger security concern but they want to talk about BJP and TMP, he further stated.
Tripura clash: 9 BJP workers injured in alleged TMP attack
In Khowai district, Tripura, approximately nine BJP workers sustained injuries following an alleged attack by Tipra Motha Party (TMP) workers during a 'Mann Ki Baat' program gathering. The incident involved vandalism of vehicles and prompted a response from state BJP leaders, including discussions with TMP leaders and Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma.
Tripura Government asks NHDCL to complete NH repair work before Durga puja
PWD secretary Kiran Gitte, along with senior officials of NHIDCL and Tripura PWD, visited the National Highway to take stock of the situation
Two suspected Bangladeshi smugglers shot dead at International Border in Tripura
A medicine consignment worth 15 lakh was recovered from the site, a BSF officer said
Tripura Governor hails medical advancement
Tripura Professor Suspended After His Intimate Video With Student Goes Viral
A professor at Kamalapur Government Degree College in Tripura has been suspended after a video allegedly showing him engaged in an intimate act with a student surfaced online.
Tripura government ordered an inquiry into the alleged medical negligence in Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) Hospital, the state referral hospital, on Wednesday, where doctors had stitched the urinary tract of a 19-year-old mother and she had to go for ...
BJP partner TIPRA Motha demands Bihar-like SIR in Tripura
A delegation of the party, headed by its founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya, demanded an extensive survey to identify the illegal voters on the electoral rolls
ECI assures nationwide electoral roll revision as Tipra Motha seeks Bihar-style SIR in Tripura
Tipra Motha Party (TMP) met with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to request a Bihar-type Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tripura. TMP highlighted concerns about illegal immigration impacting the state and diluting the democratic rights of indigenous tribal communities.
Tripura BJP's Key Ally Seeks Revision Of Voter Rolls In State
The ruling BJP's key ally in Tripura, Tipra Motha Party (TMP), on Wednesday met the Election Commission of India to press for its demand for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), an exercise like the one in Bihar, in the northeastern state.
Tripura CM Manik Saha backs 2014 CAA cut-off, rejects 1971 demand
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has firmly stated that the state will adhere to the CAA, setting a 2014 deadline for citizenship. This stance contrasts with ally Tipra Motha's demand for identifying post-1971 migrants, leading to electoral roll scrutiny. Tripura is enhancing surveillance and forming task forces to address illegal immigration, amidst political tensions with West Bengal over migrant identity.
Will enforce CAA 2014 cut-off for citizenship, says Tripura CM
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has declared the strict implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) with a cut-off date of December 31, 2014, for immigrants seeking Indian citizenship. This stance has widened the gap with coalition partner Tipra Motha, which advocates for recognizing migrants entering after the 1971 Bangladesh war as illegal.
Six more Eklavya Model Residential Schools to start in Tripura in August, total 21 sanctioned
An official from the tribal welfare department stated that there are currently 2700 tribal students enrolled in the six existing EMRS, and this number is expected to double with the establishment of the six new schools
After we raised our concerns about possible enrolment of illegal immigrants in Tripuras voter roll and demanded a Bihar - like Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Election Commission of India has called us for a meeting on July 23 to discuss these issues, TMP chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma said
Tripura to constitute task forces across districts to deport infiltrators
The Tripura government will form task forces in all eight districts to identify and deport illegal immigrants, following a directive from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. This action comes amid demands from the Tipra Motha Party for stricter enforcement against infiltrators from Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Bank Holiday Today: Banks Open Nationwide Except In This State On July 19
On July 19, 2025, banks are operational across India, except in Tripura, where branches are closed due to the Ker Puja festival.
Tripura to have multi-storey earthquake resilient building: CM
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said the state government has been constructing a multi-storeyed office building using advanced earthquake resilient technology. Speaking at a seminar on infrastructure development in the North East region organised by the Indian Building Congress, Saha said, Construction of high-rise buildings in the state is a challenge as Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tripura man arrested for abusing Kannadigas, Karnataka
In Bengaluru, Police arrested Mithun Sarkar, a massage therapist from Tripura. He allegedly abused a delivery executive, Ranjith, for speaking in Kannada. Sarkar reportedly insulted Kannadigas and Karnataka during a phone call. Ranjith shared the audio with a pro-Kannada group, leading to a police complaint. Sarkar faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
