India is implementing a wave of nuts-and-bolts reforms at the state level to simplify business operations and manufacturing. These changes include easing land and labour rules, limiting compliance checks, and allowing for mixed-use development, significantly improving the ease of doing business. States like Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Tripura are leading this transformation, with a focus on removing operational frictions.
Man Gets 20 Years Of Rigorous Imprisonment For Raping Girl In Tripura
A court in Tripura's Khowai district has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a girl six years ago, a police statement said on Sunday.
Butterfly that mimics dry leaf may become Madhya Pradeshs next 'state butterfly'
pBHOPAL: A tropical Asian butterfly, famed for its extraordinary ability to camouflage itself as a dry or dead leaf, may soon be declared tiger-cheetah state Madhya Pradeshs state butterfly. The countrys tiger-cheetah-leopard-wolf and gharial state Madhya Pradesh may soon notify the Orange Oakleaf variety as its state butterfly. If the state forest departments proposal to declare Kallima inachus as the states butterfly materialises, the Orange Oakleaf will become the central Indian states official state butterfly. Confirming that a proposal has been sent recently to the state government, MPs Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF-Wildlife), Subhranjan Sen, said once the proposal is cleared, MP will join the select league of states which already have their state butterflies. The Orange Oakleaf butterfly is particularly found in the dense forests of the Satpura Mountain Range. Its declaration as the states butterfly will render momentum to focussed efforts on butterfly conservation, Sen told TNIE on Sunday. At least ten states and Union Territories in the country have granted state butterfly status to unique genres of butterflies. These states include Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura and Uttarakhand, which notified their state butterflies between 2016 and 2023. Once MP notifies the Orange Oakleaf as its state butterfly, it will become perhaps the first state in central India to do so. The Orange Oakleaf butterfly flies in the Himalayas at low elevations, from Jammu and Kashmir to Garhwal and Kumaon, and across West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and other northeastern states. It is also found in central and peninsular India, including Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It flies along the central Indian highlands to Pachmarhi and Amarkantak in the Satpura Mountain Range in Madhya Pradesh. Its wings are shaped like a leaf when in a closed position. When the wings are closed, only the cryptic underside markings are visible. The resemblance to a dried leafa masqueradeis extremely realistic and gives the genus its common names, the oakleaf or dead leaf. Butterflies occupy a key position in ecosystem stability by acting as pollinators, helping plants reproduce and being a critical part of the food web or chain also, rendering a food source for predators like birds and bats. They are also vital environmental indicators, as their sensitivity to changes in their habitat signals the overall health of an ecosystem, the PCCF-Wildlife said. Notification of a state butterfly by the forest- and wildlife-rich state will also promote focussed research on various butterflies in MP, which is already considered home to 150 to 175 butterfly varieties.
The IPL Player Auction: Top Indian players, including Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, K.L. Rahul, M.S. Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and ARshdeep Singh, were among those retained by their respective franchises while big names like Andre Russell, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, Adam Zampa, and Davis Miller were released as the retention window closed ahead of next month's mini-auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The biggest trade was for Rajasthan Royals' wicketkeeper-batman/captain Sanju Samson, which saw him go to five-time champion Chennai Super Kings in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. India's 2023 ODI World Cup hero Mohammed Shami was picked by Lucknow Super Giants among other major moves. The player retention window for the IPL 2026 season closed on Saturday with all 10 franchises confirming their retained players ahead of the auction. Across teams, a total of 173 players have been retained, including 49 overseas players. A combined purse of 237.55 crore will be available at the auction for a total of 77 player slots. With each team allowed to have a maximum squad of 25 players, Punjab Kings have opted to retain 21 players, the most among the 10 franchises, while Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans have retained 20 players each. Three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders retained the least number of players, 12, while Sunrisers Hyderabad were second with 15 players. Five-time winners Chennai Super Kings retained only 17 players, including four overseas, while Delhi Capitals opted for 17 (3 overseas). The IPL Player Auction will take place on December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Heading into the auction, Kolkata Knight Riders will have a purse of 64.3 crore, the largest among the group, to fill a maximum of 13 slots with six overseas spots available. Chennai Super Kings will have the second-biggest kitty of 43.4 crore to fill a maximum of nine available slots. List of players retained by the franchises: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) 16 players retained | 4 overseas | Total spent: 81.60 | Cap remaining: 43.40 Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, *Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni, Mukesh Choudhary, *Nathan Ellis, *Noor Ahmad, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Sanju Samson (T), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Shreyas Gopal, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Ayush Mhatre, *Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel. Delhi Capitals (DC) 17 players retained | 3 overseas | Total spent: 103.20 | Cap remaining: 21.80 Abhishek Porel, Ajay Mandal, Ashutosh Sharma, Axar Patel, *Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Madhav Tiwari, *Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, Nitish Rana (T), Sameer Rizvi, T. Natarajan, Tripurana Vijay, *Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam. Gujarat Titans (GT) 20 players retained | 4 overseas | Total spent: 112.10 | Cap remaining: 12.90 Anuj Rawat, *Glenn Phillips, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, *Jos Buttler, *Kagiso Rabada, Kumar Kushagra, Manav Suthar, Mohammad Siraj, Mohd. Arshad Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Prasidh Krishna, R. Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, *Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) 12 players retained | 2 overseas | Total spent: 60.70 | Cap remaining: 64.30 Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Manish Pandey, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, *Rovman Powell, *Sunil Narine, Umran Malik, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) 19 players retained | 4 overseas | Total spent: 102.05 | Cap remaining: 22.95 Abdul Samad, *Aiden Markram, Akash Singh, Arjun Tendulkar (T), Arshin Kulkarni, Avesh Khan, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Rathi, Himmat Singh, Manimaran Siddharth, *Matthew Breetzke, Mayank Yadav, Md Shami (T), *Mitchell Marsh, Mohsin Khan, *Nicholas Pooran, Prince Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Shahbaz Ahmed Mumbai Indians (MI) 20 players retained | 7 overseas | Total spent: 122.25 | Cap remaining: 2.75 *Allah Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar, *Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Mayank Markande (T), *Mitchell Santner, Naman Dhir, Raghu Sharma, Raj Angad Bawa, Robin Minz, Rohit Sharma, *Ryan Rickelton, Shardul Thakur (T), *Sherfane Rutherford (T), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, *Trent Boult, *Will Jacks Punjab Kings (PBKS) 21 players retained | 6 overseas | Total spent: 113.50 | Cap remaining: 11.50 Arshdeep Singh, *Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Harpreet Brar, *Lockie Ferguson, *Marco Jansen, *Marcus Stoinis, *Mitch Owen, Musheer Khan, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Vyshak Vijaykumar, *Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal Rajasthan Royals (RR) 16 players retained | 7 overseas | Total spent: 108.95 | Cap remaining: 16.05 Dhruv Jurel, *Donovan Ferreira (T), *Jofra Archer, *Kwena Maphaka, *Lhuan-Dre Pretorious, *Nandre Burger, Ravindra Jadeja (T), Riyan Parag, *Sam Curran (T), Sandeep Sharma, *Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Yudhvir Charak Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) 17 players retained | 6 overseas | Total spent: 108.60 | Cap remaining: 16.40 Abhinandan Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Devdutt Padikkal, *Jacob Bethell, Jitesh Sharma, *Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya, *Nuwan Thushara, *Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Rasikh Dar, *Romario Shepherd, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, *Tim David, Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) 15 players retained | 6 overseas | Total spent: 99.50 | Cap remaining: 25.50 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Notes: Amounts are in crores, while * denotes overseas players. Article Source: IANS
CPI(M) Accuses BJP Supporters Of Vandalising Offices In Tripura Post Bihar Poll Triumph
He claimed that on the same night, BJP supporters also attacked a CPI(M) party office and a tailoring outlet owned by Mohan Lal Roy at Halahali.
NEW DELHI, Nov 13: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at 10 locations across five States in an Al-Qaeda Gujarat terror conspiracy case allegedly involving illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, officials said on Thursday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp NIA teams conducted searches at premises on Wednesday linked with various suspects and their associates in West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Haryana and Gujarat, an agency spokesperson said in a statement. The official said several digital devices and documents were [] The post NIA searches in 5 States appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
TBSE has released the detailed datesheet for Class 10 and 12 board exams 2026. Exams run Feb-Mar; practicals from Nov 17-Dec 1, helping 68,000 students plan their preparation.
NIA conducts searches across 5 states in Al Qaida Gujarat terror conspiracy case
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at 10 locations across five states in an Al Qaida Gujarat terror conspiracy case allegedly involving illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, officials said on Thursday. NIA teams conducted searches at premises on Wednesday linked with various suspects and their associates in West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Haryana and 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 .
NEW DELHI: Three individuals accused in the Tripura chit-fund scam have approached the Supreme Court through a Special Leave Petition (SLP), challenging a recent Tripura High Court order that denied their plea to reactivate their passports, Aadhaar, PAN and other financial instruments. The Tripura High Court had earlier dismissed their application seeking clarification of a 2014 order by a division bench, which directed the blocking of government-issued IDs of all directors and partners of companies implicated in chit-fund scams. The investigation into the case has been entrusted to the CBI. According to prosecution sources, the scam initially involved Rs 1520 crore, though the amount may rise as the probe expands. Tripura chit fund scam: CBI arrests three absconding accused from Hyderabad, Vellore and Assam The three accused, including Binoy, argued before the High Court that they were neither directors nor partners of any company involved in the scam, and that the original FIR contained no such allegations. The HC dismissed their plea solely on the basis of an oral statement by a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) that their names were included in the chargesheet, without examining the legal or factual position. In the SLP, filed by Advocates Tarini K. Nayak and Biraja Mahapatra, the accused contended that they were never made parties to the 2014 writ petition proceedings in which the orders were passed. They argued that the HC directions violated the principles of natural justice and caused them severe prejudice, as the deactivation of personal identification documents was undertaken without following due process under the Passports Act, Aadhaar Act and Income Tax Act. The Tripura High Court has been monitoring multiple cases related to chit-fund and Ponzi schemes in the state. Its January 19, 2023 order in the 2014 writ petition included sweeping directions such as attachment and auction of properties, deactivation of passports, PAN and Aadhaar cards, and banking instruments of directors and partners of defaulting companies, along with arrest and production of such individuals before competent courts. The petitioners maintain that, as they were neither directors nor partners of the implicated companies, the orders should not apply to them and have sought reactivation of their identity documents and financial instruments.
NIA conducts searches across five States in Al-Qaeda Gujarat terror conspiracy case
The searches were carried out on premises linked to various suspects and their associates in West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Haryana, and Gujarat. Several digital devices and documents were seized
NIA conducts searches at two residences in Tripuras Unakoti district
According to sources, the raids were carried out at the homes of Paritosh Shil (45), a resident under the Kailashahar Police Station, and Ranu Pal (42), a resident under the Kumarghat Police Station.
Telangana govt approves tender for Mir Alam Tank bridge
Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Monday, November 10, assigned the tender for the Mir Alam Tank bridge to KNR Constructions Ltd. for Rs 319.24 crore, a 4.89 percent rise from the governments original estimate of Rs 304.36 crore. The bridge will connect the Bengaluru National Highway at Shastripuram to Chintalmet under the EPC (engineering, procurement 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 .
TBSE Tripura Board exams date sheet released for class 10, 12: Check complete schedule here
The Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) has announced the 2026 Class 10 and 12 board exam schedules. Class 12 exams run from February 25 to March 30, with Class 10 exams from February 26 to March 24. Practical exams for both are set for November 17 to December 1, 2025.
TBSE Tripura Board exams 2026: Date sheet released for class 10, 12; check complete schedule here
The Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) has announced the 2025 Class 10 and 12 board exam schedules. Class 12 exams run from February 25 to March 30, while Class 10 exams are from February 26 to March 24. Practical exams for both will take place from November 17 to December 1, 2024.
Mob attacks BSF vehicle in Tripura town, troops injured
Police said the attackers are being identified with the help of CCTV footage
Ranji Trophy | Bengal eager to bounce back against Railways
The Shukla-coached team has slipped to third after the drawn encounter with Tripura in its previous outing; Railways, which is yet to win a game, is in fifth spot with just four points
Aadhaar Mismatch In Kerala, Cards Exceed Actual Population By 49 Lakh: Report
Similar gaps have been found in several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand and West Bengal
Ranji Trophy | Murasinghs ton ensures Tripura claim the lead and three points
The host gets past Bengals 336, ending its first innings at 385; the visitor loses three quick wickets in its second essay before the teams agree for a draw, with Abisheks men reaching 90 for three in 25 overs
GUWAHATI: Leaders of regional parties from Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland and Assam came together to form a united political entity, representing the true aspirations of the people of the Northeast. Meghalaya Chief Minister and National Peoples Party (NPP) chief Conrad K Sangma, Tripuras Tipra Motha Party (TMP) founder leader Pradyot Debbarma, former Congress leader and Peoples Party and Assam leader Daniel Langthasa and former BJP spokesperson from Nagaland Mmhonlumo Kikon were seen together. Notably, NPP and TMP are BJP allies. For long-time, we, the younger generation leaders of Northeast, have spoken about the same issues and concerns of our people, but from different platforms and political spaces, we have realised that our strength lies in unity, and that it is time to give our people one collective voice, the quartet said in a joint statement after announcing the initiative at the Constitution Club in New Delhi on Tuesday. They said they had resolved to carry forward their ideals by coming together under a shared vision for the future of the Northeast, taking inspiration from the vision and legacy of great leaders who fought selflessly for the identity and development of the land. Today's announcement marks the first step towards building this common platform. To take this initiative forward, we have decided to constitute a committee that will deliberate on the future course of action, including the modalities and structure of the proposed political entity, the statement read. Our united effort is guided by a simple conviction that the people of the Northeast deserve to be heard, respected, and represented through a strong, unified, and indigenous political voice at the national level. Together, we stand for a stronger, more united Northeast, the statement further stated. Taking to X, Debbarma wrote, If we speak separately, we are insignificant! If we speak together, then the nation cannot ignore our region. Petty differences and narrow interests have sent us backwards. The time for change has come! Lets fight for our next generation together.
BJP government will fall if even one eligible voter is removed in Bengal: CM Mamata
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that the fall of the BJP-led government at the Centre would be inevitable if even a single eligible voter was omitted from the electoral rolls. She accused the saffron party and the Election Commission (EC) of allegedly using the Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls (SIR) as a political tool to intimidate voters ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls. Leading a massive anti-SIR rally in Kolkata, CM Mamata charged that the Election Commission was selectively conducting the revision drive in opposition-ruled states while sparing BJP-ruled ones. The EC is conducting SIR in states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, but not in BJP-ruled Assam, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief alleged. Assembly elections are due next year in these four states. The Election Commission must also reply why there is no SIR in BJP-ruled Assam, Tripura and other northeastern states, she demanded, calling it clear discrimination aimed at helping the ruling party at the Centre. The last SIR in West Bengal in 2002 had taken at least two years to be completed, she said, wondering why the EC was in a hurry to finish it this time in just a month. CM Mamata branded the current exercise as hurried and politically motivated. If a single eligible voter is removed from the electoral rolls, we will ensure the fall of this BJP government, CM Mamata declared to thunderous applause from her supporters. Challenging the BJPs repeated claims of illegal voters in West Bengal, CM Mamata asked, How many Rohingyas or Bangladeshis were found in Bihar after the SIR there? She asserted that merely speaking in Bengali does not make someone a Bangladeshi and accused the saffron party of spreading fake news and communal propaganda to malign Bengalis. Taking a swipe at the ruling party, the TMC supremo said, The BJP does not want to win on the basis of votes, but on the strength of notes. If this electoral roll is fake, then how did the BJP win previous elections held on the basis of the same list? CM Mamata alleged that SIR stands for silent, invisible rigging and that the BJP is using it to instil fear among voters. Do we have to prove our citizenship before the BJP after being born and brought up in this land? she asked, evoking strong support from the crowd. CM Mamata, who was accompanied by her nephew and party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee during the protest march, said the TMC would take the fight to Delhi if needed.
New Regional Front One Northeast Launched To Unite Voices Of The Region
The initiative was unveiled by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, Tipra Motha chief and Tripuras royal scion Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, and Assams Daniel Langthasa
Five held in separate drug cases in Chennai
CHENNAI: The Chennai police arrested five persons in two separate incidents and seized heroin and ganja as part of intensified anti-drug operations across the city on Monday. According to the police sources, a team from Mylapore police station, led by inspector, intercepted a man standing behind Santhome Church on Monday morning. During questioning, he gave contradictory answers, prompting a search that led to the recovery of 51 small bottles of heroin weighing 35 grams. The suspect, identified as Kutthus Mia (25) from West Tripura, was arrested for possession and sale of the drug. He is being investigated and will be produced before the court. In another operation, the Narcotics Intelligence Unit (ANIU) conducted a joint raid near Maduvankarai Bridge in Alandur on Sunday morning based on a tip off. Four persons Valluvar Manojkumar (23) of Kolapakkam, Bernard De Silva (27) of West Tambaram, Manish Chaudhary (22) of Padur, and Anand (29) of Anakaputhur were arrested for possessing 150 grams of OG cannabis and 1.05 kg of ganja. The police also seized three iPhones and four other mobile phones from them. The suspects were produced before a court and remanded in judicial custody.
Man posing as IRS officer held for bidto meet Tripura CM in Lucknow hotel
Tripura man held with 35gm of heroin packed into 51 capsules
Uttar Pradesh: Fake IRS officer caught trying to meet Tripura CM in Lucknow hotel
LUCKNOW: A man posing as an IRS officer was caught in the state capital, Lucknow, while trying to meet visiting Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha at his hotel in the city. CM Saha, who was in Lucknow for a conference at King Georges Medical University (KGMU) and staying at a city hotel, was alerted when security personnel stopped the suspect. The man, identifying himself as Prashant Mohan from Bihar, showed a fake ID card claiming he was an IRS officer. When the Chief Ministers PSO denied him entry and informed the police, the accused attempted to check out of the hotel but pretended to have a heart attack as officers arrived. He was immediately taken to Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, where doctors confirmed that he was faking the pain. The police then arrested him and recovered fake IRS and IAS ID cards. The incident took place on October 31. According to the police, Prashant Mohan had been staying at the same hotel since October 30. On October 31, when Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha arrived to attend a conference at KGMU, both happened to be on the same floor of the hotel. Claiming to be an Additional Commissioner posted in the Finance Ministry, Mohan approached the CMs room. When security personnel stopped him, he presented his fake ID card. The CMs security officers, suspecting foul play, denied him entry and immediately informed the Gomti Nagar police, who reached the hotel shortly thereafter. The hotel management informed the police that the suspect was attempting to check out. When officers took him into custody, he suddenly began pretending to have a heart attack. He was taken to Lohia Hospital, where doctors declared him completely fit. Subsequently, he was taken to the Vibhuti Khand police station, where the police recovered fake IRS and IAS ID cards, visiting cards, an iPhone, Aadhaar card, PAN card, a trolley bag, and 1,600 in cash from his possession. According to police sources, the accused had arrived in a car fitted with a red-blue beacon light and had a driver accompanying him. When he was caught, the driver fled with the vehicle. Hotel staff stated that Mohan often boasted of being a relative of the Lucknow Police Commissioner. Police said the accused used to meet politicians by impersonating an officer, getting his photos clicked with them, and then using those pictures to deceive others. He had reportedly attempted to do the same with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. Vibhuti Khand police station inspector Amar Singh said that the accused, Prashant Mohan, has been sent to jail, and an investigation into his criminal history is underway. Lucknow police have also sought assistance from their counterparts in Delhi and Bihar. Preliminary information suggests that Prashant Mohan, a native of Bihar, used to teach UPSC coaching classes while residing in Shakarpur East, Delhi. He had also appeared for the civil services examination multiple times but failed to qualify.
Aadhaar count exceeds Keralas population
KOCHI: Kerala is reportedly facing a perplexing situation where the total number of Aadhaar registrations has exceeded the states actual population. As against the total population of 3,60,63,000 in the state, the number of Aadhaar cards assigned as of September 30, 2025, is 4,09,68,282, which is over 49 lakh more Aadhaar cards, reveals an RTI reply provided by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). While such a variation is seen in several other states, the difference is comparatively higher in Kerala. This anomaly highlights a significant issue with data hygiene in the unique identification system. A primary contributing factor to this disparity is the lack of a systematic mechanism to cancel or deactivate the Aadhaar of deceased individuals promptly, said Kochi-based RTI activist Raju Vazhakala. Despite recent efforts by the UIDAI to integrate with death registration data and introduce a reporting portal, a comprehensive, mandatory, and seamless system is still awaited. The gap leaves the door open for potential misuse and fraud of the identity documents belonging to the deceased, necessitating urgent policy intervention to ensure data accuracy and security, Raju pointed out. In fact, the Aadhaar count exceeds the population when the scenario of the whole country is taken. As against the population of over 1.41 crore people in India, the total number of Aadhaar cards issued was over 1.42 crore. Besides Kerala, the oddity is reflected in states including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand and West Bengal. Meanwhile, the UIDAI is taking proactive steps to maintain the accuracy of the Aadhaar database and prevent identity fraud by deactivating the Aadhaar numbers of deceased residents. A crucial measure involves collaboration with the Registrar General of India (RGI), which has provided approximately 1.55 crore death records from 24 states/UTs via the Civil Registration System (CRS). Following validation, over 1.17 crore Aadhaar numbers have been successfully deactivated. A similar exercise is underway for non-CRS states/UTs, it said in a statement. Additionally, UIDAI launched the new Reporting of Death of a Family Member service on the myAadhaar portal on June 9, 2025. It allows family members to report a death using the deceaseds Aadhaar and Death Registration Number for subsequent validation and deactivation. Residents are strongly encouraged to report the death of family members on the myAadhaar Portal after obtaining the official death certificate, it added. UIDAI is also exploring sourcing death records from banks and collaborating with state governments to verify the status of centenarians. India Total population: 141,22,25,700 Aadhaar cards issued: 142,95,78,647 Difference: 1,73,52,947
Pradyots call for regional forum lacks pol sense: VPP
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 2: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has said that the efforts of Tripura royal scion and TIPRA Motha chief Pradyot Debbarma to create a forum of regional parties of Northeast India to collectively bargain with the Government of India may be a genuine intention but has no political []
Tripura police deny permission for Tipra Motha-linked rally in Agartala
Authorities cite safety and crowd management concerns as reason for refusal; recent violence in several districts reviewed before decision
Struggling Tripura runs into an in-form Bengal
Tripura CM introduces WiFi facility in 11 government degree colleges
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha launched WiFi in 11 government colleges. This initiative now provides internet access to all general degree colleges in the state. Plans are in motion to extend this facility to polytechnic institutes. The government is also offering financial aid to students for mobile phones.
Tripura online activist held for abusing State govt.
Madhavi Biswas, a resident of Pratapgarh in Agartala, has spoken about alleged corruption in the State government and lack of civic amenities.
Young all-rounder Vats steers Haryana to second win in a row
Ranji Trophy 2025/26 GROUP C Rohtak, Oct 26: Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Parth Vats starred once again with a fifer to guide Haryana to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Tripura in their Group C Ranji Trophy match here Sunday. The 21-year-all-rounder produced his second consecutive Player-of-the-Match performance, this time with the ball with a match []
Over 400 Tripura State Rifles personnel to assist security arrangements for Bihar Assembly elections
Over 400 Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel, led by Commandant Jyotishman Daschoudhuri, have been deployed to Bihar for the upcoming Assembly elections. These jawans will provide security during both phases of polling, which will cover all 243 constituencies across the state.
Bihar election: 400 Tripura State Rifles personnel to provide security
The personnel left for Patna by a special train from Agartala on Friday night, officials said
Tension grips Tripura's Kamalpur sub-division after a 24-hour bandh by Tiprasa Civil Society (TCS) resulted in 12 injuries, including officials and traders. Activists resorted to arson and looting, prompting prohibitory orders and a stern warning from Chief Minister Manik Saha against perpetrators. The bandh disrupted train services across the state.
Chief Minister Hints At Larger Conspiracy Behind Tripura Violence
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha has suggested that Thursday evening's violent clashes at Shantirbazar in Dhalai district were the outcome of a larger conspiracy.
Normal life affected in Tripura during bandh called by civil society linked to Tipra Motha Party
Tripura witnessed a 24-hour shutdown called by the Tipra Motha Party-affiliated Tiprasa Civil Society, demanding the deportation of illegal migrants and implementation of the Tiprasa Accord. The bandh, which saw road blockades and sit-in demonstrations, affected normal life, with private establishments and public transport remaining shut. Security forces were deployed across the state.
10 people, Including 3 Govt Officers, Injured As Tripura Bandh Turns Violent
The 24-hour bandh was called by the 'Tripura Civil Society', demanding the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord, detection of illegal immigrants, and setting up of detention camps in each district.
Violence During 24-Hour Tripura Bandh Called To Demand Deportation Of Illegal Migrants
The Dhalai district of Tripura turned tense on Thursday evening as a mob supporting the 24-hour statewide strike clashed with police and administration officials.
NEW DELHI: Exposing increasingly sophisticated smuggling operations that span continents, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has intercepted and seized around 321 kilograms of smuggled gold worth Rs 406.35 crore between January and October this year. The seizures and interception data -- 65 cases -- show a disturbing picture of an organised syndicate gang that operates with military precision. The wellfunded internationally coordinated syndicates have adapted rapidly to the countrys enforcement agencies' measures. In fact, the Director General of DRI, Abhai Kumar Srivastav, has written to the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, Praveen Sood in April this year to unravel the entire gold smuggling nexus as it involves a coordinated international crime syndicate and a few government officials. Intelligence agencies have stated that for every kilogramme intercepted, three to five kilogrammes successfully enter India. On analysis of seizure and interception data of DRI done by TNIE, there were distinct patterns in both air and land-based smuggling operations this year. It has been found that there are four major air routes and three major land routes. The air smuggling network operates primarily through four major routes: the Dubai-Mumbai corridor; the Bangkok-Ahmedabad route; the Bangkok-Kolkata channel; and the broader Middle East triangle that encompasses Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Riyadh, with gold entering through multiple airports, including Ahmedabad, Calicut, and Jaipur. There are three major land-based smuggling routes: the Myanmar-northeast corridor, the Nepal-Bihar corridor, and the Bangladesh and the five bordering Indian states corridor. The highest volume of seizures, with over 18 incidents, makes the Dubai-Mumbai corridor the single largest channel used by the organised crime syndicate. This route has seen 40 percent of seizures. The second critical route for smuggling is from Bangkok. The two major feeding corridors are the Bangkok-Kolkata and Bangkok-Ahmedabad routes. The crime syndicate using the Middle East triangle uses a diversified entry point into Indian, and it is designed to avoid scrutiny at any single point and to get away from law enforcement agencies. The land route represents a complex web spread by crime syndicate. Once the gold enters from Myanmar through the porous borders of Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, it is smuggled through railway stations. Sealdah and Dum Dum in Kolkata serve as primary hubs. In addition to West Bengal, the smuggled gold is distributed through trains to Chhapra, Patna, Banaras and Delhi. The Nepal border corridor shows a similar pattern. Once the gold enters India, smugglers use express trains to reach Delhi, and in this case, the New Delhi Railway Station becomes the primary hub. From there, it is distributed to northern India. Through the Bangladesh border corridor, gold reached West Bengal through road transport and was then distributed through train. The crime syndicate exploits both aviation networks and ground transportation infrastructure with military precision to avoid law enforcement agencies in India. The data also reveals two disturbing trends: one, smuggling through rectal and internal body concealment, and second, people in financial distress from across the globe are used as couriers. The data reveals that 25 percent of passenger-based smuggling attempts were made through rectal and internal body concealment. In these cases, capsules containing gold paste or dust or even small bars are being ingested or inserted. Further, arrest data shows that people financially distressed from Thailand, Iran, Turkey, Brazil, Chad, and even US nationals were used. Language becomes a major crisis for them, and they get caught. These trends reveal that the smuggling of gold is rampant in India, and there is a need for enhancing law enforcement agencies with the latest technologies and international cooperation to deal with this organized crime syndicate.
Tripura Bandh: Widespread protests erupt; demand grows for Inner Line Permit & Tiprasa Accord
NHRC issues notice to three States over attack on journalists
The National Human Rights Commission asked the Director Generals of Police of Kerala, Tripura and Manipur for detailed reports on the matter within two weeks
BJP Leader Compares Mamata Banerjee To Mir Jafar, Says No Compassion
Former Tripura Chief Minister and Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb - known for his unfiltered comments -- launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today, saying she has turned into a demon.
Mlaya, Tripura scribes experience royal grandeur at Mysuru Palace
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Oct 20: Journalists from Meghalaya and Tripura, who are on a tour to Karnataka, were treated to the historical grandeur and cultural richness of the world-renowned Mysuru Palace as part of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Shillongs press tour across the state. According to a statement here, the visit offered the []
BSF apprehends 11 Bangladeshi nationals and 10 Rohingya migrants in Tripura amid heightened security
The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals at Agartala Railway Station and 10 Rohingya migrants in the north Tripura district. These individuals were attempting to travel within India or enter Bangladesh illegally. The BSF intensified its vigil along the India-Bangladesh border during the festive season.
21 illegal immigrants apprehended in Tripura
These infiltrators were attempting to travel in other parts of the country, said the statement issued by the BSF, Tripura frontier
Death of 3 Bangladeshi nationals in Tripura: MEA rejects Dhakas charges
NEW DELHI, Oct 17: Three Bangladeshi smugglers, who attempted to steal cattle from a village in Tripura after crossing the border, died during an altercation three days ago, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday while trashing Dhakas claim that they were lynched by a mob. MEA spokesperson Randir Jaiswal said the three Bangladeshi smugglers died about three kilometres inside Indian territory on October 15. A group of three miscreants from Bangladesh crossed the international border and [] The post Death of 3 Bangladeshi nationals in Tripura: MEA rejects Dhakas charges appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
New Delhi rejects Dhaka's lynching' claim over death of three Bangladeshi nationals in Tripura
NEW DELHI: A diplomatic row has flared between India and Bangladesh after New Delhi flatly rejected Dhaka's assertion that three Bangladeshi nationals were lynched by a mob in Tripura, and said the men died following a violent altercation while attempting to steal cattle deep inside Indian territory. The incident, which took place on Wednesday, has escalated the war of words between the two neighbors, whose relationship has been strained since the interim government led by Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus assumed power in August 2024. The External Affairs Ministry issued a sharp rebuttal to Dhakas protest lodged over the deaths. Our response to media queries on an incident involving Bangladesh nationals in Tripura https://t.co/NSIrUFTFnx pic.twitter.com/Av1YygnvGY Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) October 17, 2025 A group of three miscreants from Bangladesh crossed the international border and attempted to steal cattle from Bidyabil village in Indian territory. They attacked and injured local villagers with iron dahs and knives, and killed one villager, even as other villagers arrived and resisted the attackers, the External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Authorities rushed to the spot, where two smugglers were found dead, and a third succumbed to his injuries in the hospital the following day. The mortal remains of all three have been handed over to the Bangladesh side. Police have also registered a case. This incident underscores the need for Bangladesh to undertake necessary measures to uphold the sanctity of the International Boundary and support the construction of fencing where needed to prevent cross-border crimes and smuggling, the spokesperson said. The Government of Bangladesh had lodged a strong protest, with its Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement condemning the brutal beating and killing of three Bangladeshi citizens by a mob.
MEA Spokesperson says the incident highlights the need for Bangladesh to undertake necessary measures to uphold the sanctity of the international border and support the construction of fencing where needed to prevent cross-border crimes and smuggling
Social media influencer Manish Kashyap to contest from Bihar's Chanpatia seat on Jan Suraaj ticket
Social media influencer Manish Kashyap, also known as Tripurari Kumar Tiwari, will contest the Chanpatia assembly seat in Bihar as a Jan Suraaj candidate. Kashyap, who previously joined and left the BJP, expressed his commitment to bringing change and becoming the voice of the people. He thanked party leaders for fielding him.
India and Bangladesh are embroiled in a diplomatic dispute following the killing of three Bangladeshis in Tripura. Dhaka condemned the rutal beating and killing as a grave violation of human rights, while India stated the deceased were smugglers who attacked villagers. New Delhi urged Dhaka to uphold border sanctity and prevent cross-border crimes.
India Calls On Dhaka To Boost Border Security After 3 Bangladeshi Smugglers Killed In Tripura
Three Bangladeshi nationals were killed in Bidyabil, Tripura after allegedly crossing the border and attacking villagers.
3 Suspected Bangladeshi Cattle Thieves Killed In Tripura, Dhaka Reacts
Dhaka has lodged a protest over the killing of three Bangladeshi nationals who had crossed the Indian border illegally.
Dhaka Condemns Killing of Three Bangladeshis Near Tripura
Locals said the incident was triggered after two villagers who were working at a rubber plantation close to the India-Bangladesh border spotted three suspicious individuals moving towards the international border with cattle from the area
Jammu Motor inaugurates car & bike Pre-Owned showroom
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: Jammu Motor Vehicles LLP, an authorised dealership of Mahindra & Mahindra, today inaugurated a new state-of-the-art car & bike Pre-Owned showroom, a used car facility by Mahindra First Choice. This new venture marks a significant milestone in our journey to provide top-notch pre-owned vehicles to our customers. The Inauguration was done by Robin Das, Zonal Manager of Mahindra & Mahindra, in the presence of Rahul Kalal-Area Sales Manager, Lohit Tripuraneni-Zonal Manager Mahindra First Choice, Manjinder [] The post Jammu Motor inaugurates car & bike Pre-Owned showroom appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP slams Tipra Motha Party for distorting Tripuras history ahead of TTAADC elections
The ruling BJP has criticized its ally, the Tipra Motha Party. BJP leaders accused TMP of distorting Tripura's history for electoral gain. They highlighted government welfare measures for tribals. BJP also condemned derogatory remarks made against the Chief Minister. Clashes between party workers have been reported. TMP demands a separate state for tribals.
Tripuras TMP threatens to quit BJP-led coalition government if indigenous people not given rights
In the 60-member Tripura Assembly, the BJP has 33 MLAs while TMP has 13, and the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura has one legislator
Three Bangladeshi cattle lifters killed in clash near Tripura border; two Indians injured
A violent clash erupted on the Tripura border. Three Bangladeshi men were killed. Two Indian villagers sustained injuries. The incident occurred in a border village in Khowai district. The confrontation followed an alleged attack by the men on villagers. Police have recovered the bodies and are investigating the matter.
Tripura CM meets JP Nadda, seeks funds to boost health infrastructure
Agartala, Oct 14: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday held a meeting with Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda in New Delhi on Tuesday and discussed various health infrastructure and manpower related issues, including the setting up of a new medical college in the state, an official said. A senior official of []
Dev Diwali 2025: Know date, shubh muhurat, rituals, significance of Dev Deepawali this year
Dev Deepawali 2025 is the festival that marks Lord Shiva's victory over Tripurasura. Devotees lit diyas, bathed in the Ganga, and celebrated divine triumph in Varanasi.
Pakistani woman arrested in Tripura after escaping Nepal jail for drug trafficking
A suspected Pakistani woman who was moving suspiciously was arrested in Tripura. She claimed that she escaped from Nepal during the Gen Z protest. She was sentenced in Nepal for a drug trafficking case.
Tripura Horror: 14-Month-Old Infant Raped, Murdered, Buried by Maternal Grandfather
In a shocking incident, a 14-month-old infant was allegedly raped, killed and buried by her maternal grandfather in North Tripura's Panisagar area, police said on Sunday.
Congress alleges government of increasingly restricting citizens access to RTI in Tripura
Saha told presspersons that the BJP govt has increasingly restricted citizens access to information over the past 11 years and also undermined the effectiveness of Right to Information Commissions at the State level.
14-month-old raped, killed in Tripura, accused arrested
Agartala: A 14-month-old child was allegedly raped and killed in North Tripuras Panisagar area, police said on Sunday. The accused, a daily wager, has been arrested from Nilambazar in Assam, they said. The alleged rape took place on Saturday, following which she was murdered and buried in a paddy field in the area, said Officer-in-Charge 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 maintains 66% growth in startup recognition over five years: State government
Tripura has emerged as the rising innovation powerhouse in the northeast, a senior official who attended the Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit said
Tripura maintains 66% growth in startup recognition over five years: State government
Tripura has emerged as the rising innovation powerhouse in the northeast, a senior official who attended the Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit said
Uttarakhand tops Himalayan states in illegal arms cases: NCRB report
DEHRADUN: The serene image of Uttarakhand is sharply contrasted by alarming crime statistics, with the state leading Himalayan regions in cases related to illegal arms possession. A recent report from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for the year 2023 has brought this unsettling reality to the forefront. According to the NCRB data, a staggering 1,767 cases were registered against individuals in Uttarakhand for possessing arms in 2023. Of these seizures, 1,184 weapons were found to be illegal, while only four legal firearms were recovered in these specific registered instances. This places Uttarakhand seventh nationally in the overall count of arms possession cases. It seems that possessing firearms, both legal and illegal, is increasingly being treated as a hobby by some residents of this Himalayan state, noted a senior police official familiar with the report's findings. The trend is further complicated by the open display of weaponry. In districts like Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar, instances of firing weapons over trivial disputes are surfacing, sometimes even being circulated on social media. Police efforts, however, are noted; in 2023 alone, authorities filed charges against 1,767 individuals under the Arms Act. Crucially, the report indicates that illegal firearms are heavily implicated in serious crimes. The majority of recovered illegal weapons were linked to violent offenses, including murders and attempts to cause grievous hurt, the report states. Beyond arms possession, the state has also seen a rise in violent crimes. Registered incidents of homicide, robbery, and kidnapping rose from 3,162 in 2021 to 3,923 in 2022, settling slightly lower at 3,570 in 2023. A significant concern remains the judicial backlog, with police filing chargesheets in only 58 percent of the 2023 cases, leaving many pending investigation closure. Udham Singh Nagar, particularly sensitive regarding crime, is reportedly a hub for this illicit trade, with police and STF units frequently busting illegal arms manufacturing units in nearby Terai forests, often sourcing supplies from neighbouring Uttar Pradesh areas. Responding to the findings, Uttarakhand Police Spokesperson Dr. Nilesh Anand Bharane affirmed a strict stance. Police action against illegal arms holders is ongoing. Miscreancy will not be tolerated in the state. Whoever the criminal, their rightful place will always be behind bars. State | Cases under Arms Act | Seized illegal firearms Himachal Pradesh | 24 | 04 Uttarakhand | 1764 | 1184 West Bengal | 1349 | 1337 Arunachal Pradesh | 15 | 10 Nagaland | 74 | 73 Manipur | 89 | 81 Mizoram | 29 | 25 Tripura | 06 | 05 Meghalaya | 09 | 06
Trinamool takes fight to Tripura: Delegation visits Agartala party office vandalised by BJP
Delegation stranded at Agartala airport after convoy allegedly held back; West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses double-engine BJP government in Tripura of restraining their movement
All India Trinamool Congress slams BJP over vandalism of party office in Tripura
GUWAHATI: The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Wednesday slammed the BJP for its alleged involvement in the vandalism of its Tripura head office in the state capital Agartala on Tuesday evening. The AITC said under the BJPs rule, Tripura had been transformed into a theatre of terror, a place where jungle raj is the new normal and gratuitous political violence has become a tool of governance rather than an aberration. The AITC rushed a six-member delegation to BJP-ruled Tripura to take stock of the situation. The delegation met Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag to condemn the ongoing political violence and targeted intimidation in the state. The AITC alleged that Tripura Police remained silent spectators, both during the attack on the party office and when its delegation was restricted from visiting the same office on Wednesday. Our delegation condemned this misuse of state machinery to suppress democratic voices and urged the DGP to take immediate action, the AITC said. It further stated that when those in power themselves lead mobs and orchestrate violence, it is not just an attack on a political opponent, it is a direct assault on democracy. The mastermind of the Agartala vandalism is none other than Big-Flop Deb. After being unceremoniously removed from the Chief Ministers chair in 2022 and dismissed within his own party as incompetent, he has now been parachuted into Bengal as BJPs election in-charge for 2026, the AITC said, referring to Biplab Kumar Deb. Desperate to prove his worth, the AITC alleged, Deb is engineering provocation and orchestrating violence to pad up his scorecard. In Kolkata, AITC supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she would go to Tripura, if required. The BJP had on Tuesday taken out a rally to condemn the assault on the partys West Bengal MP Khagen Murmu, allegedly carried out by AITC workers in North Bengal recently. It was during the rally that some people perpetrated the violence.
Tit for tat? Now, TMC claims Tripura office 'attacked by BJP-backed goons' - video
Tensions flared as TMC accused BJP-backed goons of attacking its Tripura office, hours after BJP alleged TMC workers targeted its MPs and MLAs in West Bengal. The BJP claimed its MLA was attacked while distributing flood relief, drawing condemnation from Prime Minister Modi. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee met with an affected BJP MP.
Only two HCs have full strength of judges amid pendency load
NEW DELHI: Indias High Courts are facing a serious manpower crisis, with 330 judges posts lying vacant across 25 states. The Allahabad High Court is the worst affected, with 76 vacancies out of its sanctioned strength of 160the highest among all High Courts. Only two high courts, Sikkim and Meghalaya, are currently functioning with a full bench, according to data accessed by this newspaper from the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) and the Department of Justice. The data is as of September 1 this year. Despite the Supreme Court operating at full strength with 34 judges, the same cannot be said of the high courts, where the shortfall is slowing down the delivery of justice and adding to already massive case backlogs. The sanctioned strength of judges across all high courts is 1,122. But only 792 judges are currently serving. The 330 vacant posts include 161 permanent and 169 additional judges, who are usually appointed for a term not exceeding two years. Legal experts and former judges warn that unless these vacancies are filled promptly, the justice delivery system will continue to suffer badly resulting case pendency going up. The pendency of appointments directly affects case disposal. Litigants suffer the most, said Justice Anjana Prakash, former judge of the Patna High Court. Unless the judiciary and the Central government at address this as a very urgent issue, delays will persist. That is not something very desirable. Justice S R Singh, a former judge of the Allahabad High Court, expressed similar concern. Existing judges are overburdened, which affects both quality and efficiency. Appointments should be made strategically, based on pending caseloads in each high court, he told this newspaper. According to the NJDG, over 67 lakh cases are pending in high courts across the country. The Supreme Court itself has more than 60,000 pending cases despite having no vacancies to fill. Several major high courts continue to grapple with significant judicial vacancies, impacting the pace of justice delivery. The Bombay High Court leads with 26 vacancies out of 94 sanctioned judges. The Punjab and Haryana High Court follows closely with 25 out of 85 positions vacant. Calcutta has 24 out of 72, while Madras faces 19 vacancies out of 75. Patna has 18 out of 53, Delhi 16 out of 60, and Rajasthan 7 out of 50. The persistent shortage of judges is raising concerns over mounting case backlogs and delays in adjudication across these key judicial institutions. Judicial appointments remain a pressing issue for Indias legal system. Smaller high courts also reflect the strain: Uttarakhand has two vacancies out of 11 judges, and Tripura has one vacancy out of five. The appointment process, governed by the Collegium system and requiring government nod, has long been pointed out as reasons for delays. Recommendations are often returned, kept pending, or ignored causing bottlenecks that stretch for months before appointments are made. As the backlog continues to mount, the judiciary is under growing pressure to act swiftly. Experts say that urgent reforms and smoother coordination between the judiciary and the executive are essential to restore the efficiency of the justice system and public faith in it.
Three children go missing every day in Uttarakhand, raising concerns over child safety
DEHRADUN: A deeply alarming trend of missing children continues to plague the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, casting a dark shadow over its image as a peaceful haven. Despite intensified police vigilance, awareness campaigns, and frequent checkpoints, official data reveals a staggering and deeply concerning rate of disappearances. According to the latest report from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for the fiscal year 2023-24, an average of three children went missing in Uttarakhand every single day. The report highlights that a total of 1,209 children under the age of 18 were reported missing during this period. The most heartbreaking statistic, however, is the low recovery rate, only 276 of these children have been reunited with their families, leaving a staggering 933 children still unaccounted for. The report further breaks down the missing minors, 408 boys and 802 girls were reported missing, of whom 128 boys and 148 girls were subsequently found. Comparative glance: Himalayan states (2023-24 Data) State Missing Recovered Himachal Pradesh 504 81 Uttarakhand 1209 276 Sikkim 22 13 Arunachal Pradesh 40 21 Nagaland 47 0 Manipur 89 24 Mizoram 1 0 Tripura 268 37 Social activists have voiced strong concerns over the persistent crisis. Anoop Nautiyal, founder president of the Social Development for Communities Foundation, told this newspaper, This situation is deeply worrisome, especially when the state police run 'Operation Smile' every year specifically to trace missing children. The opposition has sharply criticised the ruling governments handling of law and order in light of these figures. Mohan Kala, spokesperson for the Congress party in the state, stated, The claims of the BJP government, which boasts of a safe and tranquil Uttarakhand, have been completely exposed by this data on law and order. Furthermore, the image of Uttarakhand, famous nationwide for tourism and religious pilgrimage, has been severely tarnished. Kala added, There is much fanfare and photo opportunities when claims are made about finding missing children and reuniting them with their families, but the NCRB report released just two days ago has laid bare the reality of police performance. The NCRB report, which compiles annual crime statistics across the country, also tracks general missing persons cases. In Uttarakhand, a total of 6,532 individuals were reported missing in 2023-24, comprising 3,277 men and 3,255 women. Out of these, the police managed to trace 2,701 missing persons, including 1,688 men and 1,013 women.
10 Bangladeshi juveniles escaped from Tripura detention camp
Tripura police and Border Security Force (BSF) have ramped up search efforts after discovering that 10 Bangladeshi juveniles have been missing from a detention camp near Agartala for the past five days.
Across India, only two high courts fully staffed; Allahabad tops with 76 vacancies
NEW DELHI: High Courts across India are grappling with 330 vacant judge positions out of a total sanctioned strength of 1,122, causing mounting delays and affecting millions of litigants, according to the Department of Justice data as of September 1, 2025. The Allahabad High Court has the highest number of vacancies at 76, including 35 permanent and 41 additional judges. Other major High Courts with significant gaps include Bombay (26), Punjab and Haryana (25), Calcutta (24), Madras (19), Patna (18), Delhi (16), and Rajasthan (7). Uttarakhand has two vacancies, Tripura has one. Out of 25 states, only the High Courts of Sikkim and Meghalaya are functioning at their full sanctioned strength. Data from the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) shows over 67 lakh pending cases across High Courts and more than 60,000 in the Supreme Court. While the Supreme Court operates at full strength of 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India, High Courts struggle with excessive workloads. Experts attribute the shortage to delays in the appointment process at both the Collegium and government levels, with repeated recommendations sometimes facing executive resistance or remaining unaddressed for months. Former High Court judges and legal experts say that the high vacancy rates in High Courts are a major obstacle to the justice system, causing delays and contributing to growing case backlogs. Retired Patna High Court Judge and legal expert, Justice Anajana Prakash, talking to the TNIE , said that the pendency of filling up judges' posts in HCs added to the woes of the disposal of cases, and as a result, ultimately, litigants suffer for this. The filling up of judges' posts in HCs should be addressed expeditiously. Until and unless the judiciary and the centre decide and deliberate upon this issue, the case disposal rate won't increase, which will ultimately affect the litigants at the state level, she said. Former Allahabad High Court Judge Justice S.R. Singh told the TNIE that judge vacancies in High Courts are a major concern, causing hardship for litigants. Vacancies of judges lead to an unnecessary workload for existing judges, which can compromise the quality of judgments and cause burnout. So a judicious choice must be there to appoint judges keeping in view the pendency across HCs, he said. The vacancies include 161 permanent posts and 169 additional (temporary) posts, the latter appointed by the President for a maximum of two years to address temporary workload spikes.
One farmer commits suicide every hour in India: Report
NEW DELHI: A latest report from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reveals that in 2023, at least one person working in the farm sector committed suicide every hour , highlighting the economic stress faced by those in agriculture. Most of the suicide victims are from Maharashtra (38.5%), followed by Karnataka (22.5%), Andhra Pradesh (8.6%), Madhya Pradesh (7.2%), and Tamil Nadu (5.9%) regions that once thrived on rich agricultural heritage, but are now overshadowed by despair and hardship. However, the number of suicides has relatively come down compared to the previous year, 2022. But the intensity and geography remained the same. In 2023, a total of 10,786 persons involved in the farming sector committed suicide 2023, accounting for 6.3% of the total suicide victims (171,418) in the country. Data shows that out of total suicides, 43% are farmers, while the rest are farm labourers. There were a total of 4,690 farmers and 6,096 agricultural labourers who committed suicide. Out of the total farmers who committed suicide, 4,553 were male and 137 were female. However, some prominent States and Union Territories reported zero suicides among farmers, cultivators, and agricultural labourers. They are West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Chandigarh (UT), Delhi (UT), and Lakshadweep. 'System is killing them': Rahul slams Modi govt over rising farmer suicides in Maharashtra In 2022, Uttarakhand reported zero suicides, but in 2023, it contributed to the suicide count. However, this year, no suicide was reported in Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh, while in the previous year, it contributed. In 2022, the number of farm sector suicides was comparatively higher. A total of 11,290 persons involved in the farming sector have committed suicide in 2022. It consisted of 5,207 farmers and 6,083 agricultural labourers. Out of the total 5,207 farmer suicides, a total of 4,999 were male and 208 were female. Similarly, out of 6,083 suicides committed by agricultural labourers during 2022, 5,472 were male and 611 were female. Meanwhile, NCRB reported total of 1,71,418 suicides committed in the country during 2023, showing an increase of 0.3% in comparison to 2022. Unable to fulfill son's wish for a smartphone, farmer dies by suicide with the same rope as his son
Six inmates, including one convict, escape from Tripura jail
Six inmates escaped from a Tripura sub-jail. Five undertrial prisoners and one convicted person fled. They attacked a guard with sharp weapons during morning routines. Police alerted all stations in North Tripura and Unakoti districts. Search teams are actively looking for the escapees. One escapee is a Bangladeshi national. Another faced drug charges in Assam.
Bihar had just five cases of foreigners and passport act-related crimes in 2023: NCRB report
Illegal migration and infiltration have been raised as key issues ahead of the Bihar polls; according to NCRB data, in 2023, most of the cases pertaining to laws governing foreigners were registered in Bengal, followed by Tripura, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Punjab
RAIPUR: Kondagaon district in Chhattisgarh has recorded the highest production of coconuts in the non-traditional belt of the country. Kondagaon district is among the 11 Demonstrations cum Seed Production (DSP) farms owned and run by the Centre under the ministry of Agriculture. Usually the southern states excel in coconut production and collectively contribute a significant majority of the yields in the country. Spread across 100 acres of land, the farm has over 6000 coconut trees with 18 varieties, among them the tall, dwarf and hybrid ones are most common. Over 3 lakh coconuts are produced annually from Kondagaon DSP farm. Among the 11 DSP farms administered by the Coconut Development Board (CDB) under the ministry of agriculture, the Kopabeda-based in Kondagaon has secured first position in terms of coconut production. The annual income of the Board from this farm is over one crore. Here we also produce around 50 thousand seedlings of coconut every year for sale to farmers and in other adjoining states, I C Katiyar, assistant director (CDB) told TNIE . The quality of cultivation led to phenomenal success, the officer added. Besides the assistant director, there are around 10 staff and the same number of permanent labourers working here. The project started in Kondagaon in 1987 and the headquarters is in Kerala. The other DSP farms are in states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Tripura, West Bengal. To make the best use of the land, the inter-cropping practices are also undertaken and one will find other trees among the coconut trees like mango, litchi, pine apple, cocoa, chiku, cinnamon among others. On some occasions, the DSP farm also engages actively in seedling distributions and training sessions on coconut cultivation practices on demand.
Repair of national highways in Tripura to be undertaken on war footing after monsoon: CM
National Highways in the State will be repaired on a war footing as soon as the monsoon retreats fully, said C.M. Manik Saha
Idols vandalised at community Durga puja in Tripuras Gomati district
Police rule out conspiracy angle; security personnel deployed to maintain calm in Udaipur subdivision
BJP names Dharmendra Pradhan poll in-charge for Bihar, Bhupender Yadav for Bengal
The BJP on Thursday announced major organisational appointments ahead of crucial state elections, naming Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Bhupender Yadav as election in-charges for Bihar and West Bengal, respectively. Baijayant Jay Panda, BJP vice president, has been tasked with overseeing the partys campaign in Tamil Nadu, where it remains a junior ally to the AIADMK. Bihar is expected to go to polls in November, while elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are likely in March-April next year. The party also named Gujarat BJP chief C R Paatil and UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya as co-incharges for Bihar. Former Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb and Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol will serve as co-incharges for West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, respectively. Pradhan and Yadav are seasoned strategists, having led the BJPs election efforts across multiple states. (With inputs from PTI)
Two youth from Tripura caught with heroin in Taramani
Tripura govt hikes DA for its employees, CM Manik Saha says 'Durga Puja gift'
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced a 3% dearness allowance (DA) hike for state government employees and pensioners, effective October 1st, as a Durga Puja gift. This decision will benefit over 1.9 lakh individuals, costing the government 125 crore this fiscal year.
PM Modi Inaugurates The Revamped Tripura Sundari Temple
On Monday (22nd September), Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the revamped Tripura Sundari temple, which is located in Udaipur town of the States Gomati district and known for its divine connection to tortoises and turtles. Established in 1501 CE by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya, it is one of the 51 Hindu Shaktipeetha shrines in India. Continue reading PM Modi Inaugurates The Revamped Tripura Sundari Temple The post PM Modi Inaugurates The Revamped Tripura Sundari Temple appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
BJP ally Tipra Motha upset for not being invited to PM's programme in Tripura
The Tipra Motha Party is upset about not being invited to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event in Tripura. The Prime Minister inaugurated the redeveloped Tripureswari temple. Other parties like IPFT and Congress also expressed their concerns. They were also not invited to the event. The Tipra Motha Party is part of the BJP-led coalition government in the state.
500-year-old Mata Tripura Sundari temple gets grand makeover
Dasara festivities begin atop Indrakeeladri with grand Bala Tripura Sundari Devi alankaram
PM Modi Visits Mata Tripura Sundari Temple On First Day Of Navratri, Reviews Development Works
PM Modi visited Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Tripura, on Navratri, urging more pilgrims and highlighting Atmanirbhar Bharat and GST Bhachat Utsav.
PM Modi inaugurates newly developed infrastructure, beautification works at Tripura Sundari Temple
Narendra Modi offered puja in accordance with rituals at the 523-year-old temple founded by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya; during the rituals, tribal devotees presented traditional Kirtan
PM Modi Inaugurates Redeveloped Tripureswari Temple In Tripura
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the redeveloped Tripureswari temple in Tripura's Gomati district and offered prayers at the shrine.
