Assam Rifles and Customs Seize
Assam Rifles and Customs seized 501 kg of cannabis valued at 25 lakh in Khawai, Tripura, highlighting ongoing drug trafficking efforts. Assam Rifles and Customs Seize 25 Lakh Worth of Cannabis in Tripura
Assam Rifles, Customs seize 501 kg of ganja worth Rs 2.50 crore in Tripura
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 9 (IANS) The Assam Rifles in coordination with Customs have seized 501 kg of ganja (marijuana) worth around Rs 2.50 crore in Tripuras Khowai district, officials said on Friday. A Defence spokesperson said that in a crackdown against narcotics trafficking, Assam Rifles, in association with Customs, conducted an operation on Thursday evening in Tripuras Khowai District leading to the seizure of 501 kg of ganja valued at approximately Rs 2.50 crore. The operation was conducted based on Intelligence inputs and continuous surveillance. The joint team initiated a pursuit of the suspected vehicle from West Sonatala. The chase concluded at Baikhuntapur village, 18 km short of Hezamara block, on the West Tripura and Khowai District boundary. However, during the operation the driver of the vehicle managed to flee from the spot. No arrest was reported in connection with the seizure. The recovery of the illicit drugs highlights the continued efforts by Assam Rifles and partner agencies to disrupt narcotics trafficking networks operating through the Northeast, an official statement said. The recovered contraband has been handed over to Customs authorities for further investigation and legal proceedings. Meanwhile, the Assam Rifles along with Customs officials have seized 340 kg of ganja worth around Rs 1.74 crore in Khowai district on October 6. Police officials said that the state police, Assam Rifles, Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and other security forces, in joint operations, often destroy illicit ganja cultivation in different parts of the state, especially in Sepahijala district, which shares a border with Bangladesh. According to a police official, dry ganja produced in Tripura is not consumed locally and is smuggled to various states, including Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, where it fetches higher prices. During transportation, consignments of dry ganja are often seized from trucks, small vehicles and even passenger trains. Residents, including women, have claimed that they cultivate ganja in hilly and inaccessible areas as part of their livelihood. The police official said that on many occasions, it has been found that forest land and other government land had been encroached upon and illegally used for cannabis cultivation. He added that the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, makes it illegal for any person to cultivate, possess, sell, buy or consume narcotic and psychotropic substances, and violations can attract heavy fines and imprisonment of up to 20 years.
Ranji Trophy: Jadeja Included In Jaydev Unadkat-led Saurashtra Squad
Niranjan Shah Stadium: Veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been included in Saurashtras 16-member squad for their Ranji Trophy 2026/27 opener against Chhattisgarh, with veteran fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat continuing to lead the side. Jadeja is coming off playing in Indias 2-1 ODI series win over the West Indies, though he took only two wickets in two games and didnt get a chance to bat. Playing in the Ranji Trophy will help Jadeja build red-ball rhythm ahead of Indias two-match Test tour of New Zealand, to be played in Wellington (November 19-23) and Christchurch (November 27 to December 1). The 92nd edition of the prestigious red-ball tournament begins on October 11, with former champions Saurashtra placed in Elite Group B alongside Andhra, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Hyderabad, Karnataka, Punjab, and Tripura. Unadkat-led Saurashtra will kick off their campaign against Chhattisgarh at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Saurashtra, who won the premier domestic title twice under Unadkats leadership in 2019/20 and 2022/23, have retained as many as 14 players from last season's squad. Left-arm pacer Unadkat is coming off enjoying a prolific outing for Sussex, picking up 28 wickets across seven matches at an average of 22.21, including picking a stellar 5-32 against Hampshire, alongside two four-wicket hauls. Saurashtra suffered an early exit in the group stage during the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy and will be keen to have a stronger campaign this year. The selection committee has handed call-ups to two new faces pacer Neel Pandya and all-rounder Arth Yadav. Harvik Desai will continue to fulfill wicket-keeping duties, while the batting unit will feature experienced hands Arpit Vasavada, Chirag Jani and Jay Gohil. Unadkat will spearhead the pace department alongside left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya, though experienced left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja has moved out of the team and will now represent Chhattisgarh. This means a lot of spin bowling responsibilities rest on Parth Bhut in the season. The selection committee has handed call-ups to two new faces pacer Neel Pandya and all-rounder Arth Yadav. Harvik Desai will continue to fulfill wicket-keeping duties, while the batting unit will feature experienced hands Arpit Vasavada, Chirag Jani and Jay Gohil. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
More Efforts Needed to Boost Production of Fish, Meat, Egg and Milk: Minister Sudhangshu Das
Agartala, October 09, 2026: Tripuras Animal Resources Development (ARD), Fisheries and SC Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das on Friday reviewed the implementation of various government schemes in Khowai district, emphasising timely delivery of benefits to eligible beneficiaries and measures to boost the production of fish, meat, eggs and milk. The minister chaired a district-level review meeting... The post More Efforts Needed to Boost Production of Fish, Meat, Egg and Milk: Minister Sudhangshu Das first appeared on Northeast Today .
100-Crore Plan to Restore Gumti Power Generation to 1011 MW, Says Tripura Minister Ratan Lal Nath
Agartala, October 09, 2026: Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday announced that a 100-crore plan has been prepared to restore power generation at the Gumti Hydro Electric Project in Tirthamukh to 1011 megawatts, with work expected to begin by December this year. Addressing a one-day Community Awareness Programme on Dam Safety at the... The post 100-Crore Plan to Restore Gumti Power Generation to 1011 MW, Says Tripura Minister Ratan Lal Nath first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura Minister Tinku Roy Attends Women and Child Development Conference at New Delhi
Agartala, October 09, 2026: Tripuras Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy participated in the second day of a departmental conference on women and child development at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi on Friday, focusing on measures to ensure the protection, empowerment and holistic development of women and children. The conference was attended... The post Tripura Minister Tinku Roy Attends Women and Child Development Conference at New Delhi first appeared on Northeast Today .
Delhi-NCR likely to witness light rain, strong winds; AQI remains moderate to poor
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The plains of North India, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, may experience light rain, overcast skies, and strong winds over the next few days as weather conditions change amid the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. Cyclonic activity associated with the retreating monsoon is expected to bring heavy rainfall over the next three days, particularly across Uttarakhand, Bihar and Jharkhand. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rain alerts for 14 states, warning of heavy showers in several regions. The effects of the retreating monsoon are likely to be felt across West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand over the next three to four days. Meanwhile, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are expected to receive heavy rainfall between October 9 and 11. Delhi, Punjab and Haryana are likely to witness cloudy skies and light rain till October 14. Western and eastern Uttar Pradesh may receive rainfall from October 9 to 11. Light rain is expected in eastern Rajasthan on October 12, while Delhi-NCR may experience light showers accompanied by strong winds on October 10 and 11. Western Rajasthan is also likely to witness strong winds on October 11. According to the IMD, Uttarakhand is likely to receive heavy rainfall till October 14, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh may experience heavy showers on Friday and Saturday and again on October 13 and 14. In Uttarakhand, districts including Pithoragarh, Chamoli and Rudraprayag have been placed under a heavy rain alert. The department has advised pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra, particularly those visiting Kedarnath and Badrinath, to remain vigilant. In Himachal Pradesh, Chamba, Kullu, Manali and Shimla are likely to receive rainfall on October 13 and 14. Jammu and Kashmir may also witness significant weather changes, with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds forecast in areas including Doda, Pulwama, Anantnag, Poonch, Udhampur and Srinagar. Bihar and Jharkhand are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall in some areas till October 11. Patna, Ranchi and Dhanbad are among the places where thunderstorms and lightning are possible. The IMD has also warned of heavy rainfall in Bihar and the Gangetic plains of West Bengal. Rainfall is expected to continue in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura until October 14. Eastern Madhya Pradesh may receive rain till October 11, while Chhattisgarh is likely to witness showers on October 14. Rewa, Satna and Shahdol in eastern Madhya Pradesh may experience rainfall accompanied by winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kmph. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the moderate to poor categories, with monitoring stations recording varying levels of pollution. Dwarka Sector 8 recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 231, followed by R.K. Puram at 219, Punjabi Bagh at 211, Narela at 210, and Pusa and NSUT Jaffarpur at 203 each. Other stations, including Burari, Badarpur, Mandir Marg, Aya Nagar, CRRI Mathura Road, Chandni Chowk, JNU, Burari Crossing, Ashok Vihar, Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, Jahangirpuri and Rohini, recorded AQI readings ranging from 115 to 198.
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Tripura: Royal Bengal Tiger triplets born at Sepahijala
Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: Three Royal Bengal tiger cubs have brought new life to the SepahijalaZoological Park in Tripura, with the tiny newcomers born around August 30-31 and now being closely watched by zoo officials and experts. The three cubs are healthy and doing well, according to Siddhartha Debbarma, director of the zoo. Their [] The post Tripura: Royal Bengal Tiger triplets born at SepahijalaZoo appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Diversity, by itself, does not produce unity. A society may contain many languages, religions, customs and communities without granting them equal dignity or a meaningful place in common public life. Diversity becomes pluralism only when difference is accepted as legitimate, when communities encounter one another without seeking to erase one another, and when citizens recognise that their distinct identities can coexist within a shared national framework. That transformation requires more than cultural tolerance. It requires fraternitythe civic willingness to regard those who are different as fellow members of the same political community. And fraternity requires constitutionalism: the discipline that places every citizen, community and government under the authority of equal rights, lawful institutions and accountable public power. Indias diversity is visible everywherein its languages, religions, philosophies, customs, cuisines, dress, literature, music and regional traditions. But beneath this extraordinary variety lies a long, though uneven, history of accommodating difference. The Indian achievement is not that conflict or exclusion disappeared. It is that the subcontinent repeatedly generated cultural practices, intellectual traditions and political arrangements through which difference could be negotiated rather than permanently converted into separation. That is the foundation on which Indian pluralism must be understood. Diversity is a fact. Pluralism is a philosophy. Fraternity is its civic ethic. Constitutionalism is the rule that makes it durable. A diverse society may simply contain many communities. A plural society develops the ethical and institutional capacity to allow those communities to coexist with dignity, engage with one another and contribute to a common public life. Indias achievement has often been to turn diversity into a civilisational resource, although this achievement has never been complete or free from conflict. For thousands of years, the subcontinent has been a site of intellectual disagreement. Its philosophical traditions did not develop around a single universally authorised doctrine. Vedic and Upanishadic texts explored questions about existence, the self and ultimate reality. Buddhism and Jainism challenged established assumptions and developed influential alternative traditions. The schools commonly classified as Vedanta, Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya and Mimamsa, among others, developed distinct arguments and often debated one another. The Buddhist emperor Ashoka gave one expression to this principle in his edicts. In the 12th Rock Edict, generally dated to the third century BCE, he urged people not to disparage other sects and argued that honouring ones own tradition should not involve denigrating others. His message was not that all beliefs were identical. It was an appeal for restraint, learning and mutual respect in a religiously diverse society. The edict should be understood as evidence of an imperial ethical and political ideal, not as proof that all communities throughout the subcontinent practised equal tolerance. Yet disagreement itself became part of the intellectual culture. This is a significant feature of many Indian traditions. Truth was not always presented as something that could be exhausted by one formulation. The search for truth could proceed through dialogue, debate, experience and contemplation. The dialogues preserved in some Upanishads, Buddhist and Jain traditions of disputation, and the later debates associated with figures such as Adi Shankaracharya reflect the importance accorded to argument. They do not, however, prove that Indian society was uniformly tolerant or free from hierarchy and exclusion. Intellectual openness and social inequality often coexisted. That intellectual pluralism also found expression in Indias literary and cultural traditions. The Ramayana and Mahabharata travelled across the subcontinent, acquiring regional languages, interpretations and artistic forms. Kambans Tamil Ramavataram, Tulsidass Awadhi Ramcharitmanas and Krittibasis Bengali Ramayana are among the best-known examples of retelling. The many versions found across South and Southeast Asia demonstrate how a shared narrative could be adopted without being reproduced identically. Sanskrit interacted with Tamil, Prakrit, Pali and later with Indias many regional languages. Local traditions absorbed wider civilisational themes while retaining their distinctive character. The result was not cultural uniformity. It was a form of cultural federation. Indias diversity is therefore not merely the consequence of geography. It is also the product of centuries of migration, exchange, adaptation and political change. Kashmir provides a particularly important example. The Valley became a major centre of Sanskrit learning, philosophy, aesthetics and spiritual inquiry. Kashmir Shaivism is associated with thinkers such as Vasugupta, Utpaladeva and Abhinavagupta. Abhinavaguptas writings on aesthetics, including his interpretation of rasa, influenced later Indian thinking about drama and artistic experience. Lal Deds verses have been read across religious boundaries, while the teachings associated with Sheikh Noor-ud-din Noorani, or Nund Rishi, became an important part of Kashmirs spiritual heritage. The term Kashmiriyat is often used to describe an ideal of shared Kashmiri belonging across religious communities. Its meaning and historical application are debated, and the regions history includes periods of coexistence as well as conflict, displacement and political violence. Nevertheless, the ideal reflects an aspiration toward a common civic and cultural identity. It should not be presented as an uncontested description of all periods of Kashmiri history. The larger lesson is important. Civilisations can become richer when communities do not merely coexist but encounter one another. Indian pluralism has also been shaped by communities that arrived from outside the subcontinent. Jewish communities established settlements in places including Kerala and Maharashtra, preserving their religious traditions while participating in local society. The Bene Israel community in the Konkan region and the Cochin Jews in Kerala are examples of communities that made India their home over many centuries. Parsis, members of the Zoroastrian faith, migrated to western India from Iran over successive periods, particularly after the Arab conquest of Persia, although the precise chronology and scale of these migrations are matters of historical study. A well-known Parsi tradition recounts that a local ruler symbolised the limits of his kingdom with a vessel filled with milk, and that the Parsi leader responded by adding sugar to it, suggesting that the newcomers would blend into society while enriching it. The story is best treated as cultural memory rather than independently verified history. It nevertheless captures an important element of Parsi self-understanding. Parsis later made major contributions to Indias industrial, philanthropic and public life. The Tata family helped build important enterprises and supported scientific, educational and cultural institutions. Parsi figures such as Dadabhai Naoroji, the first Asian elected to the British House of Commons, played a significant role in public life and the freedom movement. Their history shows how a small community can preserve its identity while contributing substantially to a wider national project. Christianity also has a long history in India. The Saint Thomas Christian tradition in Kerala traces its origins to the early centuries of the Common Era, although the precise historical details of its earliest beginnings remain debated. Christian communities and institutions have contributed significantly to education, healthcare, printing and social reform. Institutions such as St. Xaviers College in Mumbai and Christian Medical College in Vellore are prominent examples, alongside numerous schools, hospitals and charitable organisations serving people of many faiths. Indias Muslim communities have likewise shaped the countrys shared identity in countless ways. Urdu poetry, Hindustani music, qawwali, architecture, cuisine, crafts and scholarship are not external additions to Indian culture; they are part of its living inheritance. Bhakti and Sufi traditions sometimes created spaces of spiritual exchange, although the relationship between them varied across regions and periods. Figures such as Kabir, Guru Nanak, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and Amir Khusrau are remembered across community boundaries, even though their historical contexts and religious affiliations should not be collapsed into a single syncretic narrative. The cultural histories of Bengal, Punjab, the Deccan and Kashmir show how interaction produced new forms of language, music and devotion. The Indian experience demonstrates that national identity need not require cultural erasure. One can preserve ones language and still be Indian. One can practise ones faith and still be fully committed to the Republic. One can celebrate ones regional heritage while embracing a larger national identity. This layered belonging is not a weakness. It is one of Indias greatest strengths. The Constitution gave this aspiration a modern democratic and legal framework. It did not simply codify an uninterrupted ancient tradition; it also responded to colonial rule, social inequality, Partition and the demands of a modern republic. The Preamble commits the Republic to justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. Fundamental Rights protect equality and several forms of individual and collective freedom. Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws. Article 15 prohibits discrimination by the State on specified grounds, including religion, race, caste, sex and place of birth, subject to constitutionally permitted affirmative-action provisions. Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity in public employment, again subject to specified exceptions and reservations. Article 17 abolishes untouchability and makes its practice an offence. Article 25 protects freedom of conscience and the freedom to profess, practise and propagate religion, subject to public order, morality, health and the other provisions of Part III. Articles 29 and 30 protect certain cultural and educational rights, including the rights of sections of citizens with a distinct language, script or culture to conserve it, and the rights of religious and linguistic minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice, subject to constitutional interpretation and regulation in the public interest. These provisions are not abstract declarations. They have shaped public life, although their implementation has been uneven and contested. In Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, decided in 1973, the Supreme Court held that Parliaments power to amend the Constitution does not extend to destroying its basic structure. The judgment did not provide a single exhaustive list of basic-structure features, but later decisions have treated principles such as constitutional supremacy, judicial review, democracy and secularism as part of that doctrine. In S.R. Bommai v. Union of India, decided in 1994, the Supreme Court treated secularism as a basic feature of the Constitution and held that the exercise of Article 356 is subject to judicial review. The judgment also addressed the constitutional limits on the use of state power in circumstances involving partisan or communal politics. Its precise holdings should not be reduced to a general judicial prohibition on all political appeals based on religion, but it remains a major authority on secularism, federalism and constitutional accountability. In cases concerning minority educational institutions, including T.M.A. Pai Foundation v. State of Karnataka and subsequent decisions, the Court has examined the scope of minority rights, the meaning of minority, and the extent to which educational autonomy may be regulated to maintain academic standards and prevent maladministration. The law in this area is detailed and continues to evolve. The constitutional framework has also enabled affirmative action for historically disadvantaged communities. Reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were provided from the beginning of the constitutional order, while reservations for Other Backward Classes in central educational institutions and public employment followed later constitutional, legislative and judicial developments. These measures seek to advance substantive equality, although their design, scope and effects remain subjects of public debate. The Constitutions Fifth and Sixth Schedules provide different forms of protection and autonomy for Scheduled Areas and tribal communities. The Sixth Schedule establishes autonomous district and regional councils in specified areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. These arrangements do not amount to unrestricted self-government, but they recognise that national unity can accommodate differentiated forms of local governance and cultural protection. These constitutional guarantees should not be misunderstood as instruments of fragmentation. They are among the means through which a diverse nation can preserve unity without demanding uniformity. But constitutionalism is the rule that gives pluralism its durable form. It means that no community, majority or minority, stands above the Constitution; that public power must be exercised within legal limits; that rights cannot depend solely on the goodwill of those who govern; and that institutions must protect citizens against arbitrary authority. Constitutionalism converts the moral aspiration of coexistence into an enforceable discipline of government. Without it, pluralism may remain a cultural ideal, vulnerable to the changing preferences of rulers and majorities. With it, diversity can become a foundation for equal citizenship, accountable power and democratic unity. The constitutional idea of India is therefore neither majoritarianism nor competitive communalism. It is equal citizenship under a constitutional order. This distinction is increasingly important. A democracy cannot survive merely by counting numbers. It must also protect the dignity and rights of those who are numerically smaller. The majority has the right to govern through constitutional procedures; it does not have the right to diminish the equal citizenship of others or to disregard constitutional limits. Indias public life offers many reminders of this principle. Citizens from minority communities have served as Presidents, Vice-Presidents, judges, ministers, diplomats, scientists, artists and military leaders. Dr. Zakir Husain and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed served as Presidents of India. Justice M. Hidayatullah served as Chief Justice of India and later as Vice-President. Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist, Jain and Muslim citizens have held high constitutional and public offices and contributed to institutions across the country. These examples do not prove that discrimination has disappeared, nor do they by themselves establish equal social or economic outcomes. They do demonstrate that the constitutional imagination of India is larger than any single religious or cultural identity. That is why fraternity is such a profound constitutional value. Equality tells us that every citizen possesses equal civic worth. Liberty protects individual freedom. Fraternity asks citizens to recognise one another as members of a common national community. The Preamble links fraternity with the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation. Fraternity does not demand sameness. It demands solidarity despite difference. The freedom movement offered several examples of this solidarity, though it was never free of internal conflict or exclusion. Mahatma Gandhis campaigns drew participation from Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis and people of many regional and linguistic backgrounds. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad argued that Indian nationalism could not be reduced to religious identity. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan linked non-violent resistance with an Islamic ethical tradition. The Indian National Army brought together soldiers from different regions and communities under a common political objective, although its composition, political significance and historical legacy require careful study. The national movement contained competing visions, but one of its most influential strands was unmistakably plural. This is where Indias civilisational inheritance can speak powerfully to its constitutional future. Indias diversity, however, should not be romanticised. Pluralism is not automatic. Differences can become sources of mistrust, prejudice and conflict. Caste discrimination, communal tensions, linguistic antagonisms and regional rivalries have all tested Indias social fabric. The Partition of 1947 was accompanied by mass killings, abductions and the displacement of millions, although estimates of the death toll vary widely. The anti-Sikh violence of 1984, the communal violence in Gujarat in 2002, the violence against Christians in Kandhamal in 2008 and recurring violence in different parts of the country show that constitutional ideals require constant defence. The causes, legal findings and historical interpretations of these episodes differ, and each requires careful sourcing rather than rhetorical equivalence. The answer is not to deny these realities. It is to strengthen the institutions and civic culture capable of addressing them. Indias linguistic reorganisation after independence offers an instructive example. Many leaders feared that creating states on linguistic lines would encourage separatism. The States Reorganisation Act of 1956, together with subsequent legislation, reorganised much of the countrys internal boundaries and helped accommodate linguistic aspirations within the Union. Andhra State had already been created in 1953, and later changes created or reshaped states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Kerala. The process was neither simple nor uniformly peaceful, but it demonstrated that recognition of linguistic identity could, under appropriate constitutional conditions, strengthen rather than weaken the Union. The same principle can be seen in the constitutional accommodation of tribal and regional identities. The Sixth Schedule provides autonomous district and regional councils in specified parts of the Northeast, with powers that include aspects of local administration and, subject to constitutional limits, customary law and cultural affairs. The Eighth Schedule currently lists 22 languages. Its inclusion does not confer exclusive official status at the Union level, nor does it exhaust Indias linguistic diversity. Article 350A directs states and local authorities to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage for children belonging to linguistic minority groups, while Article 350B provides for a Special Officer for linguistic minorities. Pluralism requires equal protection of law. It requires political restraint. It requires an independent judiciary, responsible public discourse, effective democratic institutions and an education system that teaches citizens to understand Indias diversity rather than fear it. It also requires political leaders to recognise that social divisions can be easy to exploit but difficult to repair. A nation of Indias scale cannot afford a politics permanently organised around the manufacture of the other. Indias civilisational genius is not that it has always expanded the boundaries of belonging. Rather, its history contains both expansion and exclusion. Its enduring promise lies in the capacity of its people and institutions to widen belonging and correct injustice. This is why Indias national identity should not be understood as a narrow cultural template. It is better understood as a constitutional and civilisational framework capable of accommodating multiple traditions, provided that all citizens remain equal before the law. The idea of Bharat has evolved through successive political and cultural formations. It has shown continuity, but that continuity should not be treated as unbroken or uniform. There is another dimension to this inheritance that deserves attention. Indian society has repeatedly absorbed external influences without becoming culturally indistinguishable from them. Persian, Central Asian, European and other influences entered Indian life in different periods. They changed Indian society, but Indian communities also adapted and transformed what they received. The Mughal period, for example, produced new forms of architecture, painting, administration, literature and cuisine through interaction among Persianate, Central Asian and Indian traditions. The Taj Mahal, the miniature-painting traditions associated with Mughal and Rajput courts, the development of Urdu and the evolution of Hindustani music all reflect complex cultural exchange rather than one-way influence. In the Deccan, Persian, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada and local Islamic traditions interacted in distinctive ways. Under colonial rule, universities, print culture, railways and legal institutions were introduced or expanded within an imperial framework and were subsequently appropriated, contested and reshaped by Indian actors. This is not cultural weakness. It can be a form of cultural confidence. A confident civilisation does not necessarily fear exchange. A contemporary example is Indias scientific and technological life. The Indian Space Research Organisation has conducted significant missions, including Chandrayaan and the Mars Orbiter Mission, and India is among the relatively small number of countries to have demonstrated substantial space-launch and planetary-mission capabilities. It is not possible to attribute these achievements to any single cultural group; they reflect the work of institutions drawing talent from across the country. Indias digital public infrastructure, including Aadhaar and the Unified Payments Interface, has also enabled large-scale participation in common national systems. These systems have expanded access in important ways, but they have also raised legitimate questions concerning privacy, exclusion, cybersecurity, regulation and accountability. Their existence therefore demonstrates institutional scale and integration, not an unqualified success. Indias cultural pluralism is also visible in its public celebrations. Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Gurpurab, Buddha Purnima, Mahavir Jayanti, Onam, Bihu, Pongal, Navratri and many other festivals are observed in different parts of the country, often with participation beyond the communities most closely associated with them. This does not mean that every festival is experienced identically or that social tensions disappear. It does show that Indian public culture has repeatedly created shared spaces around distinct traditions. The India of the 21st century needs precisely this confidence. As Bharat becomes an important economic power, a significant technological actor and an increasingly influential voice in world affairs, its greatest asset will not be its ability to project power alone. Its deeper strength will be its capacity to hold together an extraordinarily diverse population within a democratic constitutional framework. The world is becoming more interconnected, but it is also becoming more anxious about identity. Societies across continents are struggling with migration, religious difference, ethnicity, language and nationalism. India has something valuable to contribute to this global conversation. Its message should not be that differences do not matter. They do. The message should be that differences need not become divisions. The challenge before Bharat is therefore to modernise without homogenising, to strengthen national identity without narrowing it, and to pursue development without sacrificing social trust. This requires a renewed emphasis on fraternity. Economic prosperity cannot by itself create national cohesion. Infrastructure can connect cities; technology can connect people; markets can connect economies. But only mutual respect, equal citizenship and the credible rule of law can create a durable sense of belonging. The young generation must therefore inherit not only Indias achievements but also its civilisational confidence. They must learn that being Indian does not require them to surrender their linguistic, regional, religious or cultural identities. It requires them to place those identities within a larger constitutional and national framework, while respecting the equal rights of others. Indias unity should consequently be understood not as the disappearance of differences but as their coexistence within a shared constitutional order. That is perhaps one of the most distinctive ideas India can offer the modern world. The genius of Bharat is that unity can be spacious enough to accommodate plurality. Its civilisational strength lies not in having produced one way of being Indian, but in having made room for manywhile continuing to struggle over the boundaries of that belonging. The task of our generation is to preserve and deepen this inheritance while adapting it to the demands of a modern constitutional democracy. We should neither romanticise the past nor apologise for our diversity. We should build upon it. A Bharat that guarantees equal citizenship, protects freedom of conscience, encourages dialogue and celebrates its many cultural traditions will be strongernot weakerfor its diversity. For ultimately, diversity becomes pluralism only when difference is treated as legitimate, fraternity turns strangers into fellow citizens, and constitutionalism ensures that this fellowship is protected by rights, institutions and the rule of law. That is the genius Bharat must preserve and deepen: not diversity alone, but the continuing work of converting diversity into pluralism, pluralism into fraternity, and fraternity into constitutional national unity. That is not merely Indias inheritance. It can be Indias gift to the world. Author is a public intellectual and a noted Senior Advocate of Supreme Court of India.
Tripura Police launches 3,000-km rally to raise drug abuse awareness
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Tripura CM Manik Saha launches water projects and Rapid Response Team
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New multi-level, modern parking facility to ease Agartala traffic congestion: CM Saha
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 9 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that a new multi-level parking and commercial complex would help address the traffic congestion and parking problems in Agartala and mark another important step towards developing modern civic infrastructure in the city. While inaugurating the newly constructed multi-level car parking and commercial complex on Old Motor Stand Road in Agartala, CM Saha on Thursday added that the foundation stone for the project was laid in 2022 and that inquiries were made repeatedly about its progress to ensure that the work was completed within the stipulated time frame. Finally, the project was completed on time and became operational on Thursday, he said, adding that the Old Motor Stand area had once become a centre of chaos and faced various kinds of problems. In the past, land was forcibly occupied in the name of party unions, and an environment of unnecessary agitation was created by creating divisions between car owners and workers. But with the change of time, that situation has also changed, CM Saha said. The Chief Minister added that the state government was not against any worker or car owner and that proper arrangements were being made for their seating and parking while protecting their interests. By protecting their interests, proper arrangements are being made for their seating and parking. Along with this, the main goal of the current government is to develop the state by bringing a touch of modernity to the heart of Agartala city, he said. CM Saha said that since 2018, the state government had been implementing one development project after another as part of its efforts to improve infrastructure and civic amenities. Mentioning the uniqueness of the project, the Chief Minister added that the multi-level car parking and commercial complex had been developed under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The government has not spent a single penny on the project. Rather, the private investment company has offered the government a land premium in exchange for the use of the space. As a result, the government has also created a permanent source of income by receiving an annual fee every year, he said. The Chief Minister also added that the introduction of the multi-level car parking facility would significantly reduce traffic congestion in Agartala city. Legal action will be taken against illegal parking on the roads so that traffic movement in the city remains normal. There are plans to develop similar parking systems in several other areas of the city, he said. CM Saha added that one of the major achievements of the project was the creation of employment opportunities for a large number of local youths. He also said that work on the construction of a large 'Unity Mall' at Badharghat was underway and that the target had been set to complete it by March next year. The event was attended by Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumdar, Chief Minister's Secretary Kiran Gitte, Urban Development Department Secretary Milind Ramteke, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Saju Wahid A. and others.
Tripura Cong observes Black Day, calls for CECs resignation
Agartala, October 08, 2026: Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday inaugurated a newly constructed multi-level car parking and commercial complex on Old Motor Stand Road, describing it as a significant step towards easing traffic congestion and modernising civic infrastructure in the city. Speaking at the inaugural programme, Saha said the foundation stone for... The post Tripura: Multi-Level Parking Complex Inaugurated in Agartala, CM Dr Manik Saha Action Against Illegal Parking first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura Election Commission Initiates Process for Urban Local Body Elections
The Tripura Election Commission has commenced the election process for 21 urban local bodies, including Agartala Municipal Corporation. Tripura Election Commission Initiates Process for Urban Local Body Elections
11,348 Cops, 218 CCTV Cameras to Secure 2,905 Durga Puja Venues in Tripura: DGP GS Rao
Agartala, October 08: Tripura Director General of Police G.S. Rao on Thursday said the state police have made elaborate security arrangements to ensure a peaceful, safe and hassle-free Durga Puja celebration across the state. Speaking to media persons ahead of the festival, Rao said Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in Tripura and... The post 11,348 Cops, 218 CCTV Cameras to Secure 2,905 Durga Puja Venues in Tripura: DGP GS Rao first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura PSC Senior Computer Assistant Final Answer Key 2026 Out - Download PDF
Tripura PSC Senior Computer Assistant Final Answer Key 2026 has been released on 8 October 2026 for the written exam held on 5 July 2026. Candidates can download the final key for Booklet Series A, B, C and D and check the bonus marks for Questions 15, 16 and 17 at tpsc.tripura.gov.in.
Tripura Zoo celebrates birth of three tiger cubs, two male and one female
A tigress brought from West Bengal has given birth to three cubs at Tripura's Sepahijala Zoological Park. The two male and one female cubs are healthy and will remain under observation for a year before public viewing
Tripura JICA Project, ARDD Conduct Training on Scientific Pig Rearing in Khowai
Agartala, October 08, 2026: A two-day capacity-building programme on scientific pig rearing, livestock health management and livestock insurance was organised at the Chakmaghat Beat Meeting Hall in Khowai on October 78 under the Tripura Sustainable Catchment Forest Management Project (SCATFORM), a JICA-assisted initiative of the Forest Department, in collaboration with the Animal Resources Development Department... The post Tripura JICA Project, ARDD Conduct Training on Scientific Pig Rearing in Khowai first appeared on Northeast Today .
District Legal Services Authority, Gomati Tripura District, Udaipur (DLSA) has released the notification for 2 Member posts. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications from 06 October 2026 to 12 October 2026.
Tripura: Three Royal Bengal Tiger Cubs Born at Sepahijala Zoo, Tiger Count Rises to Seven
Agartala, October 08, 2026: Sepahijala Zoological Park has welcomed three new Royal Bengal tiger cubs, taking the zoos tiger population to seven, officials said. The cubs were born around August 3031 to the same tiger pair that had produced three cubs last year. Zoo authorities said all three newborns are presently healthy and under close... The post Tripura: Three Royal Bengal Tiger Cubs Born at Sepahijala Zoo, Tiger Count Rises to Seven first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura: Minor Alleges Abduction Attempt, Misconduct at Kailashahar Women
Agartala, October 08, 2026: A 17-year-old girl who allegedly foiled an abduction attempt in Gobindpur has accused the Kailashahar Womens Police Station of delaying police response and subjecting her to inappropriate questioning, triggering public criticism. The incident took place around 10 pm on Wednesday near the Sports Office, when the girl, daughter of a rickshaw... The post Tripura: Minor Alleges Abduction Attempt, Misconduct at Kailashahar Womens Police Station first appeared on Northeast Today .
NLM Helping Unemployed Youth Achieve Financial Self-Reliance, Says Tripura Minister Sudhangshu Das
Agartala, October 08, 2026: Livestock-based activities are playing an important role in strengthening Tripuras rural economy and creating avenues for unemployed youth to become financially self-reliant, Agriculture and Animal Resources Development (ARD) Minister Sudhangshu Das said on Thursday. Das was speaking at the national conclave on Livestock, Livelihoods and Womens Economic Agency: Targeting the Most... The post NLM Helping Unemployed Youth Achieve Financial Self-Reliance, Says Tripura Minister Sudhangshu Das first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala, October 08, 2026: The Tripura Pradesh Congress on Thursday observed a Black Day in Agartala, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and protesting what the party described as obstruction of democratic rights. The programme was part of the Congresss nationwide agitation against the Election Commission and followed protests involving opposition leaders... The post Tripura Congress Observes Black Day at Agartala, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars Resignation first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura CM Manik Saha launches water projects and AI grievance system
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Tripura Police Launches 3,000-KM Motorcycle Rally With
Agartala, October 08, 2026: Tripura Police has joined the National Motorcycle Rally 2026 being organized in connection with Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, carrying the message of national unity and a drug-free India. The Tripura Police contingent was flagged off from the A.D. Nagar Police Ground in Agartala on Thursday morning for its approximately 3,000-km journey to... The post Tripura Police Launches 3,000-KM Motorcycle Rally With Fight Against Drugs Message first appeared on Northeast Today .
National workshop on RSETIs, RUDSETIs held in Shillong; Tripura Highlights
Agartala, October 08, 2026: A two-day national-level regional workshop on Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) and Rural Development and Self Employment Training Institutes (RUDSETIs) is being held at Hotel Marriott, Shillong, Meghalaya, bringing together representatives from states and key stakeholders on October 7-8. The workshop was chaired by the Joint Secretary of the Ministry... The post National workshop on RSETIs, RUDSETIs held in Shillong; Tripura Highlights 809 Cr Samriddhi Achievement first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura University Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Tripura University has released the notification for the post of Project Associate. Eligible candidates can send their applications by email from 06 October 2026 to 08 October 2026. Further details are available at tripurauniv.ac.in.
From Bees to Better Farms: Honeybees in Natural Farming
By Denisha Rajkhowa Introduction Agriculture in the North Eastern Region (NER) of India is closely associated with rich biodiversity, diverse agro-climatic conditions, traditional farming practices and abundant natural resources. The region comprises Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, and supports a wide range of agricultural and horticultural crops. Fruits, vegetables, pulses, [] The post From Bees to Better Farms: Honeybees in Natural Farming first appeared on Highland Post .
Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Debbarma quits active politics
Tripura royal scions decision comes a day after his partys victory in Village Committee elections
Agartala, October 07, 2026: The Tripura Cabinet has approved a series of measures covering recruitment, festival food distribution, urban administration and welfare benefits, including the creation of a new Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to Group-B, Group-C and Group-D posts in the state. Briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Cabinet Spokesperson and Food, Civil... The post Tripura Cabinet Clears 700 STGT, 361 Elementary Teacher Posts; Approves New Staff Selection Commission first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam Rifles Seize 340 Kilograms of Marijuana in Tripura
Assam Rifles confiscated 340 kg of marijuana worth 1.74 crore in Tripura, disrupting drug trafficking networks in the region. Assam Rifles Seize 340 Kilograms of Marijuana in Tripura
TIDCL Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026
Tripura Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCL) has released the notification for 2 Assistant Manager posts. Eligible candidates can send their applications by email till 30 October 2026. Further details are available at tidc.tripura.gov.in.
BJP Supporters Protest in South Tripura, Block NH-8 Over Alleged TMP Violence
Agartala, October 07, 2026: Political tensions intensified in South Tripura on Wednesday after BJP supporters again blocked National Highway-8 near the Monpathar police outpost, protesting alleged attacks on BJP candidates who emerged victorious in the recent Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections. The protesters accused workers of the Tipra Motha Party... The post BJP Supporters Protest in South Tripura, Block NH-8 Over Alleged TMP Violence first appeared on Northeast Today .
Seva Jyoti Padyatra Showcases Development, Public Service: Tripura BJP Chief Abhishek Debroy
Agartala, October 07, 2026: The BJP on Wednesday organised a Seva Jyoti Padyatra in Udaipur, highlighting the development initiatives of the Narendra Modi government and appealing to people to pray for the Prime Ministers long life. Addressing the gathering, BJP State President and MLA Abhishek Debroy said the programme was part of a nationwide initiative... The post Seva Jyoti Padyatra Showcases Development, Public Service: Tripura BJP Chief Abhishek Debroy first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha Urges People to Join Mission for Viksit Bharat 2047
Agartala, October 07, 2026. Tripura Chief Minister Prof Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday called upon the people of the state and the country to work collectively towards Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Speaking at the Seva Jyoti programme in Agartala, Saha said the state government was taking various initiatives... The post Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha Urges People to Join Mission for Viksit Bharat 2047 first appeared on Northeast Today .
My Journey Ends Next Month: Tripura Royal Scion To Quit Active Politics
My political journey after next month will not remain, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma said, adding he would continue to work for the people outside politics
Tripura: Pradyot Kishore Steps Away From Active Politics, Cites Health, Family And Need For Peace
Agartala, October 07, 2026: TIPRA Motha founder and former chairman Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has announced his decision to step away from active politics, saying years of public life and the struggle for the Tiprasa Accord had taken a toll on his health, family and personal peace. In a letter addressed to the people of... The post Tripura: Pradyot Kishore Steps Away From Active Politics, Cites Health, Family And Need For Peace first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura Govt allots 30.30 acres of land to Tripura Cricket Association for academy
Tripura State Government has allotted 30.30 acres of land to the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) for setting up a cricket academy in the state. The TCA has been asked to deposit 6 crore 81 lakh 75 thousand rupees with the Revenue Department towards the cost of the land. TCA Secretary Subrata Dey announced the development []
Agartala, October 07, 2026: India has called for firm, coordinated and decisive international action to eliminate terrorism, with Rajya Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb presenting Indias national statement during the discussion on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism at the Sixth Committee of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Addressing the committee on behalf of India,... The post India Calls for Coordinated Global Action Against International Terrorism at UN, Says Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb at New York first appeared on Northeast Today .
Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 7 (IANS) India has strongly criticised the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), accusing it of being unable to distinguish between victim and perpetrator and between fact and fiction due to wilful blindness when it brings up Kashmir and New Delhi's action against Pakistan-based terror infrastructure. India retains the right to defend its people against cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan, BJP MP Biplab Kumar Deb said here on Tuesday. Indeed, there will be consequences for indulging in terrorism, he warned while responding to the statements made by OIC's chair, Saudi Arabia, at the General Assembly's Sixth Committee, which deals with international legal matters. It is regrettable that those delivering the statement are unable to separate fact from fiction and distinguish between victim and perpetrator, he said. He exposed the OIC's refusal to condemn Pakistan's brutal suppression of people in the part of Kashmir it occupies, saying, Such wilful blindness only speaks of bigotry and intolerance. The statement by Saudi Arabia on behalf of the OIC did not directly name India while making identifiable references to its retaliation against terrorist bases in Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam massacre by a Pakistan-based terror organisation last year, and to Kashmir. Deb said he was addressing the statement delivered by the chair of the OIC on India's focused and measured actions against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, from where terrorist attacks against India were planned and directed. He said, It is regrettable that those delivering the statement are unable to separate fact from fiction and distinguish between victim and perpetrator. Referring to what he characterised as the OIC's unwarranted reference to the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Deb said, The OIC chair would do better to focus on Pakistan's illegal occupation, especially in Rawalakot, where wanton killings, brutal violence, and the denial of basic rights to the people living there are so visible. According to human rights groups, over 90 people have been killed in recent months in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Pakistan government, which has been fronting for the military, has brutally put down a popular movement for economic rights and against importing people from elsewhere to take over the area and against election manipulation. Deb, a national secretary of the BJP and former Chief Minister of Tripura, is one of the MPs in India's delegation to the UN General Assembly session.
India calls for early adoption of international pact against terrorism, cites Pahalgam attack
Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 7 (IANS) While calling for the early adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT), India has stressed the importance of legal measures to act against all those behind the Pahalgam terrorist massacre. BJP MP Biplab Kumar Deb said on Tuesday that it was essential to hold to account the perpetrators, organisers, financiers, and sponsors of cross-border terrorism like last year's Pahalgam attack that killed 26 innocent civilians. The Resistance Front, a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, took responsibility for the attack. Speaking at the General Assembly's Sixth Committee that deals with international legal matters, Deb strongly reiterated India's right to defend its people against cross-border terrorism. India has said that Pakistan is a state sponsor of cross-border terrorism, and after the Pahalgam attack, retaliated against terrorist bases operating there under its protection. An early adoption of the CCIT that has been languishing for 30 years is required to strengthen the international legal framework against terrorism, Deb said. The CCIT proposed by India in 1996 has been blocked by some countries that make an invidious distinction between good terrorists and bad, claiming it should not cover freedom fighters who they claim are under the first category. Deb said that a distinction cannot be made between good and bad terrorism, and there can be no justification for targeting civilians. A national general secretary of the BJP, he is a former chief minister of Tripura and is one of the MPs in India's delegation to the General Assembly. Deb drew attention to India's concerns over terrorists adopting emerging technologies for recruitment, radicalisation, propaganda, operational planning and terrorist financing. It is one of Indias six priorities on counter-terrorism, and the others, he outlined, are ending terrorist financing, placing victims at the centre, strengthening nationally owned capacity-building, confronting terrorist ideology, and impeding infrastructure.
Zeeshan Ansari set to return to UP Ranji squad after six-year gap
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) After years of being on the fringes of Uttar Pradesh cricket, Zeeshan Ansari is set to make his return to the Ranji Trophy squad after a gap of six years, marking another significant chapter in the leg-spinners remarkable resurgence. The 26-year-old, who last played a Ranji Trophy match for Uttar Pradesh in 2020, has been named in the state squad for the upcoming season after forcing his way back into the reckoning with a standout domestic campaign. IANS has learned that the selectors have shown faith in him and the squad will be officially announced soon. The squad, led by Karan Sharma, includes Rinku Singh, Aradhya Yadav, Aryan Juyal (WK), Madhav Kaushik, Adarsh Singh, Sidharth Yadav, Prashantveer, Kartik Yadav, Ansari, Vansh Choudhary, Yash Dayal, Kunal Tyagi, Priyam Garg, Abhinandan Singh and Kartik Tyagi. Abhishek Goswami and Chikara have been named as stand-by players. It makes Ansaris return even more remarkable considering the way his career seemed to drift following his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh against Railways on October 6, 2017. Ansari was considered a promising young leg-spinner, as he was part of Indias squad for the 2016 Under-19 World Cup along with Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan. State-level opportunities were few, his progress stagnated, and he had to look elsewhere. Beyond regular play in local tournaments in Lucknow, Ansari also played league cricket in Kolkata and was often seen around the Uttar Pradesh dressing room as a net bowler. Until the beginning of 2025, his proximity to the state team rarely translated into opportunities on the field. Ansari's big breakthrough came in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he proved to be one of the most effective bowlers for Uttar Pradesh. A leg-break and googly bowler, he took 21 wickets in eight matches at a stunning 16.52 apiece, always the man to break partnerships and come through in pressure situations. He was a constant threat with his ability to change pace and flight and bowl the googly at opportune moments, especially on surfaces that were becoming more batsman-friendly. Interestingly, despite making his state debut in the 2017-18 season, the last Vijay Hazare Trophy was Ansaris first domestic 50-over competition. His white-ball emergence therefore came relatively late in a career that had begun nearly a decade earlier. The 21-wicket campaign not only revived his Uttar Pradesh career but also pushed him into the national selectors vision. He was subsequently fast-tracked into the India A squad for the two unofficial Tests against Sri Lanka A later this month. That call-up highlighted the unusual trajectory of Ansaris career. While he has attracted significant attention through white-ball cricket in the last three years, his red-ball credentials remain relatively limited. Ansari has played only five first-class matches, including Ranji Trophy appearances for Uttar Pradesh, and has taken 17 wickets. His best figures are 3/33, which came against Tripura. His return also comes at a time when the pool of specialist wrist-spinners available for red-ball cricket has become relatively thin. A look at the leading wicket-takers from the last Ranji Trophy season underlines the selectors dilemma. Mayank Mishra, Siddharth Desai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Kumar Kartikeya, Arjun Sharma, Vishal Jayswal and Saurabh Kumar - all slow left-arm orthodox bowlers - featured among the top 10 wicket-takers, with J&K seamer Auqib Nabi leading the charts with 60 wickets. There was only one leg-break bowler among the top 10: Karnataka veteran Shreyas Gopal, who finished third with 48 wickets. The scarcity of wrist-spinners becomes even more evident when the next group of leading wicket-takers are considered. Between 11 and 20, there were two off-spinners - 33-year-old Saransh Jain, who is with India A, and domestic stalwart Jalaj Saxena - alongside pace bowlers Mohammed Nidheesh of Kerala and Sunil Kumar of J&K. The remaining names in that bracket were left-arm orthodox spinners Sagar Udeshi, Shams Mulani, Amit Shukla, Nachiket Bhute, Parth Rekhade and Anukul Roy. In all, 13 of the 20 bowlers in that broader group were left-arm spinners, while the only leg-break bowler in the top 10 was no longer in contention for India. That shortage has created an opening for a bowler like Ansari, whose ability to turn the ball both ways and operate as an attacking wrist-spinner offers a different dimension. For Ansari, however, the journey back to the Ranji setup is about much more than filling a statistical gap. His career appeared to be losing momentum after his early promise with Indias Under-19 team, but his persistence through local cricket, league cricket, net-bowling opportunities and limited state chances eventually brought him back into the spotlight. The 21 wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy became the catalyst. Now, after six years away from the Ranji fold, Ansari has another opportunity to establish himself in the red-ball format that once provided his first platform in senior cricket. His inclusion in the Uttar Pradesh squad, followed by the India A call-up, represents a rapid rise for a player who only recently found himself outside the states immediate plans. From an India Under-19 prospect in 2016 to a net bowler struggling for a state opportunity, and now an India A-bound leg-spinner preparing for a Ranji return, Ansaris career has taken an unexpected turn. The next challenge will be to translate his white-ball resurgence into sustained success with the red ball -beginning with Uttar Pradesh, where his first-class journey started on October 6, 2017.
Tripura CM Manik Saha says Village Committee polls reject CPI(M)-Congress ideology
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Tripura CM announces 3 pc DA, DR hike for employees, pensioners: CM
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 7 (IANS) Ahead of the five-day Durga Puja festival, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced a three per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners and retired employees, taking the total DA/DR to 44 per cent. The revised DA and DR would be effective from October 1, the Chief Minister told the media on Tuesday. He said that the decision will entail an additional expenditure of around Rs 300 crore annually, while the state government will spend around Rs 125 crore during the remaining months of the current financial year (2025-26). The Chief Minister also announced an enhancement of the House Rent Allowance (HRA) for government employees. Under the revised provision, government employees will receive 10 per cent HRA of their basic pay, subject to a maximum of Rs 10,000 per month, with effect from October 1, CM Saha said. He added that the latest decisions were part of the state government's continued efforts to improve the welfare of government employees and pensioners despite Tripura's limited financial resources. The Chief Minister said the state government recognised the crucial role played by employees in running the administration, implementing government decisions and schemes, and delivering various services to the people. When our (BJP) government came to power in 2018, we had promised the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission, and we fulfilled that commitment. The fitment factor was increased, resulting in a 14.22 per cent increase in basic pay, CM Saha said. He added that the state government had taken several steps since 2018 to enhance DA and DR for employees and pensioners. With the latest three per cent increase, the DA/DR would now stand at 44 per cent. Chief Minister Saha said the state government was also concerned about the gap in DA between state and Central government employees. While Central government employees are currently receiving around 60 per cent DA, the state government's rate would now be 44 per cent, leaving a gap of around 16 percentage points. We are concerned about this gap and are working gradually to reduce it, the Chief Minister said. Referring to the 8th Pay Commission, CM Saha said the Central government had already initiated the process, while the state government was also examining the matter. He also highlighted the government's 2018 recruitment policy, under which 33 per cent reservation was provided for women in direct government recruitment. The Chief Minister said the state government remained committed to the welfare of employees and pensioners and had been taking various measures within the state's financial constraints to improve their benefits. Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy and senior officials of the Finance Department were also present at the press conference at the Civil Secretariat.
Tripura Government Employees Get 3% DA
Agartala, October 06, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha on Tuesday announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, along with a substantial hike in House Rent Allowance (HRA). Briefing reporters at the Secretariat in Agartala on Tuesday evening in the presence of... The post Tripura Government Employees Get 3% DA & DR Hike, HRA Raised to 10%: CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura HC asks govt to speed up teacher recruitment amid nearly 9,000 vacancies
Reported by Mrinal Banik Agartala: The Tripura High Court has urged the state government and the Teachers Recruitment Board, Tripura (TRBT), to expedite recruitment to fill nearly 9,000 vacant teacher posts, observing that the shortage could affect the quality of education in government schools. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice M S Ramachandra Rao and [] The post Tripura HC asks govt to speed up teacher recruitment amid nearly 9,000 vacancies appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Union Minister Rijiju thanks Tripura people as NDA sweeps village committee elections
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Agartala, Oct 6 (IANS) Union Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday thanked the people of Tripura for reposing their faith and extending support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the recent Village Committee elections. Rijiju, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, expressed his appreciation over the NDA's landslide victory in the recently concluded Village Committee elections held in the areas under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). Taking to social media platform X, the Union Minister said: Tripura has spoken through the ballot. The Village Committee election results reaffirm the people's trust in the NDA and its commitment to development. Thank you, Tripura, for your continued faith and support. He added that in the TTAADC areas, the NDA alliance partners -- Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and the Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) -- also secured a significant share of the seats, with the TMP winning the largest number of seats, followed by the BJP and IPFT. Sharing the seat position, Rijiju said that of the 4,320 seats secured by the NDA, the TMP won 3,428 seats, while the BJP and IPFT secured 859 and 33 seats, respectively. According to his post, the CPI-M secured 87 seats, while the Congress bagged 14 seats. The ruling BJP's tribal-based ally, TMP, continued to dominate Tripura's tribal areas, securing 74.61 per cent of the 4,594 seats in the Village Committees. According to officials, results for all 4,594 seats in 587 Village Committees under the TTAADC were declared early on Tuesday. Of the total 4,594 seats in 587 Village Committees, the TMP won 3,428 seats (74.61 per cent), while the BJP bagged 859 seats (18.70 per cent). Their other tribal-based ally, the IPFT, secured 33 seats (0.72 per cent). The Opposition CPI-M bagged 87 seats (1.89 per cent), the Congress secured 14 seats (0.30 per cent), while Independents won 173 seats (3.77 per cent). The Village Committees within the TTAADC areas are equivalent to Gram Panchayats in the non-TTAADC and non-tribal areas. The politically important elections to the 4,594 seats under 587 Village Committees were held on September 28, with the final results declared early on Tuesday.
Agartala, October 06, 2026: The Tipra Motha Party (TMP), BJP and Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT), which contested as constituents of the NDA, together secured 77.50 per cent of the total vote share and won 4,320 seats in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District (TTAAD) Village Committee elections, according to the final analysis released... The post NDA Parties Secure 77.50% Vote Share, Win 4,320 Seats in Tripura VC Polls: State Election Commissioner PK Chakraborty first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tipra Motha Party Dominates Tribal Council Elections in Tripura
The Tipra Motha Party secures 74.61% of seats in Tripuras tribal council elections, signaling strong support in indigenous areas. Tipra Motha Party Dominates Tribal Council Elections in Tripura
Tipra Motha Party dominates Tripura tribal bodies' polls, wins 74.61 pc of 4,594 seats
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 6 (IANS) Ruling BJPs tribal-based ally Tipra Motha Party (TMP) continued to dominate Tripuras tribal areas, securing 74.61 per cent of the 4,594 seats in the Village Committees. The elections were held on September 28, with the final results declared early on Tuesday. According to officials, results for all 4,594 seats in 587 Village Committees under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) were declared early on Tuesday. The officials said that counting of votes polled through ballot papers started at 45 centres across the state amid tight security on Monday morning. Of the total 4,594 seats in 587 Village Committees, TMP won 3,428 seats (74.61 per cent), while the BJP bagged 859 seats (18.70 per cent). Their other tribal-based ally, the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT), secured 33 seats (0.72 per cent). The opposition CPI (M) bagged 87 seats (1.89 per cent), the Congress secured 14 seats (0.30 per cent), while Independents won 173 seats (3.77 per cent). The Village Committees within the TTAADC areas are equivalent to Gram Panchayats in the non-TTAADC and non-tribal areas. Meanwhile, a total of 4,597 seats were notified for the elections, but 1,644 seats were won uncontested by various political parties, while nominations were not filed for three seats. Elections were held for 2,950 seats in 587 Village Committees under the TTAADC, which has jurisdiction over nearly two-thirds of Tripuras 10,491 sq km area and is home to more than 12.16 lakh people, around 84 per cent of whom belong to indigenous communities. According to state election commission officials, TMP won 1,557 seats, or 33.87 per cent, uncontested, while the BJP secured 81 seats, or 1.76 per cent, and the CPI (M) managed to win one seat without a contest. The ruling BJP, in alliance with its two tribal partners -- the TMP and the IPFT -- contested the elections against the opposition CPI (M)-led Left Front and the Congress. The Village Committee elections were held after a decade under the directions of the Supreme Court, and are considered significant for local governance in the tribal areas administered by the TTAADC. The Tipra Motha Party, led by former royal scion Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, has governed the 30-member TTAADC, comprising 28 elected members and two nominated by the state government, since 2021. The TTAADC, which has jurisdiction over 52 of the states total 58 blocks, came into existence under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution on April 1, 1985, following the 49th Amendment. Reacting to the Village Committee election results, Chief Minister Manik Saha said the initial results indicated that the peoples mandate would be in favour of the BJP-led NDA, with the TMP and the IPFT as its constituents. We are confident the NDA is all set to secure a massive win in the elections to the Village Committees, which will be for the betterment of the state. The present government wants to ensure development in both plains and hills, he said. Taking to social media platforms Facebook and X, CM Saha wrote: Heartiest congratulations to all the NDA-nominated candidates on their tremendous victory in the Village Committee elections. With an impressive mandate, NDA-nominated candidates have won 4,320 out of 4,597 seats. My sincere gratitude to all the voters for their trust, support and participation. This result reflects the democratic mandate of the people and their confidence in the elected representatives, the Chief Minister said. Taking to social media, TMP supremo Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma said: The Village Committee election result will restore the power of the grassroots back to the tribal people. The long struggle in the Supreme Court, which I personally fought to ensure, has restored our constitutional rights. Whichever party wins today, the most important thing is that the people have won. This is the power of Tiprasa (tribals), he added.
Tripura Village Committee Election Results 2026: Tipra Motha sweeps with 3,428 seats, BJP wins 859
The Tipra Motha Party (TMP) has emerged as the dominant force in the final results of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections, winning 3,428 of the 4,594 seats for which results were declared. The BJP finished second with 859 seats, while Independents won 173, CPI(M) 87, IPFT 33 and Congress 14 seats.
Tripura's Tipra Motha Party Supporter Dies During Clash At Counting Centre
Security personnel resorted to a lathi-charge after the situation turned tense, with reports that people had attempted to move past barricades.
15 MPs representing India's political, geographic diversity at UN General Assembly
Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 6 (IANS) Fifteen members of Parliament, representing the political and geographic diversity of India have joined the India's delegation to General Assembly, showcasing the nation's democracy. They paid homage on Monday to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue on the UN campus before heading out to their General Assembly assignments. India's Permanent Representative P Harish, the senior diplomat who heads India's UN Mission, briefed the MPs on India's engagement with the UN. The MPs met with Assistant Secretary-General Kanni Wignaraja, who is also the regional director for Asia and the Pacific, and discussed the work of the UN Development Programme in India. During the meeting, they explored how parliamentarians can advance the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The MPs plunged immediately into their assignments representing India. Two of the BJP MPs, Banshilal Gurjar from Madhya Pradesh and C P Joshi from Rajasthan, spoke in Hindi with simultaneous translation. Gurjar addressed the Assembly's Fifth Committee that deals with budgetary and administrative matters on the scale of assessments for the apportionment of UN expenses. C P Joshi, who heads the Parliament Committee on Petitions, addressed the Second Committee that deals with economic and financial matters. Gumma Thanuja Rani, a YSR Congress MP from Andhra Pradesh, spoke in English on the organisation of work at the Fifth Committee. Traditionally, MPs reinforce India's presence at the General Assembly during the months after its new session begins in September. There are six MPs from the BJP, and besides Joshi and Gurjar, they are Mahima Kumari Mewar from Rajasthan; Biplab Kumar Deb, BJP national general secretary from Tripura; Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri from Karnataka; and Sikander Kumar from Himachal Pradesh. The two Congress Party MPs in the delegation are Rahul Kaswan from Rajasthan and Anil Kumar Yadav from Telangana. The others, besides them, are LK Sudhish of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam from Tamil Nadu; Asit Mal of the Trinamool Congress from West Bengal; Smajwadi Party's Priya Saroj from Uttar Pradesh; Lovely Anand of the Janata Dal (United) from Bihar; Sanjay Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal also from Bihar, and Rajabhau Waje of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) from Maharashtra.
1 dead, 12 injured in clashes during Tripura vote counting
Motha sweeps Tripura ADC village committee polls with 2,803 seats
BJP ally TMP sweeps Tripura village committee polls
The Tipra Motha Party achieved a significant victory in the Village Committee elections in Tripura's tribal areas, winning 3,177 of the 4,078 declared seats. The BJP, its ally, secured 668 seats, while the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura won 20 seats. Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed confidence in a strong mandate for the ruling coalition, emphasizing development for the state.
Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission, IIT Roorkee Sign MoU to Transform Handloom Sector
Agartala, October 05, 2026: In a significant move to strengthen women-led handloom enterprises in Tripura, the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) on Monday signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Roorkee to promote technological innovation, modern designs, entrepreneurship and market-oriented practices among rural women weavers. The MoU was signed in the presence of... The post Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission, IIT Roorkee Sign MoU to Transform Handloom Sector first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tension erupts during TTAADC election counting in Tripuras Khowai
Tripura: One killed after lathi-charge during VC election counting, IG
Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: One person was killed amid a clash and a subsequent police lathi-charge during counting of votes for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections at Tulasikhar in Khowai district on Monday, officials and political leaders said. The deceased was identified as Matilal Karmakar. Leaders of the [] The post Tripura: One killed after lathi-charge during VC election counting, IGs vehicle attacked appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Mandeep Returns To Tripura Squad For 2026/27 Ranji Trophy, Lahiri Named Head Coach
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Seasoned batter Mandeep Singh has made a return to Tripura for the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy, after being named in the state's squad for their opening three games against Hyderabad, Assam & Karnataka, to be played in Secunderabad, Guwahati and Mysuru respectively. Mandeep, who has played three T20Is for India, had previously captained Tripura during the 2024/25 season after ending his 15-year association with Punjab, which he led to a historic Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title. After missing the entire 2025/26 domestic calendar, the right-handed Mandeep has rejoined the north-eastern side. In his previous stint with Tripura, Mandeep made significant contributions across all formats -- playing six Ranji Trophy games, six Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, and seven Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 games. He notched an unbeaten 124 alongside five fifties in red-ball cricket, three half-centuries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, including a top score of 94 against Bengal, and two fifties in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Mandeep features alongside high-profile outstation recruits Hanuma Vihari and Swapnil Singh in the 18-member squad announced by the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA). Experienced seam-bowling all-rounder Mani Sankar Mura Singh will lead the team, with pacer Abhijit Sarkar, who was in the East Zone team that won this years Duleep Trophy, serving as the vice-captain. Tripura have also overhauled their support staff and have appointed former domestic batter and umpire Satrajit Lahiri as head coach. Lahiri, a Deodhar Trophy winner with East Zone in 1996/97, holds Level C coaching certification from the BCCI and Level 3 credentials from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Lahiri is supported by batting coach Aniruddha Saha, bowling coach Rajib Saha, physio Deepti Ranjan Parida, strength and conditioning coach Yuvraj Salvi, throwdown specialist Jayanta Debnath, masseur Niloyjyoti Saha, and video analyst Partha Banik. Tripura have also overhauled their support staff and have appointed former domestic batter and umpire Satrajit Lahiri as head coach. Lahiri, a Deodhar Trophy winner with East Zone in 1996/97, holds Level C coaching certification from the BCCI and Level 3 credentials from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
CPI(M), Congress to Draw Blank in Hills, Claims Tripura BJP Chief Abhishek Debroy
Agartala, October 05, 2026: Tripura BJP State President and MLA Abhishek Debroy on Monday claimed that the CPI(M) and Congress would be wiped out from the states tribal areas, asserting that the NDA alliance would register a major victory in the ongoing Village Committee elections. Speaking amid the counting of votes for the TTAADC Village... The post CPI(M), Congress to Draw Blank in Hills, Claims Tripura BJP Chief Abhishek Debroy first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura Jobs 2026 : Apply for Cook in High Court of Tripura
Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or jobs in High Court of Tripura in 2026. The High Court of Tripura is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Cook (Group-D) in 2026. Name of post : Cook (Group-D) No. of posts : 1 Pay Scale : [] The post Tripura Jobs 2026 : Apply for Cook in High Court of Tripura appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: NDA Will Perform Well in VC Polls, Says CM Dr Manik Saha
Agartala, October 05: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Monday expressed confidence that the NDA would perform well in the ongoing Village Committee (VC) election results, saying the trends received so far were in line with the alliances expectations. Speaking to reporters as counting was underway, Saha said the outcome would be beneficial... The post Tripura: NDA Will Perform Well in VC Polls, Says CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura: TTAADC Village Committee election counting begins amid tight security
Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik Agartala: Counting of votes for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections began across Tripura on Monday, with authorities deploying around 2,000 personnel to ensure the process was conducted peacefully and securely. The counting commenced at 8 am at 45 designated venues, with 44 counting halls [] The post Tripura: TTAADC Village Committee election counting begins amid tight security appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Agartala, October 05, 2026: Counting of votes for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections was briefly marred by tension at Champa Haor under Tula Shikhar Rural Development Block in Khowai district on Monday, prompting police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel to resort to lathi-charge. The disturbance erupted at... The post Tension at Tripuras Champahaour, Police Use Force During VC Counting first appeared on Northeast Today .
People Have Won: Pradyot Says Village Polls Mark Return of Grassroots Power in Tripura
Agartala, October 05, 2026: Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Monday described the emerging results of the Tripura Village Committee elections as an important milestone in the restoration of grassroots democracy and constitutional rights. As counting continued across the state, with Tipra Motha showing a strong performance in several areas, the royal... The post People Have Won: Pradyot Says Village Polls Mark Return of Grassroots Power in Tripura first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura Village Committee Poll Results LIVE: Counting to begin shortly across 45 centres
The results of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections will be declared today with counting scheduled to begin at 8 am. Elections were held on September 28 across 587 Village Committees, covering a total of 4,597 seats. Of these, 1,630 seats were decided uncontested, while the remaining 2,967 seats went to polling. According to details, the Tipra Motha had secured 1,548 seats uncontested before polling, while the BJP had won 82 seats unopposed, leaving 2,967 seats to be decided through voting.
Tripura government plans master plan to modernise Nagar Panchayats
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Tripura govt preparing master plan to modernise urban local bodies: CM Saha
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 4 (IANS) Two months ahead of the elections to 21 urban local bodies in Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that the state government is preparing a master plan to modernise municipal bodies and civic infrastructure across the state. The Chief Minister, while inaugurating the newly constructed two-storey ward office of Ward at Pratapgarh under the Agartala Municipal Corporation, said that while the government is implementing the Smart City Mission in Agartala, it has also prepared a master plan to create state-of-the-art infrastructure in all Nagar Panchayat and Municipal Council areas of the state. The ward office was constructed at a cost of Rs 97.43 lakh. He said the main objective of the government is to ensure that every section of society benefits from development and improved civic services. That is why the government, rising above politics, is implementing various development programmes and delivering services to the doorsteps of the people, he said. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision is to accelerate development by ensuring that government facilities reach the last person in society. Keeping that goal in mind, the present state government is providing various government services to the last person in every part of the state, Saha said. The Chief Minister said substantial development work aimed at providing modern civic facilities has been undertaken in Agartala in recent years. Apart from providing safe drinking water to the doorsteps of the people, a lot of work has been done in various fields, including construction and repair of roads, improvement of the citys drainage system, provision of pucca houses, creation of alternative employment opportunities and expansion of healthcare services, he said. Saha said development would reach every citizen irrespective of political affiliation and that Agartala has witnessed a major push in urban infrastructure. He said safe drinking water projects worth Rs 112 crore have been implemented under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, while 48 flats have been constructed for economically weaker sections and construction of two more flats is underway. So far, 16,000 families have been provided with safe drinking water under the AMRUT 2.0 project, the Chief Minister said. A number of other programmes will be implemented under AMRUT 3.0. Sixty-five projects have been implemented across Agartala city under the Smart City Mission at a cost of Rs 581 crore, he said. Saha said the government is implementing various schemes with emphasis on infrastructure development in the Agartala Municipal Corporation area as well as the beautification of the city. Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumder, Deputy Mayor Monika Das Dutta, Municipal Corporation South Zone Chairman Abhijit Mallick and AMC Commissioner Saju Wahid were also present.
Kerala HC directs CBI to investigate 14-year-old case of a missing paramilitary force soldier
Subash Chandra Bose, a native of Vengoor in Ernakulam serving with the Tripura State Rifles, went missing in April 2012 while travelling by train to rejoin duty after leave.
Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurates new ward office building in Pratapgarh
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the newly constructed RCC (G+1) Ward Office Building under Ward No. 43 of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) at Pratapgarh on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, Saha said he had visited Ward 43 along with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor and noted the enthusiasm among the people gathered there.
Tripura civic body polls: Women voters outnumber men in draft electoral roll
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 4 (IANS) Women voters outnumbered men in the draft electoral rolls for the upcoming elections to 21 urban local bodies in Tripura, according to the figures released by the State Election Commission (SEC), officials said on Sunday. As per the draft electoral rolls of the 21 urban local bodies, the total number of registered voters is 6,31,388, comprising 3,22,360 women, 3,08,983 men and 45 third-gender electors. The draft electoral rolls show a gender ratio of 1,043 females for every 1,000 males. After finalising the claims and objections to the draft electoral rolls by October 8, the final electoral rolls will be published on October 15, SEC Secretary Anurag Sen said. Of the 21 urban civic bodies, including the Agartala Municipal Corporation, only Bishramganj Nagar Panchayat and Melaghar Municipal Council in Sepahijala district have more male voters than female voters by 147 and 119 voters, respectively. The Agartala Municipal Corporation has 1,85,099 female electors, 1,77,497 male and 36 third-gender electors. Sen said that the State Election Commission (SEC) has already initiated the process to hold elections to the 21 urban local bodies, including the Agartala Municipal Corporation. He said that elections to the Agartala Municipal Corporation and 20 other urban local bodies have to be conducted by December this year. Ahead of the upcoming elections to the municipal and Nagar Panchayat areas, the SEC has released the final list of polling stations. The final list comprises 783 polling stations covering the Agartala Municipal Corporation, 13 Municipal Councils and seven Nagar Panchayats. The Agartala Municipal Corporation has the highest number of polling stations, with 439. Around nine lakh people reside in the 21 urban local bodies spread across eight districts. Of the nine lakh people, more than four lakh reside in the Agartala Municipal Corporation areas. The Agartala Municipality, which was later renamed the Agartala Municipal Corporation, was instituted in 1871 during the reign of the erstwhile king Maharaja Chandra Manikya (1862-96). The Agartala Municipal Corporation was officially formed on January 21, 2014, when the erstwhile Agartala Municipal Council was upgraded to a municipal corporation.
Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake Hits Tripura
As per data shared by the nodal agency, the tremors were recorded at 00:57:38 IST at a depth of 30 kilometres.
Three arrested in Tripura for extortion and assault on female officer
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Tripura to Import Power from Mizoram During Durga Puja Festival
Tripura plans to import electricity from Mizoram to meet the increased demand during the Durga Puja festivities starting October 16. Tripura to Import Power from Mizoram During Durga Puja Festival
Cong accuses BJP-led govt of weakening democracy in Tripura
Tripura launches innovation challenge, Digi-SAPNE 3.0 for start-ups
Three arrested for extortion, attacking woman police officer in Tripura
Technology, youth talent key to innovation and building 'Viksit Bharat': Tripura CM
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 2 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that technology and the talent of the state's youth must be combined to encourage innovation and contribute to the building of a developed India. The Chief Minister on Thursday added that the future generation will be more technology-dependent and there is no dearth of talent among the students and youth of the state. We need to combine technology with their talent. If we can combine technology with talent, they will be able to involve themselves more in innovative work, CM Saha said after launching various schemes for the youths. He launched the Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 and the Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana for the 2025-26 academic year, besides inaugurating Digi-SAPNE 3.0. CM Saha also formally inaugurated the renovated and redeveloped auditorium. The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had emphasised connecting students and youth with technology to achieve the goal of a 'Viksit Bharat'. He added that the state government wanted to utilise the talent and innovative thinking of students and youth for development, adding that they would play a key role in building a developed India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suggested using the innovative thinking of students and youth more to build a developed India. In the 'Mann Ki Baat' programmes, he guides students and youth on the right path and also acknowledges their innovative thinking. The state government is also keen to use their ideas for the development of the state, CM Saha said. He added that the Seva First Innovation Challenge focuses on ideas relating to a clean and stable India, a prosperous India, a healthy and integrated India, an educated and skilled India, and a secure India. The Chief Minister said the Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana had benefited 63,249 people over the past five years, with each beneficiary receiving Rs 5,000. At the programme, CM Saha handed over grant cheques of Rs 10 lakh each to 10 young entrepreneurs selected under Digi-SAPNE 3.0 to support their startups. Digi-SAPNE 3.0 is aimed at supporting technology-driven startups in the Northeast through mentorship, business acceleration, investor connections and other ecosystem support. The programme was attended by Higher Education Minister Kishor Barman, Information Technology and Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, Sikkim Manipal University Vice Chancellor Gopalakrishna Prabhu, MeitY Software Industry Promotion Division official Rajeshwar Singh Jenwar, Secretary of the IT and Finance Department P.K. Goyal, and Secretary to the Chief Minister Kiran Gitte, among others.
Sachin Dev Burman's musical legacy continues to inspire generations: Tripura CM
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 2 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has paid tribute to legendary singer and composer Sachin Dev Burman on his birth anniversary, recalling his immense contribution to Indian music and his enduring connection with the state. Speaking at a programme organised at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan here on Thursday, CM Saha said that Sachin Dev Burman's journey from his roots in the erstwhile Royal family of Tripura to becoming one of India's most celebrated musicians was an inspiration for the younger generation. The Chief Minister added that the state government had donated the house associated with the legendary musician, who belonged to the Royal family but remained grounded despite his aristocratic background. He belonged to the Royal family, where he had access to everything, but he left it all behind and created his own identity, CM Saha said. He recalled that Sachin Dev Burman was born in Comilla, now in Bangladesh, and said the folk traditions, melodies and songs of the region deeply influenced his musical sensibilities. CM Saha said that Burman later moved to Kolkata and subsequently to Mumbai, where he established himself as one of India's most influential singers and composers. His distinctive musical style and songs continue to remain popular in India and abroad, he added. Today is his birth anniversary. I extend my greetings to the people of Tripura and the entire country on this occasion. It is a matter of pride that such a great singer and composer was born in connection with Tripura, the Chief Minister said. Chief Minister Saha, who holds the Information and Cultural Affairs portfolio, described Burman as a self-made personality who carved out a place for himself in the world of music through determination and hard work rather than relying on his royal background. He said that Burman's ability to blend classical traditions, including elements of Dhrupad and Hindustani classical music, with folk melodies gave his compositions a distinctive character that continues to resonate with music lovers. Music is something that remains in everyone's heart, CM Saha added. The Chief Minister urged the younger generation to learn more about Burman's life, musical journey and determination, saying his life could inspire people, particularly the youth, to pursue their goals with dedication and self-confidence. Information and Cultural Affairs Secretary Kiran Gitte, Director of Information and Cultural Affairs Bimbisar Bhattacharya and other officials were present at the programme.
Tripura Launches Statewide Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
Tripura initiates a month-long breast cancer awareness campaign to promote early detection and care across the state. Tripura Launches Statewide Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
Tripura launches month-long breast cancer awareness campaign
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 1 (IANS) Tripura on Thursday launched a month-long breast cancer awareness campaign to promote breast health, early detection, awareness of risk factors and continuity of care, health officials said. Health Secretary Gitte Kirankumar Dinkarrao launched the statewide campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the State Guest House in Agartala in the presence of senior health officials. A senior Health Department official said breast cancer was the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide and remained a major public health concern. According to GLOBOCAN 2022, around 23 lakh women were diagnosed with breast cancer globally in 2022, while approximately 6.7 lakh died from the disease. In India, an estimated 2,37,231 new breast cancer cases and 96,100 deaths were recorded in 2024, with breast cancer accounting for 30.4 per cent of all cancers among Indian women. According to the Tripura Population-Based Cancer Registry (PBCR), ICMR, for 2012-2016, breast cancer accounted for 14.4 per cent of all female cancer cases in the state, affecting approximately one in 123 women, the official stated. The Tripura government has taken several measures to strengthen cancer screening and ensure coverage of the eligible population. Chief Minister Manik Saha launched the Mukhyamantri Niramay Arogya Abhiyan (MNAA) on December 31, 2025. Under the initiative, dedicated screening activities are conducted twice a year, from January 1 to 14 and July 14 to 31, across Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and Primary Health Centres throughout the state, with a focus on cancer and other non-communicable diseases. During a programme on Thursday, knowledge products for the public and technical materials for stakeholders, academicians, healthcare service providers and students were also unveiled. Jhpiego provided technical support for the initiative aimed at strengthening breast cancer awareness and care in Tripura. According to the official, the month-long campaign will include workshops at different levels in collaboration with AIIMS and Jhpiego, consultations involving healthcare service providers and ASHAs, seminars in medical and paramedical institutions, talk shows through various media channels, social media campaigns, interpersonal communication with PRI members and community-level activities by Community Health Officers (CHOs) and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) during Village Health and Nutrition Days. Dr Arjun Saha, State Programme Officer, Non-Communicable Diseases, made a presentation on the importance of breast cancer awareness and the roadmap for the campaign. The Health Secretary called upon all stakeholders and members of society to actively participate in the awareness campaign and stressed the importance of collective efforts to promote early detection and strengthen breast cancer prevention and care in the state. Additional Secretary-cum-Mission Director, NHM Saju Vaheed, Director of Health Services, Director of Family Welfare, Joint Mission Director, NHM, Member Secretary, State Health and Family Welfare Society, NHM, and Chief Medical Officers of all districts were present at the event.
