Young all-rounder Vats steers Haryana to second win in a row
Ranji Trophy 2025/26 GROUP C Rohtak, Oct 26: Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Parth Vats starred once again with a fifer to guide Haryana to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Tripura in their Group C Ranji Trophy match here Sunday. The 21-year-all-rounder produced his second consecutive Player-of-the-Match performance, this time with the ball with a match []
Over 400 Tripura State Rifles personnel to assist security arrangements for Bihar Assembly elections
Over 400 Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel, led by Commandant Jyotishman Daschoudhuri, have been deployed to Bihar for the upcoming Assembly elections. These jawans will provide security during both phases of polling, which will cover all 243 constituencies across the state.
Bihar election: 400 Tripura State Rifles personnel to provide security
The personnel left for Patna by a special train from Agartala on Friday night, officials said
Tension grips Tripura's Kamalpur sub-division after a 24-hour bandh by Tiprasa Civil Society (TCS) resulted in 12 injuries, including officials and traders. Activists resorted to arson and looting, prompting prohibitory orders and a stern warning from Chief Minister Manik Saha against perpetrators. The bandh disrupted train services across the state.
Ranji Trophy: Ravindra Jadeja Among India Stars To Watch In Second Round
Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC: With the second round of the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy set to commence on Saturday, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to play for Saurashtra in their Elite Group B game at Rajkot, meaning he will be among the Indian team stars that fans can keep their eyes on for the next few days. In the previous match at the venue, spinners accounted for 31 of the 35 wickets to fall in the drawn encounter at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, where Saurashtra earned three points courtesy of a first-innings lead. Jadeja was resting after playing in Indias 2-0 home Test series win over the West Indies earlier this month and was not included in the squad for the ongoing ODI series in Australia. At Saurashtra, he will rejoin fellow left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, who took a match haul of 10-203 against Karnataka. Jadejas return is expected to enhance the bowling attack with more depth and experience as Saurashtra aim to build on their early momentum. Another major clash in the second round will see Bengal facing Gujarat at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where Mohammed Shami, Akash Deep, and Abhimanyu Easwaran will be in action. Shami, the veteran India pacer, had taken a match-winning seven-wicket haul in the win over Uttarakhand, and how he fares against a strong Gujarat bowling line-up will make for an interesting watch. The second round of the Ranji Trophy will feature 19 matches played across the country, in both Elite and Plate Divisions. Mumbai, fresh from an away victory against Jammu & Kashmir in Srinagar, will host Chhattisgarh in an Elite Group D match at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC in Mumbai. Defending champions Vidarbha are set to face Jharkhand at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. The Bengal-Gujarat clash will be broadcast on Star Sports Khel (TV) and JioHotstar (live streaming). The Saurashtra vs Madhya Pradesh game and Mumbai vs Chhattisgarh clash are also available for live streaming, with the rest of the games to be followed live on bcci.tv scoreboards page. Ranji Trophy 2025/26 second round schedule Plate Division games (with a start time of 9:30 am): - Meghalaya vs Sikkim - Meghalaya Cricket Association Cricket Ground, Shillong Manipur vs Bihar - Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium, Nadiad Arunachal Pradesh vs Mizoram - ADSA Railways Cricket Ground, Ahmedabad Elite Division games (with a start time of 9:30 am): - Group A Andhra vs Baroda - ACA Sports Complex, Vizianagaram Uttar Pradesh vs Odisha - Green Park, Kanpur Nagaland vs Tamil Nadu BCCI CoE Ground, Bengaluru Vidarbha vs Jharkhand VCA Stadium, Nagpur Group B Punjab vs Kerala New PCA International Stadium, New Chandigarh Chandigarh vs Maharashtra - Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigarh Karnataka vs Goa - KSCA Navule Stadium, Shivamogga Saurashtra vs Madhya Pradesh Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot Group C Assam vs Services - Tinsukia District Sports Ground, Tinsukia Bengal vs Gujarat - Eden Gardens, Kolkata Uttarakhand vs Railways - Kaushiki Cricket Ground, Jim Corbett Haryana vs Tripura - Chaudhary Bansi Lal Stadium, Rohtak Group D Jammu & Kashmir vs Rajasthan - Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar Mumbai vs Chhattisgarh - Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, BKC, Mumbai Jammu & Kashmir vs Rajasthan - Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Puducherry vs Hyderabad - Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground, Puducherry Article Source: IANS
Chief Minister Hints At Larger Conspiracy Behind Tripura Violence
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha has suggested that Thursday evening's violent clashes at Shantirbazar in Dhalai district were the outcome of a larger conspiracy.
10 people, Including 3 Govt Officers, Injured As Tripura Bandh Turns Violent
The 24-hour bandh was called by the 'Tripura Civil Society', demanding the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord, detection of illegal immigrants, and setting up of detention camps in each district.
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha condemned the incident and said the administration has been directed to take swift action against those responsible
Violence During 24-Hour Tripura Bandh Called To Demand Deportation Of Illegal Migrants
The Dhalai district of Tripura turned tense on Thursday evening as a mob supporting the 24-hour statewide strike clashed with police and administration officials.
NEW DELHI: Exposing increasingly sophisticated smuggling operations that span continents, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has intercepted and seized around 321 kilograms of smuggled gold worth Rs 406.35 crore between January and October this year. The seizures and interception data -- 65 cases -- show a disturbing picture of an organised syndicate gang that operates with military precision. The wellfunded internationally coordinated syndicates have adapted rapidly to the countrys enforcement agencies' measures. In fact, the Director General of DRI, Abhai Kumar Srivastav, has written to the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, Praveen Sood in April this year to unravel the entire gold smuggling nexus as it involves a coordinated international crime syndicate and a few government officials. Intelligence agencies have stated that for every kilogramme intercepted, three to five kilogrammes successfully enter India. On analysis of seizure and interception data of DRI done by TNIE, there were distinct patterns in both air and land-based smuggling operations this year. It has been found that there are four major air routes and three major land routes. The air smuggling network operates primarily through four major routes: the Dubai-Mumbai corridor; the Bangkok-Ahmedabad route; the Bangkok-Kolkata channel; and the broader Middle East triangle that encompasses Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Riyadh, with gold entering through multiple airports, including Ahmedabad, Calicut, and Jaipur. There are three major land-based smuggling routes: the Myanmar-northeast corridor, the Nepal-Bihar corridor, and the Bangladesh and the five bordering Indian states corridor. The highest volume of seizures, with over 18 incidents, makes the Dubai-Mumbai corridor the single largest channel used by the organised crime syndicate. This route has seen 40 percent of seizures. The second critical route for smuggling is from Bangkok. The two major feeding corridors are the Bangkok-Kolkata and Bangkok-Ahmedabad routes. The crime syndicate using the Middle East triangle uses a diversified entry point into Indian, and it is designed to avoid scrutiny at any single point and to get away from law enforcement agencies. The land route represents a complex web spread by crime syndicate. Once the gold enters from Myanmar through the porous borders of Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, it is smuggled through railway stations. Sealdah and Dum Dum in Kolkata serve as primary hubs. In addition to West Bengal, the smuggled gold is distributed through trains to Chhapra, Patna, Banaras and Delhi. The Nepal border corridor shows a similar pattern. Once the gold enters India, smugglers use express trains to reach Delhi, and in this case, the New Delhi Railway Station becomes the primary hub. From there, it is distributed to northern India. Through the Bangladesh border corridor, gold reached West Bengal through road transport and was then distributed through train. The crime syndicate exploits both aviation networks and ground transportation infrastructure with military precision to avoid law enforcement agencies in India. The data also reveals two disturbing trends: one, smuggling through rectal and internal body concealment, and second, people in financial distress from across the globe are used as couriers. The data reveals that 25 percent of passenger-based smuggling attempts were made through rectal and internal body concealment. In these cases, capsules containing gold paste or dust or even small bars are being ingested or inserted. Further, arrest data shows that people financially distressed from Thailand, Iran, Turkey, Brazil, Chad, and even US nationals were used. Language becomes a major crisis for them, and they get caught. These trends reveal that the smuggling of gold is rampant in India, and there is a need for enhancing law enforcement agencies with the latest technologies and international cooperation to deal with this organized crime syndicate.
Tripura Bandh: Widespread protests erupt; demand grows for Inner Line Permit & Tiprasa Accord
Two ancient temples of Sivanvoyal
Sivanvoyal (Sivanvayal) is a small village located in the Thiruvallur district, with historical connections to the Pallava era. According to epigraphists, the antiquity of the name of this village goes back to the Pallava times, as it is mentioned in an inscription of the reign of a late Pallava king named Dantivarman. The name Sivanvayal means entrance (vayal or vasal) of Siva, and there is an ancient Siva temple here. This temple, wherein the Siva Lingam is worshipped as Sivandeeshwarar, is now a modern, renovated structure. It has neither a gopuram nor a compound wall. The entrance to this temple and the main sanctum face east with a modern mandapam in front. The shrine for Parvathi, worshipped here as Tripurasundari Ambal, faces south with the entrance from this mandapam . A large Nandi faces the main sanctum. Close to this Siva temple in Sivanvayal is another ancient temple for Vishnu, which belongs to the Pallava era, as attested to by inscriptions found here. The deity is now worshipped as Vaikuntha Varadaraja Perumal. An epigraph, which belongs to the 9th century CE, seen on the ceiling of the main garbha-griha (sanctum), mentions the name of this deity as Vaikuntha Natha. Though this inscription is not seen clearly, it seems to state that the temple of Vaikuntha Natha was constructed by a lady named Kumarichchani. This small Vishnu temple, which faces east, has an image of Vaikuntha Varadaraja Perumal flanked by Goddesses Sridevi and Bhudevi. He holds the sankha and chakra in the upper hands, while the lower right hand is in abhaya hasta (blessing) and lower left hand is in kati hasta (resting on the hip). This temple was in a dilapidated condition and has now been renovated. An epigraph, which is in Samskrit language and etched in the Pallava Grantha script, is seen on a huge broken pillar, a part of which is now in front of this Vishnu temple. This pillar, once used as a step by local residents, is made of granite and has inscriptions on three sides. It was probably part of the original temple, which has undergone a lot of modernisation and has lost most of the vestiges of antiquity. This pillar inscription belongs to the reign of Narasimhavarman I Pallava (630-668 CE), famously known by his title Mamalla (great wrestler), son of Mahendravarman I Pallava and contemporary of the Chalukya ruler Pulakesin II. This epigraph records details about King Simhavarman, probably his ancestor, and describes him as being born in the Pallava family just as God Vishvaksena (Vishnu) was born in the Vrishni clan. Simhavarman is said to have performed the Dashashvamedha (ten Ashvamedha) and Bahusuvarna sacrifices. He is mentioned as deva in this lithic record.
NHRC issues notice to three States over attack on journalists
The National Human Rights Commission asked the Director Generals of Police of Kerala, Tripura and Manipur for detailed reports on the matter within two weeks
Bandh called by civil society on Oct 23: All Tripura govt offices to remain open
The Tripura Civil Society has called for the bandh on Thursday on an eight-point charter of demands, including immediate implementation of the Tiprasa accord, identifying all illegal immigrants, setting up detention camps in each district for illegal immigrants
Mlaya, Tripura scribes experience royal grandeur at Mysuru Palace
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Oct 20: Journalists from Meghalaya and Tripura, who are on a tour to Karnataka, were treated to the historical grandeur and cultural richness of the world-renowned Mysuru Palace as part of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Shillongs press tour across the state. According to a statement here, the visit offered the []
BSF apprehends 11 Bangladeshi nationals and 10 Rohingya migrants in Tripura amid heightened security
The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals at Agartala Railway Station and 10 Rohingya migrants in the north Tripura district. These individuals were attempting to travel within India or enter Bangladesh illegally. The BSF intensified its vigil along the India-Bangladesh border during the festive season.
21 illegal immigrants apprehended in Tripura
These infiltrators were attempting to travel in other parts of the country, said the statement issued by the BSF, Tripura frontier
Bihar soul of nation, says Tripura CM
Tripura CM Manik Saha urged voters in West Champaran to reject the jungle raj of the past and support the NDA government, highlighting development in Bihar. He encouraged supporters during the nomination filings of BJP candidates from Bagaha, Ramnagar, and Narkatiaganj, expressing confidence in their victory.
Uttarakhand secures Rs 100 crore incentive in Mining Readiness Index, BJP targets Congress
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand has secured second place in its category in the latest State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI), making the Himalayan state eligible for a Rs 100 crore central government incentive. Launched by the Union Ministry of Mines, the SMRI aims to promote reforms in the mining sector at the state level. This central recognition has quickly become a political tool for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttarakhand, where mining is a contentious issue often sparking sharp political debates. The incentive is part of the Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment (SASCI) 2025-26 by the Finance Ministrys Department of Expenditure. The scheme has a total allocation of Rs 5,000 crore, with Rs 900 crore reserved for the top three performers across Categories A, B, and C of the SMRI rankings, ensuring each qualifying state receives Rs 100 crore. States were classified into three categories based on their mineral wealth: Category A for mineral-rich states, Category B for those with moderate resources, and Category C for states with limited mineral resources. Uttarakhand placed second in Category C, securing the central reward. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised the achievement and said that, Mining is a significant contributor to the states revenue, and the state government is emphasising eco-friendly and legal mining practices. We have consistently cracked down on illegal mining and taken strict action against tax evasion. Dhami highlighted an unprecedented increase of Rs 800 crore in mining revenue, stating it demonstrates the efficacy, transparency, and strength of the states new mining policy. He noted that officials from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir are studying Uttarakhands model. The BJP immediately leveraged the news politically, targeting the main opposition party, Congress. State Media Head Manveer Singh Chauhan described the surge in mining revenue as a pleasant sign and a sharp slap in the face of the Congress. Chauhan told the TNIE , The revenue figure from mining is historic. The Congress, which has been spreading political disinformation on this issue, must now clarify its stance. In 2019-20, the revenue was less than Rs 400 crore. It was a clear loss-making situation benefiting the mafia, whereas now the revenue is accumulating in the state's treasury. He credited the success, where Uttarakhand ranked ahead of Punjab and Tripura in Category C, to transparent policies. The Central Ministry of Mines has recognised Uttarakhands administrative efficiency in the SMRI 2025. Chauhan added that Uttarakhands mining reforms, transparency, and efficiency generated over Rs 1,000 crore in revenue in FY 2024-25.
Death of 3 Bangladeshi nationals in Tripura: MEA rejects Dhakas charges
NEW DELHI, Oct 17: Three Bangladeshi smugglers, who attempted to steal cattle from a village in Tripura after crossing the border, died during an altercation three days ago, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday while trashing Dhakas claim that they were lynched by a mob. MEA spokesperson Randir Jaiswal said the three Bangladeshi smugglers died about three kilometres inside Indian territory on October 15. A group of three miscreants from Bangladesh crossed the international border and [] The post Death of 3 Bangladeshi nationals in Tripura: MEA rejects Dhakas charges appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
New Delhi rejects Dhaka's lynching' claim over death of three Bangladeshi nationals in Tripura
NEW DELHI: A diplomatic row has flared between India and Bangladesh after New Delhi flatly rejected Dhaka's assertion that three Bangladeshi nationals were lynched by a mob in Tripura, and said the men died following a violent altercation while attempting to steal cattle deep inside Indian territory. The incident, which took place on Wednesday, has escalated the war of words between the two neighbors, whose relationship has been strained since the interim government led by Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus assumed power in August 2024. The External Affairs Ministry issued a sharp rebuttal to Dhakas protest lodged over the deaths. Our response to media queries on an incident involving Bangladesh nationals in Tripura https://t.co/NSIrUFTFnx pic.twitter.com/Av1YygnvGY Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) October 17, 2025 A group of three miscreants from Bangladesh crossed the international border and attempted to steal cattle from Bidyabil village in Indian territory. They attacked and injured local villagers with iron dahs and knives, and killed one villager, even as other villagers arrived and resisted the attackers, the External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Authorities rushed to the spot, where two smugglers were found dead, and a third succumbed to his injuries in the hospital the following day. The mortal remains of all three have been handed over to the Bangladesh side. Police have also registered a case. This incident underscores the need for Bangladesh to undertake necessary measures to uphold the sanctity of the International Boundary and support the construction of fencing where needed to prevent cross-border crimes and smuggling, the spokesperson said. The Government of Bangladesh had lodged a strong protest, with its Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement condemning the brutal beating and killing of three Bangladeshi citizens by a mob.
MEA Spokesperson says the incident highlights the need for Bangladesh to undertake necessary measures to uphold the sanctity of the international border and support the construction of fencing where needed to prevent cross-border crimes and smuggling
India and Bangladesh are embroiled in a diplomatic dispute following the killing of three Bangladeshis in Tripura. Dhaka condemned the rutal beating and killing as a grave violation of human rights, while India stated the deceased were smugglers who attacked villagers. New Delhi urged Dhaka to uphold border sanctity and prevent cross-border crimes.
India Calls On Dhaka To Boost Border Security After 3 Bangladeshi Smugglers Killed In Tripura
Three Bangladeshi nationals were killed in Bidyabil, Tripura after allegedly crossing the border and attacking villagers.
3 Suspected Bangladeshi Cattle Thieves Killed In Tripura, Dhaka Reacts
Dhaka has lodged a protest over the killing of three Bangladeshi nationals who had crossed the Indian border illegally.
Dhaka Condemns Killing of Three Bangladeshis Near Tripura
Locals said the incident was triggered after two villagers who were working at a rubber plantation close to the India-Bangladesh border spotted three suspicious individuals moving towards the international border with cattle from the area
Banned cough syrup worth 2 crore recovered from goods train in Tripura
During the coordinated raid, the teams successfully recovered 90,000 bottles of banned Escuf syrup from two goods train wagons stationed at Jirania railway station in West Tripura, says police
Jammu Motor inaugurates car & bike Pre-Owned showroom
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: Jammu Motor Vehicles LLP, an authorised dealership of Mahindra & Mahindra, today inaugurated a new state-of-the-art car & bike Pre-Owned showroom, a used car facility by Mahindra First Choice. This new venture marks a significant milestone in our journey to provide top-notch pre-owned vehicles to our customers. The Inauguration was done by Robin Das, Zonal Manager of Mahindra & Mahindra, in the presence of Rahul Kalal-Area Sales Manager, Lohit Tripuraneni-Zonal Manager Mahindra First Choice, Manjinder [] The post Jammu Motor inaugurates car & bike Pre-Owned showroom appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP slams Tipra Motha Party for distorting Tripuras history ahead of TTAADC elections
The ruling BJP has criticized its ally, the Tipra Motha Party. BJP leaders accused TMP of distorting Tripura's history for electoral gain. They highlighted government welfare measures for tribals. BJP also condemned derogatory remarks made against the Chief Minister. Clashes between party workers have been reported. TMP demands a separate state for tribals.
Tripuras TMP threatens to quit BJP-led coalition government if indigenous people not given rights
In the 60-member Tripura Assembly, the BJP has 33 MLAs while TMP has 13, and the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura has one legislator
Tripura CM meets JP Nadda, seeks funds to boost health infrastructure
Agartala, Oct 14: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday held a meeting with Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda in New Delhi on Tuesday and discussed various health infrastructure and manpower related issues, including the setting up of a new medical college in the state, an official said. A senior official of []
Dev Diwali 2025: Know date, shubh muhurat, rituals, significance of Dev Deepawali this year
Dev Deepawali 2025 is the festival that marks Lord Shiva's victory over Tripurasura. Devotees lit diyas, bathed in the Ganga, and celebrated divine triumph in Varanasi.
Pakistani woman arrested in Tripura after escaping Nepal jail for drug trafficking
A suspected Pakistani woman who was moving suspiciously was arrested in Tripura. She claimed that she escaped from Nepal during the Gen Z protest. She was sentenced in Nepal for a drug trafficking case.
Tripura Horror: 14-Month-Old Infant Raped, Murdered, Buried by Maternal Grandfather
In a shocking incident, a 14-month-old infant was allegedly raped, killed and buried by her maternal grandfather in North Tripura's Panisagar area, police said on Sunday.
Tripura: 14-month-old raped and murdered, maternal grandfather held
A 14-month-old infant was allegedly raped, murdered, and buried by her maternal grandfather in Tripura. The accused, Jaynal Uddin, was apprehended in Assam and brought back for questioning. The child went missing Saturday evening, leading to a search that uncovered her body near the family home. Investigations are ongoing pending the post-mortem report.
Tripura horror: 14-month-old 'raped and murdered' in Panisagar; accused arrested from Assam
A 14-month-old girl, visiting her uncle in Assam, was allegedly raped and murdered by a daily wager. The accused lured the toddler away, and her body was later found buried in a paddy field. Police arrested the suspect from Nilambazar on Sunday.
Congress alleges government of increasingly restricting citizens access to RTI in Tripura
Saha told presspersons that the BJP govt has increasingly restricted citizens access to information over the past 11 years and also undermined the effectiveness of Right to Information Commissions at the State level.
14-month-old raped, killed in Tripura, accused arrested
Agartala: A 14-month-old child was allegedly raped and killed in North Tripuras Panisagar area, police said on Sunday. The accused, a daily wager, has been arrested from Nilambazar in Assam, they said. The alleged rape took place on Saturday, following which she was murdered and buried in a paddy field in the area, said Officer-in-Charge Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tripura maintains 66% growth in startup recognition over five years: State government
Tripura has emerged as the rising innovation powerhouse in the northeast, a senior official who attended the Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit said
Uttarakhand tops Himalayan states in illegal arms cases: NCRB report
DEHRADUN: The serene image of Uttarakhand is sharply contrasted by alarming crime statistics, with the state leading Himalayan regions in cases related to illegal arms possession. A recent report from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for the year 2023 has brought this unsettling reality to the forefront. According to the NCRB data, a staggering 1,767 cases were registered against individuals in Uttarakhand for possessing arms in 2023. Of these seizures, 1,184 weapons were found to be illegal, while only four legal firearms were recovered in these specific registered instances. This places Uttarakhand seventh nationally in the overall count of arms possession cases. It seems that possessing firearms, both legal and illegal, is increasingly being treated as a hobby by some residents of this Himalayan state, noted a senior police official familiar with the report's findings. The trend is further complicated by the open display of weaponry. In districts like Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar, instances of firing weapons over trivial disputes are surfacing, sometimes even being circulated on social media. Police efforts, however, are noted; in 2023 alone, authorities filed charges against 1,767 individuals under the Arms Act. Crucially, the report indicates that illegal firearms are heavily implicated in serious crimes. The majority of recovered illegal weapons were linked to violent offenses, including murders and attempts to cause grievous hurt, the report states. Beyond arms possession, the state has also seen a rise in violent crimes. Registered incidents of homicide, robbery, and kidnapping rose from 3,162 in 2021 to 3,923 in 2022, settling slightly lower at 3,570 in 2023. A significant concern remains the judicial backlog, with police filing chargesheets in only 58 percent of the 2023 cases, leaving many pending investigation closure. Udham Singh Nagar, particularly sensitive regarding crime, is reportedly a hub for this illicit trade, with police and STF units frequently busting illegal arms manufacturing units in nearby Terai forests, often sourcing supplies from neighbouring Uttar Pradesh areas. Responding to the findings, Uttarakhand Police Spokesperson Dr. Nilesh Anand Bharane affirmed a strict stance. Police action against illegal arms holders is ongoing. Miscreancy will not be tolerated in the state. Whoever the criminal, their rightful place will always be behind bars. State | Cases under Arms Act | Seized illegal firearms Himachal Pradesh | 24 | 04 Uttarakhand | 1764 | 1184 West Bengal | 1349 | 1337 Arunachal Pradesh | 15 | 10 Nagaland | 74 | 73 Manipur | 89 | 81 Mizoram | 29 | 25 Tripura | 06 | 05 Meghalaya | 09 | 06
Trinamool takes fight to Tripura: Delegation visits Agartala party office vandalised by BJP
Delegation stranded at Agartala airport after convoy allegedly held back; West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses double-engine BJP government in Tripura of restraining their movement
All India Trinamool Congress slams BJP over vandalism of party office in Tripura
GUWAHATI: The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Wednesday slammed the BJP for its alleged involvement in the vandalism of its Tripura head office in the state capital Agartala on Tuesday evening. The AITC said under the BJPs rule, Tripura had been transformed into a theatre of terror, a place where jungle raj is the new normal and gratuitous political violence has become a tool of governance rather than an aberration. The AITC rushed a six-member delegation to BJP-ruled Tripura to take stock of the situation. The delegation met Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag to condemn the ongoing political violence and targeted intimidation in the state. The AITC alleged that Tripura Police remained silent spectators, both during the attack on the party office and when its delegation was restricted from visiting the same office on Wednesday. Our delegation condemned this misuse of state machinery to suppress democratic voices and urged the DGP to take immediate action, the AITC said. It further stated that when those in power themselves lead mobs and orchestrate violence, it is not just an attack on a political opponent, it is a direct assault on democracy. The mastermind of the Agartala vandalism is none other than Big-Flop Deb. After being unceremoniously removed from the Chief Ministers chair in 2022 and dismissed within his own party as incompetent, he has now been parachuted into Bengal as BJPs election in-charge for 2026, the AITC said, referring to Biplab Kumar Deb. Desperate to prove his worth, the AITC alleged, Deb is engineering provocation and orchestrating violence to pad up his scorecard. In Kolkata, AITC supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she would go to Tripura, if required. The BJP had on Tuesday taken out a rally to condemn the assault on the partys West Bengal MP Khagen Murmu, allegedly carried out by AITC workers in North Bengal recently. It was during the rally that some people perpetrated the violence.
Tit for tat? Now, TMC claims Tripura office 'attacked by BJP-backed goons' - video
Tensions flared as TMC accused BJP-backed goons of attacking its Tripura office, hours after BJP alleged TMC workers targeted its MPs and MLAs in West Bengal. The BJP claimed its MLA was attacked while distributing flood relief, drawing condemnation from Prime Minister Modi. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee met with an affected BJP MP.
Digital Jihad, Foreign Backers & 298 Candidates: Jamaat's Poll Plan Puts India On Edge | Exclusive
Indian intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the Bengal, Assam, and Tripura corridors, fearing the revival of radical sleeper cells and cross-border ideological spill-over
Only two HCs have full strength of judges amid pendency load
NEW DELHI: Indias High Courts are facing a serious manpower crisis, with 330 judges posts lying vacant across 25 states. The Allahabad High Court is the worst affected, with 76 vacancies out of its sanctioned strength of 160the highest among all High Courts. Only two high courts, Sikkim and Meghalaya, are currently functioning with a full bench, according to data accessed by this newspaper from the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) and the Department of Justice. The data is as of September 1 this year. Despite the Supreme Court operating at full strength with 34 judges, the same cannot be said of the high courts, where the shortfall is slowing down the delivery of justice and adding to already massive case backlogs. The sanctioned strength of judges across all high courts is 1,122. But only 792 judges are currently serving. The 330 vacant posts include 161 permanent and 169 additional judges, who are usually appointed for a term not exceeding two years. Legal experts and former judges warn that unless these vacancies are filled promptly, the justice delivery system will continue to suffer badly resulting case pendency going up. The pendency of appointments directly affects case disposal. Litigants suffer the most, said Justice Anjana Prakash, former judge of the Patna High Court. Unless the judiciary and the Central government at address this as a very urgent issue, delays will persist. That is not something very desirable. Justice S R Singh, a former judge of the Allahabad High Court, expressed similar concern. Existing judges are overburdened, which affects both quality and efficiency. Appointments should be made strategically, based on pending caseloads in each high court, he told this newspaper. According to the NJDG, over 67 lakh cases are pending in high courts across the country. The Supreme Court itself has more than 60,000 pending cases despite having no vacancies to fill. Several major high courts continue to grapple with significant judicial vacancies, impacting the pace of justice delivery. The Bombay High Court leads with 26 vacancies out of 94 sanctioned judges. The Punjab and Haryana High Court follows closely with 25 out of 85 positions vacant. Calcutta has 24 out of 72, while Madras faces 19 vacancies out of 75. Patna has 18 out of 53, Delhi 16 out of 60, and Rajasthan 7 out of 50. The persistent shortage of judges is raising concerns over mounting case backlogs and delays in adjudication across these key judicial institutions. Judicial appointments remain a pressing issue for Indias legal system. Smaller high courts also reflect the strain: Uttarakhand has two vacancies out of 11 judges, and Tripura has one vacancy out of five. The appointment process, governed by the Collegium system and requiring government nod, has long been pointed out as reasons for delays. Recommendations are often returned, kept pending, or ignored causing bottlenecks that stretch for months before appointments are made. As the backlog continues to mount, the judiciary is under growing pressure to act swiftly. Experts say that urgent reforms and smoother coordination between the judiciary and the executive are essential to restore the efficiency of the justice system and public faith in it.
Three children go missing every day in Uttarakhand, raising concerns over child safety
DEHRADUN: A deeply alarming trend of missing children continues to plague the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, casting a dark shadow over its image as a peaceful haven. Despite intensified police vigilance, awareness campaigns, and frequent checkpoints, official data reveals a staggering and deeply concerning rate of disappearances. According to the latest report from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for the fiscal year 2023-24, an average of three children went missing in Uttarakhand every single day. The report highlights that a total of 1,209 children under the age of 18 were reported missing during this period. The most heartbreaking statistic, however, is the low recovery rate, only 276 of these children have been reunited with their families, leaving a staggering 933 children still unaccounted for. The report further breaks down the missing minors, 408 boys and 802 girls were reported missing, of whom 128 boys and 148 girls were subsequently found. Comparative glance: Himalayan states (2023-24 Data) State Missing Recovered Himachal Pradesh 504 81 Uttarakhand 1209 276 Sikkim 22 13 Arunachal Pradesh 40 21 Nagaland 47 0 Manipur 89 24 Mizoram 1 0 Tripura 268 37 Social activists have voiced strong concerns over the persistent crisis. Anoop Nautiyal, founder president of the Social Development for Communities Foundation, told this newspaper, This situation is deeply worrisome, especially when the state police run 'Operation Smile' every year specifically to trace missing children. The opposition has sharply criticised the ruling governments handling of law and order in light of these figures. Mohan Kala, spokesperson for the Congress party in the state, stated, The claims of the BJP government, which boasts of a safe and tranquil Uttarakhand, have been completely exposed by this data on law and order. Furthermore, the image of Uttarakhand, famous nationwide for tourism and religious pilgrimage, has been severely tarnished. Kala added, There is much fanfare and photo opportunities when claims are made about finding missing children and reuniting them with their families, but the NCRB report released just two days ago has laid bare the reality of police performance. The NCRB report, which compiles annual crime statistics across the country, also tracks general missing persons cases. In Uttarakhand, a total of 6,532 individuals were reported missing in 2023-24, comprising 3,277 men and 3,255 women. Out of these, the police managed to trace 2,701 missing persons, including 1,688 men and 1,013 women.
Across India, only two high courts fully staffed; Allahabad tops with 76 vacancies
NEW DELHI: High Courts across India are grappling with 330 vacant judge positions out of a total sanctioned strength of 1,122, causing mounting delays and affecting millions of litigants, according to the Department of Justice data as of September 1, 2025. The Allahabad High Court has the highest number of vacancies at 76, including 35 permanent and 41 additional judges. Other major High Courts with significant gaps include Bombay (26), Punjab and Haryana (25), Calcutta (24), Madras (19), Patna (18), Delhi (16), and Rajasthan (7). Uttarakhand has two vacancies, Tripura has one. Out of 25 states, only the High Courts of Sikkim and Meghalaya are functioning at their full sanctioned strength. Data from the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) shows over 67 lakh pending cases across High Courts and more than 60,000 in the Supreme Court. While the Supreme Court operates at full strength of 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India, High Courts struggle with excessive workloads. Experts attribute the shortage to delays in the appointment process at both the Collegium and government levels, with repeated recommendations sometimes facing executive resistance or remaining unaddressed for months. Former High Court judges and legal experts say that the high vacancy rates in High Courts are a major obstacle to the justice system, causing delays and contributing to growing case backlogs. Retired Patna High Court Judge and legal expert, Justice Anajana Prakash, talking to the TNIE , said that the pendency of filling up judges' posts in HCs added to the woes of the disposal of cases, and as a result, ultimately, litigants suffer for this. The filling up of judges' posts in HCs should be addressed expeditiously. Until and unless the judiciary and the centre decide and deliberate upon this issue, the case disposal rate won't increase, which will ultimately affect the litigants at the state level, she said. Former Allahabad High Court Judge Justice S.R. Singh told the TNIE that judge vacancies in High Courts are a major concern, causing hardship for litigants. Vacancies of judges lead to an unnecessary workload for existing judges, which can compromise the quality of judgments and cause burnout. So a judicious choice must be there to appoint judges keeping in view the pendency across HCs, he said. The vacancies include 161 permanent posts and 169 additional (temporary) posts, the latter appointed by the President for a maximum of two years to address temporary workload spikes.
One farmer commits suicide every hour in India: Report
NEW DELHI: A latest report from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reveals that in 2023, at least one person working in the farm sector committed suicide every hour , highlighting the economic stress faced by those in agriculture. Most of the suicide victims are from Maharashtra (38.5%), followed by Karnataka (22.5%), Andhra Pradesh (8.6%), Madhya Pradesh (7.2%), and Tamil Nadu (5.9%) regions that once thrived on rich agricultural heritage, but are now overshadowed by despair and hardship. However, the number of suicides has relatively come down compared to the previous year, 2022. But the intensity and geography remained the same. In 2023, a total of 10,786 persons involved in the farming sector committed suicide 2023, accounting for 6.3% of the total suicide victims (171,418) in the country. Data shows that out of total suicides, 43% are farmers, while the rest are farm labourers. There were a total of 4,690 farmers and 6,096 agricultural labourers who committed suicide. Out of the total farmers who committed suicide, 4,553 were male and 137 were female. However, some prominent States and Union Territories reported zero suicides among farmers, cultivators, and agricultural labourers. They are West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Chandigarh (UT), Delhi (UT), and Lakshadweep. 'System is killing them': Rahul slams Modi govt over rising farmer suicides in Maharashtra In 2022, Uttarakhand reported zero suicides, but in 2023, it contributed to the suicide count. However, this year, no suicide was reported in Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh, while in the previous year, it contributed. In 2022, the number of farm sector suicides was comparatively higher. A total of 11,290 persons involved in the farming sector have committed suicide in 2022. It consisted of 5,207 farmers and 6,083 agricultural labourers. Out of the total 5,207 farmer suicides, a total of 4,999 were male and 208 were female. Similarly, out of 6,083 suicides committed by agricultural labourers during 2022, 5,472 were male and 611 were female. Meanwhile, NCRB reported total of 1,71,418 suicides committed in the country during 2023, showing an increase of 0.3% in comparison to 2022. Unable to fulfill son's wish for a smartphone, farmer dies by suicide with the same rope as his son
Six inmates, including one convict, escape from Tripura jail
Six inmates escaped from a Tripura sub-jail. Five undertrial prisoners and one convicted person fled. They attacked a guard with sharp weapons during morning routines. Police alerted all stations in North Tripura and Unakoti districts. Search teams are actively looking for the escapees. One escapee is a Bangladeshi national. Another faced drug charges in Assam.
Bihar had just five cases of foreigners and passport act-related crimes in 2023: NCRB report
Illegal migration and infiltration have been raised as key issues ahead of the Bihar polls; according to NCRB data, in 2023, most of the cases pertaining to laws governing foreigners were registered in Bengal, followed by Tripura, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Punjab
RAIPUR: Kondagaon district in Chhattisgarh has recorded the highest production of coconuts in the non-traditional belt of the country. Kondagaon district is among the 11 Demonstrations cum Seed Production (DSP) farms owned and run by the Centre under the ministry of Agriculture. Usually the southern states excel in coconut production and collectively contribute a significant majority of the yields in the country. Spread across 100 acres of land, the farm has over 6000 coconut trees with 18 varieties, among them the tall, dwarf and hybrid ones are most common. Over 3 lakh coconuts are produced annually from Kondagaon DSP farm. Among the 11 DSP farms administered by the Coconut Development Board (CDB) under the ministry of agriculture, the Kopabeda-based in Kondagaon has secured first position in terms of coconut production. The annual income of the Board from this farm is over one crore. Here we also produce around 50 thousand seedlings of coconut every year for sale to farmers and in other adjoining states, I C Katiyar, assistant director (CDB) told TNIE . The quality of cultivation led to phenomenal success, the officer added. Besides the assistant director, there are around 10 staff and the same number of permanent labourers working here. The project started in Kondagaon in 1987 and the headquarters is in Kerala. The other DSP farms are in states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Tripura, West Bengal. To make the best use of the land, the inter-cropping practices are also undertaken and one will find other trees among the coconut trees like mango, litchi, pine apple, cocoa, chiku, cinnamon among others. On some occasions, the DSP farm also engages actively in seedling distributions and training sessions on coconut cultivation practices on demand.
Two men from Tripura held for possession of heroin in Chennai
Repair of national highways in Tripura to be undertaken on war footing after monsoon: CM
National Highways in the State will be repaired on a war footing as soon as the monsoon retreats fully, said C.M. Manik Saha
Idols vandalised at community Durga puja in Tripuras Gomati district
Police rule out conspiracy angle; security personnel deployed to maintain calm in Udaipur subdivision
Two youth from Tripura caught with heroin in Taramani
Tripura govt hikes DA for its employees, CM Manik Saha says 'Durga Puja gift'
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced a 3% dearness allowance (DA) hike for state government employees and pensioners, effective October 1st, as a Durga Puja gift. This decision will benefit over 1.9 lakh individuals, costing the government 125 crore this fiscal year.
PM Modi Inaugurates The Revamped Tripura Sundari Temple
On Monday (22nd September), Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the revamped Tripura Sundari temple, which is located in Udaipur town of the States Gomati district and known for its divine connection to tortoises and turtles. Established in 1501 CE by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya, it is one of the 51 Hindu Shaktipeetha shrines in India. Continue reading PM Modi Inaugurates The Revamped Tripura Sundari Temple The post PM Modi Inaugurates The Revamped Tripura Sundari Temple appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
BJP ally Tipra Motha upset for not being invited to PM's programme in Tripura
The Tipra Motha Party is upset about not being invited to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event in Tripura. The Prime Minister inaugurated the redeveloped Tripureswari temple. Other parties like IPFT and Congress also expressed their concerns. They were also not invited to the event. The Tipra Motha Party is part of the BJP-led coalition government in the state.
500-year-old Mata Tripura Sundari temple gets grand makeover
Dasara festivities begin atop Indrakeeladri with grand Bala Tripura Sundari Devi alankaram
PM Modi Visits Mata Tripura Sundari Temple On First Day Of Navratri, Reviews Development Works
PM Modi visited Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Tripura, on Navratri, urging more pilgrims and highlighting Atmanirbhar Bharat and GST Bhachat Utsav.
PM Modi inaugurates newly developed infrastructure, beautification works at Tripura Sundari Temple
Narendra Modi offered puja in accordance with rituals at the 523-year-old temple founded by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya; during the rituals, tribal devotees presented traditional Kirtan
Modi Inaugurates Redeveloped Tripureswari Temple in Tripura
Prime Minister offers prayers at the 500-year-old shrine redeveloped under PRASAD scheme
States salary bills balloon 2.5 times in 10 years : CAG
NEW DELHI: The salary bills of states have ballooned 2.5 times in the 10 years to 2022-23, reaching Rs 16.6 lakh crore, while subsidy bills have more than trebled to Rs 3.09 lakh crore, according to a report published by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. The State Finances Publication 2025 further shows that public debt raised by states grew 3.4 times over the same period to Rs 59.6 lakh crore. In FY 2022-23, states committed expenditure on salaries, interest payments, and pensions constituted a significant portion of their finances, accounting for about 43.49% of total revenue expenditure. Salaries formed the largest component of this spending. Expenditure on salaries, pensions, and interest payments as a percentage of revenue expenditure varied widelyfrom as high as 74% in Nagaland to 32% in Maharashtra. In 2022-23, 15 states reported committed expenditure exceeding 50% of their revenue expenditure, seven states between 4050%, and six states below 40%. Among southern states, committed expenditure accounted for 63% of Keralas revenue expenditure, 51% in Tamil Nadu, 42% in Andhra Pradesh, 41% in Telangana, and 33% in Karnataka. Subsidy spending accounted for 8.61% of states revenue expendituredefined as spending on day-to-day government operations and services that do not create assets or increase existing assets. In 2022-23, four statesPunjab, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthanspent more than 10% of their total expenditure on subsidies, with Punjab the highest at 17%. By contrast, in 10 states (Sikkim, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Kerala, Assam, and Goa), subsidies were below 2% of total expenditure. Arunachal Pradesh reported no subsidy expenditure. The report also shows that committed expenditure and subsidies together exceeded states own tax revenueat 102% in 2013-14 and 134% in 2020-21. States major revenue sources include own tax and non-tax revenues, grants-in-aid, and their share of Union taxes. Between 2013-14 and 2022-23, states average share in Union taxes was about 27% of total revenue receipts. In FY 2022-23, this figure remained unchanged at 27%. In 2022-23, 10 states together received 72% of the states share in Union taxes and duties. Uttar Pradesh (17.89%), Bihar (10.07%), Madhya Pradesh (7.86%), West Bengal (7.53%), and Maharashtra (6.33%) together accounted for 50% of devolved taxes. Among southern states, Tamil Nadu received 4.08%, Andhra Pradesh 4.02%, Karnataka 3.65%, Telangana 2.07%, and Kerala 1.93%. As of March 31, 2023, the total public debt for all 28 states stood at Rs 59.6 lakh crore, about 23% of their combined GSDP.
The Prime Minister will launch multiple key infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1,290 crore, catering to various sectors, including connectivity, health, fire safety, and working women's hostels, among others.
PM to Visit Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura on Monday to Launch Projects
Modi will also launch multiple key infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1,290 crores, catering to various sectors, including connectivity, health, fire safety, working women's hostels, and others
Modi to launch 5,100 cr projects in Arunachal, Tripura
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura on Monday, where he will lay the foundation stones for 13 development projects in Itanagar, totaling over Rs 5,127 crore. He will also virtually inaugurate the Tato-I and Heo hydroelectric projects, along with a convention center in Tawang.
PM Modi to visit Arunachal, Tripura on September 22; launch projects worth over Rs 5,100 crore
Harnessing the vast hydroelectric potential and promoting sustainable energy generation in the region, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of two major hydropower projects worth over Rs 3,700 crore in Itanagar.
Narendra Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura. He will inaugurate development projects worth over Rs 5,100 crore in Itanagar. Modi will lay foundation stones for hydropower projects. He will also lay the foundation for a convention center at Tawang. The PM will inaugurate the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple Complex development work.
PM Modi To Visit Arunachal Pradesh And Tripura On Monday, Unveil Projects Worth Rs 5,100 Cr
PM Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura to launch projects worth over Rs 5,100 crore, including hydropower, infrastructure, and Mata Tripura Sundari Temple development.
PM Modi will visit Tripura and perform a puja and 'darshan', and inaugurate the development work of 'Mata Tripura Sundari Temple Complex' at Matabari
Woman's Half-Burnt Body Found In Tripura, Husband Blames MLA's Aides, 4 Arrested
The woman's husband alleged that three persons, including Manna Majumder, who is the nephew of BJP's Kakraban-Salgarh MLA Jitendra Majumder, severely assaulted him and his wife on Friday night.
Woman's half-burnt body found in Tripura, husband blames MLA's associates for abetting suicide
AGARTALA: The half-burnt body of a woman was found in Tripura's Gomati district on Saturday, following which her husband alleged that she died by suicide after being assaulted by associates of the local BJP MLA. Police said they have registered a case of abetment of suicide in the incident that happened in Mirza in the Kakaraban police station area. The body of the woman was found early in the morning, SDPO of Uadaipur Debanjali Ray said. Initially, we registered a case of unnatural death. Later, a case of abetment of suicide was registered. We have started an investigation. More sections under the BNS will be added based on information received during the investigation, she said. The woman's husband alleged that three persons, including Manna Majumder, who is the nephew of BJP's Kakraban-Salgarh MLA Jitendra Majumder, severely assaulted him and his wife on Friday night. Thereafter, we went to the police station to lodge a complaint, but they refused to accept it, he alleged. We returned home and went to sleep separately as we often do. This morning, my wife's half-burnt body was found on a nearby road. Manna Majumder and his two companions are responsible for the death of my wife, he alleged. The MLA could not be reached for a comment. The opposition Congress attacked the police over the incident, alleging that they were trying to shield the accused. Firstly, the police did not register their complaint. What is more disturbing is that the couple was chased by the accused when they were returning from the police station. It seems that the police are trying to shield the accused, district Congress president Titan Paul alleged. Locals said that the couple was also known as BJP members in the area. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call the Sneha Foundation at 04424640050, Tele Manas at 14416 (available 24/7), or the Tata Institute of Social Sciences helpline at 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
CPI(M) alleges BJP-backed goons vandalised its party office with bulldozer in Tripura
CPI(M)'s District Secretary, Ratan Das, said that this is the seventh time the party office has been attacked after the BJP came to power in the State
Tripura opposition unhappy with no business in Assembly on Sept 22 'due to PM Modi's visit'
Tripura's opposition legislators voiced their discontent as the Assembly's business for September 22 was cancelled due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to inaugurate the redeveloped Tripureswari temple.
Five Bangladeshi nationals detained in Tripura to be sent back to their country
The officer said the detained Bangladesh nationals claimed that they had entered Indian soil a few days ago and were engaged in construction and furniture work
Tripura Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped By 5 Manipur Students Of Same University; Two Detained
The student of a university in Guwahati was allegedly gang-raped by five minors hailing from Manipur studying in the same university.
PM Modi to open expanded facilities at Tripura Sundari Temple
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inspected arrangements at Udaipur and official said the development project aims to boost religious tourism
First consignment of 2,000 kg Hilsa from Bangladesh arrives in Tripura ahead of Durga Puja
Tripura received its first shipment of Hilsa fish from Bangladesh. The consignment weighed 2,000 kg. More shipments are expected soon. Bangladesh approved the export of 12 tonnes of Hilsa. The price is set at 9 US dollars per kg. Importers expect higher prices due to lower production in Bangladesh. Local markets also have Hilsa from Odisha and West Bengal.
Tripura Government cancels licence of controversial Bar Club in Agartala
West Tripura District Magistrate said there was no permission given for organising a DJ party in the bar adjacent to the Rabindra Bhavan, which is attributed as a cultural landmark in Agartala city
Tripura Governor stresses importance of mental health in building better society
SC Collegium recommends appointments of Judges in four HCs
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai, in its meeting held on September 15, 2025, approved the proposal for judicial appointments in the High Courts of Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Madras, and Tripura. The Collegium approved the proposal for appointment of Justice Kurubarahalli Venkataramareddy Aravind, Additional Judge as a Permanent Judge in the High Court of Karnataka. It also promoted the following Judicial Officers as Judges of the High Court of Karnataka: Geetha Kadaba Bharatharaja Setty, Muralidhara Pai Borkatte, and Tyagaraja Narayan Inavally. Similarly, it has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Additional Judges as Permanent Judges in the Madras High Court: Justice N Senthilkumar, and Justice G Arul Murugan. The Collegium also approved the proposal for appointment of Justice Biswajit Palit, Additional Judge as a Permanent Judge in the High Court of Tripura. The appointment of the Advocates Jiya Lal Bhardwaj and Shri Romesh Verma as Judges of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has also been approved. As per the apex courtCollegium's recommendation made to the Union, these names were suggested by the top body, looking after appointment, elevation and transfer of judges. After theSCCollegium's recommendation, the Centre will deliberated upon these names and inform about its decision to the apex body, may be likely within a couple of days or within fortnight. The SCCollegium, headed by CJI Gavai, recommends elevation of Judges to Supreme Court and transfer of judges to various State High Courts. SC Collegium recommends appointment of new Chief Justices of 3 HCs
PM Modi to visit Tripura on September 22, says CM Manik Saha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Tripura on September 22 to inaugurate the redeveloped Tripureswari temple, as announced by Chief Minister Manik Saha. The temple's renovation was completed under the PRASAD scheme at a cost of Rs 51 crore.
Tripura Police recover 7 crore in bank fraud case; cashier arrested
The money was drained out through cheques forging the signature of municipal corporation Commissioner D.K. Chakma from a branch of the UCO Bank
'Northeast Becoming Peaceful Now, Thanks To PM Modi': Tripura Chief Minister
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday hailed the Narendra Modi government for its efforts to establish peace in the northeast and for ushering in the era of development.
Tripura: UCO Bank Cashier Arrested In Rs 16 Crore Fraud Case
West Tripura SP Namit Pathak has constituted a Special Investigating Team headed by additional SP Drubha Nath to probe the fraud.
Tripura constructed 443 check dams from 2022 to date: Official
The Tripura government has built 443 check dams in Dhalai and North Tripura. This is part of the Indo German Development Cooperation project. The project aims to improve water flow and reduce soil erosion. These check dams will support fisheries and agriculture. The initiative also focuses on community resilience. Skill development programs have been conducted.
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Amit Shah: India's longest serving Home Minister and the architect of a new internal security order
Last month, Amit Shah became Indias longest-serving Union Home Minister, marking 2,258 days in office and surpassing LK Advanis record. Often celebrated as the ruling partys electoral Chanakya, Shah has in parallel emerged as the principal architect of a new internal security order for India. Yet pundits have rarely examined his governance model, which has ushered in a quiet revolution in Indias internal security. Since 2019, his tenure has been defined by bold decisions -- from revoking Jammu & Kashmirs special status to enacting the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) -- that have redefined the Home Ministrys role in nation-building. Shahs contribution toward internal security is most prominent in Jammu & Kashmir. In August 2019, just two months into office, he crafted the abrogation of Article 370 and thus invalidated the special autonomy status of J&K. In a historic development, the region was brought under the complete jurisdiction of the Indian Constitution. In the following years, Kashmir has seen a dramatic turn-around in law and order, with stone-pelting incidents brought down nearly to zero. Through the combination of political will and hard security moves, Shah created stability that had been elusive for previous regimes. He responded likewise toward left-wing extremism. Maoist violence went down by over 80% compared to the 2010 peak, and Maoist-affected districts dwindled down to just a measly 18 up until the year 2025. Strengthening of the security forces under Shahs leadership eliminated top rebel commanders and ushered in mass surrenders, striking a telling hammer blow for the Maoist campaign. In the decades-long restive Northeast, Shah also pursued peace with similar vigour. Since 2019, the government signed numerous accords with rebel groups, prompting over 10,000 militants to lay down their arms. As a consequence of the settlements, from Assam's Bodo heartland through Tripura's mountains, the region's insurgency-related violence decreased by 71% and civilian murders by 82% compared to 2014. Through the combination of tough crackdowns with negotiations and development, Shah has transformed the Northeast from a bastion of insurgency into an arena of comparative calm. Through all these fronts, his strategy pairs an iron-fist resistance to violence with avenues for reconciliation, a departure from past governments which consistently framed such conflicts as intractable. A vast majority of Shahs security dividends were enabled through aggressive legislative action. The abrogation of Article 370 was succeeded by a law reconfiguring J&K as Union Territories, a radical assertion of the jurisdiction of the New Delhi establishment. Similarly, Shah pushed through the legislation of the CAA, 2019, completing a decades-long vow of fast-tracking the citizenry of persecuted minorities. In the teeth of protests, the legislation of the CAA was an example of Shah pushing contentious reforms through with unwavering resolve. Another milestone is the upgradation of colonial-age criminal laws. During Shahs stint, Parliament has enacted new codes like the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (upgrading the Indian Penal Code of 1860). These codes have modernised definitions of punishments and crimes, and Shah has challenged the state police to deliver their transformative impact through proper enforcement on the ground. This is his paradigm of governance: supplementing law reform with delivery at the ground level. Shah has also shown a talent for firm executive action against threats. In 2022, he banned the radical group Popular Front of India (PFI) and its sister outfits, neutralising an organisation linked with terrorist violence. The ban followed meticulous countrywide raids that arrested the PFI leadership in one strike. When others were hesitant, Shah bit the bullet by banning the PFI, reflecting his zero-tolerance approach toward terrorism and separatism. In re-imaging the internal security architecture of India, Shah has authored a radically new grammar for the Indian state. He champions an integrated conception of security, widening the purview of the Home Ministry beyond emerging threats such as cyber-fraud, narco-terrorism, and threats from drones. He has challenged the agencies to adopt a multi-dimensional approach and exploit the use of technology through inter-agency collaboration for preventing these threats. Shahs tenure also diverges from his predecessors Home Ministers in reach and intent. LK Advanis tenure was known for a hardline approach to terror (e.g., the POTA law), but didnt essentially alter Indias internal paradigm. P Chidambaram, in the late 2000s, executed incremental reforms after 26/11. Shah, however, has used an iron mandate to bring through transformative reforms once considered impossible. Even PM Modi himself hailed Shahs tenure for its historical moves such as abrogating Article 370 and the CAA, crediting his strong political will in transforming Indias security paradigm. In practice, Shah himself redefined the Home Ministry from being a caretaker ministry to an instrument of national integration and definitive action. Befitting his stature, Shah also inherits the newly created portfolio of cooperation, thereby becoming Indias first Minister for Cooperation and setting the vast thrust of his mandate. His career as the Home Minister is one of a transformational reformer of Indias internal governance. In six years, he re-balanced the countrys security apparatus, crushing militancy in Kashmir, nearly eradicating Maoist terror, ushering the Northeast into an era of calm, and overhauling the laws that underpin public order. These achievements made India a more harmonious and secure country. Forever overshadowed by his talent as a political strategist, Shahs skills as an administrator can no longer be ignored. He has been the architect of a new order of security, one predicated on a muscular state, rule of law, and unapologetic resolve. In reimagining the playbook of internal security, Shah has ensured the Indian state today speaks in a firmer, more determined voice in defending national integrity and public security. (Views are personal. The author is the founder of The Indian Futures, an independent think-tank and Associate Professor in School of International Studies, JNU; X: @imanishdabhade)
Aizawl To Join Rail Map: Direct Train From Delhi, Kolkata & Guwahati With 34-Km Hortoki-Sairang Line
Aizawl will be the fourth north-eastern capital after Assam, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh to be linked to the national rail network
