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PM Modi decided to make me Tripura CM, I just accepted: Manik Saha
Manik Saha said he had accepted the decision taken by the PM, though his family had been sceptical about it. There had been rumours that the two leaders had differences over party matters.
Tipra Motha to contest in 25-30 seats in next State Assembly elections: Debbarma
The TMP has a strong presence in the tribal areas of Tripura, as 20 seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes, while tribal voters are a factor in 22 more Assembly segments
Why was he being woken just to watch a sunrise? But the Jampui Hills of Tripura held a surprise for Taran.
PM Modi addressed issues of human rights violations in northeast, says Tripura CM
Northeast had witnessed how militancy cast a shadow over human rights, but this issue has been addressed by signing peace accords under leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, says Tripura Chief Minister
Tripura Minister faces complaint over alleged fake education certificates
A Congress leader has lodged a police complaint against Tripura minister Tinku Roy, alleging fake educational certificates and suppression of a pending criminal case in election affidavits
Lost for 15 yrs, ex-serviceman Baldev reunited with family in emotional home-coming
Hamirpur: A man, who went missing on his way to Tripura for his first posting in the General Reserve Engineer Force, was reunited with his family after 15 years, thanks to social media. The return of Baldev, a resident of Ghirtholi village in Himachals Hamirpur district, resembled a festival, with family members and villagers welcoming 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 .
Poll Officials To Get Thrashed For Name Deletion: Tripura Congress Leader's Shocker
A senior Congress leader from Tripura -- former minister and MLA Sudip Roy Barman - has warned poll officials involved in the voter list revision exercise against electoral malpractices.
Severe cold grips north India; IMD warns of cold wave, fog across multiple states
NEW DELHI: Cold conditions prevailed across north India on Sunday, with the Amarnath yatra base camp being the coldest recorded place in Jammu and Kashmir at minus 4.3 degrees Celsius and parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan reporting minimum temperatures between three and seven degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said cold wave conditions were very likely to prevail in isolated pockets over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha on Monday and Tuesday. In Delhi, the minimum temperature was recorded at eight degrees, up from 6.8 degrees a day ago and yet 1.6 notches below normal. The maximum temperature was 24.7 degrees Celsius, 0.1 notch below normal, while the relative humidity was 92 per cent in the morning. For Monday, the weather department forecast a minimum of 10 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 25 degrees Celsius, with mist expected. Pollution levels in Delhi remained in the very poor category on Sunday, prolonging the spell of toxic air that has hung over its residents for several weeks now. The city logged a 24-hour average AQI of 308. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, an AQI between 0 and 50 is classified good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor and 401 and 500 severe. Further in the north, the night temperatures in Kashmir rose by several degrees but stayed below the freezing point, officials said. The Pahalgam resort in south Kashmir, which serves as the base camp for the annual Amarnath yatra, was the coldest recorded place in Jammu and Kashmir as the minimum settled at a low of minus 4.3 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature in Srinagar -- the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir -- settled at minus 0.9 degrees Celsius, a rise of 3.2 degrees compared to the previous night. The gateway town to the valley, Qazigund, recorded a low of minus one degree Celsius, while the minimum settled at minus 0.8 degree Celsius in north Kashmir's Kupwara, and 1.1 degrees Celsius in south Kashmir's Kokernag, according to officials. The meteorological department said the weather would remain generally cloudy but dry on Sunday, and a brief spell of light snowfall at isolated places in the higher reaches of north and central Kashmir is likely on December 8. In Himachal Pradesh, The IMD predicted dense fog in parts of the state until Wednesday. A yellow alert for dense fog was also issued in parts of the reservoir area of the Bhakra dam in Bilaspur district and over some parts of the Balh valley in Mandi district during early morning till Monday. In Punjab, Faridkot remained the coldest place, with the minimum temperature settling at 4.4 degrees Celsius, while in Haryana, Narnaul saw the lowest temperature at 4.6 degrees Celsius, according to the local meteorological department. Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a minimum temperature of 8.2 degrees Celsius. In Punjab, Bathinda and Gurdaspur recorded a minimum temperature of 4.6 degrees Celsius, while Ferozepur recorded 6 degrees, Amritsar 6.1 degrees, Ludhiana 6.8 degrees, and Patiala 8.9 degrees. In Haryana, Bhiwani recorded a low of six degrees, Hisar 6.2 degrees, Sirsa 6.6 degrees, Karnal seven degrees, Rohtak 7.8 degrees, and Ambala 9.8 degrees. Rajasthan, similarly, reeled under intense cold, the Meteorological Centre here said. Fatehpur in the Sikar district continued to record the lowest minimum temperature, albeit at 3.5 degrees Celsius, slightly up from 2.3 degrees a day ago. According to the weather department, Lunkaransar (Bikaner) recorded a low of 5 degrees Celsius, followed by Dausa at 6 degrees, Churu at 6.3 degrees, Vanasthali (Tonk) at 6.4 degrees and Jhunjhunu at 7.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning. The department said a fresh but weak western disturbance is likely to cause partly cloudy skies in some parts of the state over the next few days. Under its influence, the minimum temperature is expected to rise by two to three degrees Celsius, providing relief from the cold wave, it said. Meanwhile, in Jharkhand, eight districts recorded minimum temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, the IMD said, noting a cold wave in parts of the state. Gumla recorded the lowest temperature in the state at 3.5 degrees Celsius up from three degrees Celsius while Khunti logged five degrees Celsius, the IMD weather bulletin stated. The minimum temperature in Jharkhand's capital, Ranchi, was 7.5 degrees Celsius, while Daltonganj recorded 6.5 degrees and Jamshedpur recorded 9.6 degrees Celsius. Deputy Director of the Ranchi Meteorological Centre, Abhishek Anand, said, North-westerly winds prevailing in the lower tropospheric levels over Jharkhand have caused the drop in mercury. Dry weather conditions are likely to prevail across the state over the next five days.The minimum temperature may rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius during the next 72 hours, he added. In West Bengal, the mercury dipped below the 10-degree mark for the first time this winter in the state's plains with Sriniketan in Birbhum districts recording a minimum temperature of 9.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the IMD said. Its forecast for West Bengal suggested dry weather across all districts of West Bengal for the next week, with shallow to moderate fog likely in the northern districts. Darjeeling was the coldest in the hills at 6.2 degrees Celsius, while the other Himalayan tourist town of Kalimpong was warmer at 10.5 degrees Celsius. The other places which recorded low night temperatures are Alipurduar (11 degrees), Kalyani (11.4 degrees), Purulia (11.4 degrees) and Panagarh (11.9 degrees). Kolkata recorded a minimum temperature of 15.2 degrees Celsius, the IMD said, forecasting mist in the morning on Monday. IMD further predicted dense fog conditions in isolated pockets of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura between December 8 and 12. It was also very likely in parts of west Madhya Pradesh on Monday and in Odisha until Tuesday. In west India, a gradual fall by two to three degrees over the next three-four days is expected, and no significant change is anticipated thereafter, the IMD said.
SMAT 2025-26 | 10 teams in the fray for four remaining Super League spots
Bihar, the only win-less team in the Elite division after six matches, will hope to avoid relegation, along with Himachal Pradesh, Services and Tripura, who all have just one win apiece
BLOs will be beaten up if they attempt irregularities in voters' list: Tripura Congress MLA
Sudip Roy Barman said Congress wants a transparent and error-free electoral roll, and would not allow what had happened in Maharashtra, Bihar and Haryana in Tripura
Tripura CM Manik Saha said every individual and political party has the right to visit or join programmes anywhere in the State
IndiGo fiasco: Body of Tripura med student who died in UP stuck in Delhi
Two injured in BSF firing in Tripura
Police said the incident occurred as the BSF was on high alert while patrolling the border in view of the present situation in Bangladesh
PM-DevINE-ni ningo kror 5700-ni ming 44 project-rangko chamata: Scindia
SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni Sohra Circuit aro Tripura adokni Matabari Circuit-o tourism-ni kamrangko namdapatna gita mamong sorkari, mongsonggipa onge jako raaha ine Bristibar salo, DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya M Scincia parakataha. Bristibar salo, DoNER Ministry-ni Consultative Committee-ni tomaniko Parliament House Annexe-o ongatanio aganprakengon, Sohra Circuit-na pangchakaniko songmanaha aro Matabari Circuit-naba dao mamong sorkari rachakna siengaha ine Scindia []
Shah Planned Presidents Rule in West Bengal If We Didnt Allow SIR: Didi
They may be found in North Eastern states like Tripura.
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Tripura Congress collects over two lakh signatures against vote chori
The Vote chor, gaddi chhod campaign received enormous support from people across the State, Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee president Ashish Kumar Saha said
Punjab records highest groundwater extraction in India, says CGWB report
CHANDIGARH: Groundwater extraction in the country is the highest in Punjab, followed by Rajasthan and Haryana, according to the latest National Compilation of Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India, 2025 report of the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). The findings show that 25 per cent of the 6,762 total blocks in India have been categorised as over-exploited, critical or semi-critical, a situation concentrated in nine states, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Puducherry. As per the report, groundwater extraction in Punjab stands at 156.36 per cent, the highest in the country, followed by Rajasthan at 147.11 per cent and Haryana at 136.75 per cent, all significantly above the national average of 60.63 per cent. At the national level, annual groundwater extraction has seen a marginal decline, from 27.66 billion cubic metres (BCM) in 2023 to 26.27 BCM last year. The total annual ground water recharge of Punjab has been assessed as 18.6 bcm and annual extractable ground water resource as 16.8 bcm. Out of total 153 assessment units including three urban areas taken for study, 111 assessment units (72.55 per cent) have been categorized as Over-exploited, 10 blocks (6.54 per cent) as Critical, 15 blocks (9.80 per cent) as Semi Critical and 17 blocks (11.11 per cent) as Safe, the report said. Similarly, out of 50175.27 square kilometers recharge worthy area of the state, 34294.3 sq km (68.35 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 4353.15 sq. km (8.68 per cent) under Critical, 4478.11 sq km (8.92 per cent) under Semi-critical and 7049.71sq km (14.05 per cent) under Safe category, reads the report. For Rajasthan, the report states,Out of the 302 assessment units (blocks and urban areas), 213 units (70.53 per cent) have been categorized as Over Exploited, 23 units (7.62 per cent) as Critical, 27 units (8.94 per cent) as Semi-Critical, 36 units (11.92 per cent) blocks as Safe and 3 units (0.99 per cent) as Saline. Similarly, out of 317010.74 sq km recharge worthy area of the state, 222266.46 sq km (70.11 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 19404.23 sq. km (6.12 per cent) under Critical, 22535.05 sq km (7.11 per cent) under Semi-critical, 43869.11 sq km (13.84 per cent) under Safe and 8935.89 sq km (2.82 per cent) area under Saline categories of assessment units. In Haryana, the situation is similar. While in Haryana, out of total 143 assessment units (blocks/Urban), 91 units (63.64 per cent) have been categorized as Overexploited, 6 units (4.20 per cent) as Critical, 15 units (10.49 per cent) as Semi Critical and 31 units (21.68 per cent) as Safe categories of assessment units. Similarly, out of 43,205.81 sq. km recharge worthy area of the State, 26,828.05 sq. km (62.09 per cent) area are under Over-Exploited, 1,170.46 sq. km (2.71 per cent) under Critical, 4,253.89 sq. km (9.85 per cent) under Semicritical, 10,953.42 sq. km (25.35 per cent) under Safe categories of assessment units, it added. The report assesses the total annual groundwater extraction of the entire country for 2025 at 247.22 bcm. Agriculture remains the largest consumer, accounting for 87 per cent, or 215.10 bcm, followed by 11 per cent for domestic use (27.89 bcm) and 2 per cent for industrial use (4.23 bcm). In the present assessment, total annual groundwater recharge has been pegged at 448.52 bcm, while the annual extractable groundwater resource stands at 407.75 bcm. The average stage of groundwater extraction at the national level is 60.63 per cent. Out of 6,762 blocks in the country, 730 units (10.80 per cent) are categorised as over-exploited, and 201 blocks (2.97 per cent) are classified as critical where extraction ranges from 90 to 100 per cent. Another 758 blocks (11.21 per cent) fall under the semi-critical category, while 4,946 units (73.14 per cent) are considered safe, with extraction below 70 per cent. Additionally, 127 blocks (1.88 per cent) have been listed as saline due to brackish or saline groundwater in phreatic aquifers. The report highlights that the percentage of over-exploited, critical and semi-critical blocks exceeding 25 per cent of total units is found only in nine states, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Puducherry. It attributes the situation to region-specific factors, Over-exploitation of ground water resources could be due to various region-specific reasons. The assessment units located in the north-western part of the country (particularly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh) have plenty of replenishable ground water resources but because of the over extraction beyond the annual ground water recharge, many of these units have become Over-exploited. Overexploited units are also common in the western part of the country, particularly in Rajasthan and Gujarat where the prevailing arid climate results in low recharge of ground water and hence stress on these sources, the report stated. It further adds, In peninsular India, over-exploited units are wide spread in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana which could be attributed mainly to the low storage and transmission capacities of aquifers of the hard rock terrains, which results in reduced availability of the resource. The report also notes that in Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Andaman and Nicobar, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Lakshadweep, domestic groundwater extraction exceeds 40 per cent. Groundwater extraction stands between 90 and 100 per cent in Delhi, and between 70 and 90 per cent in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. In most other states and Union Territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Lakshadweep, extraction levels are around 70 per cent. The report concludes that compared to the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment of 2024, the total annual groundwater recharge has marginally increased from 446.9 bcm to 448.52 bcm.
A very big win for the sport in Tripura, says Manisankar Murasingh
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha reports no significant infiltration from Bangladesh. Instead, exfiltration from India is now occurring. The Border Security Force is actively managing the border, apprehending illegal migrants and Indian nationals. Significant seizures of drugs and contrabands have been made. Joint operations with police and agencies have reduced trans-border crimes and destroyed illegal ganja cultivation.
Meghalaya Congress claims 'ONE' as BJP-RSS design
GUWAHATI: The Congress in Meghalaya claimed that One North East (ONE) is a BJP-RSS design. The Northeast regional front was launched in the first week of November in New Delhi. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Tripuras Tipra Motha Party (TMP) founder leader Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma were at the forefront of its launch. Meghalaya Congress president Vincent H Pala claimed that the BJP had designed ONE following its realisation that the tribals in the Northeast disliked the saffron party. They have created an extra basket to ensure that people, who are anti-BJP, end up in ONE and do not go to the Congress, Pala, the former Shillong MP, said. Claiming that he overheard a conversation between BJP and RSS leaders at an airport, he said all those in ONE are the 'friends' of the BJP. Sangmas National Peoples Party (NPP) and Debbarmas TMP are BJP allies, and they have not shown any signs of severing ties. The BJP is a constituent of the NPP-headed Meghalaya government. Similarly, the TMP is a part of the BJP-led Tripura government. Former BJP national spokesperson Mmhonlumo Kikon, who is also a former Nagaland minister, and Peoples Party of Assam chief Daniel Langthasa, are two other leaders of ONE. Pala advised the people of the Northeast to be wary of ONE, reiterating that it is just another front of the BJP. 'Our strength lies in unity': Meghalaya CM Sangma, other Northeast leaders form united political entity ONE was constituted with an aim to highlight the issues of the Northeasts indigenous people and represent their voices in national politics. For too long, we, the younger generation leaders of the Northeast, have spoken about the same issues and concerns of our people, but from different platforms and political spaces, we have realised that our strength lies in unity, and that, it is time to give our people one collective voice, the quartet had stated in a joint statement after the Delhi announcement. They said they had resolved to carry forward their ideals by coming together under a shared vision for the future of the Northeast, taking inspiration from the vision and legacy of great leaders who fought selflessly for the identity and development of our land.
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Proposal For New Design Of Border Fencing Under Consideration Of Centre: BSF IG
Agartala, Nov 30: BSF Tripura Frontier Inspector General (IG) Aloke Kumar Chakraborty on Sunday said the proposal for a new design of barbed wire fencing along the India-Bangladesh border is under the consideration of the Centre. India shares a 4,096 km international border with Bangladesh, out of which Tripura has 856 km border with the neighbouring country. Barbed wire fencing in most of the places along the India-Bangladesh Border (IBB) has outlived its life. In Tripura, weather conditions (heavy rainfall) [] The post Proposal For New Design Of Border Fencing Under Consideration Of Centre: BSF IG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Protests against attacks on CPI(M), Congress offices, leaders inTripura
Both parties have blamed the ruling BJP for the events that have occurred in the wake of days of violence involving cadres of the BJP and its alliance partner, Tipra Motha
Construction work for Mir Alam Tank bridge begins in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The construction work for the iconic Mir Alam Tank bridge started in Hyderabad on Thursday, November 27. The bridge has been proposed as part of theMusi rejuvenationproject and aims to ease traffic congestion by connecting the Bengaluru National Highway at Shastripuram to Chintalmet Road. The tender was given to KNR Constructions Ltd. for Rs 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 .
Blood on his hands: TMC flays CEC Gyanesh Kumar, cites 40 SIR-related deaths in West Bengal
Amid rising political tensions over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, a Trinamool Congress delegation on Friday met the full Election Commission bench and alleged that at least 40 deaths linked to the exercise had occurred in the state, accusing the poll panel chief of having blood on his hands. A 10-member delegation, led by TMC Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien, met the EC officials amid the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union territories, including West Bengal. The delegation consisted of Lok Sabha MPs Mahua Moitra, Satabdi Roy, Kalyan Banerjee, Pratima Mondal, Sajda Ahmed, and Rajya Sabha MPs Dola Sen, Mamata Thakur, Saket Gokhale, and Prakash Chik Barik. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, O'Brien said the party raised five questions, but Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar did not give any answers. We started the meeting by stating that the CEC has blood on his hands. We raised five questions. After this, Kalyan Banerjee, Mahua Moitra, and Mamata Bala Thakur spoke and shared whatever they had to in about 40 minutes, O'Brien said. Then the CEC spoke uninterrupted for one hour. We were also not interrupted while we spoke, but we did not receive any answer to any of our five questions, he said. Fourth death of BLO reported in Bengal during SIR, incident triggers political row Moitra said the delegation shared with the CEC a list of 40 people whose deaths, they alleged, were linked to the SIR process. The commission, however, dismissed it as mere allegations, the Lok Sabha MP claimed. Meanwhile, O'Brien asserted that the TMC is not opposed to the concept of SIR, but is strongly opposed to the unplanned manner in which the CEC and EC are going about the job. Completely unplanned and heartless, he said about the SIR exercise. TMC RS MP Mamata Thakur also addressing the press conference, where she talked about the questions raised during meeting. If infiltrators are there, then why are Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal, Nagaland not included (in SIR process), and only West Bengal is included? They say they are not voters and torture Bengalis across states. People think they are not speaking Bangla, and brand them Bangladeshis, the TMC MP asked. Raising doubts over the legitimacy of previous elections, Thakur added, If this voter list is wrong, are all the other votes (in previous elections) not valid? If this is not voter list is not correct then that voter list is also not correct. While raising the issue of Booth Level Officer's (BLO) deaths in West Bengal, she said that the ECI is ot accepting that the deaths are due to the SIR. Notably, Multiple have died in West Bengal during the SIR process. Earlier, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate also claimed that 26 BLOs have died in 210 days, calling it murder in broad daylight. Because of SIR, 26 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have died in 20 days. This is not some narrative but a harsh truth before the nation. Where is Gyanesh Kumar? The list for local body elections in Maharashtra has come out, showing the addresses of 200 people registered at two coaching institutes, where even a bird can't sit. Because of Rahul Gandhi, this country has received evidence and proof of vote theft, and neither Gyanesh Gupta nor the BJP has a single answer to those proofs, Shrinate said. She outlined the case of Gonda BLO Vipin Yadav, who died by suicide, further stating that his family said that he was under pressure to remove the names of backward class members from the voter list. (With inputs from ANI and PTI) 'Why is ECI hiding details?': TMC slams poll body over use of 'mysterious' AI app for SIR in Bengal
Only About Bringing Us Together: Conrad Sangma's Unity Pitch At 'One North East' Rally
Addressing the 'One North East Unity' rally in Tripura, the leaders claimed that regional parties have little value to the national leaders.
Exercise to identify illegal foreign nationals to be launched in UP
LUCKNOW: Tightening the noose around the illegal immigrants living in the state, the Uttar Pradesh authorities are set to launch a major exercise to identify them. The campaign will commence from western UP, the Rohilkhand region of Terai, comprising Bareilly, Badaun, Pilibhit and Shahjahanpur districts falling under Bareilly division. As per the senior officials, the divisional commissioner Bhupendra S Chaudhary has issued directives to all the DMs concerned of Bareilly Division, to set up temporary detention facilities where identified illegal immigrants would be housed until the verification is complete, and, if necessary, they are deported to their native countries as per procedure. The move has come after UP CM Yogi Adityanath had recently directed the respective district administrations to identify, detain and deport illegal immigrants residing across Uttar Pradesh. As per Chaudhary, several Bangladesh nationals are suspected to be engaged in factories, brick kilns and other establishments in the Rohilkhand region. Posing as residents of Assam or West Bengal, they are even in possession of Indian identity documents. However, their language and mannerisms had raised suspicion, said the officer. The sources claimed that Bareilly district officials and police had begun ground-level checks to identify illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, the divisional commissioner said that the administration would call linguistic experts from Tripura if needed to aid the identification process. Local Bengali-speaking residents will also assist in the verification process, he added. According to Bareilly Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anurag Arya, any person found with fake Aadhaar, voter ID, or other forged documents would face criminal proceedings. Cross-checking of suspicious individuals, identified during a special verification drive earlier this year, would also be undertaken. It may be recalled that Bareilly police had set up special police station-wise teams for the campaign under the supervision of Additional Superintendents of Police and Circle Officers. The team of officials, who were part of the drive, had identified several suspected individuals living in slums and nomadic settlements during a two-month-long operation in June this year. At the end of the drive, over a dozen Bangladesh nationals were confirmed to be residing in the district, illegally. In August this year, three Bangladesh-origin sisters were arrested from the Premnagar area for allegedly residing with forged documents for years. All three sisters were booked on charges of cheating, impersonation, forgery, and provisions of the Foreigners Act, Passport Act, and Aadhaar Act. In another instance, a Bangladeshi national living under a fake identity was arrested.
Air pollution levels across north India are significantly higher than national average: Report
CHANDIGARH: The air pollution levels across North India are significantly higher than the national average as per the latest report released by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), an independent research organisation. The report stated that Delhi, along with Punjab, Assam and Tripura, was identified as a year-round pollution hotspot failing to meet PM 2.5 standard even during the monsoons. On the other hand, the southern states recorded the lowest values. The report titled, Beyond City Limits: A Satellite-Based PM-2.5 Assessment Across Indias Airsheds, States and Districts, stated that all the 23 districts of Punjab, 22 of Haryana and 12 of Himachal Pradesh exceeded the annual National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) of 40 ug/m3 for PM 2.5 concentration last year. During summer, winter and post-monsoon periods, PM 2.5 concentrations exceeded the NAAQS limits in these states. During the monsoon, 15 out of 23 districts in Punjab, 5 out of 22 in Haryana and 2 out of 12 districts in Himachal Pradesh exceeded the air quality limit. It read, Delhi recorded the highest pollution levels with an annual mean PM 2.5 concentration of 101 g/m, 2.5 times the Indian standard and 20 times the World Health Organisation (WHO). The pollution crisis extends across northern India, with the average PM 2.5 concentrations in all states in these regions, including Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir, exceeding the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This concentration of pollution aligns with their location in the Indo-Gangetic Plain. The eastern and northeastern states showed similarly concerning levels, with PM 2.5 average concentrations in Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh all above the NAAQS. Among western states, the mean concentrations in Rajasthan and Gujarat exceeded the annual national standard, it added. While the southern states presented the lowest PM 2.5 values, Puducherry recorded the lowest concentration at 25 g/m, followed by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Sikkim, Telangana, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. The report stated that Delhi consistently ranks as the most polluted city across all seasons, highlighting the capital's year-round air quality crisis. While Chandigarh appears in the top five during three seasons (winter, summer, and post-monsoon), West Bengal also ranks among the worst across the winter and post-monsoon seasons. Punjab and Haryana emerged as major air-pollution concerns, with Punjab during the monsoon and post-monsoon periods and Haryana during the summer and post-monsoon periods. The northeastern states present an unexpected pollution hotspot, with Assam and Tripura featuring in the top five in three seasons (winter, summer, and monsoon). Overall, 60 per cent of districts (447 out of 749) exceed the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for annual PM 2.5. None of the districts met the World Health Organisation (WHO) guideline of less than 5 g/m. The most polluted districts are heavily concentrated in a few states, highlighting regional clustering of severe air quality issues. Delhi (11 districts) and Assam (11 districts) alone account for nearly half of the top 50, followed by Bihar (7) and Haryana (7). Other notable contributors include Uttar Pradesh (4), Tripura (3), Rajasthan (2), West Bengal (2), and single districts from Chandigarh, Meghalaya and Nagaland, it reads. It further added, Several states are in universal non-compliance, where all monitored districts exceed the NAAQS. These include Delhi, Assam, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Jammu and Kashmir. Several other states show a large majority of districts breaching the norm, such as Bihar (37 of 38), West Bengal (22 of 23), Gujarat (32 of 33), Nagaland (11 of 12), Rajasthan (30 of 33), and Jharkhand (21 of 24). A second group shows mixed performance, where some districts meet the standard but many continue to exceed it. This includes Uttar Pradesh (49 of 75 districts exceeding), Odisha (22 of 30), Madhya Pradesh (27 of 52), and Maharashtra (14 of 36). In the Northeast, Arunachal Pradesh (12 exceed, 13 comply) and Manipur (five exceed, 11 comply) also fall in this transitional category. At the other end of the spectrum, several states have the majority of their districts below NAAQS, such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Sikkim, Goa, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. These contrasting patterns highlight the continued dominance of northern and eastern states in Indias PM 2.5 pollution hotspots, while southern and coastal regions remain relatively cleaner. The report stated that the states should develop district-level air quality action plans, guided by satellite data to identify hotspots, prioritise high-exposure populations, and allocate mitigation resources efficiently. The satellite-derived PM 2.5 data should be formally integrated into NCAP for spatially comprehensive assessment and performance tracking. Also, establishing protocols for validation, periodic updates, and public dissemination of satellite-based estimates will strengthen transparency and enable real-time decision-making in areas lacking ground monitors.
Bangladesh envoy recalls shared sacrifices
NEW DELHI: Amid strain in bilateral ties, Bangladeshs High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah used the occasion of Bangladesh Armed Forces Day to honour the sacrifices made by both nations during the 1971 Liberation War and to underline the enduring strength of the relationship. Speaking at a reception at the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi on Monday, marking the day in 1971 when Bangladeshs Army, Navy and Air Force formally came into being, Hamidullah recalled the coordinated push against Pakistani forces. India was represented by Lt Gen Manish Luthra, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), who attended as chief guest. Members of the diplomatic community and several Indian veterans of the 1971 war were also present. The envoy said: I do recall the valued contributions of the 1,668 Indian soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1971 war. I acknowledge the surviving war veterans of India. No less should we pay homage to countless ordinary women, men and families in India, especially in Tripura and West Bengal, who endured so much and shared millions of Bangladeshs agony during the war. Highlighting the foundations of the partnership, he described Bangladesh-India relations as deep and multi-layered, bound by shared history, shared culture, shared geography. Our two people are tied just organically. Its a relationship thats embedded in mutual respect and trust, not to be driven by a zero-sum game. While acknowledging that challenges had emerged, the envoy stressed Dhakas preference for dialogue and pragmatism. Bangladesh has consistently relied on conversation and negotiation, believing in a shared future, he said. It is what I and my colleagues across India engage in practically, to secure peace, stability and prosperity in Bangladesh and India. Hamidullah also noted expanding defence engagement, saying he was satisfied with the multifaceted cooperation between the two armed forces. These interactions, he added, ought to continue and flourish, to the mutual benefit of our people. He also spoke about Bangladeshs contributions to UN peacekeeping missions, noting that 168 Bangladeshi peacekeepers had lost their lives, and said troops were now assisting civil authorities ahead of general elections expected in early 2026. Dhaka has relied on conversation and negotiation While acknowledging that challenges had emerged, the envoy stressed Dhakas preference for dialogue and pragmatism. Bangladesh has consistently relied on conversation and negotiation, believing in a shared future, he said. It is what I and my colleagues across India engage in practically, to secure peace, stability and prosperity in Bangladesh and India.
Former Tripura CM slams State government for arresting CPI(M) workers on flimsy grounds
Manik Sarkar slammed the BJP and said that the use of unethical means and pressure tactics to muzzle the voices of people would boomerang and isolate the oppressors
India's Left faces an introspective period marked by declining vote shares and ideological confusion, evident in West Bengal and Tripura. While Kerala remains a stronghold, it too faces challenges, prompting questions about the party's ability to adapt and reinvent itself amidst shifting political landscapes and strategic alliances.
Delhi worst in PM2.5 pollution; 447 districts breach national air quality norm: Report
Delhi recorded the highest PM2.5 pollution levels in India, with an annual average concentration of 101 micrograms per cubic metre, 2.5 times the national limit and 20 times the WHO guideline, according to a new satellite-based assessment by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Chandigarh logged the second-highest PM2.5 level at 70 micrograms per cubic metre between March 2024 and February 2025, followed by Haryana (63) and Tripura (62). Several other states, including Assam (60), Bihar (59), West Bengal (57), Punjab (56), Meghalaya (53) and Nagaland (52), also surpassed the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) of 40 micrograms per cubic metre. Overall, 447 of 749 districts, about 60 per cent breached the annual PM2.5 limit. Pollution was highly concentrated in specific regions, with Delhi and Assam each contributing 11 of the 50 most polluted districts. Bihar and Haryana followed, with seven each. Other states in the top tier included Uttar Pradesh (4), Tripura (3), Rajasthan (2) and West Bengal (2). In several regions, every monitored district exceeded national norms, including Delhi, Assam, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Jammu & Kashmir. Many others had an overwhelming majority of districts above the threshold, such as Bihar (37 of 38), West Bengal (22 of 23), Gujarat (32 of 33), Nagaland (11 of 12), Rajasthan (30 of 33) and Jharkhand (21 of 24). Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep were excluded due to insufficient monitoring data. (With inputs from PTI)
Tripura govt ensures merit-based, transparent recruitment: CM Manik Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha emphasized transparent government job recruitment while distributing appointment letters to Physical Education and Special Educators. He highlighted over 20,000 jobs provided, with a significant focus on the education sector's human resources and quality improvement. The CM also detailed various educational reforms and expansion in higher education.
Tripura government launches recruitment drive for 1,733 teachers to tackle chronic staff shortages
The Tripura government has launched recruitment for 1,733 teachers to address long-standing staff shortages in the states schools, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced. Since 2018, over 6,998 teachers and allied staff have been appointed, yet gaps remain, with 4,187 positions vacant. The latest drive aims to strengthen the education workforce amid ongoing reforms and systemic challenges.
Tipra Motha Chief warns Minister amid recent political violence in Tripura
Tipra Motha Chief Pradyot Kishore Debbarman accuses a Minister of inciting violence and also taking money from a vested quarter to divide the indigenous people
'One Voice For All': BJP Ally Tipra Motha Unites Regional Parties For Major One Northeast Rally
BJP's ally in Tripura, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), announced that a 'One Northeast' rally of the regional parties would be held in the state on November 27.
Northeasts tribal councils step up demand for reforms of Constitution's Sixth Schedule
GUWAHATI: Ahead of the winter session of Parliament, the tribal autonomous councils of the Northeast on Thursday stepped up the demand for reforms of the Constitutions Sixth Schedule. Additionally, Assams Bodo leaders raised the pitch for complete implementation of the historic Bodo Peace Accord of 2020 signed with the Centre. The Northeast has ten tribal autonomous councils three each in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and one in Tripura under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. A national seminar, organised by All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi, brought together the councils, constitutional experts, parliamentarians and organisations from across the Northeast to place a united appeal before the Centre for the Sixth Schedule reforms. Speaking at the seminar, ABSU president Dipen Boro said the amendments linked to Article 280 and the Sixth Schedule decide how the councils receive funds, exercise powers and plan development. They influence village councils, municipal structures and the responsibilities given to institutions in Bodoland and other Sixth Schedule areas. The Bodo Accord of 2020 promised a stronger council with wider subjects, improved financial autonomy and clear mechanisms for rehabilitation and development. Some clauses have progressed, while others remain incomplete, including full council restructuring, village bodies, land rights and the use of the Special Development Package, he said. Stating that review meetings have been held several times with senior officials, he said the next step must now come through Parliament. Through this seminar, we place a clear appeal to pass the amendment to Article 280 and the Sixth Schedule in the forthcoming winter session and complete the Accord within the timeline already committed, he categorically stated. Bodoland Territorial Councils former Chief Executive Member and Bodo Accord signatory Pramod Boro gave an overview of the Bodo movement during which nearly 5,000 innocent lives were lost. The Bodo Accord is linked to that history; it holds the aspirations of families who accepted peace in the hope of a stable future. An accord cannot be treated like a campaign promise that fades after an election. It should be honoured as a commitment made to citizens, he said. The document we signed in 2020 carries the imprint of sacrifice and trustThe accord of 2020 followed a period when the Prime Minister spoke of a new beginning in Bodoland, and people responded with faith. We are hopeful that the 125th Amendment Bill will be taken up in this Parliament session so that the constitutional side of the accord can progress, and the message from Bodoland and the Northeast can be respected in full, he further stated. Tripura minister Sukla Charan Noatia said, In 2019, the Government of Tripura had approved and sent a proposal to the Centre for an upgraded Sixth Schedule arrangement. That proposal followed extensive discussions, and carried the expectations of our people, yet it remains pending. Meghalayas former Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council Chief Executive Member Titosstarwell Chyne lamented that Union home minister Amit Shah had given an assurance a year ago that the leaders of the autonomous district councils would be called for further discussions on Sixth Schedule reforms but the same was to yet to take place.
3 killed as mini truck collides with AgartalaSilchar Express in Tripura
At least three people died in Tripura on Thursday after a mini truck collided with the AgartalaSilchar Express in the AmbasaManu section of Dhalai district. Railway officials said the goods-laden vehicle entered the track at an unauthorised crossing, leading to a direct impact with the train engine.
3 Killed After Pick-Up Van Collides With Speeding Train In Tripura: Cops
Three persons were killed in a collision between a pick-up van and a speeding train in Tripura's Dhalai district on Thursday, police said.
Nineteen years and counting: Nitishs unbroken grip on Bihar
On Thursday, Nitish Kumar achieved yet another rare political milestone, becoming Bihars longest-serving chief minister, despite his party repeatedly finishing as the second-largest partner in both the Mahagathbandhan and NDA alliances in recent times. With this latest swearing-in , he joins the group of Indias ten longest-serving chief ministersa list long dominated by political stalwarts such as Sikkims Pawan Kumar Chamling and Odishas Naveen Patnaik. Chamling served as chief minister for 25 years, while Patnaik has held office for 24 years. West Bengals Jyoti Basu governed for more than 23 years, and Arunachal Pradeshs Gegong Apang for over 22 years. Mizorams Lal Thanhawla also crossed the 22-year mark, while Himachal Pradeshs Virbhadra Singh served more than 21 years. Tripuras Manik Sarkar held office for 19 years. Nitish Kumar, similarly, has now completed roughly 19 years as Bihars chief minister. Tamil Nadus M. Karunanidhi served for more than 18 years, and Punjabs Parkash Singh Badal is also credited with over 18 years in office. In Bihar, however, what distinguishes Nitish Kumar most is his repeated return to the top post, even after shifting between alliances. While Prime Minister Modi promotes the mantra of Sabka Vikas with Sabka Saath through Sabka Prayas, Nitish Kumar is often described as Sabka CM. Political observers in the state believe this contributes to his steady influence among minority voters. He has again included a Muslim minister in his cabinet, and the JD(U) fielded four Muslim candidates in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections. Another point of alignment between him and Prime Minister Modi is his refusal to allow family members to hold roles within the JD(U), reflecting his firm stance against dynastic politicssomething that contrasts with many parties in the Mahagathbandhan. Just as Modi maintains a stance of zero tolerance for corruption and nepotism, Nitish Kumar has ensured that neither corruption, nepotism, nor communalism gains a foothold in his administration. The political chemistry between Nitish Kumar and Narendra Modi within the NDA is often regarded as one of the most dependable partnerships in Bihar. Both leaders have no family members active in politics and are widely seen by the public as hardworking, sincere, and trustworthy.
BJP accuses Mamata of halting SIR to shield fraudulently created bogus voter base in Bengal
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Thursday alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was complaining against the special intensive revision of the electoral rolls and resorting to dramatics over it because her political survival depends on shielding a voter base created fraudulently. The assertion came after Banerjee, who is also the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo, wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) exercise in the state was being conducted in an unplanned and coercive manner, putting citizens and officials at risk. She also claimed that the SIR exercise has reached an alarming and a dangerous stage, and demanded an immediate corrective action. BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari termed Banerjee's letter to the chief election commissioner signs of desperation and accused her of trying to halt the voter roll cleanup exercise to shield the very ecosystem that kept it in power. Mamata Banerjee writing a letter to the Election Commission on halting the SIR exercise is nothing short of an admission that the TMC's top leadership is rattled. For years, TMC quietly benefited from illegal infiltration and bogus voters, Bhandari alleged in a post on X. Signs of Desperation from Mamata Banerjee! Mamata Banerjee writing a letter to the Election Commission on 'halting the SIR exercise' is nothing short of an admission that TMCs top leadership is rattled. For years, TMC quietly benefited from illegal infiltration and bogus pic.twitter.com/7ybkTtFQpj Pradeep Bhandari( ) (@pradip103) November 20, 2025 Now that the voter list is being cleaned through SIR and fake entries are being removed, Mamata is panicking. A nervous, desperate TMC is trying to shield the very ecosystem that kept it in power, he added. BJP co-incharge for West Bengal Amit Malviya claimed that Banerjee will continue to complain and dramatise the SIR process because she knows he noose is tightening and she risks being defeated in the 2026 assembly polls. Rickshaw-puller attempts suicide as his name was not in 2002 electoral rolls in West Bengal Her political survival depends on shielding a voter base created through fraudulent and illegal means, he charged, adding, In 2026, West Bengal will elect a chief minister for the state, not someone who behaves as though she is the provincial leader of East Pakistan. Malviya said India shares its international land borders with seven countries, stretching a total of about 15,106.7 km. The longest of these is the boundary with Bangladesh, extending 4,096.7 km, touching West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram, he pointed out. The BSF guards this entire stretch, yet West Bengal has witnessed the highest levels of illegal infiltration, he claimed. The reason is clear: Mamata Banerjee's administration has repeatedly been accused of enabling this infiltration -- facilitating documentation, providing cover, and settling infiltrators in electorally strategic areas, the BJP leader added. Malviya claimed the ruling TMC's mandate rests heavily on the seats it wins in the Kolkata Presidency region, which includes Kolkata, and parts of South and North 24 Parganas. These are also the areas that have seen maximum infiltration and the highest concentration of fake voters, he claimed. This region consistently witnesses widespread violence during elections, and the notorious Diamond Harbour is part of it, Madviya alleged. Mamata slams ECI after one more BLO dies by suicide in West Bangal; alleges 'unbearable SIR pressure'
Several feared dead after passenger train, pick-up van collide in Tripura's Dhalai
A passenger train crashed into a pick-up van near SK Para Railway Station in Tripura's Dhalai district. The collision resulted in multiple fatalities. The van was severely damaged. Authorities are still confirming the final casualty count.
Tripura University has announced provisional Bachelor of Pharmacy results for the second, fourth, and sixth semesters of 2025. Students can access the complete result PDFs directly on the official website, tripurauniv.ac.in. These downloadable documents allow easy viewing and saving of semester-wise scorecards. The results include SGPA, CGPA, and remarks. Final mark sheets may be collected later from departments.
Bodo groups demand peace accord clauses implementation, protest in Delhi on Nov 20-21
GUWAHATI: The Centres continued delay in implementing the Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill, 2019 has caused resentment among Bodo stakeholders, including All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), a signatory of the historic Bodo Territorial Region (BTR) Accord of 2020 that ensured the return of peace in insurgency-ravaged Bodoland. The ABSU and other signatories of the peace accord will stage a protest in New Delhi on November 20 and 21 to press the Centre to implement the pacts clauses and fast-track the Amendment Bill. Tribal representatives, political leaders, legal experts, former negotiators and community groups from Assam and across the Northeast will take part in the protest. The BTR accord marked a watershed moment in the political and socio-cultural landscape of Assam and the broader Northeast region. Central to its envisioned implementation was the proposed Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill, which sought to enhance the financial and administrative autonomy of the Sixth Schedule Councils of India. Five years have elapsed since the accords signing but the Bill remains pending in Parliament, raising critical questions about the pace and sincerity of constitutional reform. The Northeast has ten autonomous councils three each in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and one in Tripura under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) is one of them. Speaking at a seminar organised by Bodoland Foundation for Sustainable Futures in Guwahati on Monday, Pramod Boro, former president of ABSU and former BTC Chief Executive Member, alleged that neither the Centre nor the Assam government was taking the Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill seriously. Regional aspirations for autonomy and separate states are still there with some communities of the Northeast. New demands are also coming up. Ladakh is demanding protection under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The Centre lost enough opportunities to strengthen the councils under the Sixth Schedule, Boro, a key architect of the 2020 peace accord, said. Pointing out that more than 3,000 Bodo youths lost their lives in waging an armed struggle to secure a separate state, he said the Bodos had firmly believed that the signing of the peace accord would lead to the strengthening of the BTC. The demands of the Bodos include more autonomy, more financial powers for the BTC and raising the number of its seats from existing 40 to 60. The council is required to take care of the aspirations of 26 tribal and non-tribal communities. At the seminar, the participants resolved to form a committee to pursue the matter in consultation with all stakeholders.
India is implementing a wave of nuts-and-bolts reforms at the state level to simplify business operations and manufacturing. These changes include easing land and labour rules, limiting compliance checks, and allowing for mixed-use development, significantly improving the ease of doing business. States like Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Tripura are leading this transformation, with a focus on removing operational frictions.
Man Gets 20 Years Of Rigorous Imprisonment For Raping Girl In Tripura
A court in Tripura's Khowai district has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a girl six years ago, a police statement said on Sunday.
Butterfly that mimics dry leaf may become Madhya Pradeshs next 'state butterfly'
pBHOPAL: A tropical Asian butterfly, famed for its extraordinary ability to camouflage itself as a dry or dead leaf, may soon be declared tiger-cheetah state Madhya Pradeshs state butterfly. The countrys tiger-cheetah-leopard-wolf and gharial state Madhya Pradesh may soon notify the Orange Oakleaf variety as its state butterfly. If the state forest departments proposal to declare Kallima inachus as the states butterfly materialises, the Orange Oakleaf will become the central Indian states official state butterfly. Confirming that a proposal has been sent recently to the state government, MPs Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF-Wildlife), Subhranjan Sen, said once the proposal is cleared, MP will join the select league of states which already have their state butterflies. The Orange Oakleaf butterfly is particularly found in the dense forests of the Satpura Mountain Range. Its declaration as the states butterfly will render momentum to focussed efforts on butterfly conservation, Sen told TNIE on Sunday. At least ten states and Union Territories in the country have granted state butterfly status to unique genres of butterflies. These states include Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura and Uttarakhand, which notified their state butterflies between 2016 and 2023. Once MP notifies the Orange Oakleaf as its state butterfly, it will become perhaps the first state in central India to do so. The Orange Oakleaf butterfly flies in the Himalayas at low elevations, from Jammu and Kashmir to Garhwal and Kumaon, and across West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and other northeastern states. It is also found in central and peninsular India, including Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It flies along the central Indian highlands to Pachmarhi and Amarkantak in the Satpura Mountain Range in Madhya Pradesh. Its wings are shaped like a leaf when in a closed position. When the wings are closed, only the cryptic underside markings are visible. The resemblance to a dried leafa masqueradeis extremely realistic and gives the genus its common names, the oakleaf or dead leaf. Butterflies occupy a key position in ecosystem stability by acting as pollinators, helping plants reproduce and being a critical part of the food web or chain also, rendering a food source for predators like birds and bats. They are also vital environmental indicators, as their sensitivity to changes in their habitat signals the overall health of an ecosystem, the PCCF-Wildlife said. Notification of a state butterfly by the forest- and wildlife-rich state will also promote focussed research on various butterflies in MP, which is already considered home to 150 to 175 butterfly varieties.
CPI(M) Accuses BJP Supporters Of Vandalising Offices In Tripura Post Bihar Poll Triumph
He claimed that on the same night, BJP supporters also attacked a CPI(M) party office and a tailoring outlet owned by Mohan Lal Roy at Halahali.
NEW DELHI, Nov 13: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at 10 locations across five States in an Al-Qaeda Gujarat terror conspiracy case allegedly involving illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, officials said on Thursday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp NIA teams conducted searches at premises on Wednesday linked with various suspects and their associates in West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Haryana and Gujarat, an agency spokesperson said in a statement. The official said several digital devices and documents were [] The post NIA searches in 5 States appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NIA conducts searches across five states in Al Qaida Gujarat terror conspiracy case
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at 10 locations across five states in an Al Qaida Gujarat terror conspiracy case allegedly involving illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, officials said on Thursday. NIA teams conducted searches at premises on Wednesday linked with various suspects and their associates in West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Haryana and Gujarat, an agency spokesperson said in a statement. The official said several digital devices and documents were seized that have been sent for forensic analysis. The case was registered in 2023 and centres around four Bangladeshi nationals -- Mohd.Sojibmiyan, Munna Khalid Ansari, Azarul Islam, and Abdul Latif -- had illegally infiltrated into India from Bangladesh using forged Indian identity documents, the NIA alleged. They were found to be connected with the proscribed Al-Qaida terrorist organisation. The men were involved in collection and transfer of funds to Al Qaida operatives in Bangladesh, and were also found to be actively motivating Muslim youth, the statement said. The NIA had filed a charge sheet on November 10, 2023 in a Ahmedabad Special Court.
TBSE has released the detailed datesheet for Class 10 and 12 board exams 2026. Exams run Feb-Mar; practicals from Nov 17-Dec 1, helping 68,000 students plan their preparation.
NIA conducts searches across 5 states in Al Qaida Gujarat terror conspiracy case
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at 10 locations across five states in an Al Qaida Gujarat terror conspiracy case allegedly involving illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, officials said on Thursday. NIA teams conducted searches at premises on Wednesday linked with various suspects and their associates in West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Haryana and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
NIA conducts searches across five States in Al-Qaeda Gujarat terror conspiracy case
The searches were carried out on premises linked to various suspects and their associates in West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Haryana, and Gujarat. Several digital devices and documents were seized
NIA conducts searches at two residences in Tripuras Unakoti district
According to sources, the raids were carried out at the homes of Paritosh Shil (45), a resident under the Kailashahar Police Station, and Ranu Pal (42), a resident under the Kumarghat Police Station.
Telangana govt approves tender for Mir Alam Tank bridge
Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Monday, November 10, assigned the tender for the Mir Alam Tank bridge to KNR Constructions Ltd. for Rs 319.24 crore, a 4.89 percent rise from the governments original estimate of Rs 304.36 crore. The bridge will connect the Bengaluru National Highway at Shastripuram to Chintalmet under the EPC (engineering, procurement Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
TBSE Tripura Board exams date sheet released for class 10, 12: Check complete schedule here
The Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) has announced the 2026 Class 10 and 12 board exam schedules. Class 12 exams run from February 25 to March 30, with Class 10 exams from February 26 to March 24. Practical exams for both are set for November 17 to December 1, 2025.
MHA releases Rs 900 crore helicopter subsidy scheme for north-eastern states
NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released a little over Rs 900 crore for seven north-eastern states under the helicopter subsidy scheme for the financial years in the period from 2015-16 to 2024-25, officials said on Monday. They said that as part of the scheme to provide connectivity to remote areas of the north-eastern states, the helicopter subsidy is being administered by the MHA. The states include Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur. The scheme aims to provide affordable passenger transport in the north-eastern region of the country and assistance is given for evacuation during natural calamities and for urgent medical evacuation. The MHA will bear 75% of the total cost of operation after deducting passenger recovery or a flat 20 percent of the actual operation cost, whichever is more, according to a policy note issued by the North East Division of MHA. For the purpose of restricting the subsidy, the MHA has also fixed an annual ceiling on the flying hours for the seven eligible states. Giving the break for each financial year, the officials said Rs 76.45 crore is given for 2015-16, Rs 86 crore for 2016-17, Rs 86 crore for 2017-18, Rs 90 crore for 2018-19, Rs 100 crore for 2019-20, Rs 72.50 crore for 2020-21, Rs 100 crore for 2021-22, Rs 100 crore for 2022-23, Rs 88 crore for 2023-24 and Rs 110 crore for 2024-25, which is the highest so far. The types of helicopters operating in the northeastern region include Dauphin, MI-172, Bell 412, and Bell 407, among other models. Each state has a fixed number of flying hours per annum sanctioned by the MHA, as Tripura has 480 hours, Arunachal Pradesh 3,460 hours, Sikkim 1,200 hours, Meghalaya 720 hours, Nagaland 480 hours and Mizoram 960 hours.
Mob attacks BSF vehicle in Tripura town, troops injured
Police said the attackers are being identified with the help of CCTV footage
Ranji Trophy | Bengal eager to bounce back against Railways
The Shukla-coached team has slipped to third after the drawn encounter with Tripura in its previous outing; Railways, which is yet to win a game, is in fifth spot with just four points
Aadhaar Mismatch In Kerala, Cards Exceed Actual Population By 49 Lakh: Report
Similar gaps have been found in several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand and West Bengal
GUWAHATI: Leaders of regional parties from Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland and Assam came together to form a united political entity, representing the true aspirations of the people of the Northeast. Meghalaya Chief Minister and National Peoples Party (NPP) chief Conrad K Sangma, Tripuras Tipra Motha Party (TMP) founder leader Pradyot Debbarma, former Congress leader and Peoples Party and Assam leader Daniel Langthasa and former BJP spokesperson from Nagaland Mmhonlumo Kikon were seen together. Notably, NPP and TMP are BJP allies. For long-time, we, the younger generation leaders of Northeast, have spoken about the same issues and concerns of our people, but from different platforms and political spaces, we have realised that our strength lies in unity, and that it is time to give our people one collective voice, the quartet said in a joint statement after announcing the initiative at the Constitution Club in New Delhi on Tuesday. They said they had resolved to carry forward their ideals by coming together under a shared vision for the future of the Northeast, taking inspiration from the vision and legacy of great leaders who fought selflessly for the identity and development of the land. Today's announcement marks the first step towards building this common platform. To take this initiative forward, we have decided to constitute a committee that will deliberate on the future course of action, including the modalities and structure of the proposed political entity, the statement read. Our united effort is guided by a simple conviction that the people of the Northeast deserve to be heard, respected, and represented through a strong, unified, and indigenous political voice at the national level. Together, we stand for a stronger, more united Northeast, the statement further stated. Taking to X, Debbarma wrote, If we speak separately, we are insignificant! If we speak together, then the nation cannot ignore our region. Petty differences and narrow interests have sent us backwards. The time for change has come! Lets fight for our next generation together.
BJP government will fall if even one eligible voter is removed in Bengal: CM Mamata
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that the fall of the BJP-led government at the Centre would be inevitable if even a single eligible voter was omitted from the electoral rolls. She accused the saffron party and the Election Commission (EC) of allegedly using the Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls (SIR) as a political tool to intimidate voters ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls. Leading a massive anti-SIR rally in Kolkata, CM Mamata charged that the Election Commission was selectively conducting the revision drive in opposition-ruled states while sparing BJP-ruled ones. The EC is conducting SIR in states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, but not in BJP-ruled Assam, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief alleged. Assembly elections are due next year in these four states. The Election Commission must also reply why there is no SIR in BJP-ruled Assam, Tripura and other northeastern states, she demanded, calling it clear discrimination aimed at helping the ruling party at the Centre. The last SIR in West Bengal in 2002 had taken at least two years to be completed, she said, wondering why the EC was in a hurry to finish it this time in just a month. CM Mamata branded the current exercise as hurried and politically motivated. If a single eligible voter is removed from the electoral rolls, we will ensure the fall of this BJP government, CM Mamata declared to thunderous applause from her supporters. Challenging the BJPs repeated claims of illegal voters in West Bengal, CM Mamata asked, How many Rohingyas or Bangladeshis were found in Bihar after the SIR there? She asserted that merely speaking in Bengali does not make someone a Bangladeshi and accused the saffron party of spreading fake news and communal propaganda to malign Bengalis. Taking a swipe at the ruling party, the TMC supremo said, The BJP does not want to win on the basis of votes, but on the strength of notes. If this electoral roll is fake, then how did the BJP win previous elections held on the basis of the same list? CM Mamata alleged that SIR stands for silent, invisible rigging and that the BJP is using it to instil fear among voters. Do we have to prove our citizenship before the BJP after being born and brought up in this land? she asked, evoking strong support from the crowd. CM Mamata, who was accompanied by her nephew and party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee during the protest march, said the TMC would take the fight to Delhi if needed.
New Regional Front One Northeast Launched To Unite Voices Of The Region
The initiative was unveiled by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, Tipra Motha chief and Tripuras royal scion Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, and Assams Daniel Langthasa
Kartik Purnima 2025 kab hai: Kartik Purnima arrives on November 5, 2025. This sacred full moon day marks the end of the Kartik month. Devotees will perform holy baths, light lamps, and offer prayers. Key observances include Dev Diwali, Tripurari Purnima, and Tulasi Vivah. The day emphasizes spiritual purification, devotion, and acts of charity. It offers a chance for inner reflection and reconnecting with humility.
Uttar Pradesh: Fake IRS officer caught trying to meet Tripura CM in Lucknow hotel
LUCKNOW: A man posing as an IRS officer was caught in the state capital, Lucknow, while trying to meet visiting Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha at his hotel in the city. CM Saha, who was in Lucknow for a conference at King Georges Medical University (KGMU) and staying at a city hotel, was alerted when security personnel stopped the suspect. The man, identifying himself as Prashant Mohan from Bihar, showed a fake ID card claiming he was an IRS officer. When the Chief Ministers PSO denied him entry and informed the police, the accused attempted to check out of the hotel but pretended to have a heart attack as officers arrived. He was immediately taken to Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, where doctors confirmed that he was faking the pain. The police then arrested him and recovered fake IRS and IAS ID cards. The incident took place on October 31. According to the police, Prashant Mohan had been staying at the same hotel since October 30. On October 31, when Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha arrived to attend a conference at KGMU, both happened to be on the same floor of the hotel. Claiming to be an Additional Commissioner posted in the Finance Ministry, Mohan approached the CMs room. When security personnel stopped him, he presented his fake ID card. The CMs security officers, suspecting foul play, denied him entry and immediately informed the Gomti Nagar police, who reached the hotel shortly thereafter. The hotel management informed the police that the suspect was attempting to check out. When officers took him into custody, he suddenly began pretending to have a heart attack. He was taken to Lohia Hospital, where doctors declared him completely fit. Subsequently, he was taken to the Vibhuti Khand police station, where the police recovered fake IRS and IAS ID cards, visiting cards, an iPhone, Aadhaar card, PAN card, a trolley bag, and 1,600 in cash from his possession. According to police sources, the accused had arrived in a car fitted with a red-blue beacon light and had a driver accompanying him. When he was caught, the driver fled with the vehicle. Hotel staff stated that Mohan often boasted of being a relative of the Lucknow Police Commissioner. Police said the accused used to meet politicians by impersonating an officer, getting his photos clicked with them, and then using those pictures to deceive others. He had reportedly attempted to do the same with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. Vibhuti Khand police station inspector Amar Singh said that the accused, Prashant Mohan, has been sent to jail, and an investigation into his criminal history is underway. Lucknow police have also sought assistance from their counterparts in Delhi and Bihar. Preliminary information suggests that Prashant Mohan, a native of Bihar, used to teach UPSC coaching classes while residing in Shakarpur East, Delhi. He had also appeared for the civil services examination multiple times but failed to qualify.
Pradyots call for regional forum lacks pol sense: VPP
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 2: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has said that the efforts of Tripura royal scion and TIPRA Motha chief Pradyot Debbarma to create a forum of regional parties of Northeast India to collectively bargain with the Government of India may be a genuine intention but has no political []
Tripura police deny permission for Tipra Motha-linked rally in Agartala
Authorities cite safety and crowd management concerns as reason for refusal; recent violence in several districts reviewed before decision
Struggling Tripura runs into an in-form Bengal
Tripura online activist held for abusing State govt.
Madhavi Biswas, a resident of Pratapgarh in Agartala, has spoken about alleged corruption in the State government and lack of civic amenities.
Young all-rounder Vats steers Haryana to second win in a row
Ranji Trophy 2025/26 GROUP C Rohtak, Oct 26: Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Parth Vats starred once again with a fifer to guide Haryana to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Tripura in their Group C Ranji Trophy match here Sunday. The 21-year-all-rounder produced his second consecutive Player-of-the-Match performance, this time with the ball with a match []
Over 400 Tripura State Rifles personnel to assist security arrangements for Bihar Assembly elections
Over 400 Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel, led by Commandant Jyotishman Daschoudhuri, have been deployed to Bihar for the upcoming Assembly elections. These jawans will provide security during both phases of polling, which will cover all 243 constituencies across the state.
Bihar election: 400 Tripura State Rifles personnel to provide security
The personnel left for Patna by a special train from Agartala on Friday night, officials said
Tension grips Tripura's Kamalpur sub-division after a 24-hour bandh by Tiprasa Civil Society (TCS) resulted in 12 injuries, including officials and traders. Activists resorted to arson and looting, prompting prohibitory orders and a stern warning from Chief Minister Manik Saha against perpetrators. The bandh disrupted train services across the state.
Chief Minister Hints At Larger Conspiracy Behind Tripura Violence
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha has suggested that Thursday evening's violent clashes at Shantirbazar in Dhalai district were the outcome of a larger conspiracy.
Normal life affected in Tripura during bandh called by civil society linked to Tipra Motha Party
Tripura witnessed a 24-hour shutdown called by the Tipra Motha Party-affiliated Tiprasa Civil Society, demanding the deportation of illegal migrants and implementation of the Tiprasa Accord. The bandh, which saw road blockades and sit-in demonstrations, affected normal life, with private establishments and public transport remaining shut. Security forces were deployed across the state.
10 people, Including 3 Govt Officers, Injured As Tripura Bandh Turns Violent
The 24-hour bandh was called by the 'Tripura Civil Society', demanding the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord, detection of illegal immigrants, and setting up of detention camps in each district.
Violence During 24-Hour Tripura Bandh Called To Demand Deportation Of Illegal Migrants
The Dhalai district of Tripura turned tense on Thursday evening as a mob supporting the 24-hour statewide strike clashed with police and administration officials.
NEW DELHI: Exposing increasingly sophisticated smuggling operations that span continents, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has intercepted and seized around 321 kilograms of smuggled gold worth Rs 406.35 crore between January and October this year. The seizures and interception data -- 65 cases -- show a disturbing picture of an organised syndicate gang that operates with military precision. The wellfunded internationally coordinated syndicates have adapted rapidly to the countrys enforcement agencies' measures. In fact, the Director General of DRI, Abhai Kumar Srivastav, has written to the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, Praveen Sood in April this year to unravel the entire gold smuggling nexus as it involves a coordinated international crime syndicate and a few government officials. Intelligence agencies have stated that for every kilogramme intercepted, three to five kilogrammes successfully enter India. On analysis of seizure and interception data of DRI done by TNIE, there were distinct patterns in both air and land-based smuggling operations this year. It has been found that there are four major air routes and three major land routes. The air smuggling network operates primarily through four major routes: the Dubai-Mumbai corridor; the Bangkok-Ahmedabad route; the Bangkok-Kolkata channel; and the broader Middle East triangle that encompasses Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Riyadh, with gold entering through multiple airports, including Ahmedabad, Calicut, and Jaipur. There are three major land-based smuggling routes: the Myanmar-northeast corridor, the Nepal-Bihar corridor, and the Bangladesh and the five bordering Indian states corridor. The highest volume of seizures, with over 18 incidents, makes the Dubai-Mumbai corridor the single largest channel used by the organised crime syndicate. This route has seen 40 percent of seizures. The second critical route for smuggling is from Bangkok. The two major feeding corridors are the Bangkok-Kolkata and Bangkok-Ahmedabad routes. The crime syndicate using the Middle East triangle uses a diversified entry point into Indian, and it is designed to avoid scrutiny at any single point and to get away from law enforcement agencies. The land route represents a complex web spread by crime syndicate. Once the gold enters from Myanmar through the porous borders of Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, it is smuggled through railway stations. Sealdah and Dum Dum in Kolkata serve as primary hubs. In addition to West Bengal, the smuggled gold is distributed through trains to Chhapra, Patna, Banaras and Delhi. The Nepal border corridor shows a similar pattern. Once the gold enters India, smugglers use express trains to reach Delhi, and in this case, the New Delhi Railway Station becomes the primary hub. From there, it is distributed to northern India. Through the Bangladesh border corridor, gold reached West Bengal through road transport and was then distributed through train. The crime syndicate exploits both aviation networks and ground transportation infrastructure with military precision to avoid law enforcement agencies in India. The data also reveals two disturbing trends: one, smuggling through rectal and internal body concealment, and second, people in financial distress from across the globe are used as couriers. The data reveals that 25 percent of passenger-based smuggling attempts were made through rectal and internal body concealment. In these cases, capsules containing gold paste or dust or even small bars are being ingested or inserted. Further, arrest data shows that people financially distressed from Thailand, Iran, Turkey, Brazil, Chad, and even US nationals were used. Language becomes a major crisis for them, and they get caught. These trends reveal that the smuggling of gold is rampant in India, and there is a need for enhancing law enforcement agencies with the latest technologies and international cooperation to deal with this organized crime syndicate.
Tripura Bandh: Widespread protests erupt; demand grows for Inner Line Permit & Tiprasa Accord
NHRC issues notice to three States over attack on journalists
The National Human Rights Commission asked the Director Generals of Police of Kerala, Tripura and Manipur for detailed reports on the matter within two weeks
BJP Leader Compares Mamata Banerjee To Mir Jafar, Says No Compassion
Former Tripura Chief Minister and Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb - known for his unfiltered comments -- launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today, saying she has turned into a demon.
Mlaya, Tripura scribes experience royal grandeur at Mysuru Palace
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Oct 20: Journalists from Meghalaya and Tripura, who are on a tour to Karnataka, were treated to the historical grandeur and cultural richness of the world-renowned Mysuru Palace as part of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Shillongs press tour across the state. According to a statement here, the visit offered the []
BSF apprehends 11 Bangladeshi nationals and 10 Rohingya migrants in Tripura amid heightened security
The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals at Agartala Railway Station and 10 Rohingya migrants in the north Tripura district. These individuals were attempting to travel within India or enter Bangladesh illegally. The BSF intensified its vigil along the India-Bangladesh border during the festive season.
21 illegal immigrants apprehended in Tripura
These infiltrators were attempting to travel in other parts of the country, said the statement issued by the BSF, Tripura frontier
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
