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In a significant development, the Tripura government has allocated a substantial plot of 2.36 acres to the prestigious National School of Drama (NSD) to establish a campus in the state. This move reflects the government's commitment to promoting performing arts and cultural education in the region. The future campus is slated to be located in Ranirbazar, situated in the West Tripura district. An official memorandum of understanding (MoU) has already been signed to formalize this arrangement, underscoring the state's dedication to fostering the growth of theatre and dramatic arts. Subir Roy, the Programme Coordinator of NSD Agartala Centre, expressed the institution's gratitude for the support received from the Tripura government. He stated, "Following NSD's request, the state government has provided a plot of 2.36 acres. An MoU was signed between the two sides on Tuesday." Roy further mentioned that the process of land mutation will be carried out before the c...

Major Police Operation Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Illegal Items in Tripura's West District In a significant operation conducted on Wednesday night, Tripura Police made a noteworthy breakthrough by intercepting a suspicious vehicle in the Sidhai area under the West District of Tripura. Acting on a valuable tip-off received by the Sidhai police station, law enforcement personnel moved swiftly to apprehend the situation. The subsequent search of the vehicle yielded a startling discovery: a cache of illegal items was uncovered. Among the seized contraband were a pistol, nine rounds of live ammunition, and approximately 4 kilograms of cannabis, commonly known as ganja. The suspect, identified as Ranjan Debbarma, a resident of the Abhicharan area under Lefunga police station in the Sidhai area, was promptly taken into custody. This operation marks a significant victory for Tripura Police in their ongoing efforts to curb illegal activities and maintain law and order in the region. The...

The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has taken a decisive stance, urging the state government to take punitive action against a Tripura Police Sub-inspector (SI) and provide compensation to a victim for their alleged involvement in torture, harassment, and severe human rights violations. The THRC's recommendation comes in response to a complaint filed by Mani Das(Shib), the wife of Sujit Kumar Shib of Narshingarh, resulting in a registered case (Complaint No. 35 of 2023). The complaint alleges that on September 11, 2022, two individuals forcibly removed Sujit Kumar Shib from his home and took him to Airport P.S. Subsequently, SI Biswajit Das transported him to Ramnagar Outpost, where the victim was reportedly subjected to merciless beatings by local residents. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the THRC initiated an investigation into the matter, directing the Director General of Police, Tripura, and the Commission's Investigation Wing to conduct inquiries. Upon re...

. Tripura's Power Minister, Ratan Lal Nath, addressed the recent power tariff increase in the state, attributing it to the significant surge in global gas prices. The spike in gas prices has imposed additional financial strain on the state-owned Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL), prompting the Tripura Electricity Regulatory Committee to deem the tariff adjustment necessary. Minister Nath acknowledged that even with the tariff adjustment, TSECL would continue to operate at a deficit due to a substantial gap between revenue generation and expenditures. Nevertheless, he expressed optimism about the corporation's future prospects, aiming to transform it into a profitable government enterprise. This transformation plan involves streamlining billing processes and taking timely actions to curb theft. Minister Nath pointed out that tariffs had been revised multiple times during the Left's tenure, resulting in an overall tariff increase of 134 percent between fis...

Tripura Launches e-Cabinet, Achieves Digital Governance Milestone Tripura's Chief Minister, Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, marked a significant milestone by launching the e-Cabinet system, positioning the state as the fourth in India to embrace digital governance. This move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India initiative and furthers the state's commitment to smart governance. The inauguration of the e-Cabinet at the Secretariat was followed by the first Council of Ministers meeting conducted entirely without paper. Dr. Saha highlighted the state government's dedication to implementing e-Office in a mission mode, inspired by PM Modi's vision of digitization. Tripura's adoption of the E-Cabinet system places it ahead of many states, with only Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh having ventured into this digital realm before. Among the 28 states, Tripura now ranks fourth in this progressive transition. The primary objective of the E-Office...

Tripura High Court Upholds Dismissal of 10,323 Teachers, Imposes Fine on Petitioner In a significant development, the full bench of Tripura High Court, consisting of Chief Justice AK Singh, Justice T Amarnath Gaur, and Justice Arindam Lodh, has once again upheld the dismissal of a petition filed by one of the retrenched 10,323 teachers. This legal battle, ongoing since 2014, has seen a petitioner challenging their termination. Contention Over Teacher Termination Advocate General Siddharta Sankar Dey explained that the petitioner argued that they were not a party to the initial petition in which the High Court had invalidated the recruitment rules used for these appointments. The petitioner contended that their services should not have been terminated as they were appointed during the previous government's tenure. They claimed that the termination lacked proper notice. The government, on the other hand, argued that they had not terminated anyone but rather that the entire selection ...

Significant Progress in Tripura under PM Modi's Leadership: MoS Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, has lauded the substantial progress witnessed in Tripura over the past six years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During a press conference in Agartala, she highlighted the positive developments in various sectors in the state. Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti expressed that since Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office, India has been on a path of progress, including the often-neglected North Eastern states. She noted that prior to Modi's tenure, Union Ministers rarely visited the North East, but his leadership has brought attention to the region, with multiple visits by both Union Ministers and the Prime Minister himself. During the press conference, the Minister commended Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha and revealed that nearly 90 percent of the funds allocated under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural E...

Tripura Chief Minister, Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, has commended the dedicated service of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Karyakartas and underscored the paramount importance of strengthening the party's grassroots presence. Speaking at an organizational meeting in Udaipur, Saha shared his journey within the party and emphasized the need to prioritize party strength over holding positions. Reflecting on his own experiences, Saha highlighted his past roles within the party, from booth management to being the Chief Minister for two terms. He stressed that these roles are transient, and the focus should always be on enhancing the party's foundation. "Success in group work requires unity without division," he asserted. Saha also stressed the significance of remaining connected to the people, emphasizing that party leaders should visit constituents facing difficulties and maintain records. This approach, he noted, aligns with Prime Minister Modi's vision of providing assistanc...

  In a scathing criticism, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, the former Chairman of TIPRA Motha, has taken a strong stance against the Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPIM, for their opposition to the bandh organized by Tipra Motha. The bandh aimed to emphasize the pressing need for a constitutional solution to address the concerns of Tripura's indigenous people. Pradyot did not hold back as he criticized the CPIM, a party that had wielded power in the state for an extended period, accusing it of contributing to the impoverishment of the indigenous communities in Tripura. This controversy arises as Tipra Motha, a regional political entity, advocates for the rights and aspirations of the indigenous population. "When Tipra Motha announced a strike for September 30, the CPIM raised its voice in protest. During elections, they urged us not to field candidates for the sake of opposition unity. However, when we raised our voices for the rights of indigenous people, the CPIM h...

  In a historic milestone for the judicial system in Tripura, a full bench of the state's High Court is set to address the plea of 10,323 teachers who were unlawfully terminated. This case pertains to a long-standing issue of miscarriage of justice that has adversely affected not only these educators but also approximately 1 lakh individuals who depended on them. Remarkably, this will be the first time that such a full bench hearing will be live-streamed via YouTube, underscoring the immense significance of a case that has deeply impacted state politics for over six years. Adding an extra layer of urgency and importance to this case and its livestreaming is the tragic fact that 160 of the retrenched teachers have passed away, with at least 30 of them taking their own lives. According to a minority of legal experts, the entire matter was mishandled by the incompetent law department of the previous left front government due to a complete and gross misinterpretation of the original Hi...