Roman script demand for Kokborok resurfaces ahead of Tripura district council polls
Feb 17, 2026The United Movement Committee for Roman Script (UMCRS), on February 16, renewed its demand for the adoption of the Roman script for Kokborok, placing the issue at the centre of political discourse ahead of the forthcoming TTAADC elections.
Pradyot calls for indigenous unity, says divisions hindering Tripura’s progress
Feb 16, 2026Pradyot Kishor Manikya Debbarma, founder of the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), on February 16 made a strong appeal for unity among Tripura’s indigenous communities, cautioning that persistent social and political divisions are hampering development and endangering the future of younger generations.
Ad hoc teachers’ agitation in Nagaland enters 10th day; demand time-bound regularisation
Feb 16, 2026The agitation launched by ad hoc teachers in Nagaland demanding service regularisation entered its 10th day on February 16, with the protesters rejecting the government’s appeal to withdraw their cease-work strike.
Tripura brick makers face crisis as coal supply from Meghalaya stops; industry nears shutdown
Feb 16, 2026Tripura's brick industry faces shutdown as Meghalaya coal supply stops, risking jobs. Industry urges government action to restore coal and save livelihoods.
Three Bangladeshi nationals detained in Tripura while attempting to cross border
Feb 16, 2026Tripura Police from Jatrapur Police Station under Sepahijala district detained three Bangladeshi nationals late on the night of February 15 on suspicion of illegal movement near the border while they were allegedly attempting to cross into Bangladesh.
4.5 lakh yaba tablets worth Rs 45 crore seized in Tripura's Khowai, one held
Feb 16, 2026Tripura police seized 4.5 lakh yaba tablets worth Rs 45 crore and arrested one suspect in a major drug bust. Investigations into the source and distribution network are ongoing
Tripura studies Himachal homestay model, earmarks Rs 70 crore to boost rural tourism
Feb 16, 2026Tripura plans to replicate Himachal Pradesh's homestay success by investing Rs 70 crore in rural tourism. The focus is on infrastructure development and training to attract more tourists and support local communities
Tripura: Pradyot Manikya accuses BJP of neglecting district council, appeals for ‘not a single vote’ in upcoming polls
Feb 15, 2026Launching a sharp attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, founder of the Tipra Motha Party, on Sunday, February 15, accused the BJP of failing to deliver development in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council areas and appealed to voters not to cast a single vote in its favour, calling it a matter concerning the future of tribal youth and the next generation
Tripura CM opposes Roman script demand for Kokborok, asks ABVP to ‘raise strong voice’
Feb 15, 2026Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, on February 15, urged the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) to oppose the demand for adopting the Roman script for Kokborok, saying the government would maintain the status quo until an indigenous script is developed.
"Foreign script threatens identity": Tripura CM Manik Saha rejects Roman script for Kokborok
Feb 14, 2026In a firm reiteration of the state government’s stand, Manik Saha on Saturday, February 14, rejected the demand to introduce the Roman script for Kokborok, reigniting a decades-old linguistic and political debate in Tripura.
Tripura secures 500 MT ginger, 20 MT bird’s eye chili export deal in Germany
Feb 14, 2026Tripura has received an order from German buyers for 500 MT of organic ginger and 20 MT of bird’s eye chili during BIOFACH 2026 held in Nuremberg, Germany. This was informed by Tripura Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath, who attended the event and addressed an event there.
Tripura students, youths form human chain to demand Roman Script for Kokborok language
Feb 14, 2026The United Movement Committee for Roman Script (UMCRS), a joint initiative by the Twipra Students' Federation (TSF) and Tipra Indigenous Students' Federation (TISF), today organized a large-scale human chain demonstration today across 11 locations in Tripura, demanding the adoption of the Roman script for the Kokborok language.
Tripura maintains 70–80% settlement rate in Lok Adalat, says HC Justice T. Amarnath Goud
Feb 14, 2026Tripura High Court reports a 70 to 80 per cent settlement rate in Lok Adalat cases, highlighting the success of alternative dispute resolution. This development reduces the burden on courts and fosters amicable dispute settlements.
India-Bangladesh ties to grow stronger after polls, says Tripura CM
Feb 14, 2026Tripura Chief Minister believes recent elections will enhance India-Bangladesh ties. Focus remains on trade, security, and cultural collaboration.
Tripura Police seize 121 kg ganja worth Rs 10 lakh on NH-208, two arrested
Feb 13, 2026Tripura Police seized 121 kilograms of dried ganja from a car on National Highway 208 in Khowai district on the afternoon of February 13 and arrested two persons in connection with the alleged smuggling attempt.
Tripura Congress to launch ‘Lok Bhavan Abhiyan’ over MGNREGA concerns
Feb 13, 2026Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee President, Asish Kumar Saha, on February 13, accused the Centre of replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act with what he described as a “jumla” scheme titled VB GRAMG, and announced a statewide protest on February 17.
Tripura Forest Minister pushes for timely execution of forest schemes, chairs review meeting
Feb 13, 2026Tripura Forest Minister reviews ongoing forest schemes and urges timely execution. Officials must coordinate and monitor progress closely to enhance forest conservation
Tripura approves 555 new posts, clears ayurvedic and homeopathy colleges
Feb 13, 2026The Tripura government on February 13 approved the creation and filling up of 555 posts across multiple departments and decided to establish new Ayurvedic and Homeopathy medical colleges and hospitals in the state.
TRLM signs MoU with IIM Kolkata to empower women entrepreneurs
Feb 12, 2026In a landmark development for Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM), a major project worth Rs 10.60 crore has been launched with the objective of transforming women entrepreneurs into “Millionaire Didis” and “Crorepati Didis” over a three-year period.
BJP confident of winning district council polls, focus will be development, upliftment of tribal: Tripura BJP GS
Feb 12, 2026Tripura BJP General Secretary Bipin Debbarma on Thursday, February 12, expressed strong confidence ahead of the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, highlighting the party’s commitment to tribal welfare and regional development.
'No final decision on village council polls', Tripura CM blames Tipra Motha for confusion
Feb 12, 2026Responding to remarks by Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, the Chief Minister said the matter relating to the Village Council elections is still pending, and no final decision has been taken.
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