Tripura News

Pradyot Debbarma condemns ‘Go Back to China’ slogans as violence grips Karbi Anglong

Tipra Motha leader Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma on December 26 condemned slogans allegedly raised against the indigenous Karbi community during recent unrest in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, saying such remarks deeply hurt sentiments and raised serious questions about social harmony.

Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen passes away at 72

The Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly Biswa Bandhu Sen died late Thursday night, December 25, while undergoing treatment at Aster CMI Hospital. He was 72.

Tripura CM targets left front over drug menace, says inaction allowed crisis to fester

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on December 25 launched a sharp attack on the previous Left Front government, accusing it of failing to act against the growing drug menace in the state despite having prior information about the problem.

Fundamentalist influence endangering Bangladesh’s existence, no one will be spared for attacking Hindu minorities: Tripura MP

Tripura former Chief Minister and BJP MP Biplab Kumar Deb on December 25 said that increasing influence of fundamentalist groups is pushing the country towards instability and endangering its very existence and said the no one will be spared who are attacking the Hindu minorities in the neighboring country.

Tripura police rescue 24 missing youths from Arunachal’s Siang in inter-state operation

Tripura Police have successfully rescued 24 youths reported missing from Unakoti district after tracing their location to Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh, following a swift and coordinated inter-state operation.

Indian Coast Guard delegation visits Assam Rifles in Agartala to deepen operational ties

A 10-member delegation from the Indian Coast Guard is on a six-day visit to the Assam Rifles formation at Kunjaban Garrison from December 22 to 27, with the focus on strengthening institutional cooperation and professional coordination between the two forces.

Tripura clinches national third place at Kala Utsav 2025 with Hojagiri performance

Tripura secured third place at Kala Utsav 2025 with its traditional Hojagiri dance. This achievement highlights the state's rich cultural heritage and artistic talent

Tripura seeks Arunachal intervention to rescue 30 trafficked child labourers from tea gardens

The Tripura government has sought urgent intervention from Arunachal Pradesh for the rescue and safe repatriation of around 30 child labourers allegedly trafficked from tea garden areas of Unakoti district to the neighbouring state.

No one can stop BJP in TTAADC, CM Manik Saha slams Tipra Motha for alliance breach

With elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) drawing closer, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on December 23 launched a sharp attack on alliance partner Tipra Motha Party, accusing it of violating alliance discipline and making provocative statements aimed at politically isolating the BJP in tribal areas.

Bangladesh Mission in Agartala will not reopen until attacks on Hindus stop: Pradyot

Tipra Motha founder and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on December 23 asserted that the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission office in Agartala will not be allowed to reopen unless attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh come to a complete halt and anti-India statements are stopped.

BSF jawan injured in firing incident along Indo–Bangla border in Tripura, probe underway

24×7 emergency operation theatre opens at Tripura's GB Pant Hospital to cut critical surgery delays

Tripura's GB Pant Hospital starts round-the-clock emergency operation theatre to ensure swift surgical care. This initiative aims to improve patient outcomes and address rising emergency surgery demands

Tripura CM calls for faster Kaladan project rollout, stronger multimodal connectivity in Northeast

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on December 22, stressed the need for speedy implementation of the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project and strengthening multimodal connectivity corridors linking the North Eastern region with the rest of India and neighbouring countries.

Ensure quality highways, pedestrian facilities: Tripura Transport Minister to NHIDCL

Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on December 22, urged officials of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to maintain quality standards in the construction of national highways and ensure adequate pedestrian infrastructure, including designated walking zones, footpaths, and proper drainage systems.

Viveknagar Ramkrishna Mission to introduce foreign language courses: Tripura CM

The Ramkrishna Mission at Viveknagar in Tripura will introduce foreign language courses from the next academic year, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on December 22, marking a significant expansion of the institution’s academic offerings.

Highway blockade in Tripura disrupts traffic as surrendered insurgents press for rehabilitation funds

Surrendered insurgents in Tripura block a key highway demanding rehabilitation funds, causing traffic disruptions. Authorities are negotiating to resolve the issue and restore normalcy

Assam Rifles mentors NCC cadets from Dima Hasao for Republic Day camp selection

In a moment of pride for Assam’s Dima Hasao district, two National Cadet Corps (NCC) girl cadets from Haflong Government College have been selected to participate in the prestigious Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026, marking a significant achievement for the region.

Pradyot Debbarman urges Centre to act on attacks against Hindus in Bangladesh, calls for visa suspension

Tipra Motha Party founder and Tripura royal scion Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on December 21, urged the Government of India to take strong and decisive measures, including stopping the entry of Bangladeshi nationals and suspending visa services.

Renaming MGNREGA will snatch workers’ rights, to destroy rural economy: Tripura Cong MLA

Opposing the renaming of MGNREGA to VB G-RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill, 2025) Tripura Congress MLA and former minister Sudip Roy Barman on Sunday claimed that the new bill would do nothing but snatch the rights of labourers and workers and would destroy the economy of rural India.

Tripura sees sharp decline in crime rate, no political interference in policing: Manik Saha

Tripura has recorded a significant decline in its overall crime rate compared to 2023, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha said on Saturday, asserting that the present government is committed to maintaining law and order without any political interference.

Congress to protest VB-G RAM-G bill across Tripura on December 21

The opposition Indian National Congress has announced statewide protests in Tripura on December 21, against the Centre’s decision to replace the 20-year-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM-G.