Tripura News

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.

Tripura police seize cannabis worth Rs 15 lakh; driver absconds

Tripura Police on December 20 seized a large consignment of dry cannabis worth approximately Rs 15 lakh during a naka checking operation in Dhalai district, while the driver of the vehicle managed to flee from the spot.

IPL, BCCI must introspect over Rs 9.20 crore buy of Bangladeshi cricketer: Pradyot Manikya

Royal Scion of Tripura and founder of the Tipra Motha Party, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, on December 20 raised strong concerns over the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following the ₹9.20 crore purchase of Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman, alleging continued neglect of talented cricketers from India’s North East.

Pradyot Manikya questions targeting of Tiprasa, flags radical threat from Bangladesh

TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Manikya Debbarma on December 19, strongly condemned the killing of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, questioning why the Tiprasa community continues to be targeted despite being at the forefront of protests against atrocities on minorities in the neighbouring country.

Border security tightened, state prepared for any situation: Tripura CM

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on December 19 said that the country is fully prepared to handle any kind of situation, with border security already strengthened in view of recent developments in neighbouring Bangladesh.

Indian Army officials visit Tripura, review security along Indo-Bangladesh border

Senior officials of the Indian Army, Assam Rifles and the Border Security Force (BSF) on December 19, reviewed the security situation along the Indo-Bangladesh international border in Tripura’s South District amid heightened tensions in neighbouring Bangladesh.

Tipra Motha youth wing protests in Agartala over Bangladesh leader’s remarks on northeast India

Tripura: Dharmanagar court sends three to judicial custody in delivery worker suicide case

The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court in Dharmanagar has sent three accused, including two women, to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the suicide of a delivery worker Prasenjit Sarkar, a case that has triggered widespread public anger across Tripura.

Tripura gets Rs 451 crore boost as DoNER approves 21 new tourism projects

DoNER has approved 21 tourism projects in Tripura worth Rs 451 crore to enhance infrastructure and promote cultural heritage. The projects focus on sustainable development and boosting local employment

Script choice is constitutional right for Tripura tribals: Pradyot

Speaking while leading a Homchang (Mashal) Rally in Santirbazar of South Tripura, Debbarma reiterated the party’s demand for the adoption of the Roman script for Kokborok, calling the issue central to tribal identity and future generations.

Tripura’s groundwater remains stable as state steps up rainwater conservation push

The announcement was made by Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath after he chaired an Executive Committee meeting on the Watershed Development Project under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana at Pragna Bhavan on December 18.

Tripura CM announces Rs 25.16 lakh relief for families after brick kiln furnace collapse kills five

The Tripura government has approved Rs 25.16 lakh as ex-gratia assistance for families affected by the fatal furnace collapse at a brick kiln in Dhalai district, where five workers lost their lives, and three others were critically injured.

Four dead after brick kiln chimney collapses in Tripura's Dhalai district

Four workers lost their lives after a brick kiln chimney collapsed in Tripura's Dhalai district. Authorities have started an investigation and plan to enhance safety measures at brick kilns

Pradyot urges Tripura to back homegrown cricketer as District Council ambassador

Pradyot appeals to Tripura residents to back a local cricketer as District Council ambassador. The move aims to promote local talent and inspire young athletes across the state

Two Bangladeshi nationals detained in Tripura while enroute to Chennai, Odisha

Government Railway Police (GRP) on Tuesday, December 16 morning during a routine check conducted jointly with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Udaipur Police Station of Tripura’s Gomati District, detained two Bangladeshi nationals from the station premises.

Major drug bust in Tripura: Six held with narcotics worth Rs 1.5 crore

In the last 24 hours, Tripura Police has achieved massive success in seizing drugs. Late on Monday night, police in the Ambassa sub-division of Dhalai district seized drugs worth over Rs 1.5 crore and arrested six individuals.

Tripura police seize yaba tablets worth Rs 1.5 crore near Kumarghat station

Tripura Police, on December 15, seized a large consignment of narcotics near Kumarghat Railway Station in Unakoti district, dealing a significant blow to an inter-state drug trafficking network.

Tripura–Mizoram gas pipeline set for 2027 completion, Aizawl to get piped supply

The Tripura–Mizoram gas pipeline will be completed by 2027, supplying natural gas to Aizawl This project aims to boost energy access and economic growth in Mizoram