Tripura News

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.

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.