Tripura Woman Gang-Raped By Two Neighbours Inside Moved Car, Accused Nabbed
Mithun Debnath and Bower Debbarma were arrested for allegedly gang-raping a girl in a moving car near Udaipur railway station in Gomati after visiting Tripureswari temple.
2 Neighbours Rape Woman In Moving Car In Tripura, Arrested
A woman was allegedly raped by two of her neighbours in a moving car in Tripura's Gomati district after visiting a temple, police said on Friday. The men were caught when the car was stopped at a checkpost.
CBSE to establish six new regional, sub-regional offices to enhance governance
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the establishment of six new Regional Offices, Centres of Excellence (CoEs), and Sub-Regional Offices to streamline its operations and improve governance of affiliated schools across the country. According to a notification issued by CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta, the decision was taken following the approval of the Finance Committee in December 2024, which was later ratified by the Governing Body and cleared by the Ministry of Education. The new offices are being set up in Gurugram, Lucknow, Raipur, Ranchi, Agartala, Itanagar and Gangtok. These will become fully functional between August and September 2025. Gurugram (Haryana) will cover 12 southern districts of Haryana, including Faridabad, Gurugram, Palwal and Sonipat, and is expected to function from 1 September 2025. Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) will oversee 30 districts, including Ayodhya, Etawah, Kanpur, Rae Bareli and Unnao, and will also become functional from 1 September 2025. Raipur (Chhattisgarh) will have jurisdiction across Chhattisgarh and became functional on 22 August 2025. Ranchi (Jharkhand) will cover Jharkhand and also became functional on 22 August 2025. Among the Sub-Regional Offices, Agartala (Tripura) will begin functioning from 15 September 2025. Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) became functional on 22 August 2025, along with Gangtok (Sikkim), which also started operations on the same date. The notification stated that all schools affiliated with CBSE will now fall under the jurisdictions of these newly established offices. This move will help strengthen administrative reach, ensure better coordination with schools, and enhance educational support services across these regions, the CBSE said.
Tripura: BSF detains Bangladeshi jawan illegally crossing border
Guwahati: The Border Security Force (BSF) detained an armed Bangladeshi border guard who was caught allegedly intrude into India via the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura on Thursday, reports NDTV. As per sources in BSF, the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon at Kamthana village that falls under the Madhupur police station in Tripuras Sepahijala district. The [] The post Tripura: BSF detains Bangladeshi jawan illegally crossing border appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Bangladeshi border guard jawan held in Tripura
A Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel was apprehended by Border Security Force (BSF) troops in Tripura's Sepahijala district after he crossed into Indian territory armed. The BGB jawan, in uniform, entered approximately 100 meters near the Kamthana Border Out Post (BOP).
Wife Pours Acid on Husband in Tripura
The police said it appeared the woman was a victim of domestic violence and that might have prompted her to carry out an acid attack on her husband.
Imam shocked to find meat packet, threat letter inside Tripur mosque
An imam of a Tripura mosque was shocked to discover a packet of meat with a warning letter on Sunday, August 17. Its contents claimed the land belonged to Hindus and asked them to vacate immediately. The meat and the letter were found lying in the premises of Jama Masjid located in the Tilabazarregion of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Leaders pay tribute to Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur, architect of modern Tripura
Events in Guwahati marked the 117th birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, remembered as the architect of modern Tripura. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President J.P. Nadda hailed his vision, reforms in education and governance, and lasting legacy of development.
Tripura MLA Seeks Withdrawal of ST Benefits for Tribal Women Marrying Non-Tribals
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, AUGUST 19: Rebel-turned Tipra Motha Party legislator Ranjit Debbarma on Monday charged that non-tribal men are intentionally marrying tribal women in Tripura to avail benefits allocated for Scheduled Tribes (STs). He called upon the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) to withdraw ST benefits for tribal women who marry outside their community. []
Dr. Ganga Prasad Prasain to continue as Tripura University Vice Chancellor despite retirement
North East Students' Organisation demands for policy to deal with illegal migrants, refugees
GUWAHATI: The North East Students Organisation (NESO) on Monday urged the Centre to formulate a comprehensive policy to deal with the problems of illegal migrants and refugees. In a memorandum submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after holding protest demonstrations across the region, NESO said a great part of the present problem facing the Northeast was relating to the unabated influx of illegal migrants that resulted in a serious demographic change. The continued influx of refugees and undocumented migrants from different countries has created a sense of insecurity and apprehension among the indigenous people that their culture, tradition, political identity, control over land and existence will be swallowed by the outsiders, the memorandum read. According to NESO, the unguarded and porous international border has been used by militant fundamentalist groups to infiltrate into the region, thereby further threatening the existence of indigenous people. There is every reason to believe that there are already a considerable number of fundamentalist groups operating in the NortheastThe region is presently facing an acute economic crisis because of the burgeoning population. There is low per capita income while poverty is on the rise. The problem of unemployment is also on the rise, NESO said. The student body asked the Centre to not view it as a humanitarian problem but a security problem. Time has come to deal with it assertively with renewed and effective bilateral relations with the neighbouring countries, it stressed. NESO suggested the extension of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system to the whole of Northeast. An offshoot of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, ILP is an official travel document that an outsider is required to carry while visiting the protected states of Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh for a limited period. Further, NESO urged the Centre to prepare a register of citizens. It demanded the early resettlement of Chakma and Hajong refugees of Bangladesh at any place outside the Northeast. These refugees are settled in Arunachal. it is observed that their prolonged settlement and the initiative of the Government of India to grant Indian citizenship and voting rights to these refugees has been strongly resented by the indigenous people of the state as it has not only created demographic imbalances but a serious political implication, NESO wrote in the memorandum. The other demands include special constitutional safeguards for the indigenous people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Assam; and constitution of a special commission to undertake extensive revision of electoral roll aimed at detecting and deleting the names of foreigners and illegal immigrants within a stipulated time.
Tripura: Man arrested with a lifeless newborn in carry bag at Agartala Govt Medical College
A middle-aged man was arrested last night at Agartala Govt Medical College (AGMC) with a lifeless newborn in a plastic carry bag when he was walking out of the hospital campus.
Tripura's heath-care system 'completely collapsed' under BJP government, alleges Congress
Congress spokesperson Prabir Chakraborty alleged that instead of delivering quality health care, Tripura has witnessed corruption and medical negligence, leading to deaths
Drug Destruction Up 132%, Seizures Up 104% In Tripura: Chief minister
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Friday said police and security agencies have been directed to take strict action against those involved in drug smuggling.
Himanta Sarma harps on threat to identity; Arunachal CM pushes for green energy
GUWAHATI: The Northeast celebrated the 79th Independence Day despite calls from militant groups ULFA-Independent and the Yung Aung faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland to boycott the event. The celebrations passed off peacefully, except for a petrol bomb attack in Shillong, Meghalaya, by motorcycle-borne miscreants in the early hours. The incident caused no damage. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned, We, the Assamese, cannot stay silent or else, we will lose our race, land and foundation in 10 years; 80 percent of our ministers will be unknown people within 15 years, and an unknown chief minister will hoist the tricolour on the I-Day after two decades. He promised that ongoing eviction drives would continue till all government land was reclaimed. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said, With unmatched natural potential, Arunachal is becoming Indias green energy powerhouse. Our hydropower and critical mineral resources like graphite, limestone, and dolomite will power solar panels, batteries, and electric mobility for decades to come. He said the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Project would be ready by May 2026, and the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project by February 2032. Work on new hydropower projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore will begin in the next three years. These projects are not just about energy but also about empowerment. They will bring in over Rs 4,000 crore annually as free power to the state and Rs 750 crore to support local area development, he said. Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio said resolving the Naga political issue remained his top priority. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the state aspired to become a $100 billion economy by 2047, while Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha appealed to the youth to unleash their passion for a developed India, dream big, and shape a glorious future.
Northeast states celebrates Independence Day, Assam CM Himanta calls for defending Assamese identity
GUWAHATI: The Northeast celebrated the 79th Independence Day on Thursday despite calls from militant groups ULFA-Independent and the Yung Aung faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland urging people to boycott the occasion. The celebrations passed off peacefully, except for a minor incident in Meghalayas capital Shillong, where motorcycle-borne miscreants hurled a petrol bomb at the Pasteur Beat House in the early hours. The attack caused no significant damage. In his Independence Day address, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned that power would slip into the hands of unknown people if the Assamese remained silent. We, the Assamese, cannot stay silent or else, we will lose our race, land and foundation in 10 years; 80% of our ministers will be unknown people within 15 years, and the tricolour on the I-Day will be hoisted by an unknown chief minister after two decades, Sarma said. He assured that ongoing eviction drives would continue until every inch of government land was reclaimed. The Assamese will not rest till land is cleared of encroachment, he added. Sarma also criticised previous governments, stating, The bureaucracy under previous governments has to answer as to how such a mind-boggling scale of encroachment by infiltrators was allowed. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlighted the states decade-long mission to accelerate green energy projects, revive stalled initiatives, and promote public-private partnerships. let us talk about a force that is silently transforming our future green energy. With unmatched natural potential, Arunachal is becoming Indias green energy powerhouse. Our hydropower and critical mineral resources like graphite, limestone, dolomite will power solar panels, batteries, and electric mobility for decades to come, he said. Khandu said the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Project would be ready by May 2026 and the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project was on track for completion by February 2032. He added that work on new hydropower projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore would begin over the next three years. These projects are not just about energy but also about empowerment. They will bring in over Rs 4,000 crore annually as free power to the state and Rs 750 crore to support local area development. Resolving Naga political issue remains a top priority Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said resolving the Naga political issue remained the top priority of his government. He urged citizens to uphold unity, peace, and cultural pride while working towards a self-reliant and inclusive Nagaland. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the state aspired to become a US $100 billion economy by 2047. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha appealed to the youth to unleash their passion for a developed India, dream big, and shape a glorious future. The regions leaders highlighted development, cultural pride, and governance as central themes, even as the spectre of militancy underscored the continued challenges to peace in the Northeast.
Major attack on Independence Day thwarted in Tripura as police arrest 2 with explosives
Two suspected members of the Tripura United National Force (TUNF), a newly-formed outfit, were arrested from the vehicle with 14 electric detonators and neogel explosives, SP Avinash Kumar Rai
Rare plant discovered in Tripura
ECI serves notice to INPT, asking it why the party shall not be delisted
AGARTALA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has served a show cause notice to Indigenous Nationalist Party of Twipra (INPT) asking it to make a written representation as to why the party shall not be delisted, a government release said. Former rebel-turned-politician Bijoy Kumar Hrangkhawl had floated the INPT way back in 2002 to unite the tribal political forces, but it (INPT) merged with Tipra Motha Party (TMP) in 2021. As per records of the Commission, the INPT party did not set up any candidates at the general elections to the House of the People and to the State Legislative Assembly of Tripura held in 2018 and 2023 respectively, as well as any bye-elections for the last two general elections. It is self-evident that the said party has ceased to function as a political party, said the show cause notice circulated by the Information & Cultural Affairs (ICA) department on Wednesday. The ECI proposes to withdraw the recognition of the party from the list of registered political parties. Before the Commission decides to proceed to withdraw the recognition of the party, it is proposed to give the party an opportunity of making representation/showing cause if any as to why the proposed action should not be taken, it said. Therefore, the INPT is called upon to make a written representation to the ECI in this regard, if it so desires. The representation, if any, should be duly accompanied by an affidavit from the president or the general secretary of the party with supporting documents on which the party proposes to rely upon and should reach latest by 21.08.2025, it said. The date of hearing for the party has been scheduled on August 28 at 3 pm in the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Tripura, Agartala, it said. If no reply is received from the party by the aforesaid date, it will be presumed that the party has nothing to say in the matter and appropriate action will be taken without any further communication to the party, the notice added.
CBI arrests director of Kolkata-based chit fund firm in Tripura scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation made an arrest. Partha Samaddar, a director of Himangini Infracon India Ltd, faced charges in the Tripura chit fund case. A special court issued a Non-Bailable Warrant against him. Samaddar was not present during the trial. The CBI had filed a charge sheet against the accused.
Dwindling Gas Reserves Push Tripura Towards Solar Energy, Says Power Minister
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, AUGUST 12: Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath warned that declining natural gas reserves are resulting in a steep decline in power production from the states gas-based power plants, making solar power the most viable option for the future. Addressing a programme in Durgachowmuhani, Dhalai district, on Monday, Nath stated that four []
Shrines that bespeak Chola workmanship
Senji Panambakkam, a small village in Thiruvallur District, has a tiny but historic temple for Siva, worshipped as Kailasanathar and also as Cholishwarar. The entrance to the temple at present is from the south which is without a gopuram and has only a gate. The temple faces east with a Nandi and bali-pitham in front and another small Nandi directly in front of the Siva Lingam . Above the lintel of the main doorway is a row of well-carved Siva ganas as seen in many Chola era temples. In the open prakaram (enclosure) is a sanctum for Subramanya with Valli and Devayani and the sthala vriksham (sacred tree) which is the Nagalinga Maram . A large Siva Lingam , which was unearthed in the temple premises and the linga pitha , which was made later are in worship here. Goddess Parvati in this temple is worshipped as Tripurasundari Ambal and faces south with a lion vahana in front. Interestingly, an image of Vishnu, called Varadaraja Perumal is seen in the prakaram . This deity is in a seated posture, holding the sankha and chakra in the upper hands. The lower right hand is in abhaya hasta (blessing) and lower left hand is on a mace ( gada-hasta ). Perumal is flanked by images of Goddesses Sridevi and Bhudevi and Garuda is in front. Not too far away, is another small village called Senji which also has a Chola era Siva temple where the deity is called Janamejayeshwarar. The sthala puranam or traditional story connects this temple with Janamejaya, who was the son of Parikshit, grandson of Abhimanyu and great-grandson of Arjuna of Mahabharata fame. Although this temple is in a dilapidated condition, the essential features like pillars and sculptures mark it to be a fine example of Chola architecture and iconography. Numerous inscriptions, donative in nature, mostly of the Chola dynasty, have been etched here. The earliest of these belongs to the reign of Vikrama Chola and is dated 1128 CE. This epigraph mentions the ancient name of the temple as Jayamatishwaram Udaiya Mahadeva at Senji which was situated in Manavil Nadu, a subdivision of Manavil Kottam. Another inscription belonging to the reign of Kulottunaga Chola III, dated 1206 CE, mentions the name of this shrine as Janamatishvaram Udaiya Nayanar. A few inscriptions of the reign of Rajaraja Chola III are seen here, among which, one is interesting. This lithic record, dated 1224 CE mentions that a man was given some grains and money for growing and supplying red lilies to the temple of Thiruvekambam Udaiyar (God Ekamranatha of Kancheepuram). Incidentally, Senji is about 48 km from Kancheepuram, the famed mukti-sthalam and renowned for its hoary temples. An epigraph of the illustrious ruler, Jatavarman Sundara Pandya (1251-1268 CE) in the Panambakkam temple mentions a donation to this shrine.
Tripura Woman Kills Her Baby To Elope With Lover, Arrested
A 28-year-old woman from Tripura's Sepahijala district, allegedly killed her five-month-old baby to elope with her lover. She was arrested after neighbors alerted the police.
Mother Kills Five-Month-Old Baby In Tripura, Wanted To Elope With Lover
Tripura Police has arrested a woman for allegedly killing her five-month-old child in Sepahijala district, officials said on Monday.
Efforts underway to complete World Bank-aided multi-sectoral Tripura project by 2029: Official
AGARTALA, Aug 10: The authorities of the Tripura Rural Economic Growth and Service Delivery Project (TRESP), a World Bank-aided multi-sectoral programme, are making all efforts to complete it by 2029, a senior official said on Sunday. Special emphasis is on completion of construction of over 416-km all-season roads, one of the major components of the []
'Hang Him': Wife Accuses Tripura Cop Of Poisoning Daughter As He Didn't Want Second Girl
Police said the accused took his daughter out promising to buy her biscuits and, on their way home, forced her to drink from a bottle in which the liquid was laced with poison
Tripura State Rifles jawan arrested for poisoning his infant daughter to death
Police have arrested a middle-aged man, identified as Rathindra Debbarma, a jawan of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) posted at the 10th Battalion headquarters in Khumulwng, for allegedly poisoning his infant daughter to death. He was detained last ...
BJP ally TMP's chief holds meeting with former Manipur CM, discusses illegal migration
Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, Tipra Motha Party chief, engaged in discussions with N. Biren Singh, the former Chief Minister of Manipur. The meeting in Imphal addressed critical issues. Illegal immigration was a key focus. They also talked about development in the Northeast region. Socio-economic matters concerning indigenous tribals were discussed. Both leaders emphasized the historical ties between Manipur and Tripura.
Tripura Assembly Speaker under 72-hour observation post brain surgery
Mr. Sen (72) suffered head injuries in the lavatory of the Agartala Railway Station on Friday evening before his scheduled journey to Dharmanagar in north Tripura, his home constituency
Manipur, Tripura face challenges on illegal immigration, encroachment: N. Biren Singh
Former Manipur Chief Minister along with TIPRA Motha party founder Pradyot Manikya Debbarma, discusses ways to work together to address these concerns
Union cabinet approves schemes, road project worth over Rs 10,000 crore
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a series of schemes and projects, including a Rs 4,200 crore allocation to state governments for the Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) Scheme, a Rs 4,250 crore special development package for Assam and Tripura, and a Rs 2,157 crore four-lane National Highway project connecting a 46 km stretch between Marakkanam and Puducherry on the Chennai-Nagapattinam NH 332A. Briefing the media after the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval of the MERITE scheme, aimed at enhancing the quality, equity, and governance in technical education across all states and Union territories. The scheme aligns with the National Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020) and focuses on improving technical education standards. Vaishnaw stated that the scheme will benefit 175 state engineering colleges and 100 polytechnics, providing funds to states and UTs to support approximately 7.5 lakh students. The initiative aims to enhance employability skills, boost placement rates, reduce unemployment, and strengthen research and innovation ecosystems. It is also expected to improve quality assurance and governance mechanisms in technical education. In another decision, the Union Cabinet approved a Rs 4,250 crore Central Sector Scheme of Special Development Packages (SDPs) for Assam and Tripura to consolidate peace and accelerate development in targeted regions. This follows historic peace accords signed in recent years with key ethnic and insurgent groups, including the Adivasi groups (2022), Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA)/Dimasa Peoples Supreme Council (DPSC) (2023), United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) factions (2023), and National Liberation Front of Twipra (NLFT)/All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) (2024). Key allocations under the package include Rs 500 crore for Adivasi-inhabited areas in Assam, Rs 500 crore for the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) region targeting Dimasa communities, Rs 3,000 crore for ULFA-affected areas across Assam, and Rs 250 crore for tribal development in Tripura. The total package is worth Rs 7,250 crore, with the remaining Rs 3,000 crore to be contributed by the Assam government. The Assam components will be implemented over five years (20252030), while the Tripura component will span four years (20252029). CCEA approves Rs 2,157 crore four-lane highway project in Tamil Nadu Meanwhile, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the construction of a 46 km four-lane stretch between Marakkanam and Puducherry on National Highway 332A in Tamil Nadu, connecting Chennai with Nagapattinam, at a cost of Rs 2,157 crore. Vaishnaw said the project will be developed on the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) with a concession period of 17 years, including a two-year construction phase. Out of the total length of 46 km, 11 km of the existing two-lane stretch will be upgraded to four lanes, while 35 km will be built as a Greenfield project, he said. Currently, travel between Chennai, Puducherry, Viluppuram, and Nagapattinam relies on the congested two-lane NH-332A and adjoining state highways. The upgrade is expected to ease bottlenecks, improve road safety, and support the mobility needs of rapidly growing urban and economic hubs along the East Coast. The project is also projected to generate nearly 8 lakh man-days of direct employment and 10 lakh man-days of indirect employment during construction.
The Union Cabinet has approved significant proposals, including the MERITE scheme with a Rs 4,200 crore outlay to enhance technical education across 275 institutions. Additionally, Rs 30,000 crore will be allocated to PSU oil companies to offset LPG losses, ensuring uninterrupted supply.
Tripura: THRC Probes Truck Drivers Death After Rescue Failures
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 8: The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has filed a suo motu case of inquiry into the unfortunate death of Mihir Lal Debnath, a truck driver who was left trapped and alive inside his turned-over truck for over seven hours before he died from injuries. The accident, which took place in []
Tripura records normal rainfall in July; Sepahijala gets highest, Unakoti the lowest
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Aug 7:Tripura witnessed a normal monsoon pattern in July 2025, marked by 26 rainy days, according to the latest report from the Meteorological Department in Agartala. The report outlined that monsoon activity in the state varied throughout the monthvigorous on two days, active on four, normal on thirteen, and weak on twelve []
Tripura Human Rights body takes suo motu of assault on doctors, seeks probe reports
HT Correspondent AGARTALA,Aug 7:The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the assault on two on-duty doctors at GB Pant Hospital and has sought detailed inquiry reports from both the Director of Health Services and the Superintendent of Police, West Tripura. In an official order issued by THRC Chairperson Justice Arindam []
Tripura HC orders probe into lower courts grant of bail to 6 murder accused
AGARTALA, Aug 7: The Tripura High Court has asked the Registrar Judicial to probe the grant of bail to six murder accused by the Additional District and Sessions Court, Belonia, despite rejection of their application by the high court, a senior lawyer said on Thursday. Justice Biswajit Palit of the high court also issued a []
Violence Erupts After Tribal Woman Allegedly Sexually Assaulted In Bus In Tripura
A mob vandalised multiple vehicles and several people were injured after a tribal woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in a government bus in Bishramganj in Sepahijala district of Tripura on Tuesday.
Help Delayed After Truck Crash, Tripura Driver Dies, Viral Video Sparks Outrage
Serious questions are being raised over the efficiency of Tripura's Disaster Management Department after a truck driver trapped in a road accident at Chakmaghat under Teliamura police station in Khowai district of Tripura died yesterday.
Tripura Congress to set up team of lawyers
AGARTALA, Aug 5: The Tripura Congress has decided to set up a team of lawyers to extend legal support to vulnerable people, whose rights are being threatened, its president Asish Kumar Saha said on Tuesday. Speaking to PTI, Saha said the decision is in accordance with a resolution taken during the national legal conclave organised []
In a heated response, the CPI-M and Tipra Motha Party in Tripura have denounced the Delhi Police's characterisation of Bengali as merely a 'Bangladeshi language.' They passionately asserted that Bengali is an integral part of India's linguistic heritage, enshrined in the Constitution.
Poshan Tracker data shows persistent malnutrition among children; central, eastern states worst hit
MANGALURU: As of June 2025, 5.46% of children under five in India were found to be wasted (low weight for height), and 15.93% were underweight (low weight for age), according to the latest Poshan Tracker data. Among children aged 06 years, 16.50% were recorded as underweight, indicating that malnutrition continues to pose a significant public health challenge across the country. The figures expose stark disparities among states. Bihar reported 20.98% underweight and 9.31% wasting rates, among the highest in India, followed closely by Madhya Pradesh (24.82% underweight, 8.19% wasting) and Jharkhand (19.13% underweight, 6.68% wasting). Other high-burden states include Tripura, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh, with underweight prevalence ranging from 17% to nearly 20%. In the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, wasting reached 11.62%the highest in the countrywhile 22.54% of children there were underweight. Despite a national push to improve nutrition through Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, the data reveals uneven outcomes. Many states, particularly in central and eastern India, continue to grapple with persistently high malnutrition rates. However, there are clear examples of improvement and effective intervention. Some states have managed to keep both wasting and underweight figures impressively low. Goa reported only 0.78% wasting and 1.96% underweight children. Sikkim (1.95% wasting, 1.69% underweight), Manipur (0.67%, 2.69%), and Himachal Pradesh (2.41%, 6.88%) also performed strongly. Southern states showed moderate success, though with some variations. Tamil Nadu emerged as a top performer in the region, with 3.54% wasting and 6.29% underweight, well below national averages. Kerala reported similarly low wasting (3.20%) but had a higher proportion of underweight children (10.18%). Karnatakas data showed 3.18% wasting, but a relatively high 16.50% underweight. Andhra Pradesh reported 4.97% wasting and 7.68% underweight, while Telangana lagged slightly behind, with 5.93% wasting and 17.00% underweight. These figures suggest that while southern states have managed to contain acute malnutrition to an extent, chronic undernutrition remains a concern, particularly in Karnataka and Telangana. According to data presented in the Lok Sabha, the government's nutrition monitoring system has evolved significantly with the implementation of the Poshan Tracker, launched in March 2021. The tool captures real-time data on growth metrics, daily attendance at Anganwadi centres, and distribution of supplementary nutrition. The integration of facial recognition for Take-Home Ration (THR) distribution and the introduction of dashboard analytics have further improved targeting and transparency. Compared to NFHS-5 (201921), which reported 32.1% underweight and 19.3% wasting among children under five, the current data reflects progress. However, the gap between the projected population of children under six (16.1 crore) and those enrolled in Anganwadi services (8.61 crore) signals the need for expanded coverage and deeper outreach.
Mission Karmayogi a movement, not mere training programme: CM Khandu
ITANAGAR, Aug 4: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday described Mission Karmayogi as a transformative movement rather than just a training programme. Addressing officials from the state and Tripura, Khandu described Mission Karmayogi as more than just a training programme. Mission Karmayogi is not just another training programme. It is a movement. A []
Doctor Assaulted at Tripuras GBP Hospital, Sparks Safety Concerns
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, AUGUST 4: In a shocking incident that has set alarm bells ringing over the safety of healthcare workers, a physician at Tripuras top state-run Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital was brutally attacked by two patient attendants at dawn on Sunday. The victim, Dr Litan Das, suffered severe injuries and is undergoing treatment []
BJP's Ally IPFT Demands SIR in Tripura
The development came days after a delegation of Tipra Motha Party (TMP), another ally of the BJP in Tripura, met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and demanded SIR in the state.
Govt doctor injured in attack in Tripuras premier hospital
AGARTALA, Aug 3: A doctor of the state-run Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) hospital, a premier healthcare facility in Tripura, was injured when two relatives of a patient attacked doctors there on Sunday, an official said. The incident happened in the early hours of the day. The injured doctor, identified as Dr Litan Das, was admitted []
Tripura CM inaugurates cricket ground in Dhalai
AGARTALA, Aug 3: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday inaugurated a newly built cricket ground at Kamalapur in Dhalai district. The CM said the state government wants a cricket ground in each sub-division to provide better facility to budding players. Saha said the previous regime made a mistake in building cricket stadium at Kamalpur. []
Tripura: 2 minor sisters brutally beaten, driven out of home for refusing to get married
Two minor girls were driven out of their homes after physical assault by their parents for not agreeing to marry.
Three elephant tusks seized in Tripura
No arrest has been made as the owner of the house from where the tusks were seized managed to escape
A Chinese-made drone was discovered near the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura. A young boy found the drone in a paddy field. The drone is equipped with two high-resolution cameras. Tripura Police took custody of the drone and sent it for forensic examination. BSF will conduct a thorough study of the drone.
BSF To Probe Chinese-Made Drone Found Near Tripura Border With Bangladesh
The Border Security Force (BSF) would conduct a thorough study of the 'Made in China' mark drone, found near the India-Bangladesh border, officials said on Saturday.
Tripuras BJP govt more than doubles honorarium of tribal heads
AGARTALA, Aug 1: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced a hike in the monthly honorarium of Pradhan Samajpatis or tribal heads from Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000. The state has 19 recognised tribes, which are headed by 20 Pradhan Samajpatis. The Jamatia tribe has two Pradhan Samajpatis. In a significant decision aimed at empowering grassroots []
Bangladesh envoy arrives in Tripura on three-day visit
Bangladesh High Commissioner visits Tripura, meets officials, inspects infrastructure projects, including Agartala-Akhaura rail link and Maitri Setu
NCW takes suo motu cognizance of minors rape
HT Correspondent AGARTALA,July 31:The National Commission for Women (NCW) had taken suo motu cognizance of the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl on the night of July 28 in Tuikarma under Tripuras Khowai district. The Commission has written to the Director General of Police (DGP), Tripura, directing the submission of an Action Taken Report (ATR) []
Four killed, including TSR Jawan, in late-night crash
HT Correspondent AGARTALA,July 31:Four people, including a Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawan, lost their lives in a tragic road accident late Wednesday night in the Chirakuti area of Tripuras Unakoti district. According to Tripura Police, the incident occurred when a speeding private Innova lost control, rammed into a divider, hit a security vehicle, and eventually []
Tripura CPIM slams BJP for Institutionalised Corruption
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, July 30:In a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), former Tripura Chief Minister and senior CPI(M) leader Manik Sarkar today alleged that corruption has become institutionalised under the BJP-led government in Tripura, accusing it of running a reign of loot across the state. Speaking at a public meeting organised []
Tribals groups from Northeast to stage protest in Delhi next month for separate states
SHILLONG, July 30: Tribal groups from Karbi Anglong in Assam, Garo Hills in Meghalaya and also from Tripura have joined hands to hold a protest in Delhi next month to press their demand for separate states for indigenous people, members of an umbrella organisation said here on Wednesday. Activists of several tribal organisations from these []
2.87 lakh ganja plants destroyedin Tripuras Sepahijala district
AGARTALA, July 30: In all, 2.87 lakh ganja plants were destroyed in Tripuras Sepahijala district on Wednesday, police said. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of police and BSF carried out a special operation at Bathadola and Bijoy Nagar in the district and destroyed the ganja plants. A total of 2.87 ganja ganja plants []
Dingtang adokko dabienggipa Tribal dolrang, Delhi-o jingjengatgen
SHILLONG: Assam adokni Karbi Anglong, Meghalaya-ni Garo Hills aro Tripura-o dingtang adokko dabienggipa Tribal dolrang, rebaenggipa August jao, Delhi-ona reange, jingjengatanirangko dakna tik kaangaha. Iani bidingo National Federation for New States (NFNS)-ni dilgiparang, Budbar salo Shillong-o tome chanchirimangenba, rebaenggipa August jao, dingtang adokna dabie jingjengatna tik kaangaha. NFNS-ni uiatani gitade, uamang Delhi-o donggipa Jantar Mantar-o [] The post Dingtang adokko dabienggipa Tribal dolrang, Delhi-o jingjengatgen appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Manipur and Tripura DGPs empanelled for Director General posts in Central forces
Rajiv Singh, Manipur Police chief, and Anurag, Tripura's counterpart, are now empanelled for Director General positions in central forces. The Appointments Committee approved 35 IPS officers for these top posts. Rajiv Singh, a 1993 batch officer, previously served in Tripura and CRPF.
Tripura to set up STF to combat organised crime, extremism
Home Secretary Abhishek Singh said the STF will be headed by an SP-rank officer under the supervision of an IG or DIG
2 Men Rape Minor Girl On Her Way To Grocery Store In Tripura: Cops
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two men while she went out to buy grocery in Tripura's Khowai district today, officials said.
Tripura Police Seize Cannabis Worth Over 1 Crore in Twin Operations
HT DIGITAL TRIPURA, JULY 29: Tripura Police recovered cannabis worth more than 1 crore in two different operations conducted early this Tuesday morning in the Sepahijala district, in a major setback for the illegal drug cartels in the area. During the first operation, carried out by Sonamura Police, a man named Indra Kumar Debbarma was []
BJP workers attacked in Tripura, Tipra Motha cadre arrested
Following an attack by Tipra Motha Party (TMP) cadres on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers during Prime Minister Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' program in Tripura, police have arrested Rintu Debbarma. The incident, which occurred in the Asharambari Assembly constituency, led to injuries among BJP functionaries.
Six BJP workers injured in alleged TIPRA Motha attack in Tripura
Clashes occurred during PMs Mann Ki Baat broadcast in Khowai district; Forest Minister denies party role
Attack during Modis Mann Ki Baat programme in Tripura leaves seven BJP workers injured
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modis Mann Ki Baat programme at a Tripura village turned violent on Sunday, when an alleged group of Tipra Motha Party (TMP) goons attacked BJP workers, leaving at least seven of them injured. TMP denied its involvement. TMP and BJP are allies and constituents of the state government. The incident occurred at the Taksapara village falling under the Asharambari Assembly constituency in Khowai district. Around 30 BJP workers had assembled at the place to listen to Modi. The injured were admitted to the Khowai district hospital. The condition of two was reportedly critical. About 15 bikes and two cars were also damaged by the attackers. Authorities deployed a large number of security personnel to the place after the incident. No arrest was made when reports last came in. About 15 bikes and two cars were also damaged by the attackers. BJP mandal president Jayanta Debbarma alleged the attack was perpetrated by over 50 TMP goons.Everything was going on peacefully when suddenly over 50 TMP goons, who were armed with machetes, rods, and other weapons, carried out the attack, disrupting the programme, he alleged. BJP state general secretary Bipin Debbarma said the attack had left seven workers of the party injured. We condemn this attack, he said. BJPs Tripura chief spokesperson Subrata Chakraborty insisted on a fair investigation into the incident so that the culprits could be brought to book. The injured were admitted to the Khowai district hospital. The condition of two was reportedly critical. It is only after the culprits are arrested that we will know why they carried out this attack. We suspect that it was part of a design to disturb the prevailing peaceful atmosphere in the state, Chakraborty told TNIE . TMP founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma slammed the BJP mandal president for implicating TMP to the incident. They (assailants) were CPM workers. The BJP mandal president, who was with the CPM till recently, levelled the allegation against TMP to create mischief, Pradyot said. All parties should screen individuals who are former CPM cadres before giving posts to them. The real issue today is illegal migrants coming in from Bangladesh. There is a larger security concern but they want to talk about BJP and TMP, he further stated.
Tripura clash: 9 BJP workers injured in alleged TMP attack
In Khowai district, Tripura, approximately nine BJP workers sustained injuries following an alleged attack by Tipra Motha Party (TMP) workers during a 'Mann Ki Baat' program gathering. The incident involved vandalism of vehicles and prompted a response from state BJP leaders, including discussions with TMP leaders and Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma.
Tripura Government asks NHDCL to complete NH repair work before Durga puja
PWD secretary Kiran Gitte, along with senior officials of NHIDCL and Tripura PWD, visited the National Highway to take stock of the situation
Two suspected Bangladeshi smugglers shot dead at International Border in Tripura
A medicine consignment worth 15 lakh was recovered from the site, a BSF officer said
Tripura Governor hails medical advancement
Tripura Professor Suspended After His Intimate Video With Student Goes Viral
A professor at Kamalapur Government Degree College in Tripura has been suspended after a video allegedly showing him engaged in an intimate act with a student surfaced online.
Tripura government ordered an inquiry into the alleged medical negligence in Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) Hospital, the state referral hospital, on Wednesday, where doctors had stitched the urinary tract of a 19-year-old mother and she had to go for ...
Rs 430 cr sanctioned for Mir Alam Tank bridge in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Telangana government sanctioned Rs 430 crore on Thursday, July 24, for the construction of a bridge across Mir Alam Tank connecting Bengaluru National Highway at Shastripuram to Chintalmet. The bridge will significantly reduce traffic congestion on the NH-44-Chintalmet route. Musi Riverfront Corp to handle expense According to the order issued, the expense will Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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TheONGC Tripura Power Company (OTPC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Chief Human Resource officer posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official OTPC website. The last date to submit the application form is 27-07-2025.
ECI Assures Tipra Motha Party of Nationwide Special Electoral Roll Revision, Including Tripura
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, JULY 24: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has promised the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) that a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls will be taken throughout the country, including Tripura. This was announced by TMP leader Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma after a meeting with the entire Election Commission in []
ECI assures Tipra Motha to implement Special Electoral Roll Revision in Tripura
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, July 23:A high-level delegation of the Tipra Motha Party, led by its chairman and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, on Wednesday met officials of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in New Delhi, urging the Commission to initiate a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Tripura to address []
Tripura govt to begin paddy procurement from Jul 26
AGARTALA, July 23: In a bid to support farmers and ensure fair prices, the Tripura government will launch a statewide paddy procurement drive starting July 26, officials said on Wednesday. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting held at the Civil Secretariat on Monday, which was attended by Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath and []
Tripura: BJPs tribal wing to start campaign for local councils polls
AGARTALA, July 23: The Janajati Morcha, the BJPs tribal wing in Tripura, will commence its campaign next month for the elections to the autonomous district council, a party functionary said on Wednesday. The tribal wing of the saffron party will hold a mega rally here on August 9 to mark the International Day of the []
BJP partner TIPRA Motha demands Bihar-like SIR in Tripura
A delegation of the party, headed by its founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya, demanded an extensive survey to identify the illegal voters on the electoral rolls
Tripura BJP's Key Ally Seeks Revision Of Voter Rolls In State
The ruling BJP's key ally in Tripura, Tipra Motha Party (TMP), on Wednesday met the Election Commission of India to press for its demand for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), an exercise like the one in Bihar, in the northeastern state.
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Tripura University to introduce biometric attendance for staffers
AGARTALA, July 22: The Tripura University is set to introduce biometric attendance for a section of officers, teaching staff, except a few professors, and contractual employees in a phased manner to ensure discipline at the institute, officials said on Tuesday. Earlier, biometric attendance was implemented only for Group B and C staff of the central []
Tripura CM Manik Saha backs 2014 CAA cut-off, rejects 1971 demand
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has firmly stated that the state will adhere to the CAA, setting a 2014 deadline for citizenship. This stance contrasts with ally Tipra Motha's demand for identifying post-1971 migrants, leading to electoral roll scrutiny. Tripura is enhancing surveillance and forming task forces to address illegal immigration, amidst political tensions with West Bengal over migrant identity.
Will enforce CAA 2014 cut-off for citizenship, says Tripura CM
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has declared the strict implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) with a cut-off date of December 31, 2014, for immigrants seeking Indian citizenship. This stance has widened the gap with coalition partner Tipra Motha, which advocates for recognizing migrants entering after the 1971 Bangladesh war as illegal.
Six more Eklavya Model Residential Schools to start in Tripura in August, total 21 sanctioned
An official from the tribal welfare department stated that there are currently 2700 tribal students enrolled in the six existing EMRS, and this number is expected to double with the establishment of the six new schools
After we raised our concerns about possible enrolment of illegal immigrants in Tripuras voter roll and demanded a Bihar - like Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Election Commission of India has called us for a meeting on July 23 to discuss these issues, TMP chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma said
Tripura to constitute task forces across districts to deport infiltrators
The Tripura government will form task forces in all eight districts to identify and deport illegal immigrants, following a directive from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. This action comes amid demands from the Tipra Motha Party for stricter enforcement against infiltrators from Bangladesh and Myanmar.
