Minister Sudhanshu Das’s communal remarks led to criticism and protests in Tripura, with CPI(M) condemning the comments and BJP supporters demonstrating outside the homes of Jitendra Chowdhury and Sudip Roy Barman, accusing them of defaming Hindus and reflecting escalating political and communal tensions.
Tripura is investing Rs. 25.26 crore to upgrade Maa Tripurasundari Temple into a global spiritual center. Development is also underway at key tourism sites, with support from the Asian Development Bank.
The BSF has denied allegations from Bangladesh that its troops shot and killed 13-year-old Shwarna Das near the Tripura border. The girl’s body was discovered during a routine patrol on September 1, and the BSF has launched an internal investigation into the incident.
Over 11,460 trees have been felled in Tripura in the past 32 months for national highway expansion, according to Forest and Environment Minister Animesh Debbarma. The state is implementing reforestation efforts, including planting ten trees for every one cut and distributing 76 lakh saplings.
The students have requested Tripura University to postpone their final exams, scheduled for July 24, due to the disruption. The university’s response is crucial for their academic future.
The Land Port Authority of India (LPI) and the Border Security Force (BSF) are providing support, including transportation and accommodation, as more students are expected to arrive.
The recent Delhi meeting, led by Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, focused on strengthening Autonomous District Councils and addressing land rights issues. Additionally, discussions are planned with AK Mishra on the Tiprasa Accord.
Preliminary police investigations in the murder case of Forest Department Beat Officer Kinkar Debnath have revealed that the deceased was killed by his wife and her lover.
Agartala police arrested two wanted drug smugglers, Arjun Debnath and Raja Saha, in the College Tilla area on Friday. Both suspects, long sought for multiple NDPS Act cases, were apprehended with a smuggling vehicle.
A six-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training session concluded in South Tripura on July 16, with thirty-five Self Help Group (SHG) members participating. Organized under the Poangbari R.D. Block, the training focused on business planning, financial management, marketing strategies, and innovation
