A 62-year-old woman was tragically burnt alive in Tripura, allegedly by her own sons and other family members, stemming from a property dispute following her husband’s death. Police have arrested the two sons and are investigating the motive behind the horrific crime.
The Tripura government has announced a hike in the ‘Festival Grant’, or Puja bonus, for government employees. The bonus, which will be available for various festivals throughout the year, will be increased to ₹2,000 for most employees and ₹2,200 for some. This news comes as Durga Puja festivities are set to begin in October.
Tripura’s tourism sector has seen a significant surge, attracting over 545,000 tourists in 2023-24. To further enhance tourism infrastructure, the state secured a loan of INR 180 crore from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This funding will support the renovation of historical landmarks like Pushpabanta Palace and Tripureswari Temple, as well as the development of adventure tourism activities.
A Bangladeshi smuggler was killed in a confrontation with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Tripura’s Sepahijala district on Sunday. The incident occurred during a smuggling attempt near Kalamchoura, where BSF troops observed several individuals armed with weapons attempting to cross the border illegally. After repeated warnings were ignored and the smugglers became aggressive, a BSF jawan fired a non-lethal shot in self-defense. However, the smugglers escalated the situation, leading to a scuffle and ultimately the fatal shooting of one individual. A search operation yielded a large cache of sugar and wooden planks, believed to be the smuggled goods. The deceased was identified as a resident of Mirpur, Bangladesh.
A 15-year-old girl was fatally stabbed in North Tripura after rejecting a romantic proposal from a 21-year-old college student. The attacker, Kartik Nath, also attempted suicide following the assault. This incident highlights the urgent need to address violence against women and the dangers of unchecked romantic obsession.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured Tripura of all possible assistance from the Centre as the state battles severe flooding and landslides caused by heavy rainfall. The Centre is rushing NDRF teams, boats, and helicopters to aid in rescue and relief efforts, with over 32,000 people displaced and seeking shelter in relief camps.
The Tripura government has announced an indefinite closure of all schools, colleges, and universities due to heavy rainfall and widespread flooding. The decision was made to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in Tripura, leading to the deaths of five people and the displacement of hundreds. Authorities have issued an orange alert and are working to provide relief to affected residents.
Following heavy rainfall and flooding in Tripura, which triggered landslides, authorities have announced the closure of all schools on August 22. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in several northeastern states, including Tripura. The IMD has also issued forecasts and warnings for various parts of India, predicting heavy rainfall in different regions over the coming days.
Due to heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides, the Tripura government has announced a two-day closure of all schools in the state. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Manik Saha has appealed to the Union Home Minister for additional NDRF teams to aid relief efforts.
