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Demand for 'Greater Tipraland' Recognition In a significant development, Tipra Motha, the primary opposition party in Tripura, organized a 12-hour dawn-to-dusk bandh on September 30 in tribal areas, specifically within the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). The objective of this bandh was to emphasize the need for a constitutional solution to address the longstanding issues faced by the indigenous population of the state. The bandh, which commenced peacefully in the early hours, was aimed at drawing attention to the demands of the indigenous people and highlighting their grievances. Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, the leader of Tipra Motha, called on party leaders and supporters to observe the bandh in a peaceful manner and ensure its success. He stressed the importance of conveying a strong message to Delhi through this protest. Debbarma expressed frustration over decades of perceived injustice faced by the indigenous population, citing the deprivatio...

Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath is taking proactive steps to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the upcoming festivals in the state. On October 5, he is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting with Union Power Minister Raj Kumar Singh in New Delhi. This meeting signifies the commitment to addressing the power supply challenges and coordinating efforts between the state and central governments. Minister Nath emphasized the cultural and religious significance of festivals like Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja, and Kali Puja in Tripura. These festivals are celebrated with great fervor by people of all faiths, making reliable power supply essential to the smooth conduct of festivities. The minister noted the increasing power demands during previous years' festivals. In 2021, the peak power demand reached 327 megawatts, and in 2022, it surged to 332 megawatts during the festivities. For this year, it is anticipated that the demand will rise to 380 megawatts during peak hours. To meet th...