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  Tripura's Youth Showcase Sporting Spirit Despite Challenges The State Level Sports Talent Search Program 2024-25 was successfully inaugurated on March 21, 2025, at the Umakanta Academy premises in Agartala despite road strikes organized by a political party. The three-day event, scheduled from March 21 to 23, aims to discover hidden sporting talents across Tripura in various disciplines including Athletics, Football (for 10-year-old boys and girls), Kabaddi, and Kho-Kho (for 14-year-old boys and girls). The inaugural ceremony was graced by distinguished personalities including the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sri Tinku Roy; Secretary of Sports Council, Sri Sukanta Ghosh; Mayor and MLA, Sri Dipak Majumder; and Padma Shri awardee Dipa Karmakar. The event commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp by these dignitaries, symbolizing the illumination of young sporting careers. Prior to the main event, a quiz competition was organized where students from all eight d...

 

  The 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly commenced its budget session on Friday, March 21, 2025, marking a significant moment in the state's economic planning for the upcoming fiscal year. Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy presented the state budget for 2025-26, with proceedings attended by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, Speaker Biswabandhu Sen, cabinet members, and MLAs from both the ruling and opposition parties. The budget session is scheduled to continue until April 1, providing ample time for detailed discussions and debates on the proposed economic measures. Budget Overview and Fiscal Management The budget allocation for the 2025-26 fiscal year exceeds Rs 32,000 crore, showcasing the government's commitment to substantial investment in the state's development. However, the budget comes with a deficit of approximately Rs 429 crore, which the government remains confident of managing effectively. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha described the budget as "exceptiona...

Agartala, March 21: The Tipra Students Federation (TSF) intensified its long-standing demand for the adoption of the Roman script for the Kokborok language by blocking key roads in Agartala on Friday. The protest, which coincided with the commencement of the Tripura Legislative Assembly session, caused significant disruption to public life, drawing criticism from citizens and raising questions about the administration’s handling of the situation.   The TSF, supported by regional parties and youth organizations, has been advocating for the Roman script for Kokborok for years. Following the Kokborok language examination on March 17, the group submitted a deputation to the Tripura Board of Secondary Education. Dissatisfied with the lack of response, they resorted to blocking major roads, including VIP Road and the main road leading to GB Hospital.   The blockade led to widespread inconvenience across the city. Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, on his way to the Legislative A...

Agartala, March 21: Bharatiya Vidya Mandir (BTVM) recently organized a seven-day NSS Special Camp under the guidance of Principal Smt. Swapna Shome. The camp, aimed at instilling social responsibility and community service among students, saw enthusiastic participation from selected Class 11 students. The initiative was designed to promote personal growth and a sense of duty towards society.   The camp was inaugurated by Si Prabal Kanti Deb, TCS, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of Tripura, and Tripura State NSS Nodal Officer. Distinguished guests, including Sri Suman Banik, a National Awardee and NSS Program Officer of Madhuban Dukli School, and Sri Debashis Chakraborty, Retired IFS and Chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB), graced the occasion.   Over the seven days, students engaged in a variety of activities aimed at fostering social welfare and holistic development. These included a cleanliness drive, awareness progra...