Tripura militants set to sign agreement of settlement today

Agartala: Tripura govt, Centre, and representatives of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) will sign a Memorandum of Settlement on Wednesday. National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) are two banned militant outfits in Tripura. In a statement, the ministry of home affairs announced that in the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah, the memorandum will be signed among the state and central govt, and representatives of NLFT and ATTF in New Delhi. The statement mentioned that during the programme, Union minister Shah will oversee the signing of the settlement. Tripura CM Manik Saha, and senior officials will be present during the event. “Ministry of home affairs has been working tirelessly to fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed northeast, free from extremism, violence, and conflict. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the govt has signed 12 important agreements to bring peace and prosperity to the northeast, of which 3 relate to the state of Tripura. Due to the signing of several agreements by the Modi Government, around 10,000 people have given up arms and joined the mainstream,” the statement added.

Tripura royal scion Pradyot smells conspiracy in BJP to destabilize CM Manik Saha

Pradyot Kishore Debbarman, founder of TIPRA Motha and ally of BJP in Tripura, urges improved coordination within the ruling coalition. He calls for strong action against those instigating communal and ethnic violence. Recent incidents include ethnic clashes, political conflicts over Panchayat selections, and communal violence in various parts of the state.

Tripura Flood: Govt declares entire state a natural calamity-affected area

The Tripura government has declared the entire state a natural calamity-affected area due to unprecedented floods causing significant loss of lives and property. With an estimated damage of Rs 15,000 crore and over 53,000 people in relief camps, the state is receiving central assistance for recovery efforts.

PM Modi sanctions ex gratia for flood victims in Tripura: CM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for families of those who lost their lives in Tripura's recent floods, and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed gratitude and noted that an interministerial central team is assessing damage to secure further assistance for flood victims.