The Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) proposed a budget of ₹475.83 crore for the fiscal year 2025-26, with an expenditure projection of ₹476.50 crore, resulting in a deficit of ₹72.02 lakh. AMC Mayor Dipak Majumder expressed confidence in addressing the gap through internal revenue sources and central government initiatives. The budget prioritizes urban development, focusing on infrastructure, sanitation, and community welfare programs.
Tensions escalated in Manipur’s Kamjong district as unidentified assailants targeted Gampal and Haiyang villages, setting ablaze several homes in the Sahamphung sub-division. At least seven houses were destroyed in this suspected arson attack, prompting the district administration to impose an indefinite curfew under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Security forces have been deployed, and investigations are underway to identify the perpetrators.
A tragic incident has shaken Guwahati during the Rongali Bihu celebrations, as a 19-year-old university student was allegedly sexually assaulted in a hotel room by a man she met via a dating app. The accused, identified as Hemanta Sonowal from Digboi, had introduced himself as an HPCL employee. After moving their conversation from the dating app to Instagram, he persuaded the victim to meet him at a hotel in Hatigaon, where the alleged assault occurred.
The traumatized victim informed her family, who promptly filed a complaint at Noonmati Police Station. Police responded swiftly, tracing and arresting the accused in Bhangagarh. Authorities have confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and assured that strict legal action will be taken.
This distressing case underscores the urgent need for vigilance in online interactions and continued advocacy for survivor support and justice.
In one of the deadliest attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked terrorists targeted a group of tourists in Pahalgam on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people, including foreign nationals, and injuring several others. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack, which took place in the Baisaran Meadows area. Eyewitnesses reported that two to three terrorists, dressed in military fatigues, opened fire indiscriminately at tourists enjoying horseback rides.
The attackers reportedly asked victims about their religion before executing them. Among the deceased were a mix of local and international victims, including names such as Sushil Nathyal, Syed Adil Hussain Shah, and foreign nationals like Neeraj Udhawani and Shubham Dwivedi.
In response to the attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi early and convened an emergency meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. A crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is scheduled to take place later today, as the nation grapples with the aftermath of the brazen assault.
Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated a newly constructed Higher Secondary School in Amtali on Tuesday, underscoring the state’s focus on advancing educational infrastructure. Additionally, he virtually inaugurated new facilities for five other schools in Tripura, emphasizing education as the backbone of a thriving society. These efforts aim to provide improved learning environments and support ongoing educational reforms, including teacher training and digital tools integration. Meanwhile, Tripura is celebrating its cultural heritage with the ‘Garia and Borsho Boron Utsav’ in Agartala, showcasing indigenous performances and traditional cuisine alongside the state’s educational initiatives.
On the morning of April 22, the Gauhati High Court received a bomb threat via email from an unknown group calling themselves the “Madras Tigers.” The group claimed to have planted explosive devices within the court premises. In response, local authorities immediately deployed a police team to search the building. As of now, no devices have been found, and police believe the threat may be a hoax. Despite the scare, court operations continued without disruption. Authorities are continuing their investigation to assess the validity of the threat and ensure public safety
Two separate incidents in Guwahati have raised public safety concerns amid ongoing construction and adverse weather. On April 22, Ramia Das was electrocuted near the under-construction Chandmari flyover following prolonged rainfall. She was rushed to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, where she is reported to be in stable condition and under close observation.
In a separate case, a vehicle overturned near the District Transport Office (DTO) in Betkuchi after the driver lost control and hit a divider. While no injuries were reported, the incident briefly disrupted traffic. Authorities responded promptly, and an investigation into the cause is underway.
On 21 April 2025, Assam Rifles conducted a medical camp in Chaudharikhal village of Jiribam District, bringing together a professional medical team to offer consultations, essential medicines, and health awareness sessions. A total of 78 individuals from Ningshingkhul and neighboring villages benefited from the initiative. Villagers expressed their gratitude, appreciating Assam Rifles’ commitment to serving the community. The event also strengthened unity among attendees, reinforcing Assam Rifles’ dedication to humanitarian outreach across the region.”
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has assured support for the maintenance of NH-8, a critical lifeline for Tripura, connecting it to the rest of India. MP Biplab Kumar Deb, after a meeting with the minister, highlighted key issues, including urgent repairs on the Churaibari-Panitilla stretch and the declaration of new national highways. Gadkari also promised to address the four-lane expansion from Ranirbazar to Agartala ISBT, emphasizing the importance of these projects for regional connectivity and development.
Inner Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam has called for the restoration of free movement and the return of displaced persons in Manipur as essential steps towards normalcy. Highlighting restrictions on sacred sites like Thangjing Hills and Koubru, he emphasized the issue is about fundamental rights and governance, not communal tensions. He also voiced frustration over being denied a platform in Parliament to discuss the state’s imposition of President’s Rule, which began on February 13 after the Chief Minister’s resignation. The state assembly remains under suspended animation, despite its tenure lasting until 2027.
Barak Bolchhe!
