TNS- The Northeast Sentinel

Agartala, March 24: The TIPRA Motha Party has officially released its list of candidates for the upcoming elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) 2026. In a press release issued on Monday, the party announced 28 candidates representing various constituencies across the TTAADC region. The list includes prominent names such as Hollywood Chakma (Manu-Chailengta), Bhaba Ranjan Reang (Damchherra-Jampui), Swapan Kumar Chakma (Machmara), and Dhirendra Debbarma (Demchhara-Kachuchhrra), among others. The announcement was formally endorsed by party president B.K. Hrangkhawl and founder Pradyot Bikram Manikya, signaling the party’s preparedness for the crucial council elections. The TTAADC elections hold significant political importance in Tripura, particularly for tribal representation and governance. TIPRA Motha, which has been a dominant force in the council in recent years, is expected to contest aggressively across all constituencies. Party lead...

Shillong: In a landmark decision hailed as a defining moment for indigenous governance, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced that the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) has amended its rules to make Scheduled Tribe (ST) certification mandatory for candidates contesting Council elections. Describing the move as “history in the making,” the Chief Minister noted that the Council, established in 1952, has taken 74 years to introduce this significant reform. The decision is expected to ensure more authentic representation of the Garo community by enabling leadership rooted in local traditions, aspirations, and cultural identity. “This step will strengthen true representation of our people and safeguard the interests of the Garo Hills,” Sangma said, while joining citizens in celebrating the milestone. The amendment is being widely viewed as a major stride toward reinforcing indigenous governance and preserving the socio-political fabric of the region.

Agartala/Chandigarh : In a proud moment for Tripura, Dangubi athlete Hema Devi Chakma from Tripura Central University has secured her place in the prestigious Khelo India Games. She achieved this milestone after reaching the quarterfinals in the 70 kg category at the All India Inter University Judo Championship held at Chandigarh University. Hema’s remarkable performance highlights the growing sporting talent emerging from the Northeast, especially in disciplines like judo. Her qualification for the Khelo India Games is expected to inspire many young athletes from the region to pursue excellence in sports. The achievement has been widely celebrated across the Chakma community and sports circles, marking another significant step for representation from the Northeast on the national stage. #Tripura #KheloIndia #HemaDeviChakma #Judo #NortheastIndia #ChakmaCommunity #UniversitySports #Chandigarh #IndianAthletes #Champions #northeast  #ChakmaCommunitty #kheloindia #chandigar...

Bhopal / Washington:   Dr. Sankar Chakma , Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal , has been recognised as one of the 2025 Rising Stars in Chemical Engineering by the prestigious journal ACS Engineering Au , published by the American Chemical Society . Facebook Source: Dr. Sankar Chakma The recognition is part of a special issue celebrating early-career researchers whose work has shown outstanding impact and strong potential to influence the future of chemical engineering. Dr. Chakma’s multidisciplinary research bridges chemical engineering, materials science, and environmental chemistry, with a focus on sustainable energy technologies, greener water purification methods, and advanced electrochemical processes. Reacting to the honour, Dr. Chakma shared on social media, “It is always special when your work is recognized, especially by the American Chemical Society. This recognition would not have be...

Pecharthal (Tripura):   A historically significant Buddha statue, associated with the displacement caused by the construction of the Kaptai Dam in 1960, continues to stand as a powerful symbol of faith, resilience, and cultural identity. Buddhist monk and scholar Suman Tilak Bhikkhu recently visited the sacred relic and offered prayers, describing the experience as deeply moving. "Today, I had the rare fortune of personally witnessing and paying reverence to this historic Buddha statue. After years of searching and deep curiosity, standing before the statue today filled my heart with an overwhelming sense of emotion', Bhikkhu said. According to Bhikkhu, the statue is a living witness to the suffering and sacrifices endured by displaced communities during the dam’s construction. Despite being forced to leave their ancestral lands, community members ensured the safety of the sacred image by carrying it on their backs using a  kallong  (traditional carrier), refusing to aba...

Diyun, March 22: The Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Diyun, has issued an order dated March 9, 2026, appointing Supervisors and Enumerators for the House Listing Operations (Phase-I) under the Census of India 2027. According to the official notification, designated officials have been assigned to carry out house-to-house data collection across various villages and enumeration blocks within the Diyun Circle. The exercise has come into immediate effect, with instructions to follow guidelines issued by the competent authority. However, concerns have surfaced regarding the exclusion of several Chakma-inhabited villages from the notified list. Villages such as Shillong Pahar, Aranyapur, Mudakkha Nalah, and Sukha Nalah reportedly do not feature in the enumeration plan, despite having established households. The omission has raised serious questions about how enumeration will be conducted in these areas and whether residents risk being left out of the Census process. Local r...