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Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Tripura students' body fights for Kokborok
Tripura: The Twipra Students' Federation (TSF), an indigenous Student body of Tripura, launched an indefinite strike demanding for the adoption of the Roman scripture for Kokborok. Kokborok, the primary language of Tripura's indigenous communities, was first recognized as an official state language in 1979 for the first time under the two commissions set up by Legislator Shyama Charan Tripura and Linguist Pabitra Sarkar. But disputes over its script remain unresolved. Hundreds of TSF and Youth Tipra Federation (YTF) activists gathered at several parts of Agartala, calling for the immediate recognition of the Roman script as Kokborok's official writing system and postponement of the Class 10 and 12 Kokborok exams until the issue is resolved. The controversy over script reignited last year, when TBSE (State board) chief Dr Dhananjoy Gonchoudhury instructed all the examination center to permit only the Bengali script for writing Kokborok. TSF in-charge and YTF General Secretary James Debbarmacritisisedthe State Government for consistently ignoring the demands of the indigenous people for over five decades and failing to respect the linguistic preferences of the community. Kokborok serves as the lingua franca amongst the tribes of Tripura. To maintain this linguistic balance, the language must be accessible in the script that is most widely used. A survey conducted in 2019-2020 by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Tripura, found that only 6 out of 6649 students chose the Bengali script. Similarly, a 2021-2022 survey found that just 4 out of 9147 students used the same, showing that 98% preferred the Roman script. These findings highlight the need to implement the Roman scripture for Kokborok to protect students' rights, promote literacy, and preserve Tripura's linguistic and cultural heritage.
Hindustan Times
23-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Tripura govt launches scheme to refund money to victims of chit fund scam
Agartala, In a significant step towards delivering justice to the victims of financial fraud, the Tripura government has officially launched a scheme to return the deposits to individuals who were duped by chit fund companies. Tripura govt launches scheme to refund money to victims of chit fund scam The scheme was notified in the state government gazette and presented before the High Court of Tripura during the hearing of a public interest litigation on Tuesday. Responding to earlier directives from the High Court, the state government formulated the scheme to restore and distribute the recovered money to affected depositors. According to an affidavit submitted by the government, over ₹10.78 crore has been collected so far through auctions of properties seized from the accused chit fund companies. During the court proceedings, the amicus curiae, Purusottam Roy Burman urged the government to publish details of the scheme in local newspapers, including editions in Bengali and Kokborok, the language of the indigenous communities in the state. Acknowledging the importance of public awareness, Advocate General Shaktimoy Chakraborty confirmed that the government is prepared to publicise the scheme through newspapers. Taking note of the request, the division bench comprising Chief Justice M S Ramachandra Rao and Justice M B Purakayastha ordered the state government to publish all essential information related to the scheme in four prominent local newspapers, including a leading vernacular daily. Providing further clarity on the process, another amicus curiae, advocate Samarjit Bhattacharya, informed the court that the affected individuals will need to submit their applications to their respective sub-divisional magistrates , along with essential documents such as Aadhaar cards, bank passbooks, and other relevant proof of investment. In the event of a depositor's death, legal heirs can claim the refund by submitting the death certificate, Aadhaar and PAN cards, along with the relevant banking details and supporting documents. The next hearing will be on August 8. Meanwhile, several victims have appealed to the state to identify and auction the remaining properties of defaulting chit fund companies toensure full repayment to all affected consumers. This initiative marks a crucial development in Tripura's ongoing efforts to combat financial fraud and secure justice for thousands of duped depositors, Roy Burman said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
23-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Tripura govt launches scheme to refund money to victims of chit fund scam
Agartala, Jul 23 (PTI) In a significant step towards delivering justice to the victims of financial fraud, the Tripura government has officially launched a scheme to return the deposits to individuals who were duped by chit fund companies. The scheme was notified in the state government gazette and presented before the High Court of Tripura during the hearing of a public interest litigation (PIL) on Tuesday. Responding to earlier directives from the High Court, the state government formulated the scheme to restore and distribute the recovered money to affected depositors. According to an affidavit submitted by the government, over Rs 10.78 crore has been collected so far through auctions of properties seized from the accused chit fund companies. During the court proceedings, the amicus curiae, Purusottam Roy Burman urged the government to publish details of the scheme in local newspapers, including editions in Bengali and Kokborok, the language of the indigenous communities in the state. Acknowledging the importance of public awareness, Advocate General Shaktimoy Chakraborty confirmed that the government is prepared to publicise the scheme through newspapers. Taking note of the request, the division bench comprising Chief Justice M S Ramachandra Rao and Justice M B Purakayastha ordered the state government to publish all essential information related to the scheme in four prominent local newspapers, including a leading vernacular daily. Providing further clarity on the process, another amicus curiae, advocate Samarjit Bhattacharya, informed the court that the affected individuals will need to submit their applications to their respective sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs), along with essential documents such as Aadhaar cards, bank passbooks, and other relevant proof of investment. In the event of a depositor's death, legal heirs can claim the refund by submitting the death certificate, Aadhaar and PAN cards, along with the relevant banking details and supporting documents. The next hearing will be on August 8. Meanwhile, several victims have appealed to the state to identify and auction the remaining properties of defaulting chit fund companies toensure full repayment to all affected consumers. This initiative marks a crucial development in Tripura's ongoing efforts to combat financial fraud and secure justice for thousands of duped depositors, Roy Burman said. PTI JOY SBN SBN view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 18:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
TPSC SCA Recruitment 2025: Registration begins for Senior Computer Assistant posts, direct link to apply here
The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) has started the online registration process for Senior Computer Assistant (SCA) posts. A total of 27 vacancies are available across three departments: Industries & Commerce (IT), Home (Jail), and Finance (Taxes). Interested candidates can apply online at from July 1 to July 31, 2025. This is a good opportunity for candidates with a background in computers and IT to get a government job. The selection will be based on a written test and skill test. TPSC eligibility criteria Candidates interested in applying for the recruitment process must fulfill the following eligibility requirements: Education: Must have a degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications OR any degree with a one-year computer diploma like PGDCA. Age Limit: 21 to 40 years as of July 31, 2025 (relaxation for SC/ST/PwD/government workers). Language: Must know Bengali or Kokborok (local language of Tripura ). Domicile: Must be a resident of Tripura. How to apply for TPSC recruitment Here is how candidates can apply online for TPSC recruitment exam: Visit Do one-time registration (OTPR) Fill in the application form with correct details Upload documents (photo, signature, certificates) Pay the application fee Submit the form and download a copy for reference Direct link to apply online Selection process The selection process for the Senior Computer Assistant (SCA) post includes a written test, a skill test, and an interview. The written test will carry a total of 85 marks and will be divided into three sections: English (20 questions), General Knowledge and Current Affairs (20 questions), and Computer/Job-related topics (45 questions). Candidates who clear the written exam will be called for a computer-based skill test, where their practical knowledge and typing ability will be assessed. Those who perform well in the skill test will move on to the interview round, which is the final stage of selection. The written exam is tentatively scheduled for June 18, 2026, and candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for any updates. For more updates, visit regularly. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Mint
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
An exhibition to celebrate ‘risha' a breast cloth that tells stories of Tripura's tribal women
At the panel discussion held as part of the ongoing textile exhibition, Revisiting The Risha: The Identity of Self and Community, hosted by The Registry of Sarees (TRS) in Bengaluru, designer Aratrik Dev Varman had a packed house listening to him in rapt attention. Dev Varman, the founder of Ahmedabad-based fashion label Tilla, was narrating a mythical story on the origins of the risha, a narrow, unstitched textile worn traditionally as a breast cloth, by women from Tripura's indigenous tribes. The story, featuring a king and a divine snake as its main characteristics may not have had a customarily happy ending, but it served as a memorable introduction to the audience who were, in all likelihood, seeing these textiles for the first time. Curated by TRS' Aayushi Jain, the ongoing exhibition features 24 cotton rishas from Dev Varman's personal collection, and is an offshoot of a six-year-long study done by him and designer and collaborator Jisha Unnikrishnan, titled The Risha: History In A Narrow Weave. The rishas on display are over 50 years old and woven in cotton yarn, a rarity today. Look closely at each piece and you'll observe variations in their width—some are broader, some narrower, with different colours and motifs. Each tribe, as Dev Varman shared during the discussion, had their own weaving techniques. As yet another brilliant example of India's tradition of unstitched draped weaves, what perhaps makes a risha (a word derived from the native Kokborok language) unique is that it was traditionally woven by women, on backstrap looms, for their own use. And both the royals and commoners practised it. 'Backstrap weaving is a very strenuous activity," Unnikrishnan says, adding that today, rishas are woven using acrylic or lurex yarn on frame looms for commercial purposes, and vary vastly in terms of their quality, colours and texture. And unlike the past, where they were worn by the women daily along with a longer, wraparound drape called the rignai, today, the function of the risha itself has changed. 'It's used to felicitate someone, men wear it as a turban and women wear it, during ceremonial occasions, over their T-shirts or blouses," explains Unnikrishnan. Ask him what got them started on this extensive study that spanned from 2018 to 2024 with a brief pause during the pandemic, and Dev Varman attributes it to the chance discovery of two sets of photo albums seven years ago. 'One set documented village life in Tripura from 1970 to 1980. The other was a collection of royal photographs taken between 1862 and 1896 by Raja Bir Chandra Manikya. The photos showed us that the risha used to be woven by the women who wore it," says Dev Varman. The discovery compelled Dev Varman and Unnikrishnan, who were busy with a British Council project at the time, to look for answers as to why the traditional risha had quietly disappeared from popular culture from the 1980s onwards. 'The photos led us to research the social history of Tripura via this narrow piece of cloth," says Dev Varman, adding that while historical events are diligently recorded, very rarely does the disappearance of a garment garner similar attention. But probing that disappearance, he says, 'is another way to explore a region's history." Studying the risha, he says, 'became another way for us to understand contexts like the conflict between Tripura's tribes and Bengalis or the influence of Rabindranath Tagore on the royal court." The study received editorial and research guidance from the team of Indian art magazine Marg, which also published it last year. But that's not the end of this story. Tilla now works with a small team of women weavers from the villages of Gamchakobra and Lefunga in west Tripura. There are now plans to make new designs out of the woven fabric. 'For this year's winter collection, we've already started ordering fabrics which will be stitched together to make jackets," says Dev Varman. Revisiting The Risha: The Identity of Self and Community is on at The Registry of Sarees, Krishna Reddy Layout, Domlur, Bengaluru, till 13 July, 10.30am to 5.30pm (closed on Mondays).
