The Dharmanagar district unit of the Congress on Monday staged a protest rally and demonstration, demanding the immediate arrest of those accused in the alleged assault on two Youth Congress workers. The party accused the police of failing to act despite an earlier ultimatum and alleged that the delay in legal action was due to political influence.
The protest rally began in Dharmanagar town and passed through several major roads before culminating in a demonstration outside the Dharmanagar Police Station. A large number of Congress leaders, workers and supporters participated in the march, raising slogans against the state government and demanding justice for the injured Youth Congress members.
Addressing the gathering, district and state Congress leaders strongly criticised the police administration for what they described as its failure to take prompt action against those allegedly involved in the attack. They claimed that although the administration had been given a 24-hour deadline earlier to arrest the accused, no visible progress had been made in the investigation.
The Congress leadership reiterated its demand for the immediate arrest of all those named in connection with the alleged assault and called for a fair, impartial and transparent investigation into the incident. The leaders maintained that justice should not be delayed and urged the police to act without fear or favour.
From the protest venue, the party issued a fresh 24-hour ultimatum to the administration. Congress leaders warned that if the accused are not arrested within the stipulated time, the party would intensify its agitation and launch a larger mass movement across the district. They said more extensive protest programmes would be announced if the administration failed to respond to their demands.
The Congress also alleged that political pressure was preventing the police from taking action against the accused. According to party leaders, such interference undermines the rule of law and erodes public confidence in the justice delivery system.
Headline: Tripura Government Pushes Comprehensive Revenue Reforms to Ensure Transparent, Citizen-Centric Land Administration
Agartala, July 27: In a major step towards modernising Tripura’s land administration system, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of a series of proposed revenue reforms aimed at making government services more transparent, efficient, and citizen-friendly.
The meeting, held at the TIFT Conference Hall in Agartala, focused on accelerating the implementation of key initiatives designed to simplify land-related services, improve revenue administration, and strengthen the state’s ease of doing business.
Among the major reforms discussed were the introduction of automatic land mutation, a move expected to significantly reduce delays in updating land ownership records following registration. The government also reviewed plans to streamline land revenue collection and tea estate management, making these processes more efficient through technology-driven solutions.
Special emphasis was placed on the ground truthing of the NAKSHA project in Agartala, which seeks to verify and update land records using field-level surveys. The meeting also reviewed the progress of modern digital surveys and demarcation of pending land parcels under the BHUNAKSHA project, enabling more accurate mapping and reducing land-related disputes.
The Chief Minister further discussed the rationalisation of circle rates to ensure that land valuation reflects prevailing market conditions while promoting transparency in property transactions. Another significant reform involves the demarcation of forest pattas using advanced surveying equipment, which is expected to provide greater clarity in land ownership and minimise boundary-related conflicts.
During the meeting, Dr. Saha issued necessary directions to senior officials of the Revenue Department and instructed them to ensure that all proposed reforms are effectively implemented at the grassroots level within a fixed timeframe. He stressed the importance of timely execution so that the benefits of these initiatives reach citizens without unnecessary delays.
According to officials, the proposed reforms are aimed at building a more accountable and technology-driven revenue administration by reducing procedural delays, improving service delivery, enhancing transparency, and creating a more investment-friendly environment in the state.
The meeting was attended by Chief Minister’s Secretary Kiran Gitte, Urban Development Secretary Dr. Milind Ramteke, senior Revenue Department officials, and other government representatives, who reviewed the roadmap for implementing the reforms across Tripura.
The party appealed to the administration to ensure a speedy investigation and bring all those responsible for the alleged assault to justice at the earliest.
