Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that the state government has taken a series of steps for the development of Kokborok and other minority languages and informed that the process of recruiting around 401 Assistant Professors is underway.
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State reports 123 Cybercrime cases, 74 held in last three Years
Tripura has registered 123 cases of cybercrime and arrested 74 accused in the last three years, as revealed during the second day of the Tripura Legislative Assembly session on Monday.
Seven PIF Camps operational in Tripura to curb illegal infiltration
The state government has established seven Prevention of Infiltration of Foreigners (PIF) camps across different districts to check illegal infiltration along the state's 856-km-long international border with Bangladesh.
Conviction rate in Tripura rises by 21 pc: CM Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Monday that the general conviction rate of various cases in Tripura has increased by 20 per cent over the past three years.
‘Historic milestone’: First freight rake placed at Tripura terminal
In a significant milestone, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) on Monday successfully placed the first-ever goods train at the Nischintapur terminal near Agartala.
DCI approves Master of Dental Surgery program: CM
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that the Dental Council of India (DCI) has given approval to the state government to start Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in the Agartala Government Dental College.
Youth participation will shape India's political future: CM
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that the country will benefit from the participation of youth in politics and therefore there is a need to make the youth more aware of the parliamentary system and norms.
Tripura: Leading tribal student body withdraws stir over Kokborok language script
The Twipra Students' Federation (TSF), the influential tribal students’ body in Tripura, on late Sunday evening announced the withdrawal of its indefinite statewide agitation, including road blockade, in Tripura from Monday after a crucial meeting with Chief Minister Manik Saha.
Drugs valued at Rs 5.75 crore seized in Tripura and Mizoram; 5 held
The security forces have arrested five drug peddlers and recovered drugs from their possession valued at Rs 5.75 crore, an official said on Saturday, adding that seizures were made in Tripura and Mizoram.
Tripura govt to resolve tribal Kokborok script issue soon: CM Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the state government would not compromise with students' future and would resolve the tribal ‘Kokborok’ language script issue soon.
Bhavans Tripura Vidya Mandir organises 7-day long NSS Special Camp
The Bhavans Tripura Vidya Mandir (BTVM) has organised a 7-day long NSS special camp under the guidance of principal Swapna Shome. At least 11 students participated in the camp.
Broad Gauge rail in Tripura improves rail connectivity: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology on Friday said that Tripura achieved broad gauge connectivity with the rest of the country following the completion of the Lumding - Silchar - Badarpur - Agartala gauge conversion project in 2016.
TRIPURA: Govt announces 3% DA for employees, pensioners
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday announced 3% DA and DR for the government employees and pensioners with effect from April 1. With the 3% hike announcement, total DA increased to 33% narrowing down the gap with the Central DA to 20%.
TRIPURA: Rs 32423.44 Cr tax free budget presented for 2025-26 FY; Govt announces 13 new schemes
The state Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy on Friday presented Rs 32423.44 Crore tax free budget with an increase of 16.61 percent over the BE 2024-25. The Capital Expenditure is projected at Rs. 7903.26 Cr with an increase of 19.14 percent over the BE 2024-25.
Tripura’s Biotechnology department honoured with SKOCH Award 2025: Minister Animesh Debbarma
The Biotechnology department of the Tripura government is honoured with the prestigious SKOCH award 2025 for the remarkable contribution in College Biotech Club project, said science and technology minister Animesh Debbarma on Thursday.
Tripura Assembly's Budget session to begin on Friday
The Budget session of the Tripura Assembly will start on Friday and apart from the budget for fiscal 2025-26, some important bills and reports will be tabled during the session.
Reliance Jio successfully celebrates 54th National Safety Week in Tripura
Reliance Jio successfully celebrated the 54th National Safety Week across Tripura recently. The initiative, aimed at fostering a culture of safety and well-being among employees, was inaugurated with great enthusiasm, aligning with this year’s theme: "Safety and Well-being: Crucial for Viksit Bharat."
Tripura’s first International Stadium set for mid-2025 completion
Tripura is on the brink of a historic sporting milestone as its first international cricket stadium nears completion. Located in Narsinghgarh, Agartala, the stadium is expected to be ready for inauguration by mid-2025, marking a new era for cricket in the state.
Man held for gang-raping physically challenged wife in Tripura
In a shocking incident, a physically challenged woman was allegedly gang-raped by her husband and five of his friends, police said on Wednesday.
Sunita Williams' resilience, dedication & pioneering spirit motivate millions: NE CMs
The Chief Ministers of northeastern states on Wednesday hailed the return of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and the Crew-9 astronauts to the Earth after spending nine months in space, saying that her resilience, dedication and pioneering spirit motivate millions of people.
National conference on Opportunities and challenges for petrochemicals and allied sectors in the North East region held
The Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) on Tuesday organized a 2-day national conference on ‘Opportunities and challenges for petrochemicals and allied sectors in the North East region’ here at Agartala Pragna Bhavan.
11 illegal migrants held in February in Dharmanagar and Agartala
As per NFR, in an incident on 15th February RPF team of Agartala conducted a routine drive at Agartala Railway Station. While checking they detected 02 female Bangladeshi national sat the station.
State aims to install 50,000 solar plants in 2025: Power Minister
The present state government has set an ambitious goal of installing 50,000 solar plants across the state during the current financial year, Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on Sunday.
Tripura youth sent to jail for brutally killing street dog
An official said that the youth was arrested from Wak Shimalung Para village in Khowai district on Saturday for killing a street dog on March 11. The youth, identified as Bador Jamatia, has been booked under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
7 Bangladeshis, 4 Rohingyas held along India-Bangladesh border
Seven Bangladeshi nationals and four Rohingyas were arrested in Meghalaya and Tripura border villages, along with four Indian touts who facilitated the foreign nationals' illegal entry into India from across the border, an official said on Sunday.