Category: AGARTALA

On the occasion of Diwali, sweets were exchanged on Thursday between the troops of Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), all along the border with Bangladesh, officials said.

After Assam and Meghalaya, on the eve of Diwali, the Tripura government on Wednesday announced 5 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) and dearness relief to 1,88,000 employees and pension holders.

On the eve of the Diwali celebration, Assam Rifles on Wednesday recovered huge quantities of drugs worth Rs 18 crores in Tripura after the contraband smuggled from Myanmar and ferried to the state via Mizoram and southern Assam, officials said.

Member of Parliament for Lok Sabha, Biplab Kumar Deb has written a letter to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah requesting him for early completion of border fencing and augmentation of Border Security Forces (BSF) in the state to prevent infiltration.

The sacred Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Gomati District, is abuzz with preparations as it readies itself for the grand Diwali Mela, set to commence on October 31. This year, the temple, one of India’s 51 Shakti Peethas, is anticipated to host an unprecedented crowd, with over 7 lakh devotees expected to attend during the festive season.

For the welfare of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today has announced a series of decisions, including increasing ration money, dress allowance, and promotion 240 TSR jawans on an ad-hoc basis.

In a thrilling week for domestic cricket, Madhya Pradesh's Rajat Patidar stunned fans with a lightning-fast century, the fifth quickest in Ranji Trophy history. Delhi and Baroda registered massive victories while defending champion Mumbai were held to draw by Tripura.

The Tripura State Rifles (TSR), the state's elite counter-insurgency force, as part of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), would be deployed for security during polling in Jharkhand Assembly, an official said on Tuesday.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday distributed certificates among the students of Tripura Film and Television Institute on their completion of various courses.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday inaugurated the state level observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and said that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played an important role in maintaining the unity and integrity of India.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday inaugurated the state level observance of 9th Ayurveda Day here in a function at Agartala Pragna Bhavan and said that the people of the state are gaining trust on Ayurvedic treatment.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today informed that the state government has sanctioned Rs 1.50 crore to purchase Ayurvedic medicines for the state. He also mentioned that the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Foundation has shown interest in opening an Ayurvedic college in the state.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today urged students of various colleges to refrain from engaging in ragging. The statement followed an FIR filed with the Tripura Police few days back against some students accused of ragging junior students at Tripura Medical College and Dr. BRAM Teaching Hospital in Agartala.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that some people are trying to create division among the people in the state, which should not be done. He also emphasized that everyone must stay united and work together.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that to control the traffic congestion in the state, especially in Agartala, measures should be taken to control car sales to curb vehicular growth.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said the spontaneous response from people during the membership drive would further strengthen the foundation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Monday chaired a preparatory meeting for the 43rd Agartala Book Fair, scheduled to begin from January 2 next here at Agartala Hapania International Ground.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today criticized the CPI(M) and Congress for not preserving Tripura's culture and for following a mixed policy with foreign thoughts.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that every episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' brings thousands of inspiring stories from every corner of India, while reflecting the changing image of the nation globally.

Infiltration from the unrest-hit Bangladesh remained unabated as 12 more Bangladeshi nationals and a child were apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura on Saturday for illegally entering India, officials said.

During his visit to the village, in the outskirts of Agartala, Dr Saha said, “The Vocal for Local initiative of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought smiles to many.” He said that the unorganized workers play a crucial role in growing the country’s GDP rate and enhancing the rural economy.

The Union Minister of Micro-Small-Medium Enterprises (MSME) Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday claimed that the state of Tripura has made a significant progress in executing the Centre’s PM Vishwakarma scheme, which aims to enhance the rural economy.

The state level youth festival to begin from November 13 at Kailashahar in Unakoti district of the state. The three days long festival will end on November 15.

Amidst the Border Security Forces (BSF) put on high alert since the turmoil in Bangladesh began, infiltration from the neighbouring country into Tripura remained unabated as eight more Bangladeshi nationals including two women were arrested in Tripura on Thursday for illegal entry into India.

Addressing the launching event, the Chief Minister, who also holds the health portfolio said that the Tripura government aims to bring 11.36 lakh children under the ambitious Mukhyamantri Susthyo Shoishab, Sustho Koishore Abhiyan.