Category: AGARTALA

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Monday emphasized the importance of scientific farming to achieve self-reliance in food production.

Ashwani Kumar Sharma officially assumed the role of Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force (BSF), Tripura Frontier, on Monday.

A defence spokesman said that over 600 participants from various walks of life came together to celebrate this momentous day, dedicated to honouring the valour and sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday once again demonstrated his humanitarian commitment towards the welfare of people by going beyond the call of duty.

The ongoing unrest in Bangladesh has delayed the execution of various projects involving the neighbouring country, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said here on Sunday.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Saturday attended the National Travel Mart, organised by the Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) here in the premise of Gitanjali Gust House at Agartala and said that the tour operators play a crucial role in boosting the tourism industry.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Saturday inaugurated the 19th Regional Saras Fair here at Agartala Hapania International fair Ground and said that the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Tripura are playing a crucial role in enhancing the rural economy.

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is likely to attend the Northeast Trade and Investment Road show in Mumbai on 16th December.

After Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Kolkata, the Northeast Trade and Investment Roadshow will be held in Mumbai on Monday to attract investment in the northeastern states, officials said here on Saturday.

The state industry and commerce minister Santana Chakma on Friday attended the consultation meeting here in a private run hotel to interact with the stakeholders and said that the government has prioritized developing the tea industry of Tripura to grow the state’s economy.

The historic ‘Nupi Lal’ (women’s war) day was observed in Tripura, Assam and Bangladesh besides in Manipur to pay rich tributes to women freedom fighters who took part in the war against colonial British actions in 1904 and 1939.

The Tripura government has initiated significant measures to develop Betlingchhip, the highest peak in the state, located in the picturesque Jampui Hills of the North District.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that Tripura's identity in the field of sports is highly acclaimed at the national level and with improved infrastructure; the state is witnessing excellence in various sports.

Leaders of the Mizo Convention met with Tripura's Tourism Minister, Sushanta Chowdhury, at Eden Lodge, Jampui Hill of Tripura, to discuss key proposals aimed at boosting tourism in the region.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Thursday launched 'A-HELP' (Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) program here at Agartala Pragna Bhavan in an event and distributed specialized A-HELP Kits to at least 300 Pashu Sakhis, who will be trained and will be accredited as A-HELP.

The fourth National Lok Adalat of the year is set to be organized in Tripura on Saturday, December 14 where a total of 18,054 cases have been earmarked for disposal.

The Union Health Ministry has awarded the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification to the Jampui and Bungnung Primary Health Centres in North District in the financial year 2024-2025.

Health workers of Unakoti District Hospital staged a protest in front of the hospital premises on Wednesday, expressing their outrage over the alleged assault on Dr. Dhrupad Das, an on-duty physician, by three individuals, including Shyamal Das, a former assistant president of Unakoti District Council and a current BJP member.

Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha will inaugurate the prestigious competition, according to an announcement made by Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Tinku Roy at a press conference held today at the Secretariat Press Conference Hall.

Amid Bangladeshi parties’ reported march towards Indian borders along Agartala, security along the frontiers with Tripura has been further tightened, officials said.

Protests against the atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh continued in the northeastern states with different groups on Tuesday organised demonstrations in Assam and Tripura to condemn the persecution of Hindus and other minorities in the neighbouring country.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said the three new criminal laws implemented in the country recently will strengthen the human rights of the citizens.

Tripura is gradually advancing in the field of education and the state government has given priority to developing and expanding the infrastructure of education across the state, he said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Governors and Chief Ministers of all eight northeastern states will attend the 72nd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala next week.

Bangladesh owes Rs 161 crore to Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) in unpaid electricity bills and the matter has been raised with the Centre, state Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Tuesday.