Tripura Police in last from May 2023 till today, arrested 1266 people and registered 704 cases after drugs were seized from their possession, said Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha.
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Two held with Heroin worth Rs 2 Crore at Dharmanagar
"Based on secret information, we detained one vehicle at Dharmanagar. When we searched the vehicle, we seized 17 pouches carrying more than 200 grams of heroin. The market price would be more than Rs 2 crore," said the SP.
BJP, Northeast CMs lambast imposition of Emergency 50 years ago
On 50 years of imposing Emergency across India by the then Congress government led by Indira Gandhi, the BJP on Tuesday took out protest rallies in different northeastern states.
Sushanta rebuts opposition’s claims on medical college privatization
Transport Minister Sushanta Choudhury strongly responded to a letter from Leader of Opposition Jitendra Choudhury, who had accused the government of privatizing a fully functional government medical college.
Panchayat Polls: CPIM demands for adequate security, conducive environment, writes to SEC
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Tripura has called for a conducive environment and adequate security measures ahead of the upcoming Panchayat elections, citing alleged intimidation and attacks by BJP workers.
Pranajit inaugurates PMU for faster development project implementation
The state government on Tuesday opened the Project Monitoring Unit (PMU), which will help the state in faster project sanctioning under many Central schemes and will also serve as an innovation hub advising departments on future projects.
Century old Kharchi Puja to begin from July 14
State is all set to celebrate the century-old week-long Kharchi Puja and Festival, starting from 14th July at Chaturdasa Devata Temple (Fourteen gods’ temple) in Old Agartala, under the West Tripura District.
Weather office forecasts heavy rain in India's west coast during next 5 days
Under its influence, widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely over sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura during the next 5 days.
NIA chargesheets eight more in human trafficking of Bangladeshis, Rohingyas
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday chargesheeted eight more accused in a case relating to trafficking of Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas through the India-Bangladesh border as part of a trans-national racket.
BJP dumbs CPI(M)’s challenge over moving to HC against BJP MLA Dipak Majumder for violation of legislative law
“Jiten Chaudhuri’s threat of moving to HC against Mayor Dipak Majumder is nothing but to defame the transparent policy of the present government and to discover a malign campaign against the government,” Chakraborty told media.
12,94,060 voters to cast vote in Panchayat polls in Tripura; Tripura state election commission declares final voter lists
Announcing 12,94,060 eligible voters in the state, the Tripura State Election Commissioner Saradindu Chowdhury stated that the tenure of the present Panchayat term would end in the first week of August.
BSF organises seminar to encourage the use of millets among families of Seema Praharis
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday organised a special session here at the frontier headquarter at Agartala Shalbagan to encourage the use of millets among families of Seema Praharis. Senior officers, troops and their family members were present during the seminar.
Jiten raises concern over functioning of Shantiniketan Medical College in Tripura; writes to CM Dr Manik Saha
The leader of opposition Jitendra Chaudhury on Monday wrote to the Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha to seek his intervention over disallowing West Bengal TMC leader Anubrata Mondal to run Shantiniketan Medical College here in Tripura.
Main goal is to solve problems of Tripura people: Biplab
Biplab Kumar Deb, the current Lok Sabha Member of Parliament, emphasized on Monday that his primary objective is to address the issues affecting the people of Tripura.
Over 21, 000 licenses seized in 6 Months: SP Traffic
Speaking with reporters on Monday, Superintendent of Tripura Traffic Police, Manik Das said that they have launched a drive against illegal parking and vehicles that have been causing massive traffic congestion in Agartala city as well as across the state.
Tripura Police recovered three dead bodies in past 24-hours
According to police sources, the body of Chittaranjan Das (70) was found in a forest near Dhaleshwar in Agartala. Das, a resident of Ambassa in Dhalai District, sold vegetables in the Dhaleshwar area and lived in Agartala with his two sons.
Rajib leads BJP victory rally at Pratapgarh
The event took place at the grounds of Bankumari Netaji Sangh, attracting a substantial turnout of party members and supporters. Among the notable attendees were State BJP President Rajib Bhattacharya, BJP Sadar District Urban Committee President Asim Bhattacharya, alongside the leadership and supporters from the BJP 13 Pratapgarh Mandal.
Tripura CM sends 500 kg pineapples as 'gift' to Bangladesh PM
Like previous years, as a goodwill gesture, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday sent 500 kg pineapples as a 'gift' to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina through the Agartala-Akhaura Integrated Check Post (ICP), an official said.
Nine Bangladeshi nationals including 6 women held in Tripura
A total of nine Bangladeshi nationals including six women have been apprehended at the Agartala railway station while they were trying to board trains destined to different parts of the country, including the national capital, the police said on Saturday.
Tripura police rescue three 'missing' minors
The police in Dharmanagar in North Tripura district said that after getting a tip-off from their counterparts in Khowai district, a search operation was launched and the three minors, including a girl, were rescued while they were trying to reach neighbouring Assam by road.
Congress stages protests in several NE states against NEET and UGC-NET exams 'irregularities'
The Congress staged protests in several northeastern states on Friday over alleged irregularities in the NEET and UGC-NET, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and action against the guilty.
BSF celebrates 10th International Day of Yoga
The Border Security Force in Tripura celebrated the 10th International Yoga day with fervor and enthusiasm across the state including the remotest Border Outposts in resonance with the theme “Yoga for self and society”. Yoga sessions were conducted at various locations as per the yoga protocol.
Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu emphasis on adopting yoga in regular life
Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu attended the celebration of 10th International day of Yoga here at Assam Rifles School on Friday and participated in yoga practice with the students and teachers of the school.
Central Bureau of Communication Agartala organises IYD 2024
The Central Bureau of Communication organized International Yoga Day today at Sukanta Play Centre in Jogendranagar, Agartala. The program, organized as part of IYD 2024 with the theme "Yoga for Self and Society," was attended by 300 participants from different walks of life.
10th International Day of Yoga observed in Tripura; CM Dr Manik Saha stresses on regular yoga practice
Tripura along with the rest of the world on Friday observed the 10th International Day of Yoga in a befitting manner with the involvement of all walks of life including students of various schools and educational institutions.