Category: AGARTALA

Launching a special operation along the India-Bangladesh border at Srimantapur in Sonamura subdivision in South Tripura district, the troopers of the BSF seized contraband items worth over Rs. 17 lakhs.

Reacting sharply to the drug menace in the state of Tripura, Governor Indrasena Reddy on Monday called for boycotting the people, who are aiding in importing drugs to the state of Tripura from Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Ganguly will meet Chief Minister Manik Saha at his official residence and shoot promotional videos at Chhabimura, a rock sculpture on the banks of the Gomti River, and the iconic Ujjayanta Palace, a symbol of the Manikya dynasty, on Tuesday, he told reporters.

To depict and promote the diverse culture of the state of Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Sunday inaugurated the state’s first weekly cultural haat at Sen Para Debram Thakurpara village in the outskirts of the capital town of Agartala.

The state power minister Ratan Lal Nath on Saturday attended the 25th North Eastern Regional Power Committee meeting in Kolkata and stressed on the significant upcoming power projects in the state of Tripura.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Saturday called upon for a collective effort in building developed India by 2047 by maximizing the accessibility of government benefits for the well-being of all citizens.

In anticipation of International Human Rights Day on December 10, the State Human Rights Commission in Tripura is gearing up for a dignified celebration to be held in the Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan.

In a collaborative effort, the Sadar Sub-Divisional Magistrate and officials from the Food Department conducted a sudden raid on Maharajganja market today, uncovering a series of irregularities.

Dr. Saha today announced that the Central government has sanctioned Rs 77.15 crores under special central assistance for the construction of a G+4 storey science building at MBB College, a prominent degree institution in the state.

In a major crackdown, the RPF and GRP jawans on Thursday detained at least 9 youths of Bihar state with 52 Kgs of Ganjas from Agartala railway station. The detained youths were supposed to travel to Delhi from Agartala through Tripura Sundari Express.

To commemorate the birth anniversary of poet Subramania Bharati, a pioneer of modern Tamil poetry who penned songs to kindle patriotism during the Independence movement, Tripura along with the rest of the nation will observe ‘Bharatiya Bhasha Divas’ on December 11 next.

Salaries of eight police officers, including five sub-inspectors, in Tripura have been “held up” as they failed to dispose off targeted number of cases allocated to them, officials said on Thursday.

The Minister of state power and agriculture welfare minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday claimed that the government has set a target for zero unemployment rate in the state, while the state presently records only 3.0% unemployment rate.

In a significant move aimed at supporting the families of individuals who fell victim to political violence before March 9, 2018, the state government announced that 15 people have been granted government jobs under a special welfare scheme.

The Union Ministry of Culture of the Centre has approved Rs. 40 crore for setting up of Thematic Galleries and Planetarium here at Agartala Science City under the Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPoCS).

He disclosed that the government has initiated the recruitment process for a total of 1,980 Group-C posts, with 10 individuals receiving their offers today as part of the ongoing phased recruitment efforts.

The aftermath of Cyclone Michaung has plunged Tripura into chaos, as heavy rains persistently lash the region, affecting the lives of its residents.

Central government has taken a landmark decisions for the overall development of the state by approving Rs 717 crore for the implementation of five people-oriented projects.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha expressed confidence on Thursday that BJP would surpass the vote margin in both of Tripura's Lok Sabha seats compared to the previous year in the upcoming 2024 election.

On the occasion, Chief Minister said that although civil defense was given legal status in India in 1968, this was recognized in Tripura in 1971 during the India-Pakistan war centered on the liberation war of Bangladesh.

In a successful operation near the Bangladesh border at Sonamura, Sepahijala District, Tripura, the Assam Rifles intercepted a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing 20,000 Yaba tablets on Wednesday.

In a disturbing incident on Tuesday night, BSF personnel Surendra Singh Bhaduria sustained injuries during a patrol along the Indo-Bangladesh border in the Nath Para area of Amjadnagar in Belonia.

Neermahal, a once-thriving tourist center in the state, now stands as a stark example of neglect and deterioration with visitors expressing disappointment and frustration over the dismal conditions.

In a chilling incident at Hazari Bari area of Kalyanpur Haludiya ADC Village, a housewife named Jessmi Debbarma met a tragic end as an assailant took her life and buried her in the ground.

In a significant legal initiative, Lok Adalats are set to convene across all district and sub-divisional court premises in Tripura excluding the Tripura High Court on December 09.