Category: AGARTALA

Expressing concern over the recent eviction drive conducted by the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) ahead of the festive season here at Agartala, the leader of opposition Animesh Debbarma called the move an ‘inhuman act’ to deprive hawkers.

The leader of opposition Animesh Debbarma expressed his concern over the increasing rate of drug menace across the state on Sunday and demanded the government to form committees with MLAs.

The mayor actively engaged with residents to gather input on the ongoing and proposed development work. He expressed his determination to beautify the city of Agartala, ensuring that it remains a vibrant and livable space for its citizens.

Tripura police on Friday arrested journalist Saikat Talapatra from Sodepur in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district on charges of maligning Chief Minister Manik Saha, his family members and many other politicians through his online channels, the police said.

The state power minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday attended the meeting called by the Union Power Minister R K Singh with ministers and power secretaries of the North-East at Delhi and discussed the Tripura government’s target of generating 500 MW renewable energy by 2030.

The state tourism minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Friday inaugurated the three days long tradition Neer Mahal Water Festival at Melagarh and said that the government is working meticulously to boost the tourism sector of the state through multifaceted plans of infrastructural development of the tourist destinations.

The Vice President of Tripura Pradesh Youth Congress Md. Sahajan Islam has written a letter to the Secretary of TPSC demanding to refund examination fees of the applicants of the cancelled written examinations.

In a significant development a review meeting led by Sudhangshu Das, the Minister of the Agriculture and Rural Development Department (ARDD) was convened at the Animal Resource Development Building in Gorkhabasti on Friday.

In a bold operation on Thursday evening officials from the Tripura Police successfully intercepted an Eco car transporting a staggering 91 kilograms of cannabis, believed to be destined for smuggling across the Bangladesh border.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha urged BJP Karyakartas to continue their tireless work which will eventually help the party to secure victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha election.

TMP, the state’s main tribal political outfit, after capturing the politically significant TTAADC in April 2021, has been demanding elevation of the areas of the autonomous body by granting a ‘Greater Tipraland State’ or a separate state status under Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution.

In a heartwarming gesture, MLA and Tourism and Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury took the initiative to provide high-quality sarees to financially disadvantaged women in his 10-Majlishpur Assembly Constituency on the eve of the much-anticipated Sharadotsav.

Dr. Reddy also provided statistics on the department's surgical achievements since its establishment in 2019. Over the course of the last three years and eight months, they have successfully performed a total of 1,350 surgeries, encompassing procedures such as brain tumor removal, spine surgery and trauma care surgeries.

Ending the prolonged wait of the Agar growers of the state, the Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change had cleared the proposal for exporting 2.5 kg of Agar oil from Tripura to Dubai.

Dr Nachiketa Mittal has been appointed as the Director of Admissions at National Law University Tripura. Dr Mittal is also a part of the NLU's Founding Faculty.

Fisheries Minister, Sudhangshu Das on Thursday said that his department is actively undertaking various initiatives to boost fish production in the state due to high demand.

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday launched Satellite Opioid Substitution Therapy (S-OST) Centre & expansion of Art Plus Centre at AGMC and GBP Hospital and FI-CTC centre at Modern Psychiatric Hospital at Narshingarh and said that the government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against drug addiction.

Police earlier detained three youths in connection with the June 29 case, where a 40 years old Nandu Sarkar, resident of Agartala Baldakhal area was lynched to death in a broad day light in suspicious of cow lifter. The prime suspect identified as Biplab Das remained absconding after the incident.

To enhance urban transportation efficiency and promote Environmentally-Friendly Practices, the Tripura government along with the rest of the nation has decided to roll out the Prime Minister’s e-Bus service in the state, said transport minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Wednesday.

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday pitched for Green Energy for Clean Environment and said that the government has set a target of generating 500 MW power through renewable energy sources by 2030 to meet the State’s future demand.

Accordingly, a team of four students guided by Sri Bhabatosh Nath Chaudhuri, the Principal, EMRS Khumulwng along with three teachers participated in the summit and exhibited self woven/made traditional tribal attire like RISHA, RUKUTU and JEWELRIES by the students.

Abhijit stated that Markfed commenced operations on March 25, 1957, focusing on marketing products from remote areas. Over 66 years, Markfed has evolved into a significant cooperative society. He pledged to steer Markfed towards prosperity and growth.

In a proactive move towards enhancing healthcare services, Director of the Health Department Dr. Supriyo Mallick, and Director of Family Welfare and Preventive Medicine, Dr. Anjan Das undertook a thorough assessment of various health centers in Sepahijala district today.

Mayor Dipak Majumdar of Agartala Municipal Corporation took proactive measures to address congestion in the city by personally overseeing an eviction operation in GB Bazar this morning.

Chief Minister Saha said this while inaugurating an exhibition and competition titled 'Sustainable Development: An Effort towards a Better Tomorrow' organized at Holy Cross School premises in Agartala today.