In a significant step towards sustainable development, the state science and technology minister Animesh Debbarma on Saturday launched bio-village 2.0 project in atleast 5 villages in Tulasikhar R D Block in Khowai district.
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Tripura: Congress protests against Bangladesh embankment
Seeking the Union government’s intervention, the opposition Congress on Saturday organised a demonstration along the India-Bangladesh border areas in northern Tripura’s Unakoti district to protest the construction of an embankment by the neighbouring country along the boundary.
TRIPURA: Chief Secretary J K Sinha inaugurates 15th National Voters’ Day
Along with the rest of the nation, Tripura on Saturday celebrated 15th National Voters’ Day. The main function was held here at Agartala Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan on Saturday morning.
Two youths from Bihar held in Tripura with sophisticated revolver
Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, Tripura Police arrested two youths hailing from Bihar with a sophisticated revolver, officials said on Saturday.
16 Bangladeshi nationals held; Assam Police push back 6
Ten Bangladesh nationals were arrested in Meghalaya and Tripura while 6 infiltrators from the neighbouring country were apprehended in Assam and later pushed back to their country by Assam Police, officials said on Friday.
Tripura CM launches startup policy to empower youth
To empower youths, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday launched the ‘Tripura Startup Policy-2024’, under which financial support would be extended to entrepreneurs engaged in Information Technology (IT) and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES).
Only Tripura tableau from NE to be displayed at R-Day parade
From the eight northeastern states, only the Tripura tableau will be displayed this year during the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, officials said on Thursday.
Colorful rally of Netaji Subhash Vidyaniketan dazzles in Agartala to mark Netaji’s birthday
Like every year, this year too, the colourful tableaus of Netaji Subhas Vidyaniketan school here at Agartala rolled over the streets of the capital town and captivated all with its dazzling display of culture and heritage.
To support 101 startups: Govt to launch Tripura Startup Policy-2024 today: Pranajit
The state government has sanctioned an Rs 50 crore budget to support 101 startups under the newly formulated Tripura Startup Policy-2024. The policy is scheduled for a formal launch on January 24 at Pragya Bhavan, Agartala, by Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha.
One arrested with Yaba worth Rs 25 Lakh in Bagbasa
Tripura Police have arrested one person and seized Yaba tablets worth Rs 25 lakh from Bagbassa under the North District of the state, which shares an interstate border with Assam.
Kharchi Puja to be Highlighted in Republic Day Parade Tableau
Tripura will participate in the prestigious Republic Day tableau rally in New Delhi, showcasing the state’s rich cultural heritage and the iconic Kharchi Puja. This event is set to highlight the rituals and traditions surrounding the worship of Tripura's 14 royal deities.
State to host investors' summit on Feb 7, eyes Rs 600 Crore in MoUs
The Tripura government is gearing up to host the two-day ‘Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2025,’ scheduled to commence on February 7 in Agartala. The event is expected to result in the signing of MoUs worth an estimated Rs 600 crore with various investors.
Book on PM Modi speeches should be made more accessible to common people: Tripura CM
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the book written on a selection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speeches should be made more accessible to the common people, as this would benefit society and inspire people.
Bangladeshi held in Tripura with gun, smartphones, currencies of 2 nations
Amid the high security alert ahead of Republic Day celebrations in India, Tripura Police arrested a Bangladeshi national with arms and Indian and Bangladeshi currencies, officials said here on Wednesday.
Tripura court sentences three youths to life imprisonment in murder case
Three youths were sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday for the brutal murder of a mason six years ago during an arbitration meeting in a Panchayat office in Tripura’s Unakoti district, officials said.
Tripura stands second in position in GSDP growth in North East: CM Dr Manik Saha
The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of the state of Tripura is the second highest in the northeast region under BJP's rule, said Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday.
Ancient Lord Brahma Sculpture Unearthed in Unakoti
A remarkable discovery has been made in the Bhuiyapara area of Kailashahar Sub-division under Tripura’s Unakoti District, where villagers unearthed an ancient sculpture of Lord Brahma during development work.
Drugs worth Rs 12 crore seized in Tripura, two held
In a meticulously planned operation, Assam Rifles seized huge quantities of highly addictive methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 12 crore in Tripura and arrested two drug peddlers, officials said on Tuesday.
Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur celebrate 53rd Statehood Day
Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur on Tuesday separately celebrated their 53rd Statehood Day by holding a variety of colourful cultural programmes and other functions.
Govt putting utmost effort to end drug menace in Tripura; CM Dr Manik Saha attends Bhoomi Pujan for establishment of deaddiction Centre
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Monday attended the Bhoomi pujan programme for the establishment of 200-bedded integrated drug deaddiction centre at Bishramganj in Sepahijala district of the state and said that the government has adopted zero tolerance policy to build Nesha-Mukt Tripura.
Unakoti to have Toy Train soon; ecotourism to be developed in Unakoti heritage tourism destination, says minister Sushanta Chowdhury
The state transport and tourism minister Sushanta Chowdhury said that the government is contemplating to develop eco-tourism in Unakoti Sonamukhi tourist place and introduce toy train services for the tourists.
Two held with Brown Sugar worth Rs 7 lakh
Tripura Police today arrested two persons and seized drugs worth Rs 7 lakh from Kathalchari area under Sabroom Sub division of Tripura's South District.
Husband sentenced to life for wife's murder in Unakoti
A District and Sessions Court in Unakoti, Tripura, has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his wife. The verdict was delivered on January 18, 2025, by Judge Sudipta Chowdhury, following testimonies from 22 witnesses that sealed the fate of the accused, Ramiz Ali (35).
BJP announces District presidents after elections among 37 candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura on Monday announced the names of its district presidents following elections held among 37 candidates.
Minister Ratan Lal Nath demands inclusion of Kokborok language in 8th Schedule of Indian Constitution
Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Sunday pitched for more development of the Kokborok language and advocated for inclusion of the language in the eight schedule of the constitution of India.