During his visit to the village, in the outskirts of Agartala, Dr Saha said, “The Vocal for Local initiative of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought smiles to many.” He said that the unorganized workers play a crucial role in growing the country’s GDP rate and enhancing the rural economy.
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Tripura made significant progress in implementing the PM-Vishwakarma scheme: Union Minister of MSME Jitan Ram Manjhi
The Union Minister of Micro-Small-Medium Enterprises (MSME) Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday claimed that the state of Tripura has made a significant progress in executing the Centre’s PM Vishwakarma scheme, which aims to enhance the rural economy.
State level Youth Festival to begin from Nov 13 at Kailasahar
The state level youth festival to begin from November 13 at Kailashahar in Unakoti district of the state. The three days long festival will end on November 15.
Eight B’desh nationals held in Tripura for illegally entering India
Amidst the Border Security Forces (BSF) put on high alert since the turmoil in Bangladesh began, infiltration from the neighbouring country into Tripura remained unabated as eight more Bangladeshi nationals including two women were arrested in Tripura on Thursday for illegal entry into India.
Mukhyamantri Susthyo Shoishab, Sustho Koishore Abhiyan 7.0 launched in Tripura
Addressing the launching event, the Chief Minister, who also holds the health portfolio said that the Tripura government aims to bring 11.36 lakh children under the ambitious Mukhyamantri Susthyo Shoishab, Sustho Koishore Abhiyan.
Guv Indra Sena Reddy Nallu attends Biannual Group Commanders Conference- 2024
Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu on Wednesday attended the Biannual Group Commanders Conference- 2024 held here at 21 Sector Assam Rifles in Agartala and interacted with the Officers and Cadets of NCC of Northeastern Region.
LoP Jitendra Choudhury alleges illegal recruitment of MBB University; seeks Guv’s intervention
The Leader of Opposition and the CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Choudhury on Wednesday sought the intervention of the Governor of Tripura Indra Sena Reddy Nallu over the alleged unfair and illegal recruitment of the Agartala MBB University.
JICA India Mission Conducts Mid-Term Evaluation of Tripura JICA Project
A delegation from the JICA India Mission, which arrived in Tripura on October 21 for the mid-term evaluation of the Tripura JICA Project (SCATFORM), inspected the agar plantation and processing centre in the state.
Four Bangladeshi, one Indian tout held in Udaipur Railway Station
Tripura Police detained four minor Bangladeshi nationals and one Indian tout at Udaipur Railway Station in Gomati District on Wednesday.
Man hangs self at Bishalgarh Central Correctional Home
A rape case convict at the Central Correctional Home located in Bishalgarh Sub-division, under Tripura’s Sepahijala District, reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself inside the toilet today.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: Tripura Govt given priority to empower women, says FM Pranajit Singha Roy
The state finance minister Pranajit Singha Roy on Tuesday inaugurated the Gomati district level felicitation cum sensitization programme on Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and workshop on Anaemia Mukta Bharat and said that the government has given priority on empowering women in Tripura.
Centre approves seat expansion at Dental College
The Ministry of Health has increased the seat capacity of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from 50 to 63 at Agartala Government Dental College for the academic session 2025-26.
One held with narcotics worth over Rs 40 lakh in state
In a major narcotics bust, Tripura Police seized 16,000 Yaba tablets and six kilograms of ganja during a raid at Amtali under West Tripura District.
Three Rohingya, two Bangladeshi held at Agartala Railway Station
Speaking on the issue, Officer-in-Charge of the Government Railway Police (GRP), Tapas Das, stated that late last night they received information indicating that some Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals would arrive at Agartala Railway Station to leave the state.
Tensions in Charilam as TMP back goons assault BJP workers
Speaking on the issue, BJP leader Pratik Kishore Dev Varma stated that the BJP and Tipra Motha alliance government is functioning smoothly, but there are individuals attempting to disrupt the peace in the state and create a rift within the alliance.
Tripura to get Rs 2800 crore to boost economy, surface communication
In a major boost to Tripura’s economy and surface communication system, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Monday decided to sanction projects worth over Rs 2800 crore for the state, officials said on Monday.
DGP dismisses oppositions’ claim of deteriorated law and order situation
Ruling out the opposition political parties’ allegation of deteriorated law and order situation in Tripura, the Director General of Police Amitabh Ranjan on Monday claimed that the situation has improved in the state.
1827 voters join Tipra Motha leaving CPIM
Md. Sentu Mia spearheaded the major defection from the CPI(M) as 1,827 individuals from 410 families embraced the ideology of Royal Scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma and joined the TIPRA Motha party today.
Tripura Police working without interference: DGP
The Director General of Police in Tripura, Amitabh Ranjan, on Monday asserted that the Tripura Police is working without any interference or doubts to maintain the law and order situation in the state.
Free Wi-Fi facility launched in Tripura degree colleges to digitally empower students
Tripura has catapulted the state into the digital era, delivering transformative change across governance, infrastructure, and citizen services, said minister Pranajit Singha Roy on Monday.
TIPRA Motha MLA writes to human rights commission, DGP over custodial death of Badal Tripura; seeks arrest of OC of Manubazar PS
In his letter to the commissions and DGP, the MLA cited instances of police harassment, torture, assault persisting inside police stations of Tripura and stated, “Even, proper medical attention is not being awarded to the arrested persons ignoring the specific guidelines of the Supreme Court of India.”
BJP’s membership drive gaining ground; CM Dr Manik Saha attends membership drive in his AC
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, who was also the former state president of the party on Sunday took part in the BJP’s membership drive and claimed that the party’s membership drive has been gaining ground and is on its way to achieve that target of 12 lakh memberships.
Five Indians held while exfiltrating to Bangladesh: BSF
As per BSF on 20th October on specific information of BSF, five Indian national including 01 minor were detained by troops of Border Out Post Harnakhola under West Tripura District while they were trying to exfiltrate to Bangladesh.
Tripura rights body serves notice to DGP after man dies due to 'torture in police custody'
The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has asked the Director General of Police Amitabh Ranjan to submit an interim report within 15 days on the death of a 34-year-old man, who died at his residence on October 17 allegedly due to injuries sustained from the "torture in police custody", rights body officials said on Saturday.
Bengalis worried of their citizenship in India; Amra Bangali argues SC’s declaration of Bangladeshis entering Assam after March 25, 1971 as illegal immigrants
A Bengali community body – Amra Bangali in Tripura on Saturday argued the Supreme Court’s declaration of all Bangladeshi migrants who entered Assam on or after Mar 25, 1971, as illegal migrants.