Category: WEST TRIPURA

• AGARTALA
• JIRANIA
• MOHANPUR
• Khumulwng

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday has expressed his appreciation for the officials working in Cooperative Banks in the state, as the banks are witnessing good profit that will eventually benefit the people living in villages.

The North District Superintendent of Police, Bhanupada Chakraboprty, shed light on the incident, stating that they received a crucial tip-off regarding an individual transporting a substantial quantity of cannabis from Agartala towards Assam.

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday said that the number of blood donation camps in the state has significantly increased, resulting in ample blood storage in hospitals across the state.

He said that the new rail project would boost relations between India and Bangladesh which would help growth of small scale industries in the border area and boost tourism of the northeastern region.

Even as the BJP now has some electoral advantage in the northeastern region ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, internal feuds in the party, anti-incumbency and the ongoing ethnic troubles in Manipur and its after effects in the neighbouring states would be hurdles for the saffron party before the parliamentary polls.

Chief Minister, Dr. Manik Saha, on Friday said that the state government would take measures to eliminate the practice of private tuition in order to relieve students of the excessive burden of education.

Following allegations of sexual harassment against Assistant Professor Dr. Bhupesh Debbarma from the Department of Philosophy at Tripura Central University, the university authorities have placed him on leave until further notice.

Speaking at an event held at the BJP state party office on the Death Anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, CM Dr. Saha emphasized the distressing state of affairs in West Bengal, lamenting that its people seem to have forgotten the purpose and for whom Bengal was created.

Pratima Bhowmik, Union Minister of State, conducted a door-to-door campaign in Pratapgarh today, where she emphasized the developmental achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Assam Police seized narcotics worth at least Rs 25 crore in the international market and arrested five persons on charges of drug peddling, officials said on Friday.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha emphasized the commitment of the current BJP-led state government to propel the state towards unprecedented development through the implementation of various projects conducted with utmost transparency.

The Information and Cultural Affairs Department Secretary Pradip Chakraborty today said that the budget allocation for advertising has been increased from Rs 3 crore in 2018 to Rs 15 crore in 2023.

“Our ministers and BJP leaders are dedicatedly working in the janajati areas. Prime Minister Modi is also committed to the development of Tripura, which has instilled faith in the people that only a BJP-led government can bring about real progress," he added.

The Food and Civil Supplies Minister, Sushanta Chowdhury today has issued a stern warning against anyone involved in creating an artificial shortage of daily necessities during the monsoon season.

On the occasion, the Union State Minister said that yoga keeps people healthy and strong. Every one of us needs to do 30 minutes of yoga and Pranayam every day to keep ourselves healthy.

Tripura Police arrested two persons including a Bangladeshi and Iran nationals from Ashwini Market on Wednesday morning. During a search conducted by the police, several counterfeit Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and mobile phone were seized from the suspects.

To celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nine-year tenure, Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha initiated the 'Sampark Se Samarthan' campaign in Agartala today highlighting the developmental works of PM Modi.

Governors, Chief Ministers, senior security forces officers along with prominent personalities performed yoga across the Northeast region, except in violence-hit Manipur, to mark the 9th International Day of Yoga on Wednesday.

Acting on confidential information, the North District Police, under the leadership of Superintendent Bhanupada Chakraborty, successfully apprehended three individuals from Kalibari Dighi in Dharmanagar.

Appealing to everyone to practice Yoga every day for the benefit of their health and the nation, Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha said that Yoga has gained global recognition, understanding, and appreciation due to the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Meanwhile, demanding action against the assistant professor, members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Tuesday staged a sit-in-demonstration in front of the chamber of Vice-Chancellor Ganga Prasad Prasain.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted heavy rainfall over 10 states which include Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and coastal Andhra Pradesh.

“There are 21 medium drains in Agartala Municipal Corporation area. These are kept clean through outsourcing agencies. Apart from this, 22 small drains are kept clean by the cleaning staff of AMC”, he said.

In the press conference, the sports minister also said that International Yoga Day will be observed on June 21. On that day, the State-level main program will be organized at the International Fair Grounds located at Hapania on the outskirt of Agartala city.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Monday urged people to practice yoga as a means of self-discovery and said that Tripura would soon be an education hub. He also emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts have led to the global recognition of yoga,