Addressing the programme here in the auditorium of the Tribal Research and Cultural Institute, the minister said that an initiative has been taken to provide traditional ornaments, musical instruments, dance accessories and clothing to 39 different tribal cultural organizations of the state.
In a significant victory against drug trafficking, the Additional Sessions Court in Bishalgarh has sentenced a lorry driver to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for smuggling a substantial quantity of ganja.
The theft, reported by Ayesha Khatun on September 12, prompted a formal complaint at the NCC police station. Following the complaint, the police initiated an investigation that led to the arrest of two suspects, Mohammad Sahraab and Rahul Goala.
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha on Monday highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inspirational life and India's transformative progress under his leadership over the past 10 years, emphasizing that the BJP always believes in positive politics.
Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Monday that the state government will purchase 105 megawatts of power at a cost of Rs 2 crore and will soon inaugurate nine new substations before Diwali to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
The Tripura Congress on Monday expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Central government, accusing it of failing to provide adequate financial aid for those affected by the recent floods in the state. The party called for urgent financial and relief measures to assist the flood victims.
Three people, including a woman, were arrested on Monday in connection with the gruesome incident of a 55-year-old woman in Tripura's West Tripura district being tied to a tree and being burnt alive, police said.
Chief Minister Lalduhoma and his Cabinet colleagues, including Home Minister K. Sapdanga, state Assembly Speaker Lalbiakzama, top officials including Chief Secretary Renu Sharma and senior security and police officials were present at the ceremony
Addressing the party workers here, Manik Saha said that during the interaction with the affected people, party leaders, 'karyakartas' and members in the state would collect initial details about atrocities, violence, rapes and victimisation.
The joint team of the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Railway Police Force (RPF) on Saturday apprehended at least 4 Rohingyas and 1 Bangladeshi national from Agartala Railway station.
A significant protest rally took place in Agartala, drawing over 1,000 participants, including intellectuals, journalists, teachers, lawyers, doctors, and local residents. Organized by the Forum for Protection of Minorities in Bangladesh, the rally aimed to address the ongoing persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh.
With the Bengali’s grand festival Durga Puja is drawing near, the police of West Tripura district has ramped up the security measures to ensure peaceful puja this year and also issued a stern warning against forceful puja subscription practices.
In a significant breakthrough, the East Agartala police station has apprehended six suspects in connection with a series of thefts that occurred in several shops along Central Road. The arrests were made following an extensive investigation into the theft incidents that have alarmed local business owners.
Dr. Saha said this while addressing a gathering after watching the 114th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat at Booth No. 20 of 6 Agartala Mandal. Speaking at the event, Dr. Saha said that a time will come when there will be no alternative to the BJP.
Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu arrived in Aizawl on Sunday to take additional charge as the Governor of Mizoram on Monday, officials said.
The BJP government in Tripura would reopen the cases of killings and murders that happened during the previous regimes of Left and Congress, said Chief Minister Manik Saha.
“Since before the independence of the country, there was a widespread demand to prohibit cow slaughter and the same demand further strengthened across the country. Cows are worshipped by the Hindus,” he said.
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday inaugurated the celebration of World Tourism Day-2024 here in a function at Agartala and said that the tourism industry plays a key role in growing countries and state’s economy.
Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on Friday flagged off Cycle Rally and Peace Walk on "World Tourism Day" here at Agartala Ujjayanta Palace and said that the tourism industry in the state can play a key role in enhancing the economy of the state.
Ahead of the festive season, the cabinet of the BJP-led coalition government in Tripura has given a nod for recruitment in 1267 various posts and also for creation of 193 new posts in various departments.
"Beautification will be carried out with all necessary arrangements. No sound systems will be allowed. All preparations are in place. We are here today to inspect the site, as the Chief Minister, Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, will inaugurate it on October 8," he added.
Tripura’s Agriculture Minister, Ratan Lal Nath announced on Friday that the state government has set an ambitious goal to expand organic farming across 50,000 hectares. The plan includes exporting Bird’s Eye Chilli, a popular local produce, to Germany.
Director General of Police, Amitabh Ranjan, assured on Friday that all necessary measures are in place to ensure a peaceful celebration of Durga Puja throughout the state.
Ahead of the festive season, the Tripura government would provide flour, semolina (suji) and sugar to 9.83 lakh ration cardholder families free of cost in view of catastrophic floods in the state last month.
Rallies and demonstrations against the atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh continued in the northeastern states with Tipra Motha Party (TMP), an ally of ruling BJP, on Thursday organised a massive rally in southern Tripura’s Sabroom sub-division.
