Category: WEST TRIPURA

• AGARTALA
• JIRANIA
• MOHANPUR
• Khumulwng

The Bhavan’s Tripura Vidya Mandir (BTVM) on Wednesday celebrated its 28 glorious years in the state of Tripura and also observed Gandhi Jayanti in the school premise.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday announced that the development and beautification works of the Tripura Sundari Temple will be completed soon, after which it will be established as a prominent tourist destination in the country.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday appealed for everyone’s cooperation to maintain the cleanliness of the state and lauded the role of the women from various self-help groups for their tireless work in this regard.

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday urged everyone to maintain the cleanliness of the state and appealed to refrain from using single-use plastic.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released Rs 855.40 crore to six flood-affected northeastern states as a central share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and an advance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), officials said on Wednesday.

In a significant political development, the ruling BJP on Tuesday expelled one of the party’s vice presidents, Patal Kanya Jamatia for ‘anti-party’ activities.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for providing assistance to flood-affected Tripura.

The Centre has approved the release of Rs 25 crore to the flood-affected Tripura from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), officials said here on Tuesday.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday inaugurated the state-level observance of the 6th anniversary of Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) and 3rd anniversary of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission here in an event at Agartala Pragna Bhavan and said that the present government in Tripura has given priority to the development of health care services and health infrastructure in the state.

Tripura is capable of developing industries based on rubber, food processing, bamboo etc. she said that about 98% of the industries in the state are registered in the list of micro, small and medium enterprises, she said.

The state social welfare minister Tinku Roy on Tuesday inaugurated the state level observance of the International Day of Older Person here in a function at Agartala Muktadhara Auditorium and appealed to stop ill practices against the older persons.

Speaking on the matter, West Tripura District Superintendent of Police, Kiran Kumar, stated that at the Champaknagar Naka checking point under the Jirania Sub-division of West Tripura District, police detained a man based on intelligence reports.

During the review meeting the Chief Minister said that Tripura achieved a remarkable position in seizure of drugs and destruction of seized items among the northeastern states of the country.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Monday inaugurated a day long awareness program here at Agartala on consumer rights and said that the consumers needs to be more aware about their rights.

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.