The Tripura government has announced plans to procure 21,315 metric tonnes of paddy from farmers during the upcoming Rabi season, offering a revised minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 23 per kilogram. This increase from last year’s Rs 21.83 per kilogram aims to enhance farmers’ earnings and promote agricultural growth.
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Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu lauds NEP 2020’s transformative vision; inaugurates national conference for Principals in BTVM
Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on Monday inaugurated the 15th National conference for Bhavan's Principals of Secondary and Sr. Secondary Schools at Bhavan's Tripura Vidya Mandir in Agartala from Monday. The 4-day long conference will end on Thursday.
CM Dr Manik Saha emphasis on women empowerment and expansion of women education
The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been implementing various projects for women empowerment since 2014 and as part of this the 'Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao' programme was launched to strengthen women empowerment in the country.
India steps up security at Bangladesh missions after protests grow
India on Monday stepped up security arrangements for the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and its Deputy and Assistant High Commissions in the country following a rising number of protests being held against the atrocities being committed on the Hindu community in the neighbouring nation.
MahaYuti meeting on govt formation cancelled amid Shinde's illness; Ajit Pawar to meet Amit Shah
The meeting slated for Monday between the MahaYuti alliance partners -- the BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP -- to discuss issues related to the government formation in Maharashtra has been called off after Caretaker Chief Minister and Shiv Sena supremo Eknath Shinde cancelled his day's programmes as doctors advised him to take rest due to illness.
Akal Takht sentences Sukhbir Badal; orders ex-Dy CM to clean utensils, shoes in Golden Temple
Five high priests headed by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Monday pronounced religious punishment, also known as “tankhah” for Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was earlier declared guilty of religious misconduct. The former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister has been ordered to clean utensils and shoes in the Golden Temple.
SS(UBT) MP asks PM, EAM to draw plans to rescue persecuted Hindus from Bangladesh
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Priyanka Chaturvedi, on Monday drew the attention of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar to the plight of Hindu minorities in strife-torn Bangladesh and sought plans to rescue them if needed.
Drugs valued at Rs 68.03 crore seized in Mizoram
In a significant haul of drugs in Mizoram, the Assam Rifles in a joint operation with state police seized huge quantities of drugs worth Rs 68.03 crore on Monday in Champhai district, bordering Myanmar.
Protests against atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh continue in Tripura
Protests against atrocities on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh continued in Tripura with hundreds of activists on Monday staging a demonstration here near the office of the Assistant High Commissioner (AHC) of the neighbouring country.
India’s organic food products export reaches $448 mn, set to surpass last year’s figures
India's organic food products export reached $447.73 million in the first eight months of this fiscal (FY25), and are set to surpass last year's export figures, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
Unaccounted wealth worth Rs 137 crore seized during 4-day I-T raid at Rajasthan bizman's places
Unaccounted wealth amounting to Rs 137 crore was seized by the Income Tax Department during a four-day raid operation at 23 locations in Rajasthan and Mumbai connected to Udaipur-based transport businessman Tikam Singh Rao.
Farmers’ protest chokes Delhi-Noida traffic
Traffic chaos gripped roads on Delhi-Noida border on Monday as law enforcers put up barricades and diverted vehicles in their attempt to prevent protesting farmers from Uttar Pradesh to march towards Parliament to demand guaranteed MSP and press other demands.
More awareness among youths – a key to HIV prevention: CM DR Manik Saha
“Emphasis should also be placed on sensitizing students about HIV/AIDS and intravenous drug use through Red Ribbon Clubs in colleges and universities,” he said.
BSF observes 60th Raising Day; CM Dr Manik Saha pays tribute to martyrs
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Sunday paid tribute to the martyred soldiers, who laid down their lives in the line of duty on the 60th Raising Day of the Border Security Force (BSF).
Bangladesh cannot sustain without India: CM Dr Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday criticized the Bangladesh interim government for the atrocities against minority Hindus in the country and said that Bangladesh cannot sustain without India.
CM mulls to introduce bone marrow transplants in Tripura
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday expressed his desire to start bone marrow transplant procedures in the state, as he recently discussed the matter with a specialist doctor and informed that SHIJA Hospital if Manipur is looking to build a super specialty hospital in the state by investing Rs 700 Crore.
Hanging Body Found on Kailashahar Town hall balcony
A sense of shock and mystery enveloped the town of Kailashahar this morning after the lifeless body of a man was discovered hanging on the balcony of the old town hall.
Woman of Sonamura kidnapped from Bangladesh
An Indian woman, Fatema Khatun, a resident of Shobhapur under Sonamura Police Station in Tripura, was allegedly abducted near the Bibi Bazar Immigration Office in Bangladesh on her way back to India.
'Prayers at 1,100 temples for Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, HC’s denial of ISKCON ban brings fresh hope'
ISKCON Governing Body Commissioner and spiritual guru Gauranga Das said that the prayers were being held across 1,100 temples of the organisation on Sunday for the safety of Hindu minorities in strife-torn Bangladesh.
Andhra Pradesh’s NDA government dissolves Waqf Board
Chandrababu Naidu-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has dissolved the State Waqf Board nominated by the previous government.
Their vigilance and courage contribute to safety, security of nation: PM Modi on BSF Raising Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed his greetings on the occasion of BSF Raising Day saying their vigilance and courage contribute to the safety and security of the country.
No alliance in Delhi Assembly election: Kejriwal
The AAP will not tie up with any party in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday, setting the stage for a triangular fight for the 70-seat House around February.
MVA faces existential crisis, Mahayuti betting big on consolidation
The Mahayuti alliance comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP hit the jackpot while the Maha Vikas Aghadi consisting of Congress, Shiv Sena UBT and NCP-SP faced a shocking drubbing in the Assembly elections.
Seven Maoists killed in encounter with police in Telangana
The encounter between Maoists and the elite anti-Maoist force Greyhounds took place in the Chalapaka forest area in Eturnagaram mandal of the district around 5.30 a.m., police said.
Indian-American Kash Patel nominated as FBI Director by Trump
Patel’s nomination marks a new high for the Indian-American community that has quietly and steadily expanded its clout in the political sphere in the United States commensurate with its financial clout.