The officials and functionaries of the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) staged a protest in front of the Tripura Police Headquarters on Monday demanding immediate arrest of former office bearers of the state cricket body accusing in a “multi-crore financial scam involving the procurement and installation of floodlights at the two cricket stadiums in Agartala.
In a significant stride towards enhancing the cross-border trade and strengthen security, the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) is set to unveil the Land Port Management System (LPMS) at Agartala Integrated Check Post on November 26 next.
In support of the demand, the minister on Saturday chaired a meeting here at Agartala TFDPC office conference hall, with the participation of the representatives of the Reang community and intellectuals.
Aiming to promote the state’s rich cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty and diverse tourism offerings, Tripura tourism has come up with a concept of hosting Promo Fest. The first Tripura Tourism Promo Fest will be launched on December 3 next.
The BJP in Tripura almost doubled its membership in the just concluded drive, compared to 2019, and registered 11.91 lakh members, a party leader said here on Saturday.
The infiltration from unrest hit Bangladesh into northeastern states of India continued with 16 more nationals of the neighbouring country, arrested by the security forces in Tripura on Friday, officials said.
Ahead of the 60th Rising Day celebrations of the Border Security Force (BSF), a 25 km bike rally was organised on Friday to promote awareness on HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, and other social issues besides strengthening ties with villagers living along the India-Bangladesh border.
A comprehensive training program for Master Volunteers under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was successfully conducted through a daylong workshop here at Agartala on Friday.
Underscoring the government's strong focus and commitment on improving community welfare and reinforcing local initiatives in Tripura, the Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu on Friday made his visit to Khowai district and chaired a review meeting to check the execution of developmental works in the district.
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Thursday inaugurated a daylong workshop on State Level People’s Plan Campaign here at Agartala Gram Swaraj Bhavan of Panchayatraj Training Institute and asked the panchayat representatives to work efficiently with transparency to boost the developmental progress of the state.
To raise awareness about the importance of sustainable fisheries and the need to protect aquatic ecosystems and the livelihoods of fishing communities, Tripura along with the rest of the world on Thursday observed the World Fisheries Day.
In a bid to upgrade the skills in various technical trades and to enhance employability, the Tripura government signed an agreement with Tata Technologies for the upgradation of 19 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state for Rs 683.27 crore, an official said here on Thursday.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday expressed grief following the death of Nayek Subhankar Bhowmik of the 10th Battalion of the Assam Regiment and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for the next kin of the brave heart.
Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on Tuesday visited the regional office of the rubber board here at Agartala and interacted with the officials to take stock of the rubber production of the state.
Karimganj district in Assam will be renamed as Shribumi district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday. The decision was taken in a cabinet meeting presided over by CM Sarma at his office here.
In yet another significant recruitment drive, the Tripura cabinet has given a nod to fill up at least 253 vacant posts in different departments of the government.
Amid the escalating violence in Manipur, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday decided to provide an additional 50 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to the state government to deal with the prevailing law and order situation, officials said.
The state level Khelo Tripura Para Games-2024 will commence in the second week of December next month here at Agartala Swami Vivekananda ground, said sports and youth affairs minister Tinku Roy on Monday.
The state fishery and animal resource development minister Sudhangshu Das on Monday chaired a district level review meeting here at Kailasahar in Unakoti district and said that quick assistance will be given to the fish farmers and animal husbandry, who were affected by the devastating flood in Tripura.
In his letter to the Chief Minister, the LoP Jitendra Chaudhury stated, “I have met the affected people who handed over a memorandum to me urging for alternative arrangement and compensation for the demolition of their houses. They also strongly demanded to stop the demolition drive immediately.”
The opposition CPI(M) on Saturday demanded the government to compensate the families affected by the communal violence, which took place at Kadamtala and Pekucherra in North Tripura district in the recent past.
The state youth affairs and sports minister Tinku Roy on Saturday inaugurated the celebration of National Press Day here in a function at Agartala Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan and said that the journalists of the state are going through multiple challenges in fulfilling their professional responsibilities.
In yet another significant stride towards upgrading skill development training for the youths in the Industry Training Institutes in the state of Tripura, the government on Saturday announced to ink MoU with the TATA technology.
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia said that there was a seven-fold increase in funding to Nagaland from the Centre in the last 10 years of the Modi Government.
“North Eastern states have seen massive development in every sector including road, rail, air, telecommunication due to the PM Modi’s utmost effort,” Scindia said, adding that Pm Modi is determined to make the North East region – the country’s growth engine.
