In a major boost to rural employment and economic stability, the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, has allocated 3.5 crore person-days under the MGNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme) for the Financial Year 2025-26, said Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha.
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Sudip demands probe into recruitment corruption in Higher Institutions
Raising the issue during Zero Hour on the third day of the Tripura Legislative Assembly session, Roy Barman alleged that large-scale corruption and malpractice were taking place in the recruitment process for these institutions.
Govt to fill 126 vacant posts of Community Health Officers: CM
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, who also serves as the state's Health Minister, announced today that 126 vacant positions for Community Health Officers (CHOs) will be filled soon.
New GBP Hospital block to be completed by 2027: CM
To provide better health care to the people of the state, the construction of a new building is underway to accommodate patients at GB Pant Hospital, and the construction work is expected to be completed by 2027, said Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha.
Bihar duo nabbed in Agartala with ganja worth Rs 3 lakh
In a major crackdown on drug smuggling, Tripura Police arrested two residents of Bihar at Jogendra Nagar Railway Station in Agartala on Tuesday, seizing 36 kg of ganja concealed in their luggage.
India and China review situation along LAC, early resumption of Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra
The Indian delegation was led by Gourangalal Das, Joint Secretary (East Asia) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) while Hong Liang, Director General of the Boundary and Oceanic Affairs Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, headed the Chinese delegation.
Disaster is directly linked to climate change: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Disaster Management Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. During the discussion, the Home Minister emphasised that disasters are directly linked to climate change and stressed the need for proactive measures to mitigate its impact.
Shocking crime uncovered: Yoga teacher buried alive after abduction
A love affair cost a Yoga teacher his life as he was kidnapped and buried alive in a 7-foot pit in Paintawas village, Charkhi Dadri, 61 kilometres from Rohtak. Not only that, but a missing person’s report was also filed only 10 days after the kidnapping, and for three months, the police searched for the Yoga teacher.
Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2025
The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2025 on Tuesday incorporating 35 government amendments as a key part of the process for the proposals of Union Budget 2025-26 to kick in.
Make India a producer and not consumer: Raghav Chadha pushes for ‘Make AI in India’ project
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Tuesday emphasised the need to expand the 'Make in India' initiative and bring Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its ambit for solidifying country's growth potential in next few decades.
Disha Salian case: Fresh FIR names Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea Chakraborty, Dino Morea
An FIR has been filed against Shiv Sena(UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea Chakraborty, Dino Morea, Suraj Pancholi and others in Disha Salian's death case, her father's advocate said on Tuesday.
Samsung says mulling legal options after India raises over Rs 5,000 crore in tax demand
Samsung’s network division, which imports telecom equipment, had allegedly been under scrutiny for "misclassifying critical transmission components used in mobile towers"
Unifying policies of Modi govt have tossed separatism out of J&K: Amit Shah
After two constituents of the Hurriyat Conference announced the severing of its ties, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that separatism has become history in Kashmir while urging more groups to come forward.
State to get Nicco Park-Style Eco-Park, Minister holds meeting
Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury convened a crucial meeting on Monday with Rajiv Kaul, Managing Director of Kolkata Nicco Park, to discuss the project’s establishment at Sachindranagar Colony in Jirania under the West District.
Govt committed for development of Kokborok, other minority languages: CM
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that the state government has taken a series of steps for the development of Kokborok and other minority languages and informed that the process of recruiting around 401 Assistant Professors is underway.
State reports 123 Cybercrime cases, 74 held in last three Years
Tripura has registered 123 cases of cybercrime and arrested 74 accused in the last three years, as revealed during the second day of the Tripura Legislative Assembly session on Monday.
Seven PIF Camps operational in Tripura to curb illegal infiltration
The state government has established seven Prevention of Infiltration of Foreigners (PIF) camps across different districts to check illegal infiltration along the state's 856-km-long international border with Bangladesh.
Conviction rate in Tripura rises by 21 pc: CM Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Monday that the general conviction rate of various cases in Tripura has increased by 20 per cent over the past three years.
‘Historic milestone’: First freight rake placed at Tripura terminal
In a significant milestone, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) on Monday successfully placed the first-ever goods train at the Nischintapur terminal near Agartala.
'Situation not like J&K': SC Judge urges Manipuris to sit together with empathy & fraternity to overcome ethnic problem
Supreme Court judge, Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, who hails from Manipur, on Sunday, urged all concerned to sit together with a sense of empathy, sympathy, and fraternity to overcome the ongoing ethnic problem in the state.
DCI approves Master of Dental Surgery program: CM
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that the Dental Council of India (DCI) has given approval to the state government to start Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in the Agartala Government Dental College.
Youth participation will shape India's political future: CM
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that the country will benefit from the participation of youth in politics and therefore there is a need to make the youth more aware of the parliamentary system and norms.
Tripura: Leading tribal student body withdraws stir over Kokborok language script
The Twipra Students' Federation (TSF), the influential tribal students’ body in Tripura, on late Sunday evening announced the withdrawal of its indefinite statewide agitation, including road blockade, in Tripura from Monday after a crucial meeting with Chief Minister Manik Saha.
Indian Navy's self-reliance strengthened with launch of frigate 'Tavasya'
The second frigate of the Project 1135.6 Additional Follow-on Ships, named ‘Tavasya’, was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on Saturday.
Peace will return soon in Manipur, says Supreme Court's Justice Gavai; inaugurates legal, medical aid camps
Supreme Court judge, Justice B. R. Gavai, who is leading a five-member team of apex court judges currently visiting violence-hit Manipur, on Saturday said that peace would prevail in this land and peace would return soon and "let us all work together to bring peace and justice".