The Railway Protection Force (RPF) deployed at Agartala Railway Station has seized Yaba tablets worth Rs 60 lakh and detained one person from the Lokmanya Tilak Express train, which arrived in Agartala from Mumbai late Wednesday night.
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Pilak Art and Tourism festival from January 19
The vibrant Pilak Art and Tourism Festival is set to take place from January 19 to 21 on the grounds of West Pilak Class XII School. A preparatory meeting to ensure the smooth conduct of the event was held today at the same venue, bringing together key officials and dignitaries.
Security tightens for 6th session of Legislative Assembly
The sixth session of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly is scheduled to commence on January 10, 2025, with enhanced security measures in place as per the directives of the Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly.
Tripura Chief Minister criticizes previous Govt for neglecting state’s growth
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today criticized the previous government of Tripura for failing to contribute to the state’s development. Dr. Saha said this while distributing blankets in the Gandhighat area of Ward No. 32 in the Baradowali Assembly Constituency.
Speeding train hits elephant in Khowai, leaves it severely injured
A male elephant crossing the railway track between Teliamura and Mungiakami Railway stations in Khowai District of Tripura was hit by a speeding train, causing fractures in both its back legs.
CCTVs installation in schools underway; Govt tells HC while hearing PIL
The Tripura Government has submitted before the High Court of the state that the government is in process of ensuring that safety concerns of the children by installation of CCTV’s at vantage positions in the school.
THRC orders probe into minor’s gang rape, seeks report by Jan 13
The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to investigate the gang rape of a minor girl and submit a detailed report by January 13, 2024. The report must also be shared with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
IMD and TU signs MoU for indigenous lightning detection system development
In a significant step towards enhancing India's capabilities in weather monitoring and research, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Department of Physics, Tripura University.
Tripura Chief Minister hails Officers for promoting transparency in governance
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that officers in the state government are playing a key role in making the administration corruption-free which is an example of Good Governance.
NEC Plenary to usher development for Tripura: CM
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that the recently held Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) will greatly benefit the state and other North Eastern states; as such meetings will bring more development works to this region.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seizes drug items worth Rs 56.525 Cr this December; 15 persons detained
In a major crackdown on the smuggling and trafficking of contraband narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) carried out a focused operation in the month of December 2024 in the North Eastern Region.
PCC urges CM to disclose NEC's decisions before public
Tripura Congress President Asish Kumar Saha on Tuesday wrote a letter to the Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha urging him to inform the citizens of the Tripura about what decisions were taken in the NEC Plenary Session for the development of Tripura and this region.
Tripura making significant strides towards rapid development: CM Dr Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that the present state government is committed to delivering good governance to all sections of society, with the state making significant strides towards rapid development.
TBSE exams for Secondary and HS to begin from February 24
The Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) has announced the dates for the 2025 board examinations. The Higher Secondary (HS) exams will begin on February 24, 2025, while the Madhyamik (Class 10) exams will start on February 25, 2025.
HM Amit Shah to launch 8 Cooperative projects in state on December 22
Union Home Minister and Minister for Cooperation Amit Shah is set to visit Tripura for a two-day trip, during which he will launch and inaugurate eight cooperative projects and schemes at the Cooperative Conference 2024.
Minister Ratan Lal Nath, Sushanta Chowdhury launches paddy procurement from farmers at Madhab Bari
Moving in line with the Centre under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Tripura government is making comprehensive support to make the farmers of the state self-reliant, said agriculture minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday.
Home Minister Amit Shah to lay foundation stone for new Pradesh BJP office on December 22
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit Agartala to lay the foundation stone and perform the Bhoomi Pujan for the new Tripura BJP state office on December 22. The event will take place at Natun Nagar, Agartala.
Pradesh BJP likely to declare Mandal president names tomorrow
Tripura comprises 60 Mandals, corresponding to its 60 Assembly Constituencies. Sources indicate that the party has initiated a complete overhaul of its grassroots leadership having already replaced booth presidents in recent weeks.
State level Khelo Tripura Para Games begins for Divyangjan Athletes
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday inaugurated the state level Khelo Tripura Para Games for the Divyangjan athletes here in a function at Agartala Swami Vivekananda Ground.
Agartala Govt Dental College – a significant milestone in medical education, says CM Dr Manik Saha
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday inaugurated the foundation day celebration of Agartala Government Dental College here at Agartala and said that the dental college is a significant milestone in medical education.
Tripura Govt’s Directorate of Information Technology wins prestigious 15th National Digital Transformation Awards
The Directorate of Information Technology of Tripura government wins in the 15th national digital transformation awards, 2024 for its outstanding achievements in IT initiative.
Three women arrested for assaulting TTE at Manu
The Government Railway Police (GRP) has arrested three women involved in the violent assault on Railway TTE Atul Kaushik at Manu Railway Station, located in Dhalai District. The arrests were made following the review of video footage from the incident.
PCC stages stir demanding action against adani, resolution of Manipur crisis
The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) on Wednesday organized a protest rally to press for a probe into alleged financial irregularities involving industrialist Gautam Adani and to urge the Centre, particularly Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to address the prolonged crisis in Manipur.
12-day long 'Ek Bharat – Shreshtha' Bharat Camp for NCC cadets begins at Agartala
A 12-day long ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Camp’ has begun from Tuesday here at Agartala Shaheed Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel Stadium for the NCC cadets of the country.
Agriculture Minister emphasizes on encouraging farmers to use modern tech to boost crop production
The state agriculture minister Ratan Lal Nath on Tuesday inaugurated Krishi Swarna Samridhi Week in Unakoti district of the state and said that the government is focused on enhancing the livelihood of the farmers and make them self-reliant.