Category: tripura

The District and Sessions Judge Court of North Tripura District has convicted and sentenced a man to three years of rigorous imprisonment. This verdict comes after the Tripura Police seized Rs 20,000 in Fake Indian Currency Notes (FCIN) in 2016.

Acting on a tip-off, Pranab Milli, the gate in-charge of Churaibari watch post, directed the police to intercept the six-wheeler truck bearing registration number AS01QC-8165 at the check post. Upon inspecting the vehicle, authorities discovered 45 packets of ganja concealed in various compartments.

On Tuesday, Tripura confirmed the detection of four additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the cumulative tally in the state to 108,070, as reported by the health department's bulletin.

The minister specified that priority should be given to the departments of education, health, agriculture, electricity, livestock, and fisheries in these identified blocks. He emphasized that these efforts are crucial for the overall development and self-reliance of the region.

In a significant blow to opposition parties in Tripura ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, more than 1500 voters, including members of the principal opposition party Tipra Motha, have joined the BJP.

In a dedicated effort to enhance road safety and mitigate road crash casualties, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has successfully executed its 35th Road Safety Campaign from January 11th, 2024, to January 31st, 2024, spanning across the North East Circle.

Indian cricketer Mayank Agarwal has suffered a major health scare on board a flight to Surat from Agartala and has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a local hospital in the Tripura capital.

Aiming to strengthen the state’s Public Distribution System (PDS) and ease the beneficiaries in withdrawing their PDS items, the Tripura government has decided to open more 51 ration shops across the state.

Agartala Press Club commemorated its 40th anniversary on Tuesday with a vibrant procession that attracted hundreds of participants from the media community and beyond.

Residents of Narendranagar have been grappling with a severe drinking water crisis for the past four days, prompting Pramila Bahini to stage a road blockade on the Damchara-Panisagar road today.

Former Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma today said that the country has already decided that in the upcoming Lok Sabha election BJP’s victory under the leadership of PM Modi is just a matter of time.

Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on Monday joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s student’s interaction programme – Pariksha Pe Charcha and watched live broadcast of the event.

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Department Tinku Roy announced today that the Khelo India Inter University Yoga Competition is set to take place in Tripura from February 17 to 19.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Monday said that the guidance and motivation provided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during "Pariksha Pe Charcha" will undoubtedly boost the confidence levels of students.

President of Tipra Motha, Bijoy Kumar Hrangkhawl said that to mark this significant occasion, the party has decided to hold events at every district and block unit and also organise a main event at the Malancha Niwas, Agartala, starting at 10:30 AM on 5th February.

In a dramatic turn of events, MNREGA workers in North Gandacherra, Tripura, staged a protest by blocking the Ambassa-Gandachara road, causing significant traffic disruptions. The workers were expressing their discontent over the non-payment of wages for several months.

Chailengta Bazar witnessed heightened tensions as retail traders staged a protest, blocking the crucial Manu-Chawmanu road. The demonstration arose from a dispute with the sub-divisional administration over restricted access to the recently transformed weekly haat market ground.

Emphasizing the primary goal of securing victory in both Lok Sabha seats in Tripura, Bhattacharya highlighted the party's commitment to bolstering Prime Minister Narendra Modi's position in the 2024 elections.

The Railway Police personnel in Agartala railway station have busted interstate drugs peddling racket, involving peddlers of Bihar, West Bengal and Tripura, and arrested six persons six persons in this connection, an official said on Sunday.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha donated an ambulance to the Trinayani Social Organization in 8-Town Bardowali from his MLA Area Development Fund on Sunday.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha criticized the previous governments on Sunday for large-scale scams in the state as well as in the country.

In yet another major development, one unlisted banned NLFT militant of Biswa Mohan factor surrendered before the BSF jawans at Gandacherra in Dhalai district.

After the Assembly elections in the five northeastern states in 2022 and 2023 – Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Mizoram – the Congress’ position has further weakened in the region, while the BJP has only bolstered.

Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu on Friday appealed to the people to boycott the drugs peddlers and those who are involved with the drugs menaces and make the state a ‘drug-free’ state.

Chief Secretary J K Sinha inaugurated the programme here at Agartala Rabindra Bhavan on Thursday. The theme of this year's National Voter's Day is 'Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure'.