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The arrests were made based on confidential information received by the authorities. It has been revealed that these individuals had entered India illegally in 2020 for employment purposes and had been residing in Bangalore since then.

As the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for redevelopment of as many as 508 railway stations across the country at a cost exceeding Rs 24,470 crore, the Northeastern states of Tripura to get three rail stations revamped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

Addressing the inauguration programme at Kailashahar in Unakoti district of the state on Saturday, the Chief Minister Dr. Saha said, “The Tripura government is contemplating to strengthen the district hospitals so as to reduce the pressure on Agartala GBP hospital.”

Of the state's two Lok Sabha seats, one – Tripura East -- is reserved for the tribals, who in terms of economic status are better than the tribals of other states in the northeast region and other parts of the country.

In a bid to promote plantation of oil palm across the state of Tripura and enable the farmers become economically self-sufficient, the state agriculture minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday launched a mega oil palm plantation drive at Shantinagar village in Belbari block of Jirania subdivision.

"It is clarified that the incident is in no way related to any religious issue as circulated in some platforms. We request all to maintain peace and tranquility in the area. Pls avoid any kind of rumour. Rumour mongers will be booked and strict action will be taken against them."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stones for the re-development of three stations in Tripura under the Amrit Bharat Scheme on 06th August. The three stations are in Dharmanagar, Kumarghat and in Udaipur.

The traffic police in Agartala have initiated a strict operation to combat the rising traffic congestion and night-time accidents plaguing the city. Since Friday morning, the special enforcement team has been discreetly affixing penalty stickers of over five hundred rupees on bikes and cars parked illegally on the side of the road.

A shocking incident unfolded in Tulasikhar Block ICDS Project, as the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) Dinesh Debbarma was brutally attacked in his office on Wednesday afternoon.

The Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation, Dipak Majumdar, presented the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2023-24, outlining a total expenditure of Rs 397 crore. The budget, showcased at the AMC head office, focuses on the comprehensive development of the city and the provision of essential amenities for its residents.

Tripura's tea industry has witnessed an unprecedented surge in production during the financial year 2022-23, with an impressive record of 90 lakh kg of tea leaves produced, as announced today by Chairman Santosh Saha of Tripura Tea Development Corporation.

It has always been the endeavour of the Border Security Force to stand by the border population in their needs during the course of their duty. Accordingly, BSF takes care for the needs of border population.

Dr. Saha, who also holds the Home portfolio, has directed the officials to complete the pending works on priority basis so that the international flight service can be made operational from Agartala MBB Airport to Bangladesh.

During the meeting, Chief Electoral Officer Punit Agarwal emphasized the importance of conducting free, fair, and peaceful by-elections in the region. He encouraged all stakeholders to uphold the democratic values and ensure a level playing field for all candidates.

In the press conference, Transport Minister also said that the Union Finance Ministry has declared the state's Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport as a customs check post. A gadget notification has also been released accordingly.

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha will launch the massive vaccine catch-up campaign of Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 5.0 for three months in the state of Tripura to immunize pregnant women and children up to the age of five against the diseases like Measles and Rubella.

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday inaugurated the newly built Cardiac-Care Unit at Kulai in Dhalai district of the state and said that this new facility will largely benefit the people of the Dhalai district.

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday inaugurated the 9th Women Police Station of the state at Ambassa in Dhalai Tripura district and said that ensuring safety of women in the state is the top most priority of the government.

In a voice message, Pradyot urged the indigenous people of Tripura to remain patient as discussions with the Government of India are in the final stages and in the next two months, there may be significant developments for the Tiprasa community.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday held a meeting with the Janajati Samajpatis at Circuit House in Ambassa, stating that the present state government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is sincerely committed to the overall welfare of the people.

He urged the BJP workers to focus their efforts at the grassroots level, highlighting that the party's strength lies in its discipline and organization, setting it apart from other political parties.

The general manager of the NFR assured the Chief Minister that the State Government's proposal to increase the number of coaches in local demo trains including running additional passenger trains on the Agartala-Dharmanagar route will be considered by the Railway Authority.

As part of Nesha Mukt Tripura drive, Dhalai District Police made major achievement against drug trafficking today as the police have seized cannabis of Rs 10 lakh and arrested one person.

During the operation, law enforcement authorities also discovered 588 empty vials, indicative of the illicit drug trade's scope in the area. The estimated market value of the seized heroin is approximately Rs 25,000.

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday inaugurated the state’s first government nursing college here at Agartala IGM hospital building complex and said that the government is working diligently to make Tripura – a hub of health.