Tripura: Political row over Lord Ram statue at Srirampur
Agartala: A political controversy has erupted in Tripuras Kailashahar subdivision following the installation of a Lord Ram statue at the Srirampur tri-junction, the former site of a statue honoring the late Left Front leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of the state Baidyanath Majumder. Expressing his concerns and dismay over the installation of lord Rams [] The post Tripura: Political row over Lord Ram statue at Srirampur appeared first on NorthEast Now .
No ex-govts thought about Janajati welfare, development happening now, says Tripura CM
No ex-govts thought about Janajati welfare, development happening now, says Tripura CM Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that ambitious projects and schemes worth Rs 1,400 crore, funded by the World Bank, are currently underway in the state to improve the socio-economic conditions of indigenous tribes, adding that previously, no government thought about [] The post No ex-govts thought about Janajati welfare, development happening now, says Tripura CM appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Seven Bangladeshi Nationals Detained for Illegal Entry in South Tripuras Belonia
HT Digital AGARTALA, HT Digital: In a significant development on Sunday, Belonia Police detained seven Bangladeshi nationals who were attempting to illegally cross the Indo-Bangladesh border through Amzadnagar, a border village in South Tripura district. The group, now in police custody, was apprehended based on a tip-off received by law enforcement authorities. The operation was []
Defalcation of gold from Tripura Temple? Ex CM & CPI(M) trade charges
Agartala: An allegation of defalcation of donated gold ornaments at Tripura Sundari Temple against principal opposition CPI(M) raised by former Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb stirred a war of words between the political rivals. On April 10, former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb who happens to be the Lok Sabha MP from West Tripura claimed [] The post Defalcation of gold from Tripura Temple? Ex CM & CPI(M) trade charges appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura likely to host first IPL Match in 2026 as stadium nears completion
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, April 12:Tripura is poised to make its mark on the national cricketing map, with the under-construction international stadium at Narsinghgarh in Agartala likely to host its first-ever IPL match in 2026. President of the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA), Tapan Lodh, confirmed that construction work on the stadium is progressing steadily and is []
Tripura to expand rubber cultivation across 20,485 hectares: CM
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, April 12: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that to boost the economy of the state, rubber cultivation will be expanded to 20,485 hectares of land, and 10 new rubber processing centers will be established. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government is a people-oriented government. This government is continuously working for the welfare []
Seven cops injured during anti-Waqf Act rally in Tripura
Agartala: At least seven policemen sustained injuries on Saturday during a clash between the security personnel and the agitators who held a protest rally against the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act in northern Tripuras Kailashahar under Unakoti district. In Manipur, two prominent organisations Minorities Students Association Manipur (MSAM) and the All Manipur Muslim Students Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Violence erupts in Tripura as anti-Waqf Act protest turns violent, several injured
Agartala: Tripura witnessed tension in Kailashahar, Unakoti district, on Saturday as a protest against the Waqf Amendment Act turned violent. Members of the Muslim community, led by senior Congress leader and Panchayat Samiti Chairperson Badruj Jaman, organized a rally opposing the bill. To maintain law and order, police had set up barricades and deployed heavy [] The post Violence erupts in Tripura as anti-Waqf Act protest turns violent, several injured appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura professor assaulted by mob over exam controversy
Agartala: An assistant professor at Longtharai Valley College in Dhalai district of Tripura was publicly assaulted on Friday by a group of angry individuals, after 12 students reportedly failed to appear for their semester final exams due to alleged negligence on the part of the professor. The victim, identified as Alak Das, was seen in [] The post Tripura professor assaulted by mob over exam controversy appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Agartalas Narsinghgarh Stadium Set to Host First IPL Match in 2026
HT Digital AGARTALA, APR 12: The under-construction international cricket stadium at Narsinghgarh in Agartala is on track to host its first Indian Premier League (IPL) match in 2026, according to officials from the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA). The ambitious project, once completed, is expected to mark a major milestone for cricket in Northeast India. TCA []
Tripura govt planning to set up homeopathy medical college: CM
AGARTALA, April 10: The Tripura government is planning to set up a homeopathy medical college, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Thursday. Tripura at present has three medical colleges and a dental college. Addressing a programme on World Homeopathy Day at Pragya Bhavan in Agartala, Saha said his government is planning to establish a homeopathy []
Tripura forest dept rolls out multi-pronged strategy to tackle human-elephant conflict
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, April 10:In a proactive move to address the growing concerns of human-elephant conflict, the Forest Department of the Tripura government has launched a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy aimed at mitigating risks and ensuring peaceful coexistence between forest dwellers and wild elephants. According to an official report from the department, Tripura is currently home []
Tripura: Regional parties gain as National parties fail, says Pradyot
Agartala: Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman in a public meeting at Lefunga in West Tripura district on Thursday stated that the regional party will realize the political significance of the party when the big players in the game national parties fall short of the majority in elections. Addressing the public meeting Pradyot urged [] The post Tripura: Regional parties gain as National parties fail, says Pradyot appeared first on NorthEast Now .
IIScs FSID, IIT Delhis FITT & C-DAC partner to advance innovation for 5G & beyond
A collaboration aims to develop open-source technology for mobile networks. The partnership includes IISc, IIT Delhi, and C-DAC. It focuses on 5G, 5G Advanced, and 6G networks. The goal is to create a production-quality codebase. The initiative has backing from the electronics and IT ministry. The consortium released IOS-MCN Agartala v0.1.0. Testing showed promising data rates and low latency.
BJP, IPFT, Tipra Motha mortgaged future of youngsters, claims Tripura LoP
Agartala: Tripura Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury on Wednesday alleged that under BJP, Tipra Motha, and IPFT rule, the future of the young generation appears to be shrouded by clouds of uncertainty. According to Choudhury, unemployment and drugs have emerged as the major problems that youth are grappling with. Briefing the media persons at the [] The post BJP, IPFT, Tipra Motha mortgaged future of youngsters, claims Tripura LoP appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: BJP panchayat chief alleges rape, one arrested
Agartala: Tripura Police have arrested one Dilip Sarkar on charges of raping a BJP Panchayat Chief (Pradhan) from Teliamura under the Khowai district of Tripura. Speaking on the issue OC of Teliamura Police Station Rajib Debnath said, The victim had filed FIR against two persons. Dilip Sarkar has been arrested on rape charges. Another person [] The post Tripura: BJP panchayat chief alleges rape, one arrested appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura gets approval for six new Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Agartala: The Central Government has approved the establishment of six new Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Tripura. The announcement was made by Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma during a media interaction at MBB Airport in Agartala on Tuesday, following his return from New Delhi. Calling the approval a new dawn in the field of [] The post Tripura gets approval for six new Eklavya Model Residential Schools appeared first on NorthEast Now .
NECs High-Level Task Force on investment with Scindia
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Apr 7: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, along with the Chief Ministers of Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Nagaland, held a meeting with the Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) on Investment Promotion in the North Eastern Region. On March 15, to boost investment in the North East, the Ministry of []
Rs 100 crore sanctioned for eye hospital in Tripura: CM
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, April 7: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday announced that Rs 100 crore has been sanctioned for opening an eye hospital in the state. Saha said this while addressing the World Health Day program organized by the Hepatitis Foundation of Tripura today in Agartala. We are opening the Maternal and Child []
Tripura: Child marriage affects all state communities, says CM
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday asserted that no specific community in Tripura is responsible for the social menace of child marriage and the malpractice is prevalent across the communities in the state. Speaking at an event of World Health Day in Hepatitis Foundation of Tripura the Chief Minister revealed that child marriage [] The post Tripura: Child marriage affects all state communities, says CM appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: Suspected Bangladeshi drone found near border village
Agartala: A suspected Bangladeshi drone was recovered on Monday from Ballamukha village in South Tripura district, near the India-Bangladesh border. According to locals, the drone had been seen flying over the border area for the past few days before it reportedly malfunctioned and crash-landed near the home of retired police constable Sadhan Majumder. Speaking to [] The post Tripura: Suspected Bangladeshi drone found near border village appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura CM pays surprise visit to IGM Hospital
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, April 5:Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday paid a surprise visit to IGM Hospital and Agartala Government Dental College and directed all staff and doctors to ensure that there is no gap in the treatment of patients. During the visit, he spoke to the doctors and health staff and emphasized the []
Patanjali expands Oil Palm cultivation in Tripura
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, April 4: Patanjali Foods has unveiled an ambitious plan to cultivate approximately 10,000 hectares of oil palm in Tripura over the next two years. Speaking to reporters, Ashok Kumar Singh, North East Region Head of Patanjali Foods, emphasized the companys commitment to expanding oil palm cultivation in the state. To facilitate this []
Patanjali group to bring 10,000 ha of land under palm oil cultivation in Tripura
AGARTALA, Apr 5 : Patanjali Foods is set to cultivate at least 10,000 hectare of palm trees with the potential of producing oil in Tripura in the next two years, aiming to enhance local production and create an integrated business ecosystem to support farmers. The Head of Patanjali Foods Northeast region, Ashok Kumar Singh, stated that the company has acquired 30 hectares of land in Tripura, which will serve as a hub for oil palm cultivation. The facility will include [] The post Patanjali group to bring 10,000 ha of land under palm oil cultivation in Tripura appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Tripura: Congress MLA urges govt to extend Child Care Leave
Agartala: Senior Congress legislator Sudip Roy Barman has written to the Tripura Chief Secretary, urging the state government to extend Child Care Leave (CCL) benefits to women working on a contractual basis across various departments. In his letter, submitted on Saturday, Barman emphasized the need for equitable and supportive policies for all women employees, regardless [] The post Tripura: Congress MLA urges govt to extend Child Care Leave appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Vibrant Villages Programme-II approved for Tripura and other NE states
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, April 4: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the Vibrant Villages Programme -II (VVP-II) for Tripura and rest of the North Eastern states. As per a report Vibrant Villages Programme -II is a Central Sector Scheme furthering its commitment for the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 for []
Congress demands CBI inquiry into Tripura corruption cases, warns of protest
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, April 4: Tripura Pradesh Congress on Friday set a time frame of 15 days to conduct a CBI inquiry into the alleged corruption in various departments and land scams purportedly taking place in the state. Speaking at a press conference, Tripura Pradesh Congress President Asish Kumar Saha said that the ruling BJP []
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Tiprasas to rule Tripura after 2028 assembly polls, says Pradyot
Agartala: Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Thursday predicted that the Rule of Tiprasa would set in after the next assembly election scheduled in 2028. He also cited a pre-condition for that proclamation to turn into reality which is Thansa (Kokborok expression for unity). Addressing a public gathering at Udaipur under the Gomati [] The post Tiprasas to rule Tripura after 2028 assembly polls, says Pradyot appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura Congress lodges complaint against BSF, power department
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, April 2: The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) has filed a formal complaint with the Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC), urging intervention to address the difficulties faced by residents living beyond the barbed wire fence along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura. In its letter, the Congress highlighted alleged violations by the Border []
Tripura Board to declare class X & XII results by April end
Agartala: The results of Tripura Board of Secondary Education conducted Class X and Class XII board exams are likely to be declared officially at the end of April, President of the Board, Dhananjay Gon Choudhuri told media persons on Wednesday. Choudhuri spoke to the media persons followed by an inspection visit to the centres where [] The post Tripura Board to declare class X & XII results by April end appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: 95% of Agartala Smart City project completed, says CM Manik Saha
Guwahati: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday announced that 95% of the Agartala Smart City Project is complete, with the remaining work expected to complete by May 2025. Saha made this statement in response to a calling attention notice by MLA Gopal Chandra Roy in the Tripura Legislative Assembly. He clarified that the Union [] The post Tripura: 95% of Agartala Smart City project completed, says CM Manik Saha appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: Ex-ATTF Cadres Demand Permanent Rehabilitation at RK Nagar
HT Digital AGARTALA, APR 2: Disarmed former members of the now-defunct militant group All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) have demanded permanent rehabilitation in RK Nagar, a locality on the outskirts of Tripuras largest industrial area. According to sources, nearly 100 Kanis of land have already been occupied, with small huts being constructed as the surrendered []
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Tripura Congress begins documentation of its properties
AGARTALA, March 30: The Congress in Tripura has initiated a process to prepare comprehensive documentation on the partys properties in the state for submission before the AICC, a senior leader said on Sunday. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) is in the process of compiling its properties nationwide. Following instruction from the AICC, the party []
Tripura: Mentally challenged man kills one
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 30: A tragic cycle of violence unfolded in Tripuras South District on Sunday as a mentally challenged man, accused of committing multiple crimes in the past, was lynched by an enraged mob after allegedly murdering a neighbour. The incident occurred in the Kalacherra area under the Sabroom Sub-division. According to senior []
Tripura Congress chief meets Rahul Gandhi, raises concerns over BJPs actions
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 29: Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Asish Kumar Saha on Saturday stated that he briefed Leader of Opposition and All India Congress Committee (AICC) leader Rahul Gandhi about the prevailing political situation in Tripura, including the ruling BJPs alleged forcible occupation of Congress offices in the state. Speaking to reporters, []
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Tripura University Faces Backlash Over Nepotism Allegations Against Vice Chancellor
HT Digital AGARTALA, Mar 27: Tripura University is at the center of controversy following serious allegations against its Vice Chancellor (VC) for allegedly favoring his son and three of his sons friends in appointments and academic privileges. Accusations of nepotism and corruption have sparked outrage among students and unemployed youths, leading to protests on campus. []
CPIMs Assembly boycott discredit to Govt: Tripura Cong MLA
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 26:Senior Congress leader and former Tripura minister Sudip Roy Barman on Wednesday criticized the CPIMs decision to boycott the remainder of the ongoing Tripura Legislative Assembly Budget session, calling it a significant discredit to the state government. The Budget session for the financial year 2025-26, which commenced on March 21, is []
Bihar duo nabbed in Agartala for smuggling ganja
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 25: 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. Sadar Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Debaprasad Roy stated that the operation was carried out based on intelligence inputs, []
First goods train brought to Nischintpur terminal in Tripura
AGARTALA, March 25: The first goods train was successfully brought from Tetelia in Assam to Nishchintpur in West Tripura under the Agartala-Akhaura rail link project, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) official said on Tuesday. The initiative will enhance logistical efficiency and streamline goods transportation in the region, he said. A consignment of 11 wagons loaded []
Newly Built Bridge Collapses in Kanchanpur, Corruption Suspected in Tripura
HT Digital AGARTALA, Mar 25: Government projects in Tripura, particularly in key departments such as the Public Works Department (PWD), Drinking Water & Sanitation (DWS), and the Agartala Smart City project, are facing severe challenges due to a lack of oversight and rampant corruption. Reports indicate that contractor agencies are being forced to pay a []
First freight rake successfully placed at Nischintpur Terminal
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, March 24: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) recorded a significant milestone with the successful placement of the first ever goods train at Nischintpur Terminal near Agartala in Tripura, said an official statement on Monday. As per the statement, on 24th March, 2025at 10:20 hours, a consignment of 11 BCN wagons loaded with Cement []
Tripura to get Nicco Park-style Eco-Park, Tourism Minister holds meeting
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 24:Tripura Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury held a meeting on Monday with Rajiv Kaul, managing director of Kolkatas Nicco Park, to discuss the establishment of an eco-park modeled after Nicco Park at Sachindranagar Colony in Jirania, West District. Chowdhury stated that the entire state is progressing on the path of development under []
BJP Leader Allegedly Caught in Attempted Assault in Tripuras Boxanagar
HT Digital AGARTALA, Mar 24: In a shocking incident, a BJP leader from Boxanagar, identified as Robiul Islam, was allegedly caught red-handed attempting to assault a woman under the guise of a party outreach program. Islam, a resident of Kalsimura in the Boxanagar constituency, is said to be a close associate of BJP MLA Tafajjal []
Tripura Police Seize Yaba Tablets Worth Rs 5.5 Crore, Three Arrested
1.10 lakh banned Yaba tablets recovered from a hotel in Agartala during a raid
Badarpur Agartala railway track fully electrified: Union Railway Minister
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 21.Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways has informed that Badarpur (Assam) Agartala railway track section has already been fully electrified. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology while replying to a question on connectivity between Delhi and Tripura informed the Lok Sabha that Tripura achieved []
Tripura govt presents Rs 32,423.44 crore tax free budget, proposes 13 new schemes
Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy presented a Rs 32,423.44 crore budget for 2025-26 with no new tax proposals and a focus on capital expenditure. The budget includes 13 new welfare schemes, centers for competitive exam coaching, a shelter for visitors in Agartala, and a pension scheme for mentally challenged individuals.
Tribal Students Body's Roman Script Demand Amid Tripura Language Row
Twipra Students' Federation (TSF) activists blocked the VIP road leading to the airport, Assembly, and High Court in Agartala today amid their indefinite statewide strike demanding the adoption of the Roman script for Kokborok.
The tree that gave Agartala its name
A tree, a city in northeastern India and a perfume... what is the connection between the three?
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Fresh Arrests of Rohingya and Bangladeshi Infiltrators Raise Security Concerns
HT Digital AGARTALA, Mar 17: In a dramatic turn of events underscoring Indias internal security issues at the border, police and law enforcement officials on Friday detained four Rohingyas from Bangladesh and two Indian traffickers in Dharma Nagar. Three Bangladeshi intruders possessing Gujarat-registered Aadhaar cards were also arrested in Belonia, adding to fears regarding the []
7 Bangladeshis, 4 Rohingyas held along India-Bangladesh border
Agartala: Seven Bangladeshi nationals and four Rohingyas were arrested in Meghalaya and Tripura border villages, along with four Indian touts who facilitated the foreign nationals illegal entry into India from across the border, an official said on Sunday. The BSF also seized 187 second-hand mobile phones from Tripuras Sepahijala district. A BSF spokesperson in Shillong Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
37 kg of Ganja in Abandoned Bags at Agartala Railway Station Seized
GRP uncovers drugs worth Rs 5.55 lakh during routine check, investigation underway
PM Modi Transformed Anti-Incumbency Into Pro-Incumbency In Electoral Landscape: Nadda
AGARTALA, Mar 9: BJP national president J P Nadda on Sunday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed the countrys political culture by transforming anti-incumbency into pro-incumbency in the electoral landscape. Nadda, addressing a rally here, also pointed to the increasing vote share in favour of the BJP during the past three Lok Sabha elections. Now, Modi has changed the countrys political culture by transforming anti-incumbency into pro-incumbency. Pro-incumbency means that people are happy and want Modi to win [] The post PM Modi Transformed Anti-Incumbency Into Pro-Incumbency In Electoral Landscape: Nadda appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Tripura calls on Dr Jitendra, discusses key State issues
Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Chief Minister of Tripura, Dr. Manik Saha called on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today to discuss key state-related issues, including advanced weather forecasting, administrative matters and boosting of the bamboo industry. The meeting also touched upon the recently inaugurated Agartala-Akhaura railway link, strengthening connectivity between Indias Northeast and Bangladesh. With Tripura witnessing unusually heavy rainfall this year-exceeding 500 mm-the Chief Minister sought technological support for improved forecasting and disaster preparedness. Dr. Jitendra Singh [] The post CM Tripura calls on Dr Jitendra, discusses key State issues appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Tripura chit fund scam: CBI arrests three absconding accused from Hyderabad, Vellore and Assam
GUWAHATI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three absconding accused in a Tripura chit-fund scam case. Minnatullah Barbhuiya, Kamrul Islam Barbhuiya, and Imdadullah Barbhuiya, all from Assams Hailakandi district, were arrested from Hyderabad, Hojai (Assam), and Vellore, respectively. Minnatullah and Kamrul are the directors of Kama (India) Projects and Services Ltd. CBI had re-registered a case in pursuance of Notifications, issued by Govt. of Tripura and Govt. of India respectively, by taking over West Agartala PS Case No. 164/2014 dated 18.09.2014, Kumarghat PS Case No. 27/2013 dated 21.03.2013 and Teliamura PS Case No. 105/2012 dated 24.08.2012 from local police to investigate the allegations of collection of huge money from public/investors assuring huge profit/return of invested money without having any authority from SEBI, RBI and other authorities and thus misappropriated the whole money by operators/management of M/s Kama (India) Projects and Services Ltd, the CBI said in a statement issued on Friday. During the investigation, the CBI learnt that prime accused Minnatullah and co-accused Imdadullah had not joined the investigation in the case and were absconding. Later, non-bailable warrants were issued by a special CBI court in Agartala to apprehend the persons and secure their presence in the investigation of the case. On 06-02-2025, all the three absconding accused were meticulously traced, intercepted, and arrested by CBI at Hyderabad, Hojai, and Vellore. They will be produced before the Competent Court, the statement further stated.
Jamaat-e-Islami activists vandalise Sheikh Mujib's Dhaka home
There was a security breach at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission office in Agartala on December 3 following which all visa and consular services were suspended for an indefinite period. The AHC's acting head and First Secretary, Mohammad Al Amin, said in a notice that all visa and consular services at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala would resume on Wednesday (February 5).
After Two-Month Closure Due to Protests, Bangladesh's Agartala Mission To Resume Visa Services
Bangladesh to resume visa services from Agartala mission from Wednesday
Bangladesh had suspended the services on December 3, a day after the missions premises were breached by a group of people protesting against the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Dhaka in Bangladesh.
After two-month break, Bangladesh to resume visa service from Agartala mission from Wednesday
The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala will restart visa and consular services on February 5. This comes after a two-month suspension following a security breach in December. In response to the incident, security has been increased at the mission. Three police officers involved have been suspended as a result.
CPI(M) holds massive rally in Agartala to mark its 24th State conference
Thousands of party workers and supporters from across Tripura attended the rally, causing disruptions in vehicular traffic across the city for a few hours
Bangladeshi held in Tripura with gun, smartphones, currencies of 2 nations
Agartala, Jan 22: Amid the high security alert ahead of Republic Day celebrations in India, Tripura Police arrested a Bangladeshi national with arms and Indian and Bangladeshi currencies, officials said here on Wednesday. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Sadar, Deba Prasad Roy said that acting on specific Intelligence, a police team conducted a raid at a [] The post Bangladeshi held in Tripura with gun, smartphones, currencies of 2 nations appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Tripura's lone Agartala airport upgraded for more passenger movement
The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has upgraded Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport from Grade III to Grade II, based on the passenger movement and infrastructure development.
Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport Upgraded Following Infrastructure Improvements
It has been decided to upgrade the category of the airports- Agartala, Bhopal, Madurai, Surat, Udaipur and Vijaywada from grade III to II, the circular reads.
Banned Yaba tablets worth Rs 1 cr seized in Tripura
Agartala: Two persons were arrested on Sunday after banned Yaba tablets worth Rs 1 crore were seized from their possession in West Tripura district, police said. Acting on a tip-off, over 1 lakh Yaba tablets were recovered from a cement-laden truck in Battala area, and the driver and his assistant were apprehended in this connection, a senior officer said. Based on specific inputs, a police team detained one truck, coming from Meghalaya, in Battala area under the West Tripura Police Station limits on Sunday morning. During the search, 1,24,000 Yaba tablets were recovered from the vehicle's cabin. The vehicle was going to Sonamura in Sepahijala district, West Tripura Superintendent of Police (SP) Kiran Kumar told reporters. He said the Yaba tablets were seized under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and two persons - truck driver Jamal Hussain (44) and his assistant Mintu Barman (29) - were arrested. Yaba tablets containing a mixture of methamphetamine and caffeine, also called 'crazy drug', have been banned in India. We will interrogate the arrested persons to know the source and supply point of the contraband. The police will book all the persons who are involved in the smuggling racket. The price of the seized Yaba tablets will be Rs 1 crore, he said.
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Hyderabad: Two trains rescheduled from Secunderabad on Monday
Hyderabad: Two trains running from Secunderabad on Monday, January 6, have been rescheduled due to a delay in their pairing trains. Train No. 07030 Secunderabad Agartala Express which was scheduled to depart from Secunderabad at 4:35 pm will now depart two hours late at 6:35 pm. Similarly, Train No. 12710 Secunderabad Gudur Simhapuri Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Safety, mega infra projects high on rly agenda in 24
NEW DELHI: Indian Railways (IR) experienced a mixed year in 2024, marked by notable progress in infrastructure and modernisation but overshadowed by frequent accidents that damaged its safety reputation. While the Railway ministry showcased its achievements, challenges such as derailments, inadequate workforce and safety concerns remained prominent. The Railways major feat last year was the launch of 62 new Vande Bharat train services, four Amrit Bharat Express services, the first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Ahmedabad and Bhuj, completing many infrastructure advancements including 6,450 km track renewals, facilitating high speeds of 130 kmph to trains over 2,000 km of total track renewed. Amid some incidents of derailments, the Railways also introduced the first Namo Bharat Rapid rail and completed 21,513 successful trips to clear passenger rush in peak periods. It also ensured the commissioning of 3,433 km of rail lines and operations on the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link. The Kolkata Metro hit a milestone with its Esplanade-Howrah Maidan section passing beneath the Hooghly river through Indias first underwater tunnel. Despite these strides, over 70 derailments, including major accidents such as the Agartala-Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express collision, the Motiganj-Jhilahi passenger train derailment, and a passenger trains collision with a derailed goods train in Jharkhand, raised safety alarms. An inadequate workforce compounded the challenges, with Railway Board chairman Satish Kumar urging the finance ministry to authorise new non-gazetted posts in safety-critical areas. The ministry, in its year-end statement for 2024, highlighted the redevelopment of 1,198 out of 1,337 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The introduction of the upgraded Kavach 4.0 train protection system also marked progress. Recruitment of 5 lakh employees in the last decade slightly exceeded the previous decades figures. The Marathwada Rail Coach Factory began supplying Vande Bharat train sets. Projects like the Vande Bharat sleeper train set prototype, the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway line scheduled for completion by December 2026, and the design of high-speed trains with 280 kmph design speed made progress. Additionally, the ministry increased general compartment coaches and introduced an annual recruitment calendar for Group C posts to streamline the hiring process. Trains, projects Launch of 62 new Vande Bharat train services, 4 Amrit Bharat Express services, the first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Ahmedabad and Bhuj Completion of 6,450 km track renewals, facilitating high speeds of up to 130 kmph Commissioning of 3,433 km of rail lines on the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Derailments, collisions Agartala-Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express collision, Motiganj-Jhilahi passenger train derailment, a passenger trains collision with a derailed goods train in Jharkhand
Gandhi family has never accorded respect to non Gandhi Congress leaders: Pralhad Joshi
AGARTALA, Dec 29: Union minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday alleged that the Gandhi family has never accorded respect to non-Gandhi Congress leaders. He dismissed the Congress accusation that the Centre insulted Manmohan Singh, the countrys first Sikh prime minister, by performing his last rites at Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated spot that could be turned into his memorial as unfortunate and cheap politics. Despite our ideological and political differences with former prime minister Manmohan Singh, he is the most [] The post Gandhi family has never accorded respect to non Gandhi Congress leaders: Pralhad Joshi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
100 Bangladeshi, Rohingyas held in 5 months at Agartala railway station alone
Around 100 infiltrators including 87 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested during the past five months at the Agartala railway station alone, while hundreds of other intruders from across the border were nabbed in different places of Tripura.
E-forensics platform to connect 117 labs: MHA
NEW DELHI: Keeping in view the special importance given to forensic evidence after implementation of revamped criminal laws --- Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bhartiya Sakshya Sanhita (BSS), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has developed and operationalised an e-Forensics IT platform, which is connected with 117 forensic science laboratories across the country, officials said on Monday. The officials said in order to further strengthen DNA Analysis and Cyber Forensic Capacities in the State Forensic Science Laboratories, all projects, (30) which were received from the state governments and the U-T administrations, have been given Rs 128.28 crore out of the total Rs 245.29 crore. As part of its effort to further expedite forensic analysis and reduce backlogs in laboratories, the MHA has set up three new Central Forensic Sciences Laboratories (CFSLs) at Bhopal, Guwahati and Pune and upgraded the existing CFSL at Kolkata with latest state-of-art machinery and equipment. The Centre also approved setting up of six additional NCFLs in the country at the CFSLs Chandigarh, Delhi, Kolkata, Kamruup, Bhopal, and Pune with an outlay of Rs 126.84 crore. A senior official said, So far, 32,524 IOs, prosecutors and medical officers have been trained to deal with forensic evidence. The MHA has also distributed 18,020 Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits to the states and the UTs. The official said that besides the initial campus of the national Forensic Science University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar (Gujarat) and Delhi, an in-principle approval has been provided for setting up of five additional off-campuses of the NFSU in Goa, Agartala, Bhopal, Dharwad, and Guwahati. However, these are currently operational from transit campuses till the construction of permanent campuses, the official said, adding that the Union Cabinet also approved setting up of National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme, which inter-alia includes the component for nine additional campuses of the NFSU with financial outlay of Rs 1,309.13 crore from financial year 2024-2025 to 2028-2029. Meanwhile, to ensure quality in forensic tests, the MHAs Directorate of Forensic Science Services has issued a set of guidelines including Quality Manuals for accreditation of laboratories as per NABL standards (ISO 17025).
Two arrested in Tripura's Agartala for human trafficking in joint operation
The Agartala Government Railway Police arrested two individuals in a joint operation with the BSF and State Police for their alleged involvement in human trafficking. The arrests took place in the Mati Nagar area of Sonamura. Authorities continue to investigate and search for other suspects. Three Bangladeshi nationals were also arrested at Agartala Railway Station for illegal entry.
MHA launches e-Forensics platform connecting 117 laboratories across India
NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has developed and operationalised an e-Forensics IT platform connected with 117 forensic science laboratories, both central and state, officials said on Monday. Officials said that in order to further strengthen 'DNA Analysis and Cyber Forensic Capacities' in State Forensic Science Laboratories (State FSLs), all projects, 30 in total, which were received from the state governments and the Union Territory administrations, have been given Rs 128.28 crore so far out of the total sum approved Rs 245.29 crore. As part of its effort to further expedite forensic analysis and reduce backlogs in laboratories, the MHA has set up three new Central Forensic Sciences Laboratories (CFSLs) at Bhopal, Guwahati and Pune and upgraded the existing CFSL at Kolkata with latest state-of-art machinery and equipment. The Centre has also approved setting up of six additional NCFLs in the country at the CFSLs Chandigarh, Delhi, Kolkata, Kamruup, Bhopal, and Pune with a total outlay of Rs 126.84 crore. A senior official said, So far 32,524 Investigating Officers, Prosecutors and Medical Officers have been trained to deal with forensic evidence. The MHA has also distributed 18,020 Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits to the States and the UTs as part of this training. The official said that besides theinitial campusesofthenational Forensic Science University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar (Gujarat) and Delhi, an in-principle approval has been provided for setting up of five additional off-campuses of the NFSU in Goa, Agartala (Tripura), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dharwad (Karnataka), and Guwahati (Assam). However, these additional campuses are currently operational from transit campuses till the construction of permanent campuses the official said, adding that the Union Cabinet earlier this year also approved setting up of 'National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme', which inter-alia includes the component for nine additional campuses of the NFSU in the country with a total financial outlay of Rs 1,309.13 crore from financial year 2024-2025 to 2028-2029. Meanwhile, to ensure quality and standardisation in forensic examination, the MHAs Directorate of Forensic Science Services has issued a set of guidelines including Quality Manuals for accreditation of laboratories as per NABL standards (ISO 17025) and Working Procedure Manuals in nine disciplines of Forensic Sciences. The guidelines also specify norms for collection, preservation and transportation of forensic evidence in sexual assault cases for Investigation Officers (IOs) and Medical Officers (MOs).
Bangladesh owes Tripura Rs 200 crore in unpaid electricity bills
Agartala: Bangladesh owes Tripura Rs 200 crore in electricity dues but no decision has been taken on halting power supply to the neighbouring country yet, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Monday. Tripura supplies 60-70 megawatts of power to the neighbouring country according to an agreement signed by the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited through the NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited with the Bangladesh Power Development Board. Bangladesh has not paid us about Rs 200 crore for supplying electricity. The outstanding (amount) is increasing every day. We hope that they will clear their dues so that the power supply is not disrupted, Saha told PTI here in an interview. Asked whether the Tripura government would stop the supply of electricity if Dhaka fails to pay the dues, the chief minister said no decision has been taken on it yet. He said several pieces of machinery at the power generation plant in Tripura were brought through either Bangladeshi territory or Chittagong port. Therefore, out of gratitude,e the Tripura government started supplying power to the country following a pact. But I don't know how long we will be able to continue the supply of electricity to Bangladesh if they don't clear the dues, he said. Tripura began supplying power to Bangladesh in March 2016. The electricity is produced at the state-owned ONGC Tripura Power Company's (OTPC) gas-based 726 MW generation capacity power plant in southern Tripura's Palatana. According to reports, Adani Power, which exports power to Bangladesh from its 1,600 MW Godda plant in Jharkhand, reduced the supply to 520 MW from around 1,400-1,500 MW in August due to non-payment of USD 800 million by the country. Asked about the impacts on Tripura due to the reported attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, Saha said there is no major influx from the neighbouring country to his state yet. But we are closely monitoring the situation along the border since the border is porous as there are many gaps. However, as of now, there is no major influx from Bangladesh after the present turmoil started in that country in August, he said. Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on its north, south, and west and the length of its international border is 856 km, which is 84 per cent of its total border. Commenting on the recent breach of security at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, the chief minister said he had taken strong action in the case. We have arrested several people who were involved in it. We have also taken action against policemen who were responsible for the security of the premises where the breach took place, he said. Saha said after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh, trade has been affected and the import of Bangladeshi goods to Tripura has come down significantly. He said among the goods that come to Tripura from Bangladesh are cement, stone chips, and Hilsa fish. Supply has been disrupted. It is their loss, he said. Asked about the communication network with Bangladesh, he said if the railway line is restored between Agartala and Dhaka, it would be immensely beneficial for both the country. If Chittagong port is allowed to be used without any disruption, the entire Northeastern states will be significantly benefitted, he said. The direct road distance to Chittagong port from Agartala is around 175 km. A rail line linking Agartala with Akhaura in Bangladesh was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his then Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on November 1, 2023. The project has a length of 5.46 km in India and 6.78 km in Bangladesh. The cost of the Indian portion was Rs 708.73 crore and funded by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). The cost of the Bangladesh portion was Rs 392.52 crore. The Bangladesh portion is funded by the Ministry of External Affairs India and executed by the Bangladesh Railway. If the overland transport right is allowed by Bangladesh, the travel time between Agartala and Kolkata is expected to come down from about 30 hours to about 10 hours. The existing train commute distance between the two cities is 1,581 km and it requires a re-route via Guwahati and Lumding in Assam. This would be curtailed to 460 km, officials said.
Tripura: 3 Bangladeshi nationals arrested at Agartala Railway Station for illegal entry
Authorities apprehended three Bangladeshi individuals at Agartala Railway Station. They were attempting to enter India illegally. The suspects aimed to travel to another state, possibly Kolkata. A joint operation involving GRP, RPF, BSF, and intelligence agencies led to the arrests. Further investigation is underway, with more arrests expected. The suspects will appear in court on Monday.
Tripura remained backward during Left rule, BJP brought development: HM Shah
AGARTALA, Dec 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday slammed the Left parties for maintaining Tripura as a backward state during their 35-year rule, claiming that only after the BJP came to power in 2018 did the state begin to witness progress. Speaking at a public meeting following his visit to a village where [] The post Tripura remained backward during Left rule, BJP brought development: HM Shah appeared first on Northlines .
Mlaya seeks direct road link to WB through WGH
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 21: The Meghalaya government on Saturday sought support from the Centre to establish a direct road link between Balurghat-Hili in West Bengal and Mahendraganj in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Speaking at the 72nd Plenary Meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC), chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Agartala, [] The post Mlaya seeks direct road link to WB through WGH appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Shah advises Northeast police to 'work for citizens' as insurgency is 'solved'
Guwahati: With the insurgency problem in the Northeast more or less solved, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday advised the police in the region to change their approach and work to ensure that people get their rights, including the rights to life and property. For four decades, the focus of the police in the Northeast was on fighting insurgency. Now that insurgency is gone, it will work to protect the rights of citizens as guaranteed by the Constitution. We have to change the focus and training of police, Shah said addressing the 72nd plenary session of the North Eastern Council in the Tripura capital Agartala. Governors and Chief Ministers of the Northeast were among dignitaries who attended the session. Referring to Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), Shah said these three new criminal laws would help citizens get justice within three years of lodging FIRs. We kept fighting terrorism and violence. The goal of the police was to get rid of violence. That task has been almost accomplished. As there is peace now in the Northeast, the police will have to change its culture and direction, he reiterated. He said a multi-dimensional approach with a different strategy for each state helped curb the incidents of violence. He said there was a 31 per cent drop in violent incidents and 86 per cent drop in civilian killings in the region in the last 10 years. The home minister said peace accords were signed with various insurgent groups and 10,574 rebels surrendered. He cited the agreements signed between Assam and Meghalaya, and Assam and Arunachal Pradesh for solving border disputes. He said these agreements also helped establish peace. We have initiated the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. The Northeast has a special responsibility. The region is a transit route for narcotic-smuggling. I appeal to all Governors and Chief Ministers to help remove the blemish. We have to work very hard to make Bharat nasha-mukt. The Northeast can contribute tremendously towards this end, Shah further stated.
Shah: Northeast police must shift focus to ensure speedy justice
Agartala: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the time has come for a change in approach of the police force with the end of insurgency in the northeast, in order to ensure that people get speedy justice. Shah, addressing the 72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) here, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought peace in the region by inking 20 peace accords in 10 years, leading to the surrender of 9,000 armed militants. The police fought insurgency in the northeast for the past four decades. As insurgency has now ended, we need to change the approach of the force to ensure people get justice within three years of lodging FIRs, he said. The home minister also said connectivity is no longer a problem in the region, as the Centre has spent Rs 81,000 crore for rail connectivity and Rs 41,000 crore for road network in the northeastern states. Asserting that PM Modi expedited development activities in the northeast, Shah said Union ministers spent 700 nights in states of the region since the BJP-led NDA assumed power at the Centre. After the exchange of enclaves (land boundary agreements) with Bangladesh, the whole world will open for the northeast. This will change the investment ecosystem in the region, he said. The senior BJP leader also laid emphasis on the upliftment of people in rural areas by promoting vegetable cultivation, production of milk, eggs and meat. Only a hike in the GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) is not enough for overall development. There is a need to attain self-sufficiency in vegetables, milk, eggs and meat, he said. Besides, the central government has been focusing on organic cultivation in the region, said Shah. The Centre has already constituted the National Organic Corporation Ltd to boost the sector. I urge all the CMs (in the northeast) to sign agreements with NOCL for packaging, marketing and exporting of organic products, he said. The home minister, however, said more efforts were needed to tackle narcotics smuggling in the region. Earlier in the day, Shah inaugurated the 72nd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) at Prajna Bhavan here. Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with governors, chief ministers of all the eight northeastern states, and senior officials, were also present at the event. The council is the nodal agency for the economic and social development of the northeastern region, consisting of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
Peace has restored to North-Eastern region in last 10 years: HM Shah
Agartala: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday emphasized the transformative changes in Indias North Eastern region over the last decade, asserting that peace has been restored in the region in the last ten years and the focus must now shift to building an industrial ecosystem. Shah was addressing the 72nd North Eastern Council (NEC) [] The post Peace has restored to North-Eastern region in last 10 years: HM Shah appeared first on Northlines .
Addressing the 72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala, Amit Shah said PM Modi has brought peace in the region by inking 20 peace accords in 10 years, leading to the surrender of 9,000 armed militants
Amit Shah inaugurates 72nd plenary session of North Eastern Council in Tripura
AGARTALA, Dec 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the 72nd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) at Prajna Bhavan here. Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with governors, chief ministers of all the eight northeastern states, and senior officials, were also present at the event. There will be intense deliberation on the future roadmap for the region, besides reviewing progress of the councils work for this year, Scindia told reporters. A [] The post Amit Shah inaugurates 72nd plenary session of North Eastern Council in Tripura appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Amit Shah inaugurates accommodation facility for BSF, Customs at Agartala ICP
AGARTALA, Dec 20 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated a newly built residential complex for border guards at Agartala Integrated Check Post (ICP). The inauguration was done virtually from Siliguri in West Bengal, where Shah was attending the 61st Raising Day of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The facility, covering an area of 8,093 square feet, will house Border Security Force (BSF) and Customs personnel posted at the ICP, according to a release from the Press Information [] The post Amit Shah inaugurates accommodation facility for BSF, Customs at Agartala ICP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Long March called in Agartala against attacks on minorities in Bangladesh
The march called by temple management groups and intellectuals will end at the the Agartala Integrated Check Post, along the India-Bangladesh border
Home minister Amit Shah to chair NEC meet in Agartala on Saturday
Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, is visiting Agartala. He will lead the North Eastern Council meeting. He will meet with bankers and review financial matters. Shah will also visit the Bru settlement camp. He will address a public gathering and a national cooperative conference. Security measures are heightened for his visit.
Amit Shah set to visit Reang tribal camps in Tripura during NEC plenary session
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit Tripura for the 72nd North Eastern Council Plenary Session. He will also visit Reang tribal settlement camps in Dhalai district and address a public meeting. The visit includes attending the National Cooperative Conference in Agartala. The NEC session will be attended by Governors and Chief Ministers of all eight northeastern states.
Indian Army marks Vijay Diwas with Bangladesh forces at Agartala-Akhaura ICP
India and Bangladesh exchanged sweets at the Agartala-Akhaura border to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of Vijay Diwas. Tripura hosted several events, including tributes at the Albert Ekka War Memorial. Celebrations were subdued at Bangladesh Assistant High Commissions following a recent security breach. Northeastern states marked the day with ceremonies honoring the soldiers of the 1971 war.
Tripura CM Manik Saha rescues road accident victim
GUWAHATI: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha won widespread praise on Sunday after stopping his convoy to rescue a road accident victim. Saha, a dental surgeon who previously taught at Tripura Medical College before entering politics, was returning to the state capital Agartala from a government function in Udaipur in the Gomati district when he came across an injured man lying on Gokulnagar Road in the Sepahijala district. He immediately halted his convoy and sought the assistance of local residents to help save the mans life. The injured individual was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital using one of the convoy's vehicles. Assessing the severity of the injuries, the Chief Minister contacted doctors to ensure the man received advanced medical care. Later, he took to Facebook to express his thoughts, writing: I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured person. I thank and express my gratitude to the residents for coming forward to help him. I appeal to everyone to be careful while driving. Sahas swift response and humanitarian gesture earned him much admiration. A Good Samaritan. Thank you, sir, a Facebook user commented. Another wrote, We are proud of our Chief Minister. However, some expressed concern about the frequency of road accidents. Earlier in the day, while in Udaipur, Saha had laid the foundation stones for seven development projects as part of the governments efforts to improve infrastructure in the region. I firmly believe that once these projects are completed, the entire Gomati district will experience a new chapter of development, the Chief Minister posted on X.
