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 []
Conviction rate in Tripura rises by 21 pc: CM Saha
Conviction rate in Tripura rises by 21 pc: CM Saha Agartala: 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. Answering the questions of the MLAs in the ongoing budget session of the Tripura [] The post Conviction rate in Tripura rises by 21 pc: CM Saha appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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 []
Student body halts protest over Kokborok script issue
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 23: In a significant development, the Twipra Students Federation (TSF), the indigenous student body of Tripura and a part of NESO has decided to withdraw its ongoing agitation over the Kokborok script issue after Chief Minister Manik Saha personally intervened and assured a resolution. The indigenous students body, which had been []
DCI approves postgraduate course in Agartala Dental College, says Tripura CM
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that the Dental Council of India (DCI) has given approval to the state government to start a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) program at the Agartala Government Dental College. Dr. Saha said this while addressing a training program for the Community Health Officers (CHO) of West [] The post DCI approves postgraduate course in Agartala Dental College, says Tripura CM appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Like Minded Group LMG Manipur has extended monetary aid to the tune of Rs 20,000 to social worker Prabin Yambem from Radhanagar, Agartala in Tripura, who is currently battling renal failure LMG member Biplab Sharma from Tripura personally visited Prabin's residence and handed over the sum to the ailing man The 45 year old man is seeking funds for a transplant as both his kidneys are failing Seeking financial help for Prabin, LMG has urged people to donate via his GPay no 7085396249 Source The Sangai Express
Kokborok script row: Tripura students body blockades continue, mass gathering planned
Agartala: The Twipra Students Federation (TSF) has announced a mass gathering Monday at Kunjaban in Tripuras capital city Agartala as part of their ongoing protests demanding the official adoption of the Roman script for Kokborok language education. The TSF is advocating for textbooks and board examination question papers to be printed in Roman script, arguing [] The post Kokborok script row: Tripura students body blockades continue, mass gathering planned appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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 CM calls for conclusive talks on Kokborok script
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha addressed the ongoing controversy over the Kokborok script on Friday, stating the need for conclusive talks before making any final decisions. Speaking during the state legislative assemblys zero hour, Dr. Saha acknowledged that the demand for Roman script for Kokborok has been raised before, but no resolution has [] The post Tripura CM calls for conclusive talks on Kokborok script appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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.
Tripura school students skilled in DNA extraction, says Minister
Agartala: Tripura school students have become skilled in innovative technologies such as the extraction of DNA from fruits, said the Tripura Science and Technology Minister Animesh Debbarma on Thursday. Briefing the Reporters at Agartala, the Minister said that, the DNA club project covers As many as 172 schools, which emerged as unique centers of applied [] The post Tripura school students skilled in DNA extraction, says Minister appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: TSF calls indefinite strike over Kokborok exam paper issue
Agartala: The Twipra Students Federation (TSF), an NESO-affiliated student body in Tripura, has announced an indefinite strike starting March 21, citing the governments and the Tripura Board of Secondary Educations failure to prepare Kokborok exam question papers properly. TSF leaders claimed that despite promises to provide question papers in both Roman and Bengali scripts, the [] The post Tripura: TSF calls indefinite strike over Kokborok exam paper issue appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Man held for gang-raping physically challenged wife in Tripura
Man held for gang-raping physically challenged wife in Tripura Agartala: In a shocking incident, a physically challenged woman was allegedly gang-raped by her husband and five of his friends, police said on Wednesday. An official said that police arrested the husband Subrata Dey and are on the lookout for five others suspected involved in the [] The post Man held for gang-raping physically challenged wife in Tripura appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Tripura: Man arrested on charges of challenged wifes gang rape
Agartala: Tripura police on Wednesday arrested an individual who was allegedly involved in the gang rape of his own wife. The official said that the police identified the accused as Subrata Dey, a resident of Jogendra Nagar area. The Investigating officer of the case Susmita Debnath states that the victim of the incident is especially [] The post Tripura: Man arrested on charges of challenged wifes gang rape appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Digital database of budding players created in Tripura, says YAS Minister
Agartala: Tripura Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Tinku Roy on Wednesday said that the department had created a digital database of budding players during the state-wide talent search campaign. Speaking to the reporters at the civil secretariat, the Minister said, A total of 34,571 children (below the age of 14 years) had participated in the [] The post Digital database of budding players created in Tripura, says YAS Minister appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: Tension escalates over water resource contract
Agartala: Tension ran high at Kailashahar, the headquarters of Unakoti district in Tripura on Wednesday after a face-off erupted between two influential groups surrounding a multi-crore worth government contract of the Water Resource Department. Tension escalated further when miscreants set a motorcycle on fire in front of the office of the Executive Engineer Water Resource [] The post Tripura: Tension escalates over water resource contract appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura Minister sparks controversy with Islamic Brutality accusations against opposition
Agartala: Tripuras Animal Resource Development Minister Sudhangshu Das has sparked widespread controversy with a social media post. In the post, Das accused the Left, Congress, and other like-minded political parties of endorsing the principles of Islamic brutality, citing the actions of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb as an example. Also Read: Tripura minister slams Trinamool for [] The post Tripura Minister sparks controversy with Islamic Brutality accusations against opposition appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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Tripura: Status quo defied in Kokborok exams, Pradyot to seek CMs intervention
Agartala: Royal scion and founder of Tipra Motha Party Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Monday expressed his anguish over the violation of the status quo promise on writing answer sheets for Kokborok board exams. Debbarma also claimed that he would seek the intervention of Chief Minister Manik Saha on this particular issue. Stating that some [] The post Tripura: Status quo defied in Kokborok exams, Pradyot to seek CMs intervention appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Over 12,000 Tripura households turn solar power producers: Minister
Agartala: Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on Monday that over 12,000 households in the state have become power producers by subscribing to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Speaking at an event in Mohanpur, Jirania, he revealed that 12,500 households have installed solar grids, reducing their electricity bills and even generating surplus [] The post Over 12,000 Tripura households turn solar power producers: Minister appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura GST officer found dead in mysterious circumstances
Agartala: Hemanta Roy, a GST Superintendent, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Dharmanagar, North Tripura, on Monday. He was found lying in a pool of blood on the road leading to his office. Fire brigade personnel rushed him to North Tripura District Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. He had sustained severe [] The post Tripura GST officer found dead in mysterious circumstances appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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 .
Tripura: BJP to contest Village Committee polls in alliance with IPFT and TMP
Tripura: BJP to contest Village Committee polls in alliance with IPFT and TMP Agartala: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would contest upcoming crucial elections to the Village Committees in alliance with its allies the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) though the TMP fought the 2023 Assembly [] The post Tripura: BJP to contest Village Committee polls in alliance with IPFT and TMP appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Tripura CM appointed high level task force convener for NE investment promotion
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 15: For the investment promotion in North East Region, the Ministry of development of North East region has formed a high level Task Force making Tripura chief minister Manik Saha as the Convener. During the 72nd Plenary of North Eastern Council held on 21st December 2024 at Agartala, Tripura, it was []
Tripura: Pradyot Debbarman backs Palace hotel after deal with Tata group
Agartala: Following the Tripura governments Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) exchange with Indian Hotels Company Limited, Pradyot Kishore Debbarman, founder of Tipra Motha, has clarified his stance on establishing a luxury hotel within the royal-era palace built by Maharaja Birendra Kishore Manikya in 1917. Previously, the Tipra Motha Party and its affiliates strongly opposed the hotels [] The post Tripura: Pradyot Debbarman backs Palace hotel after deal with Tata group appeared first on NorthEast Now .
In a first, 9 Tripura youths get nursing caregiver jobs in Japan
In a first, 9 Tripura youths get nursing caregiver jobs in Japan Agartala: For the first time, nine youths from Tripura have got jobs in Japan as nursing caregivers and 60 more candidates would go to the East Asian country in the next financial year (2025-26) for work, officials said here on Saturday. A Tripura [] The post In a first, 9 Tripura youths get nursing caregiver jobs in Japan appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Vandalism of BJP Office in Khumulwng Remains Unresolved, Fuels Political Tensions
AGARTALA: The earlier attack on the BJP party office in Khumulwng, Dukmali, in the TTAADC remains unresolved, with officials not making any arrest till date. Two days back, unidentified miscreants attacked and robbed the office, escalating political tensions and triggering a blame game among top parties in the state. Following the incident, the BJP accused []
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
Tripura: Senior scribe attacked, journalists seek SPs intervention
Agartala: A team of journalists on Thursday met newly appointed Superintendent of Police South Tripura district Maurya Krishna Chandrasekhar and sought his intervention to put the culprits guilty of perpetrating an attack on a senior journalist behind bars. The accused persons, reportedly, attacked a senior Journalist, Biplab Baidya, who was returning home after discharging his [] The post Tripura: Senior scribe attacked, journalists seek SPs intervention appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Women leads 41 percent of new start-ups in Tripura, says Chief Minister
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the recognized 41 percent of new start-up enterprises registered under the Start-up Tripura scheme were led by women startups. Speaking at the launch of Mukhyamantri Kanya Atma Nirbhar Yojana under which 140 meritorious female students studying in general degree colleges received scooters from the Government [] The post Women leads 41 percent of new start-ups in Tripura, says Chief Minister appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Widespread Outrage in Tripuras Khowai District Over Shocking Puppy Killing
HT Digital AGARTALA, Mar 14: Tripuras Khowai district has been left stunned following widespread public uproar after a gruesome social media video emerged of a young man brutally killing a puppy. The revolting clip has left people all around social media outraged, with netizens and animal rights activists denouncing the deed and demanding immediate legal []
THRC seeks report from DGP over FIR refusal
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 13: The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has directed Director General of Police (DGP) Amitabh Ranjan to investigate allegations that police personnel in North Tripura refused to register an FIR and to submit a report by April 24. As per the THRC, the commission received a complaint via speed post from []
Public outrage in Tripura over shocking puppy killing video, minister orders arrest
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 13: A harrowing case of animal cruelty in Tripuras Khowai district has triggered widespread outrage after a disturbing video of a youth brutally killing a puppy surfaced on social media. The gruesome act has led to an outpouring of anger from netizens and animal rights activists, demanding stringent action against the []
Committee formed to prevent sexual harassment of women, says Tripura CM
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that the state government had formed Internal Complaint Committees in all government and private offices to prevent sexual harassment of women at the workplace. Speaking at the inauguration function of International Womens Day organized at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala, the Chief Minister said, central and [] The post Committee formed to prevent sexual harassment of women, says Tripura CM appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam Rifles seizes Rs 99 lacs worth of contraband in Tripura
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 12: In a major crackdown on drug smuggling, Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Customs Department, successfully seized 5,500 bottles of banned Phensedyl Cough Syrup from a jungle area near Kalachhara, Agartala, on 11 March. Assam Rifles in a statement claimed that the seized consignment is valued at approximately Rs99 lacs []
Tripuras Biplab Goswami wins IIFA Award for Best Original
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 12: In a proud moment for Tripura, Biplab Goswami, a native of Agartala and the brilliant mind behind the screenplay ofLaapataa Ladies, has been honored with the esteemed IIFA Award for Best Original Story. Directed by Kiran Rao and produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions,Laapata Ladies, released in 2024, []
Tripura Budget session from March 21 to April 1
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 12: The budget session of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly for the 2025-26 financial year is scheduled to begin onMarch 21and will conclude onApril 1. A meeting of theBusiness Advisory Committee (BAC)was held today at the Tripura Legislative Assembly, presided over bySpeaker Biswa Bandhu Sen. The meeting was attended byDeputy Speaker []
Tripura to hold longest budget session in recent years
Agartala: Tripura Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on Wednesday that the budget session of Tripura will begin on March 21 and continue until April 1. The session will have seven working days. This is probably the longest assembly session in recent years. Both the treasury bench and the opposition bench reached a consensus [] The post Tripura to hold longest budget session in recent years appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura LoP blames ruling BJP for growing drug menace
Agartala: Tripura Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury on Wednesday blamed the ruling BJP for the growing drug menace in the state and alleged that a sinister design was ruining the lives of many young people to weaken Tripura. NCRB data shows that Tripura is one of the worst states where drug trafficking and narcotic substance [] The post Tripura LoP blames ruling BJP for growing drug menace appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Bangladeshi convicted by Tripura court, 29 nationals of neighbouring country held by BSF
Bangladeshi convicted by Tripura court, 29 nationals of neighbouring country held by BSF Agartala: A Tripura court on Tuesday convicted and sentenced to one year of simple imprisonment of 100 days and a fine of Rs 5,000 to a 29-year-old Bangladeshi youth for entering into India illegally last year, officials said. A police official [] The post Bangladeshi convicted by Tripura court, 29 nationals of neighbouring country held by BSF appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Tripura has asked Centre to lift cap on borrowing: CM
AGARTALA, March 11: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said the state government has approached the Centre to lift the cap on borrowing as it will take up big projects. As part of prudent fiscal management, the Centre has allowed Rs 4,000 crore borrowing for Tripura in the next three years. While speaking at []
Tripura: Sudip Roy Barman calls on left workers to join Congress against BJP
Agartala: Sudip Roy Barman, a Congress CWC member from Tripura and MLA, called on Left party workers and members to join forces with Congress to defeat the BJP. His appeal came as tensions between Congress and the Left parties, who had worked together as part of the INDIA bloc in the 2023 Assembly and 2024 [] The post Tripura: Sudip Roy Barman calls on left workers to join Congress against BJP appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Pradyot calls for respect to traditional heads amid temple land dispute
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 10: Tipra Motha Party founder and royal scion, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, has urged the government to acknowledge and respect the authority of Samajpatis (traditional heads) and Chantai (priests) in matters concerning temple development projects. Following a review meeting at the 14 Goddess Temple in Khayerpur on the outskirts of Agartala, []
29 Bangladeshi, seven touts detained, drugs worth Rs 2 crore seized in Tripura
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 10: The Border Security Force (BSF), Tripura, has enhanced vigil and intensified its domination along the international border and detained 29 Bangladeshi nationals and seven Indian touts in last four days. BSF sources said that since 6th to 10th March 2025 BSF troops of Tripura Frontier in different operations apprehendedtwenty nine []
MBB Airport to get immigration Airport tag soon: Tripura minister
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 10: Tripura transport minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Monday said that the declaration of Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport as an Immigration Airport is not far off, paving the way for its conversion into an International Airport. Sushanta made this statement after inaugurating the Domestic Air Cargo Terminal at MBB Airport on []
Tripura Assemblys Business Advisory Committee meeting on March 12
Agartala: Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly Biswabandhu Sen will chair the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting on March 12 to determine the duration of the upcoming budget session scheduled to start on March 21. Sources said, Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy will present his third full-fledged budget on the opening day. The budget session [] The post Tripura Assemblys Business Advisory Committee meeting on March 12 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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 .
Tripura making steady progress on all fronts: CM
AGARTALA, March 8: Asserting that Tripura is making steady progress on all fronts, Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said the states per capita income has increased from Rs 1,00,444 in 2017-18 to Rs 1,77,723 till January in 2024-25 during the BJP-led coalition regime. Addressing a programme to mark the second year of the BJP-led []
Union education minister urged to allow Roman Script for Kokborok in State Board, CBSE Exams
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 7: The founder of Tipra Motha Party Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Friday wrote a letter to the Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan demanding for action on Roman Script for Kokborok language in Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) and CBSE Examinations. In the letter, Pradyot said that he wrote this []
Three arrested with Yaba tablets worth Rs 5 crore in Agartala
HT Correspondent AGARTALA:March 6: Tripura Police arrested three individuals and seized yaba tablets worth over 5 crore during a raid in the Maheskhala area of Agartala in the early hours of Thursday. West District Superintendent of Police, Kiran Kumar, stated that the raid was conducted following specific intelligence inputs about a large stockpile of contraband []
Tripura traffic inspector arrested for Rs 74 Lakh embezzlement
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 5: A Traffic Inspector in Tripura has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating Rs 74 lakh from the Bishalgarh Traffic Police Unit in Sepahijala district, officials said on Wednesday. Additional superintendent of police, Sepahijala District, Rajib Sutradhar, stated that during routine reconciliation of traffic fines, discrepancies amounting to Rs 74 lakh were []
New railway track coming up in Tripura: CM
AGARTALA, March 5: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said the state will soon have another railway track connecting Dharmanagar in the North district to Kailashahar in Unakoti district. He said this while inaugurating and laying foundation stones for various projects at Kailashahar, around 190 km from Agartala on Tuesday. This is indeed a happy []
Tripura CM discusses Railway development plans with NFR delegation
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 3: A delegation led by Arun Kumar Chowdhury, general manager (Construction) of NF Railways, called on Tripura chief minister Manik Saha at the chief ministers office in the Secretariat on Monday. During the meeting, the chief minister discussed with the delegation the development of railway services and infrastructure in the state. []
Two Bihar women held with cannabis at Agartala Railway Station
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 3.Acting on a tip-off, the Government Railway Police recovered 21 kg 65 grams of dried cannabis from two women at Agartala railway station on Monday. The estimated market value of the seized contraband is said to be over three lakh rupees. Officer-in-Charge (OC) Tapas Das stated that the police received information []
Centre to provide Rs 150 crore for TripuraTourism
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 3: Tripura Tourism is receiving an additional Rs 150 crore from the Central Government for the development of tourism in the state. This was announced by Tripura Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Monday after his meeting with Union Cabinet Minister for Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Tripura Tourism is getting another Rs []
4 Bangladeshis arrested in Tripura for illegally entering India
AGARTALA, March 3: Four Bangladesh nationals have been arrested by the BSF in Tripura for allegedly entering India illegally, officials said on Monday. Five Indians who reportedly facilitated their infiltration have also been apprehended in two separate incidents in the northeastern state, they said. Acting on a tip-off, a patrolling party raided Dhaniabari, a remote []
Tripura Congress to hold massive rally on March 11
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, March 2: The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) has announced a large-scale mass gathering on March 11 in Agartala to showcase its political strength and press for the protection of the Constitution, restoration of democratic rights, and action against corruption under the guise of development. Speaking on the event, TPCC President Asish []
3 CPI(M) leaders surrender in 2015 assault of judge case in Tripura
AGARTALA, March 2: Three leaders of the opposition CPI(M) surrendered before a court in South Tripura district in connection with the assault on a judge during a shutdown in 2015. CPI(M)s South Tripura district secretary Tapas Datta, All India Krishak Sabhas Belonia divisional secretary Babul Debnath and Trilokesh Sinha surrendered on Saturday as per the []
Bangladeshi smuggler shot dead by BSF in Tripura
AGARTALA, March 1: A Bangladeshi citizen was shot dead by BSF in Tripuras Sepahijala district after a group of smugglers from both sides of the international boundary attacked the border guards, the force said on Saturday. The Border Security Guard (BSF) said one of its employees was also injured in the attack by the smugglers. []
100 kg cannabis recovered in Tripura, 3 held
AGARTALA, March 1: Three smugglers have been arrested and 100 kg cannabis recovered from their possession, following a joint raid conducted by the Customs department and the BSF in Tripura South district, officials said on Saturday. The incident happened on Friday night at the Lilagarh Tea Garden in the Sabroom subdivision of the district, the []
Bangladeshi Smuggler Killed in Clash with BSF in Tripuras Sepahijala
HT Digital AGARTALA, Mar 1: A fierce confrontation between Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and a band of 20 to 25 Bangladeshi miscreants in Tripuras Sepahijala district killed a Bangladeshi smuggler on February 28. The intruders, who were said to be engaged in cross-border smuggling operations, exchanged fire with BSF personnel, resulting in injuries to []
Tripura: Five Arrested in Agartala for Money Laundering Scam
HT Digital GUWAHATI, Feb 28: Five individuals have been arrested by Agartala police on suspicion of white washing black money through fake financial transactions. The arrests followed the launch of an investigation into suspicious online transactions, a police official confirmed on February 28. The scam was exposed when a person visited a travel agent in []
Yaba worth Rs 24 crore seized in Tripura
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Feb 27: Assam Rifles, in coordination with customs and the directorate of revenue intelligence (DRI), seized 2,40,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 24 crore in Tripura in two consecutive days. As per Assam Rifles, on February 26, based on specific intelligence, a joint team of Assam Rifles and Customs intercepted unclaimed baggage aboard []
Tripura BJP holds crucial meeting to outline future strategies
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Feb 27: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura convened an important meeting on Thursday to discuss its upcoming programs and strategic plans for the partys organizational growth. The meeting was chaired by Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, along with BJP state president and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharya, and []
Tribal people of Tripura need to remain united to realise their demands
AGARTALA, Feb 27: Alleging that attempts are being made to break the unity of the tribal people of Tripura, Tipra Motha Party supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarma on Thursday appealed to all sections of the indigenous people to remain united. Tipra Motha Party is an alliance partner of the ruling BJP in the state. Speaking in []
Tripuras surrendered militants lift road blockade after 5 hours
AGARTALA, Feb 25: A group of surrendered militants of Tripura on Tuesday withdrew their proposed day-long blockade on a key highway linking the state and Assam after over five hours, following an assurance from the government to look into their demands, officials said. The Tripura United Indigenous Returnees Peoples Council (TUIRPC) launched the 24-hour-long national []
Tripura CM invites Tata Sons chairman to visit state
AGARTALA, Feb 25: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday invited the Chairman of Tata Sons, Natarajan Chandrasekharan, to visit the state to explore opportunities for collaboration and growth. Saha met Chandrasekharan at an ongoing business summit in Assam. Glad to meet Shri Natarajan Chandrasekaran Ji, Chairman of Tata Sons, at AssamAdvantage 2. Honoured to []
Manik Saha lauds efforts of Tripura police
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Feb 24: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha lauded the role of Tripura Police on Monday, in carrying out various social activities, apart from significantly improving the states law and order situation. Saha said this while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 73rd BN Mullik Memorial All India Police Football Championship 2024-25 (Men []
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.
Services Complete Second Highest Chase Against Odisha; J&K Enter Quarters With Win Over Baroda
Cuttack, Feb 2: Riding on openers Shubham Rohillas 209 not out and Suraj Vashishts unbeaten 154, Services achieved the second highest successful run-chase in Ranji Trophy history as they overhauled a 376-run target against Odisha without losing a wicket in their Group A match here on Sunday. Services effort is second only to Railways 378-run chase against Tripura in Agartala last year. Vashisht and Rohillas unbroken 376-run partnership is also the second highest stand in a successful fourth-innings run-chase in [] The post Services Complete Second Highest Chase Against Odisha; J&K Enter Quarters With Win Over Baroda appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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
Elephant severely injured after being hit by speeding train in Tripura
Agartala: A full-grown elephant was severely injured after allegedly being hit by a speeding train in Tripura's Khowai district, an official said on Sunday. District Forest Officer (DFO) Akshay Balu Bhorde told PTI that the elephant was bleeding profusely following the accident that happened on Saturday night. It was given preliminary treatment and a team from the state veterinary hospital was sent to the spot, he said. A local train, which was going from Agartala to Dharmangar on Saturday night, hit the elephant at Champlai. The elephant herd was moving from one habitation to another when the accident happened, Bhorde said. The train, which was supposed to run at low speed (20 km per hour) as it is an elephant corridor, might have crossed to 50 km per hour, leading to severe injuries to the elephant, he said. Bhorde said both back legs of the elephant were severely fractured, and it cannot even crawl due to the injuries. Northeast Frontier Railway's CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, however, said, It was not exactly known what has happened because the loco pilot is not aware of any mishap. The loco pilot cautiously passed the elephant corridor. A probe is on to know what exactly occurred on Saturday night, he added. The forest officer said that an elephant had died in February after being hit by a train at Champlai, a designated elephant corridor. After the February incident, we had asked the railway authorities to limit the speed while crossing the elephant corridor between Teliamura and Mugiakami. Last night's incident could have been avoided had the loco pilot operated the train within the speed limit of 20 km per hour as we had suggested, he said.
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.
