PM Modi likely to inaugurate redeveloped Tripurasundari Temple on April 7
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Feb 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the redeveloped Tripurasundari Temple on April 7, as the Tripura government has tentatively set this date for the event, Tripura finance minister Pranajit Singha Roy announced on Friday. During an inspection of the pending construction work for the temples beautification in Udaipur, []
Agartalas Haora Riverfront development nears completion: Official
HT CorrespondentAgartala, Feb 21: The Haora Riverfront Development Project, undertaken by Agartala Smart City Limited at a cost of Rs 100 crore, has been nearing completion, according to an official from state government. The project, aimed at revitalizing a 16.94-acre stretch along the Haora River, focused on creating green spaces, pedestrian walkways, and dedicated cycling []
Tripura CM urges Vaishnaw to introduce Vande Bharat train between Agartala, Guwahati
AGARTALA, Feb 20: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to introduce a Vande Bharat train between state capital Agartala and Assams Guwahati. Saha, who recently met Vaishnaw in New Delhi, also discussed various development projects related to the railways in the northeastern state. Met Union Minister of Railways and IT []
Dredging for inland waterway begins in Tripura: MLA
AGARTALA, Feb 20: The dredging work on the Gomati river to connect Tripuras Sonamura with Daudkandi in Bangladesh has been started, an MLA said on Thursday. The dredging works under the ambitious development of inland water transport infrastructure on the Gomati river are expected to be completed in one year. The estimated cost of 54 []
Tripura High Court Recruitment 2024 - Apply Online for Grade-III Posts
Tripura High Court, Agartala has recruits 14 Grade-III Posts. Candidates with Degree (Law) can apply online from 12-08-2024 to 20-08-2024
Tripura: Headmistress, teachers in charge among 20 show caused for negligence in duty
AGARTALA, Feb 19: At least 20 school teachers, including one headmistress and four teachers in charge, were show caused for their alleged negligence in duty in Tripuras Khowai and West Tripura districts, official sources said on Wednesday. Separate notices were issued to all the teachers on Monday. In the show cause notices issued by the []
AMC to implement digital land assessment in Agartala
In a recent surprise inspection in Agartala, at least 20 school teachers, including a headmistress and four teachers-in-charge, were issued show-cause notices for neglecting their duties. Teachers were found resting while students were left unsupervised during school hours. The notices were issued by the Director of Elementary Education, demanding explanations for their actions within three days.
Centre approves Rs 288.93 crore flood relief for Tripura
Agartala: The Central Government has approved an additional central assistance of Rs. 288.93 crore for Tripura under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) in response to the devastating floods that struck the state in August last year. The approval comes soon after Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha met with Union Home Minister Amit [] The post Centre approves Rs 288.93 crore flood relief for Tripura appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura aims 80% irrigation coverage to boost agriculture: CM
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Feb 18: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the state government has set a target of achieving 80% irrigation coverage of cultivable land in the next few years. He also informed that the state government has taken multiple steps to mitigate flood situations, including the construction of 43 flood []
Tripura opposition MLAs skip meeting on centrally sponsored schemes
AGARTALA, Feb 18: Tripura opposition MLAs on Tuesday boycotted a review meeting on centrally sponsored schemes held at West Tripura District Magistrates conference hall. However, all BJP MLAs from the district attended the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting chaired by West Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb. Responding to the absence of Congress []
KIA keeps spirit of love alive, ships 44mn roses this Valentines Day
BENGALURU: With Valentines Day driving unprecedented global demand for fresh roses, Kempegowda International Airport has set a new record, processing 44 million rose stems weighing 1,649 metric tonnes (MT) for 22 international and 38 domestic destinations this season. This marks a remarkable 50% year-on-year surge in stems processing, and a 35% YoY increase in tonnage, reaffirming KIAs status as Indias No. 1 airport for perishable exports for the fourth consecutive year, according to a press release from the Bengaluru International Airport on Monday. Stating that with global demand at an all-time high, international rose shipments saw a 51% increase in tonnage and an 86% rise in stem count. The release further highlighted key destinations including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Sharjah, Kuwait, Auckland, Amman, Manila, Riyadh, Colombo, and Abu Dhabi. Domestically, 1,344 MT of roses were transported a 32% increase, with major shipments heading to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Bagdogra, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Agartala, and Chandigarh. This year, KIA also expanded its floral footprint, adding new destinations like Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Beirut, Tokyo, Bahrain, and Dammam. The journey of a rose doesnt end at harvestit must reach its destination in perfect bloom, no matter how far it travels. At KIA, ensuring freshness, speed, and temperature precision is paramount. The state-of-the-art Coolport facility, equipped with real-time tracking and advanced cold chain technology, safeguards every shipment, proactively managing temperature fluctuations for seamless storage, handling, and transport, the release said adding that with faster turnaround times, enhanced security, and minimal wastage, KIA ensures that every bloom reaches its destination at peak freshness, meeting the soaring Valentines Day demand and keeping the spirit of love alive across the globe.
Thieves loottemporary accommodation: Agartala CBI
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Feb 17: A group of thieves targeted an unused government quarter in Agartala that was previously allotted as a temporary accommodation for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) staff, mistaking it for an active office. However, the CBI has clarified that no official records or case-related materials were stolen, as the premises []
Tripura giving priority to develop Kamalpur-Santirbazar road as national highway: Official
AGARTALA, Feb 17: The Tripura government is giving priority to develop the Kamalpur to Santirbazar Road as national highway at the earliest, an official said on Monday. At present, Tripura has six national highways with a total length of 923.31 km and the Centre has agreed in principle to develop four more national highways in []
Seven arrested for cheating, proxy attendance in Tripura University recruitment exam
Agartala: Tripura Police have arrested seven individuals for allegedly engaging in proxy attendance and using unfair means during the recruitment examinations for Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) positions at Tripura Central University. According to Himadri Sarkar, Officer-in-Charge of Amtali Police Station, the exams were conducted on Sunday under the supervision of university [] The post Seven arrested for cheating, proxy attendance in Tripura University recruitment exam appeared first on NorthEast Now .
NIT Agartala Project Associate Recruitment 2025 Walk in
National Institute of Technology Agartala (NIT Agartala) has recruits 01 Project Associate Posts. Candidates with B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc, MVSC can attend for walk in on 27-02-2025.
Tripura youngest MLA appointed chairman of IT & Social media panel
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Feb 16: Tipra Motha Party MLA Paul Dangsu has been appointed as the chairman of the IT and Social Media Communications Committee for the Capacity Enhancement Program for State Legislators at the National Legislators Conference (NLC) Bharat, hosted by MIT World Peace University. Paul, the youngest MLA in Tripura, expressed his []
Tripura Police arrest two with heroin worth Rs 64 lakh
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Feb 16: In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, Tripura Police on Sunday arrested two individuals and seized heroin valued at Rs 64 lakh in Bagbasa, North District. The North District shares its border with Assam and Mizoram, making it a crucial transit point for illicit drug trafficking. North District Superintendent of []
Heroin worth Rs 64 lakh seized, 2 arrested in Tripura
AGARTALA, Feb 16: Heroin worth Rs 64 lakh was seized and two persons were arrested in Tripura on Sunday, police said. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted a vehicle coming from Assams Sribhumi district at Bagbassa in North Tripura district and carried out a search in the presence of an executive magistrate, Dharmanagar Sub-Divisional Police []
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: Two arrested with heroin worth Rs 64 lakh in Bagbasa
Agartala:Tripura Police on Sunday arrested two individuals and seized heroin valued at Rs 64 lakh in Bagbasa, North District. The North District shares its border with Assam and Mizoram, making it a crucial transit point for illicit drug trafficking. North District Superintendent of Police Avinash Rai stated that Bagbasa Police Station personnel received intelligence about [] The post Tripura: Two arrested with heroin worth Rs 64 lakh in Bagbasa appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura to get advanced weather radar within a year: Jitendra Singh
Tripura to get advanced weather radar within a year: Jitendra Singh Delhi/Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha called on Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday 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 [] The post Tripura to get advanced weather radar within a year: Jitendra Singh appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Tripura: Headmaster Transferred After Assault, Students Protest Administrative Injustice
AGARTALA: In an instance of administrative injustice, a headmaster physically abused by a miscreant woman has been shifted from his school by the District Education Officer (DEO) of North Tripura, but the accused is unpunished and at large. The incident occurred in Chandpur under Churaibari police station in Dharmanagar subdivision and sparked massive student protests, []
Tripura: BSF nabs five Bangladeshis, suspected tout at Teliamura Railway Station
The individuals were detained for around 1600 hours while disembarking from Silchar-Agartala Express
Various steps taken to enhance fish production in Tripura: Minister
AGARTALA, Feb 14: Tripura fisheries minister Sudhangshu Das on Friday said the state government has taken several steps to increase supply to meet the growing demand for fish in the northeastern state. The demand for fish is ever increasing in the state. Tripura consumes 1,17,000 million tonnes of fish annually, while its own production stands []
Tripura cops arrest 6 in Agartala CBI camp office theft case
Ex-state government official arrested in Tripura for duping educational institution
AGARTALA, Feb 12: A former state government official has been arrested for alleged breach of trust with a Noida-based educational institution, a police officer said on Wednesday. The former additional director of Tripuras Industries & Commerce Department, Kaizar Debbarma, was arrested from his home in Agartala on Tuesday night, the officer said. Kaizar was among []
Centre developing waterways to connect Tripura globally, says Sonowal
Agartala:Union Minister for Shipping, Ports, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced on Wednesday that the central government is actively working on establishing waterway links to connect Tripura with Kolkata, Paradip, and Visakhapatnam via Bangladesh. Speaking at a press conference in Agartala, Sonowal stated the transformative development India has achieved under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra [] The post Centre developing waterways to connect Tripura globally, says Sonowal appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura CM issues stern warning against aiding insurgency
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday issued a stern warning, stating that no one will be spared if found spreading insurgency in the state again. Strict action will be taken against those who are found aiding in the spread of insurgency. I am aware that some people are attempting to reintroduce [] The post Tripura CM issues stern warning against aiding insurgency appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: Assam Rifles seizes Rs 4.85 cr worth marijuana
Agartala: In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, Assam Rifles successfully seized 351 kg and destroyed approximately 1089 kg of marijuana in the general area of Manikyanagar, West Tripura district during the early hours of 12 February. As per Assam Rifles, the seized contraband is estimated to be worth Rs 1.58 crores, while the destroyed [] The post Tripura: Assam Rifles seizes Rs 4.85 cr worth marijuana appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura Police seize drugs worth Rs 30 crore, three peddlers arrested
Tripura Police seize drugs worth Rs 30 crore, three peddlers arrested Agartala: The smuggling of drugs from Myanmar into Indias northeastern states continues unabated, with Tripura Police seizing narcotics worth over Rs 30 crore in the past 48 hours and arresting three drug peddlers, officials said on Tuesday. An official stated that police in Dhalai [] The post Tripura Police seize drugs worth Rs 30 crore, three peddlers arrested appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Two held with Yaba worth Rs 28 Crores in Tripura
Agartala:Tripura Police apprehended two individuals and seized Yaba tablets worth Rs 28 crore at the Bet Bagan area in Tripuras Dhalai district on Monday evening. Dhalai District Superintendent of Police Mihir Lal Das stated that the arrests and seizure were made following a tip-off. As part of our ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking across the [] The post Two held with Yaba worth Rs 28 Crores in Tripura appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura boy interacts with PM Modi at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025
Agartala: Pritam Das, a Class 12 student from PM Shri Arya Colony Higher Secondary School in Tripura, had the opportunity to engage in a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 event in New Delhi. A resident of Belonia Sub-division in Tripuras Sepahijala District, Pritam shared his excitement, saying, It [] The post Tripura boy interacts with PM Modi at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura CM urges students to lead fight for drug-free society
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Monday appealed to everyone, including students of the state, to declare war against drugs and work towards making society free from the menace of drug addiction. Dr. Saha made this appeal while addressing Jagriti 2025, an Inter-College Quiz Competition at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan. Such quiz competitions [] The post Tripura CM urges students to lead fight for drug-free society appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: Man lynched on suspicion of theft in Tripura
Agartala: A 35-year-old man was lynched by a mob on suspicion of theft in Belonia, located in Tripuras South District. According to police officials, the incident occurred at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in the Belonia subdivision. The victim, identified as Babul Mia, a resident of the same area, was allegedly caught by locals who suspected him [] The post Tripura: Man lynched on suspicion of theft in Tripura appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: Pradyot raises concern over Reservation Act violation
Agartala: Tipra Motha founder and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has written to Youth Affairs & Sports Minister Tinku Roy, alleging a violation of the Tripura Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Reservation Act in the recruitment notice for Junior Physical Instructor posts. He has also sought an official clarification regarding the modification of the [] The post Tripura: Pradyot raises concern over Reservation Act violation appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura mulls to construct four new flyovers, heritage hotels
HT Correspondent AGARTALA,Feb 9.Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday announced that the state government is planning to construct four new flyovers in Agartala city. Saha made this statement while addressing the 55th Annual General Conference of the State Engineers Association, Tripura at Nazrul Kalakshetra, Agartala, on Sunday. He emphasized that the present state government []
Pradyot raises concern over Reservation Act violation in recruitment, seeks clarification
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Feb 9:Tipra Motha founder and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has written to Youth Affairs & Sports Minister Tinku Roy, alleging a violation of the Tripura Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Reservation Act in the recruitment notice for Junior Physical Instructor posts. He has also sought an official clarification regarding the []
Tripura to get five-star heritage hotel: CM
AGARTALA, Feb 9: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said the state is all set to get a heritage five-star hotel. Addressing a programme of the State Engineers Association (SEA) here, the CM said, We have had discussions with the Tata group for setting up a heritage five-star hotel. This will be a gamechanger []
Tripura: Yaba worth Rs 2.50 crore seized in Bagbasa, one arrested
Agartala: Tripura Police arrested an individual and seized a significant quantity of Yaba tablets worth Rs 2.50 Crore from Bagbasa, located in North Tripura district. The district shares borders with Assam and Mizoram. According to North Tripura District Superintendent of Police, Avinash Rai, the seizure followed a tip-off regarding the transportation of contraband goods. Acting [] The post Tripura: Yaba worth Rs 2.50 crore seized in Bagbasa, one arrested appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: Drone tech to boost employment in state, says CM
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that drone technology can boost employment and productivity in multiple sectors, including agriculture, security, power services, wildlife conservation, disaster management, and healthcare in remote areas. Saha made this statement while addressing the inaugural ceremony of SKILL-UDAY TONGNAI, the launch event of a skill development programme at [] The post Tripura: Drone tech to boost employment in state, says CM appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: Man arrested with firearm, ammo in Sepahijala
Agartala: A team from the Madhupur Police, in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF), apprehended a man for the illegal possession of a gun with ammunition in Sepahijala, Tripura. The accused identified as Anjan Das was arrested from his residence in Konaban Radhanagar, Sepahijala district. A pistol and three live rounds were recovered during [] The post Tripura: Man arrested with firearm, ammo in Sepahijala appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura chit-fund scam: CBI tracks down, Arrests three absconders
Agartala: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three absconding accused from Hyderabad, Hojai (Assam) and Vellore (Tamil Nadu) in connection with the Tripura chit-fund scam case, sources said Friday. CBI sources said that Minnatullah Barbhuiya was arrested in Hyderabad, Kamrul Islam Barbhuiya from Hojai (Assam) and Imdadullah Barbhuiya was arrested from Vellore (Tamil []
Railway to start running electric trains in southern Assam and Tripura soon
Railway to start running electric trains in southern Assam and Tripura soon Guwahati/Agartala: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is continuing hectic efforts to start running the long-expected electric trains in southern Assam and Tripura at the earliest, officials said on Friday. An NFR official said that a trial run of the first goods train with [] The post Railway to start running electric trains in southern Assam and Tripura soon appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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.
Tripura hopes to garner Rs 600 cr investment proposals in 2-day business conclave
AGARTALA, Feb 6: Tripura Industries and Commerce Minister Santana Chakma on Thursday said the northeastern state is expected to receive investment proposals worth Rs 600 crore during the two-day business summit. The state is set to host the business conclave commencing on Friday to showcase Tripuras potentiality in the service sector, she said. The programme []
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.
Tripura to raise issue of rebuilding embankment by Bangladesh on border zero line
AGARTALA, Feb 2: The Tripura government will take up the issue of rebuilding an embankment by the Bangladesh authorities, some portions of which are falling on the zero line along the international border, in the upcoming meeting of the Joint Rivers Commission between the two countries, an official said. The neighbouring country has been rebuilding []
BSF nabs 14 Bangladeshis in Tripura since Jan 26
AGARTALA, Feb 2: The Border Security Force (BSF) has nabbed 14 Bangladeshis in Tripura since January 26 for illegally entering India, a senior official of the force said on Sunday. Two Indian touts enabling infiltration were also nabbed during the corresponding period. Besides, a significant quantity of narcotics, sugar, cattle, and other smuggled items valued []
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 .
Tripura to recruit 201 assistant professor: CM
AGARTALA, Jan 31: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said the state public service commission has announced a recruitment drive for filling up 201 posts of assistant professor for general degree colleges. The Tripura Public Service Commission has issued a notification seeking applications for filling up 201 posts of assistant professor for general degree []
Manik Saha urges 16th FC to increase fund allocation for Tripura
AGARTALA, Jan 31: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the state government has urged the 16th Finance Commission to increase the allocation of funds for the northeastern state. In the recent devastating floods, the state has suffered a loss of Rs 15,000 crore, the chief minister said here. We have discussed various []
TPSC Junior Engineer Interview Schedule 2024 - Interview Schedule Announced
Tripura Public Service Commission, Agartala (TPSC) has Announced Interview Schedule for the post of Junior Engineer 2024.
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
Cong organises long march to border in Tripuras Unakoti over Bangla embankment issues
AGARTALA, Jan 25: The Congress on Saturday organised a long march to the international border area in Tripuras Unakoti district to press demand for the Centres intervention to stop the construction of an embankment by the Bangladesh authorities on zero line along the boundary.The neighbouring has been constructing a massive embankment on its side, close []
Seven Tripura Police officials to be awarded with Presidents Medal, on Republic Day
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 25:Seven personnel from Tripura Police have been recognized for their exemplary service with the prestigious Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) on the occasion of Republic Day 2025.This year, a total of 942 individuals from Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence (HG&CD), and []
BSF enhanced border vigil ahead R-Day, detain 14 Bangladeshi, seized narcotics worth Rs 1. 75 Crores
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 25:Ahead of Republic Day, the Border Security Force (BSF), Tripura, has enhanced vigilance and intensified domination along the international border and detained 14 Bangladeshi national along with seized narcotics worth Rs 1. 75 Crore in last 5 days.Tripura shares 856 Km long international border with Bangladesh. BSF in a press statement []
Security measures beefed up in Tripura for Republic Day celebrations
AGARTALA, Jan 25: Security measures have been beefed up in Tripura for the Republic Day celebrations, an official said on Saturday.The main programme will be held at the Assam Rifles ground on Sunday where Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu will unfurl the national flag. Apart from the ceremonial unfurling of the tricolour and parade by security []
Tripura CM unveils Tripura startup policy
AGARTALA, Jan 25: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday unveiled Tripura Startup Policy-2024, under which financial support would be extended to the entrepreneurs engaged in IT and ITES. The government has allocated Rs 50 crore to ensure that startup companies with unique IT-based ventures do not face financial crisis at the initial stage, he []
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.
Timezone Opens Its Doors in Agartala: A New Hub for Family Entertainment
www.timezonegames.com to learn more.
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.
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 .
Insurgency in NE over, declares HM
Its time for change in approach of police in NE to ensure speedy justice: Union Home Minister Shah at 72nd NEC Plenary AGARTALA, Dec 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday declared the end of insurgency in the Northeast, while asserting that the time has come for a change in approach of the police [] The post Insurgency in NE over, declares HM 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.
Several people injured in a bee attack in Agartala
Doctors at the emergency wing of the hospital reported that most of the victims experienced minor swelling
