BJP committed to serve up to last man in society: Tripura CM
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 21:Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha recently said that the BJP is a party with discipline and is dedicated to working for the welfare up to the last man in society through various developmental initiatives.After announcing the name of the Sadar (Rural) District President of BJP, the Chief Minister stated that the []
Husband sentenced to life for wifes murder in Tripura
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 21: A District and Sessions Court in Unakoti, Tripura, has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his wife. The verdict was delivered on January 18, 2025, by Judge Sudipta Chowdhury, following testimonies from 22 witnesses that sealed the fate of the accused, Ramiz Ali (35). According []
Tripura records second-highest GSDP in NE: CM Saha on statehood day
AGARTALA, Jan 21: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said the state recorded the second-highest Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) among the northeastern states. Addressing the statehood day programme at Rabindra Bhavan here, the CM asserted that the state has been benefiting from the double-engine government over the years. When devastating floods hit the []
Tripura: Ancient Lord Brahma sculpture unearthed in Unakoti
Agartala:Villagers in Unakoti, Tripura unearthed an ancient sculpture of Lord Brahma during development work. The remarkable discovery was made in the Bhuiyapara area of Kailashahar Sub-division under Tripuras Unakoti District. Kailashahar Sub-divisional Magistrate Pradip Sarkar said, The idol was uncovered on Tuesday while workers were carrying out ground development activities. News of the discovery spread [] The post Tripura: Ancient Lord Brahma sculpture unearthed in Unakoti appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura has second highest GSDP in North East: CM
Agartala: Chief Minister Manik Saha stated that Tripura stood second in the North East region with the highest GSDP and in the coming days, the countrys GDP will see an increase contributed by the North East. Saha said this while addressing the observance of the Tripura Statehood Day 2025 programme at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan today. [] The post Tripura has second highest GSDP in North East: CM appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Woman gives birth to baby at Guwahati Railway station
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, Jan 20: In a dramatic turn of events, a woman fromBihargave birth to a baby onPlatform No 4ofGuwahati Railway Station, turning an ordinary train journey into an unforgettable moment. The woman was travelling fromAgartalato Baraunion theRani Kamlapati Expresswhen she suddenly went into labour pain. On receiving the information, officials of NF Railway []
Tripura BJP announces district presidents after elections
Agartala: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura on Monday announced the names of its district presidents following elections held among 37 candidates. Speaking at a press conference, Tripura BJP Prabhari, Dr. Rajdeep Roy, stated that a total of 74 nominations were submitted for the district president positions. Of these, 37 applications were rejected, and [] The post Tripura BJP announces district presidents after elections appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Inclusion of Kokborok in Eighth Schedule of Constitution advocated
AGARTALA, Jan 19: Tripura Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Sunday strongly advocated for the inclusion of Kokborok language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution for its proper development. Kokborok is one of Tripuras official languages and the mother tongue of the major tribes of the state including Tripuri, Reang, Jamatia, Uchoi and Koloi. []
Tripura surpasses 5-year rubber plantation target of 30,000 hectare
AGARTALA, Jan 19: Tripura has surpassed its five-year rubber cultivation target of 30,000 hectare under an initiative of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA), and is now aiming to increase the plantation to 69,000 hectare, an official said on Sunday. Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development (INROAD), backed by ATMA, was launched in 2021 []
Tripura aims 69,000 hectare rubber plantation, surpasses 5-year target
Agartala: Tripura is aiming to increase the rubber plantation to 69,000 hectare, after the state has surpassed its five-year rubber cultivation target of 30,000 hectare under the initiative of Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA), an official said on Sunday. Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development (INROAD), backed by ATMA, was launched in 2021 to [] The post Tripura aims 69,000 hectare rubber plantation, surpasses 5-year target appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: Married woman killed by lover, probe underway
Agartala: In a shocking incident, a married women was allegedly killed by her alleged lover at Maheshkhala in West Tripura district on Saturday. The women, identified as Kalpana Debnath, was found dead by her daughter at her rented house at Maheshkhala. Originally from Jogendra Nagar, Kalpana had been living as a tenant in Maheshkhala with [] The post Tripura: Married woman killed by lover, probe underway appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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.
Tripuras lone airport upgraded for passenger movement & infrastructure development
Tripuras lone airport upgraded for passenger movement & infrastructure development Agartala: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has upgraded Agartalas Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport from Grade III to Grade II, based on the passenger movement and infrastructure development, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Friday. Saha, sharing the AAI circular on his Facebook [] The post Tripuras lone airport upgraded for passenger movement & infrastructure development appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Tripura BJP chief accuses CPIM, Congress of insulting Ambedkar, Constitution
HT Correspondent AGARTALA,Jan 17:Tripura BJP President Rajib Bhattacharya on Friday strongly criticised the CPIM and Congress, accusing them of disrespecting Dr B.R. Ambedkar and the Indian Constitution while now organising events in his name. Addressing the media during a rally in Agartala, Bhattacharya said that the BJP had launched a statewide campaign titled Sangvidhan Gaurav []
Tripura CM Manik Saha lauds artistic excellence of Police personnel
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 17:On the occasion of Police Week, Tripura Chief Minister Prof Manik Saha inaugurated a vibrant painting and craft exhibition at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan on Friday. The 7-day exhibition is a unique showcase of creative works by police personnel and their families, highlighting their artistic talents beyond their professional duties. Dr Saha, []
Tripura prohibits IV fluids of West Bengal Pharmaceutical over safety concerns
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 17:The Health and Family Welfare Department of Tripura has imposed an immediate ban on the use of IV fluids manufactured in 2023 by West Bengal Pharmaceutical, citing safety concerns. The decision comes in the wake of reports about the deaths of four lactating mothers in Ballari, Karnataka, allegedly caused by the []
Tripura set to build second flyover; soil testing underway
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 17: Preliminary work is currently underway for the construction of a second flyover in Agartala city, spanning approximately 2.3 kilometres. The project aims to ease traffic congestion in the area. According to a senior government official, who chose to remain anonymous, the state government has approved plans for the flyover, which []
Tripura: Bangladeshi smuggler injured in BSF firing
Agartala: The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura has foiled several infiltration attempts and seized contraband worth Rs 30 lakh in a series of operations. BSF troops on Friday apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals, including two transgender individuals and one male, from the Dharmanagar border area under North district. The apprehended individuals are residents of Gaibandha [] The post Tripura: Bangladeshi smuggler injured in BSF firing appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Court frames charges against Rose Valley Group, assets to be restituted to claimants in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: The Special Court (PMLA) here on Wednesday framed charges against ponzi firm Rose Valley Group and its promoters accused of swindling a whopping Rs 17,000 crore from depositors in different states of the country. The court has also given its approval for the attached moveable and immovable property to be restituted to the legitimate claimants. The ED had filed a chargesheet against Rose Valleys promoters Gautam Kundu and Shibamoy Dutta in the Special Court here in 2016. The central agency had attached moveable property amounting to 332 crore (current value of more than Rs 400 crore including interest) in 2014 and 2015 through provisional attachment orders in connection with the case registered under PMLA. EDs Kolkata and Guwahati zonal offices as well as its Agartala sub-zonal office had also launched an investigation into Rose Valleys multi-crore financial scam. In Kolkata, about Rs 19.40 crore has already been handed over to Asset Disposal Committee (ADC) formed by Calcutta High Court and the amount was restituted to the fraud victims. Further, property worth over Rs 1,172 crore including Rs 147.64 crore worth movable assets and immovable assets valued at Rs 1,025 crore have also been attached by ED in Kolkata and is under the process of restitution, a statement issued by the central agency said. Similarly, in Guwahati assets worth Rs 38.30 crore have been secured and in Agartala immovable property amounting to more than Rs 8 crore have been attached. Apart from Rose Valley, investigation by EDs Bhubaneswar zonal office has led to framing of charges in nine other cases since September, 2024. These cases relate to bribery scandals, extortion, chit fund scams, builder investor disputes, bank frauds, narcotics and illegal wildlife trade. The total value of property attached in these cases is about Rs 160 crore. So far, ED has filed 75 chargesheets in Special Court (PMLA). Efforts are underway to expedite framing of charges in remaining cases as well. Our endeavour is to take all the necessary steps to hand over the property to the legitimate claimants, said officers of the central agency.
First edition of Pithe Puli Utsav at Agartala Amar Tripura
First edition of Pithe Puli Utsav at Agartala Amar Tripura
Govt plans to equip Police with AI control rooms, modern tech: Tripura CM Manik Saha
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 16: Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced an ambitious modernisation drive for Tripura Police, introducing advanced technologies like AI-based control rooms, drones, smart CCTVs, and upgraded systems at the district and state levels. Addressing the Police Week Parade-2025 at the Manoranjan Debbarma Smriti Police Parade Ground in AD Nagar, Agartala, Saha []
BSF jawan shoots self in Tripura camp
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 16: A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan tragically died by suicide in Tripura on Wednesday morning. The incident took place at the camp of the 114th Battalion in Shilaichhari, Gomati district, around 6:05 am at the Acharya Para Border Outpost (BOP), under the jurisdiction of Shilaichhari Police Station. The deceased, identified []
Tripura govt to introduce AI-based control rooms, drone technology for Police Dept: CM Saha
Tripura govt to introduce AI-based control rooms, drone technology for Police Dept: CM Saha Agartala: In a move to strengthen the police force and improve law and order in the state, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that the state government would soon introduce new technologies, including AI-based control rooms, drone technology, smart CCTVs, and [] The post Tripura govt to introduce AI-based control rooms, drone technology for Police Dept: CM Saha appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Tripura: AR destroys cannabis plantation worth Rs 3.5 crore in Sepahijala
Agartala: A team of Assam Rifles in coordination with Police and Tripura Forest Service (TFS), conducted a planned operation in the early hours of 16 January and destroyed cannabis plants worth Rs 3.5 crores. The operation targeted extensive cannabis plantations inKathalia area, under Jatrapur Police Station, Sepahijala District. Assam Rifles officials said that covering approximately [] The post Tripura: AR destroys cannabis plantation worth Rs 3.5 crore in Sepahijala appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: BSF jawan shoots self in Gomati
Agartala:A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan reportedly died by suicide in Tripura on Wednesday morning. The incident took place at the camp of the 114th Battalion in Shilaichhari, Gomati district, around 6:05 am at the Acharya Para Border Outpost (BOP), under the jurisdiction of Shilaichhari Police Station. The deceased, identified as Head Constable Surendra Singh [] The post Tripura: BSF jawan shoots self in Gomati appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Govt plans to equip Tripura Police with AI control rooms: Manik Saha
Agartala: Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that his government is planning a modernization drive for Tripura Police. He informed that the state government is planning to introduce advanced technologies like AI-based control rooms, drones, smart CCTVs, and upgraded systems at the district and state levels. Addressing the Police Week Parade-2025 at the Manoranjan Debbarma Smriti [] The post Govt plans to equip Tripura Police with AI control rooms: Manik Saha appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Solar-powered pumps for irrigation in rural areas in Tripura
AGARTALA, Jan 15: Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) has set a target of setting up over 10,000 solar-powered pump sets to ensure assured irrigation in the rural farmland under PM Kusum scheme, an official said on Wednesday. Of the total target, the TREDA has already set up 3,616 solar power pumps bringing 7,232 acres []
Tripura CM Manik Saha to take up Bangladesh embankment issue with Centre
AGARTALA, Jan 15: Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday assured the Tripura Assembly he will take up with the Centre the issue of Bangladesh governments move to build a massive embankment opposite Kailashahar subdivision in the states Unakoti district. The assurance came after Congress legislator Birajit Sinha drew Sahas attention on the matter. The Bangladesh []
Tripura: Assam Rifles seized smuggle foreign cigarettes worth Rs 1 Crore
Agartala: In a major operation against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles deployed in Tripura in collaboration with Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, successfully intercepted a consignment of 100 cartons of imported foreign cigarettes in Champaknagar under West Tripura District. The Assam Rifles officials said that the value of the seized items is estimated to be Rs 1 Crore [] The post Tripura: Assam Rifles seized smuggle foreign cigarettes worth Rs 1 Crore appeared first on NorthEast Now .
BSF Tripura on high alert ahead of Tirthmukh Mela
Agartala:The Border Security Force (BSF) Tripura has been placed on high alert ahead of the Poush Sankranti Mela, popularly known as the Tirthmukh Mela, scheduled to take place on January 13-14 at Tirthmukh in the Gomati district of Tripura. Tirthmukh, a serene location surrounded by high hills and the Dumboor reservoir, lies near the Indo-Bangladesh [] The post BSF Tripura on high alert ahead of Tirthmukh Mela appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: Over 2,600 held, Narcotics worth Rs 1,500 Crore seized from 2022-24
Agartala:Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha revealed that the state has arrested 2,697 individuals and seized narcotics valued at over Rs 1,500 crore between 2022 and 2024. Speaking in the Tripura Legislative Assembly on Monday, Dr. Saha, who also serves as the Home Minister, highlighted the governments ongoing efforts to make Tripura a drug-free state. [] The post Tripura: Over 2,600 held, Narcotics worth Rs 1,500 Crore seized from 2022-24 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Two held with Yaba worth Rs 1 Crore in Tripura
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 12:In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, Tripura Police seized Yaba tablets worth Rs 1 crore during an operation in Agartala on Sunday morning. The contraband was found hidden inside a cement-laden truck, and two suspects were arrested in connection with the case. West Tripura District Superintendent of Police (SP) Kiran []
Agartala book fair records sale of Rs 1.2cr in 10 days: ICA director
Tripura: BSF thwarts smuggling attempt, IG reviews border ops
Agartala: The Border Security Force (BSF) stationed in Tripura has successfully foiled a significant smuggling bid and detained three Bangladeshi nationals in separate operations over the past 24 hours. On January 12, alertMahila Praharis(women personnel) of the BSF thwarted a large-scale smuggling attempt at the Border Out Post (BOP) Ashabari in Sepahijala district. The smugglers, [] The post Tripura: BSF thwarts smuggling attempt, IG reviews border ops appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura BJP President criticizes left front, praises youth leadership
Agartala: Tripura BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharya criticized the former Left Front government for promoting socialism and capitalism among the youth while allegedly suppressing the people during its rule. Speaking at an event at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan on Sunday, Bhattacharya praised the BJP for its focus on empowering the youth in leadership [] The post Tripura BJP President criticizes left front, praises youth leadership appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Two arrested with yaba worth Rs 1 crore in Tripura
Agartala: In a major drug bust, Tripura Police seized Yaba tablets valued at Rs 1 crore during an operation in Agartala on Sunday morning. The drugs were hidden inside a cement-laden truck, and two individuals were arrested in connection with the case. Also Read: Tripura police nab 16 Bangladeshi nationals in Dhalai district West Tripura [] The post Two arrested with yaba worth Rs 1 crore in Tripura appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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.
Considerable improvement in law and order in Tripura: Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu
AGARTALA, Jan 11: Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on Friday claimed that the law and order situation in the state has improved considerably. While addressing the assembly on the first day of the winter session, he said that the crime rate in the state has decreased. Nallu said the insurgency problem has been resolved with []
4 Bangladeshis nabbed in Tripura for illegally entering India
AGARTALA, Jan 11: Four Bangladesh nationals have been arrested in Tripuras Khowai district for entering India without valid documents, police said on Saturday. An Indian person was also arrested for facilitating the entry of the Bangladeshis. Acting on a tip-off, police nabbed them near Teliamura railway station on Friday night. During preliminary investigation, the Bangladeshis []
Flight to Shillong and Aizawl from Agartala to resume soon
Tripura government suspends engineers in water project corruption
Agartala: The Tripura government has suspended Executive Engineer Karnadata Jamatia and Sub-Divisional Officer Alok Das from the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation in Kumarghat following a preliminary investigation into irregularities in the Nal Se Jal water project. The investigation revealed financial discrepancies amounting to Rs 55 lakh, with the possibility that the actual figure [] The post Tripura government suspends engineers in water project corruption appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Two arrested at Agartala Railway station in connection with NDPS case
The arrested individuals will be presented before a court tomorrow. Authorities believe further arrests may follow as the investigation into the case continues
Tripura MSMEs urged to leverage bamboo and rubber for defence sector products
AGARTALA, Jan 10: The MSMEs and startups of Tripura should focus on making products needed in the defence sector by using bamboo and rubber which grow aplenty in the northeastern state, speakers at an awareness session said here on Friday. The Kolkata-based Bharat Chamber of Commerce (BCC) organised the one-day awareness session. Aerospace and Defence []
Tripura: Flight services from Agartala to Shillong & Aizawl to resume soon, says Biplab Deb
Agartala: Tripura Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb announced on Friday that steps are being taken to reinstate regional flight services, including flights connecting Agartala with Shillong and Aizawl. The former Chief Minister, who also chairs the Airport Advisory Committee at Agartalas Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport, shared this update following a committee meeting held [] The post Tripura: Flight services from Agartala to Shillong & Aizawl to resume soon, says Biplab Deb appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: TSF seeks adoption of Roman script for Kokborok language
Agartala: The Twipra Students Federation (TSF), an affiliate of the North East Students Organisation (NESO), staged a protest near Circuit House in Agartala on Friday, urging the Tripura Legislative Assembly to discuss adopting the Roman script for the Kokborok language during its ongoing winter session. Speaking to reporters, TSF Vice President John Debbarma expressed frustration [] The post Tripura: TSF seeks adoption of Roman script for Kokborok language appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: ED initiates raids to trace financial misconduct & drug trafficking
Guwahati: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched extensive raids across Tripura on Friday morning, targeting individuals and organizations suspected of financial misconduct and connections to drug trafficking networks. The raids were carried out simultaneously at multiple locations, including Agartala and its surrounding areas. Residences of several individuals, including Apu Ranjan Das, Deb Brata Dey, Bishu Tripura, [] The post Tripura: ED initiates raids to trace financial misconduct & drug trafficking appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura BJP slams CPI(M), showcases tribal progress since 2018
Agartala: The Janjati Morcha, the tribal wing of Tripuras ruling BJP, has strongly criticized the Gana Mukti Parishad (GMP), the CPI(M)s tribal wing, for accusing the government of neglecting indigenous communities. BJP leaders dismissed these claims as baseless and labeled GMPs planned Raj Bhawan Abhiyan on January 9 as a meaningless political stunt. Speaking at [] The post Tripura BJP slams CPI(M), showcases tribal progress since 2018 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
MHA approves new state emblem for Tripura Government
Agartala: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted approval for a new State Emblem or Logo for the Government of Tripura. The approval was conveyed in a formal communication to P K Chakravarty, Secretary of the Department of Information & Cultural Affairs. Debobroto Basu, Under Secretary of the MHA, confirmed that the proposed emblem [] The post MHA approves new state emblem for Tripura Government appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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Tripura BJP to launch 14 days campaign on Constitution Awareness
Agartala: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura is set to launch a 14-day long campaign to celebrate the Constitution of India and raise awareness about its core values, as well as the pivotal role of Dr BR Ambedkar in its formation. The initiative, aimed at educating the public ahead of Republic Day on [] The post Tripura BJP to launch 14 days campaign on Constitution Awareness appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Former Tripura minister alleges negligence by Agartala private Hospital
Agartala:The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has issued a notice to ILS Hospital in Agartala, seeking its response to allegations of negligence raised by former minister Gopal Chandra Das. The Commission tooksuo motu cognizance of the issue following reports in local newspapers. According to the reports, Gopal Chandra Das alleged negligence in the treatment of [] The post Former Tripura minister alleges negligence by Agartala private Hospital appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura student body to observe Black Day on Jan 8 over CAA firing tragedy
Agartala: The Twipra Students Federation (TSF), an indigenous student body in Tripura and member of the North East Students Organisation (NESO), has announced plans to observe January 8 as Black Day in remembrance of the 2019 firing that claimed three lives during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The tragic incident occurred in Madhabbari, [] The post Tripura student body to observe Black Day on Jan 8 over CAA firing tragedy appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura allocates extra Rs 13 Crore for post-flood relief
Agartala: The Tripura government has ramped up its post-flood recovery efforts by sanctioning an additional Rs 13 crore from the Chief Ministers Relief Fund, as announced by Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Saha shared, An additional Rs 13 crore has been allocated from the Chief Ministers Relief Fund to [] The post Tripura allocates extra Rs 13 Crore for post-flood relief appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Extremist movement sees heightened security in Tripuras Kanchanpur
AGARTALA, Jan 3: Security has been beefed up following reports of movement of extremist groups in North Tripuras Kanchanpur, which shares a border stretch with Bangladesh, police said on Friday. Kanchanpur shares a 48-km international border with two Bangladesh districts Rangamati and Khagracherri. The boundary is fenced, barring a portion of around 300 metres, []
Tripura records Banded Royal butterfly for first time
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 3: In a significant first for Tripura, the Banded Royal butterfly, scientifically known as Rachana jalindra indra, has been recorded in the state. This remarkable discovery was made within the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripuras Sepahijala district. The research was published on January 1 of 2025 in Munis Entomology & Zoology []
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
Yaba tablets worth Rs 60 Lakh seized in Agartala
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 1: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Agartala Railway Station seized Yaba tablets valued at 60 lakh and detained a man traveling on the Lokmanya Tilak Express, which arrived from Mumbai late Wednesday night. BK Sinha, assistant commandant of RPF, shared details of the operation. During a routine inspection at Jirania []
Tripura Assembly session to commence from Jan 10
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 1: The winter session of the Tripura Legislative Assembly is set to take place over three days, starting January 10. Two key bills are expected to be tabled during this session. On Wednesday, Speaker Biswabandhu Sen chaired a Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting with MLAs from various political parties to finalize []
Lord Shani idol desecrated in Bangladesh-Tripura border village
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 1: Tensions flared in Tamsa Bari, a village under Sonamura sub-division of Sepahijala District, after the idol of Lord Shani at a bamboo-fenced shrine was found dislodged and overturned late on the night of December 31. Sonamura, situated along the India-Bangladesh border, is a mixed-population area comprising both Hindus and Muslims. []
NHPC conducts study of Dumbur hydroelectric plant in Tripura
AGARTALA, Dec 30: A six-member team of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Ltd carried out a study for the revival of Dumbur hydroelectric project in Tripuras Gomati district, an official said on Monday. The northeastern states lone hydroelectric project commissioned in 1984 suffered serious damage due to the unprecedented flood in September this year. As []
CCTVs installation in Tripura schools underway phase wise; Govt tells High Court
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 29:The Tripura Government has submitted before the High Court of the state that the governmentis in process of ensuring that safety concerns of the children by installation of CCTVs at vantage positions in the school. The government said this whileTripura High Court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions []
Speeding train severely injures elephant in Tripura
AGARTALA, Dec 29: A full-grown elephant was severely injured after allegedly being hit by a speeding train in Tripuras 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 []
Focus on empowering women, self-reliance for Youth: Tripura CM Manik Saha
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 29: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that the government is working towards empowering women in rural areas and has initiated efforts to make the youth self-reliant. The state government is working for the overall development of women under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Special importance has []
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 .
Tripura CM Manik Saha lays stress on rare blood groups stock
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 28: TripuraChief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday emphasised the need to store negative blood groups in blood banks and stressed the importance of creating awareness about blood donation. Saha said this while addressing a blood donation camp organized by the Nine Bullets Club on Saturday. Nine Bullets Club is known as []
Tripura minister slams former CM over report on Tourism Promo Fest
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 28: Tourism minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Saturday criticised former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar for allegedly spreading misinformation regarding the recently held Tripura Tourism Promo Fest. Minister Chowdhury challenged Sarkar to substantiate claims that Rs 7 crore was misused during the event, which aimed to showcase the states tourism potential. The []
Tripura district launches sports campaign to raise awareness about drug abuse
AGARTALA, Dec 27: Tripuras Khowai district administration on Friday kicked off a sports campaign to raise awareness among the youth on drug abuse and other social evils, an official said. Participants of various games such as football, volleyball and cricket will undergo tests for major infectious and lifestyle diseases, as part of the Khowai says []
AGARTALA, Dec 27: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha condoled the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh and said his contribution in nation building and shaping the economic landscape of the country will always be remembered. Singh, 92, died in AIIMS Delhi on Thursday night. Deeply saddened by the passing of former PM of India []
Union Minister Pralhad joshi to visit Tripura for two-day official engagement
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 27: Union Minister Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi will arrive in Tripura on December 28 for a two-day official visit to the state. Officials said that during his visit, the Union Minister will engage in multiple government programs and meetings. He is expected to arrive in Agartala tomorrow []
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.
THRC orders probe into minors gang rape, seeks report by Jan 13
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 26: The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to investigate the gang rape of a minor girl and submit a detailed report by January 13, 2024. The report must also be shared with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The directive came after the []
Education and purity of thought vital for society: Tripura CM Manik Saha
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 26: Chief Minister Manik Saha today emphasized the importance of working for the welfare of people by removing mental impurities and fostering purity through education. The benefit of practicing human religion lies in adopting a social way of thinking while refraining from unrighteous deeds and anti-social thoughts. We must work for []
Tripura renewable energy agency to supply purified water to 50 remote tribal hamlets
AGARTALA, Dec 25: Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA), a state government undertaking, has set a target to install community-based purified water plants through solar energy in 50 most inaccessible tribal hamlets, an official said on Wednesday. The target has been envisaged after successful implementation of the first phase of community-based purified water plants through []
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.
BJP elects two women for first time as mandal presidents
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 23.In a significant move, the Tripura Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the names of its mandal presidents, marking a historic first with the induction of two women into the leadership positions. Notably, 95% of the appointees are fresh faces, with a focus on empowering youth leaders. BJP Office Secretary []
Healthcare projects in TTAADC to improve if state proposes: JP Nadda
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 23:Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has informed that if the Tripura Government includes a proposal for strengthening health care services in Tripura East Constituency the Ministry would be happy to support such proposal provided it is within the framework. Union Minister Nadda has informed this to BJP Lok Sabha MP []
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 .
Mlaya seeks direct road link to WB through WGH
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 21: The Meghalaya government on Saturday sought support from the Centre to establish a direct road link between Balurghat-Hili in West Bengal and Mahendraganj in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Speaking at the 72nd Plenary Meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC), chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Agartala, [] The post Mlaya seeks direct road link to WB through WGH appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Shah advises Northeast police to 'work for citizens' as insurgency is 'solved'
Guwahati: With the insurgency problem in the Northeast more or less solved, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday advised the police in the region to change their approach and work to ensure that people get their rights, including the rights to life and property. For four decades, the focus of the police in the Northeast was on fighting insurgency. Now that insurgency is gone, it will work to protect the rights of citizens as guaranteed by the Constitution. We have to change the focus and training of police, Shah said addressing the 72nd plenary session of the North Eastern Council in the Tripura capital Agartala. Governors and Chief Ministers of the Northeast were among dignitaries who attended the session. Referring to Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), Shah said these three new criminal laws would help citizens get justice within three years of lodging FIRs. We kept fighting terrorism and violence. The goal of the police was to get rid of violence. That task has been almost accomplished. As there is peace now in the Northeast, the police will have to change its culture and direction, he reiterated. He said a multi-dimensional approach with a different strategy for each state helped curb the incidents of violence. He said there was a 31 per cent drop in violent incidents and 86 per cent drop in civilian killings in the region in the last 10 years. The home minister said peace accords were signed with various insurgent groups and 10,574 rebels surrendered. He cited the agreements signed between Assam and Meghalaya, and Assam and Arunachal Pradesh for solving border disputes. He said these agreements also helped establish peace. We have initiated the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. The Northeast has a special responsibility. The region is a transit route for narcotic-smuggling. I appeal to all Governors and Chief Ministers to help remove the blemish. We have to work very hard to make Bharat nasha-mukt. The Northeast can contribute tremendously towards this end, Shah further stated.
Shah: Northeast police must shift focus to ensure speedy justice
Agartala: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the time has come for a change in approach of the police force with the end of insurgency in the northeast, in order to ensure that people get speedy justice. Shah, addressing the 72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) here, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought peace in the region by inking 20 peace accords in 10 years, leading to the surrender of 9,000 armed militants. The police fought insurgency in the northeast for the past four decades. As insurgency has now ended, we need to change the approach of the force to ensure people get justice within three years of lodging FIRs, he said. The home minister also said connectivity is no longer a problem in the region, as the Centre has spent Rs 81,000 crore for rail connectivity and Rs 41,000 crore for road network in the northeastern states. Asserting that PM Modi expedited development activities in the northeast, Shah said Union ministers spent 700 nights in states of the region since the BJP-led NDA assumed power at the Centre. After the exchange of enclaves (land boundary agreements) with Bangladesh, the whole world will open for the northeast. This will change the investment ecosystem in the region, he said. The senior BJP leader also laid emphasis on the upliftment of people in rural areas by promoting vegetable cultivation, production of milk, eggs and meat. Only a hike in the GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) is not enough for overall development. There is a need to attain self-sufficiency in vegetables, milk, eggs and meat, he said. Besides, the central government has been focusing on organic cultivation in the region, said Shah. The Centre has already constituted the National Organic Corporation Ltd to boost the sector. I urge all the CMs (in the northeast) to sign agreements with NOCL for packaging, marketing and exporting of organic products, he said. The home minister, however, said more efforts were needed to tackle narcotics smuggling in the region. Earlier in the day, Shah inaugurated the 72nd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) at Prajna Bhavan here. Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with governors, chief ministers of all the eight northeastern states, and senior officials, were also present at the event. The council is the nodal agency for the economic and social development of the northeastern region, consisting of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
Peace has restored to North-Eastern region in last 10 years: HM Shah
Agartala: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday emphasized the transformative changes in Indias North Eastern region over the last decade, asserting that peace has been restored in the region in the last ten years and the focus must now shift to building an industrial ecosystem. Shah was addressing the 72nd North Eastern Council (NEC) [] The post Peace has restored to North-Eastern region in last 10 years: HM Shah appeared first on Northlines .
Addressing the 72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala, Amit Shah said PM Modi has brought peace in the region by inking 20 peace accords in 10 years, leading to the surrender of 9,000 armed militants
Amit Shah inaugurates 72nd plenary session of North Eastern Council in Tripura
AGARTALA, Dec 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the 72nd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) at Prajna Bhavan here. Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with governors, chief ministers of all the eight northeastern states, and senior officials, were also present at the event. There will be intense deliberation on the future roadmap for the region, besides reviewing progress of the councils work for this year, Scindia told reporters. A [] The post Amit Shah inaugurates 72nd plenary session of North Eastern Council in Tripura appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
