Ex-BJP MP Rajdeep Roy named party in-charge of Tripura unit
AGARTALA, July 26: Former BJP MP from the Silchar Lok Sabha constituency, Rajdeep Roy, has been appointed as the in-charge of the partys Tripura unit, officials said. The development comes ahead of the panchayat elections on August 8. Roy replaces Mahesh Sharma, a party release said. Grateful to the Honble National President of Bharatiya Janata []
Tripura CM Manik Saha to attend NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi
AGARTALA, July 26: Tripura chief minister Manik Saha will attend the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi on July 27, an official said on Friday. The Niti Aayogs ninth governing council meeting will be held on Saturday in the national capital under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chief Minister Manik Saha is set []
Agartala Added to Air India Express Network, Enhancing Connectivity
HT Digital July 26, Friday: Air India Express has expanded its network by adding Agartala to its list of destinations. This addition is set to enhance regional connectivity and provide more travel options for passengers in Tripura. The new route will offer improved accessibility for both domestic and international travelers, boosting travel convenience and promoting []
Strict vigil in Tripura follows Gandatwisa violence
AGARTALA, July 25: In the wake of the recent violence in Tripuras Gandatwisa which left several families homeless, DGP Amitabh Ranjan convened a state-level law and order meeting in Dhalai district and instructed all the SPs to maintain strict vigil throughout the state. The violence at Gandatwisa on July 12 had left over 80 families []
Two held on human trafficking charges in Tripura
AGARTALA, July 25: Two persons, allegedly involved in human trafficking cases, were arrested from Belabar, a border village in West Tripura district, police said on Thursday. The accused were identified as Mukabbar Miah and Bubarak Miah. The police had initiated an investigation into the trafficking matter while probing another case related to the arrest of []
Kol-Agartala daily flight from Sep 1
Ex-Tripura CM seeks international status for Agartala airport
New Delhi/Agartala, July 25: Former Tripura Chief Minister and Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb on Thursday urged the Civil Aviation Minister (Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu) to declare the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala as an international airport. Raising the issue in the Lok Sabha, Deb said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated [] The post Ex-Tripura CM seeks international status for Agartala airport appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Air India Express adds Agartala to its network as its 46th destination
Air India Express will start daily flights from Agartala to Kolkata, Guwahati, and Delhi starting September 1. This expansion connects Agartala to nine domestic destinations through Kolkata and Guwahati, enhancing regional connectivity and supporting economic growth. Bookings are available on the airline's app, website, and other channels.
Grant international status to MBB airport in Agartala: Tripura BJP MP urges Centre
New Delhi: Tripura Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb has urged the union civil aviation minister to designate Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) airport in Agartala as an international airport and to expedite the official notification of its immigration check post. Addressing the Lok Sabha, Tripura MP Biplab Deb stressed on the strategic importance of MBB [] The post Grant international status to MBB airport in Agartala: Tripura BJP MP urges Centre appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Air India Express adds Agartala to its list of destinations, to begin operations from September 1
Air India Express, a subsidiary of Tata owned Air India, has expanded its network to Tripura by introducing daily direct flights connecting Agartala to Guwahati, Delhi, and Kolkata from September 1. Tripura will become the airlines 46th destination, enhancing connectivity in the North-East and promoting economic growth and tourism. The airline aims to provide an unparalleled guest experience through its expanded routes and increased frequencies to various destinations.
Bangladeshi nationals detained by BSF in Tripura
Agartala: The Border Security Force (BSF) has intensified its operations across Tripura, resulting in detention of two more Bangladeshi nationals, who allegedly entered the state illegally. According to the BSF, a joint operation with Tripura police was launched on July 23 based on specific intelligence. Around 7:00 PM, two Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended while attempting [] The post Bangladeshi nationals detained by BSF in Tripura appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Tripura panchayat elections: BJP wins majority of seats uncontested
Agartala: The Tripura state election commission (SEC) announced that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state has secured approximately 70 percent of the seats in Tripuras three-tier panchayat system uncontested. Out of the total 6889 seats in Tripura, which include gram panchayats, panchayat samitis, and zilla parishads, the BJP won 4805 seats without [] The post Tripura panchayat elections: BJP wins majority of seats uncontested appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Tripura police arrests Bihar man with ganja worth Rs 25 lakh
Agartala: The Tripura police have arrested a Bihar resident and seized ganja (cannabis) valued at Rs 25 lakh at Kumarghat area of Unakoti district. According to the officer-in-charge of Kumarghat police station, they received a tip-off about a truck carrying a large quantity of ganja traveling from Agartala in Tripura towards Assam. Late Sunday evening, [] The post Tripura police arrests Bihar man with ganja worth Rs 25 lakh appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Show Cause notices issued to 39 govt. employees in Tripura for tardiness
Agartala: The Sepahijala District Administration in Tripura has issued show-cause notices to 39 government employees for failing to adhere to office timings. Sepahijala District Magistrate Sidharth Shiv Jaiswal, IAS, emphasized the importance of punctuality and proper job performance to ensure the public receives timely and efficient services. The government has set specific office hours, and [] The post Show Cause notices issued to 39 govt. employees in Tripura for tardiness appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Tripura: BSF enhances border security amid Bangladesh unrest
Agartala: The Border Security Force (BSF) has intensified security measures along the Indo-Bangla border in Tripura in response to the current law & order situation in Bangladesh. The protests in Bangladesh erupted due to anti-reservation protests. Given Tripuras geographical position, surrounded on three sides by Bangladesh, the unrest poses significant security challenges and implications. According [] The post Tripura: BSF enhances border security amid Bangladesh unrest appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Agartala: Representatives, including the Chief Executive Members (CEMs) of the 10th Sixth Schedule Areas of Northeast India, are set to meet with the Union Home Ministry to inquire about the current status of the 125th Amendment to the Indian Constitution. On Saturday, a significant meeting took place in Delhi, led by Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, [] The post Tripura: NE District Council members to meet Amit Shah seeking status update on 125th Constitutional Amendment appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Students return to India from Bangladesh
Agartala: Students, who are studying in Bangladesh, upon their arrival following protest against the government job quota, at the Akhura Check post, in Agartala, Saturday, July 20, 2024. (PTI Photo) Akhaura: Indian students, who study in Bangladesh, upon their arrival at the Akhaura check post of the India-Bangladesh border in the northeastern Indian state of 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 .
379 students enter India from Bangladesh via Tripura border in last 2 days
Altogether 379 students entered India in the last two days from violence-hit Bangladesh through integrated check posts in Tripura, a Border Security Force official said here on Sunday. Of the total returnees, 365 crossed over the international border on Saturday and four on Friday, he said. The returnees include three Nepalese students. A total of 379 students entered India in the past 48 hours from violence-hit Bangladesh through check posts at Srimantapur in Sepahijala and Agartala (Akhaura) in West Tripura, and more are expected to return on Sunday, the BSF official said. According to him, students, who are stranded in Bangladesh's Brahmanbaria and Dhaka, are expected to return on Sunday. Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), Agartala, Manager Debasish Nandi told PTI, Our facilities are open on Sunday for the people, including students, who want to return home. The ICP Agartala remains open till 11 pm to receive the students stranded in Bangladesh. BSF, Tripura Frontier, ...
379 students enter India from violence-hit Bangladesh through Tripura border in last 2 days
Agartala, Jul 21: Altogether 379 students entered India in the last two days from violence-hit Bangladesh through integrated check posts in Tripura, a Border Security Force official said here on Sunday. Of the total returnees, 365 crossed over the international border on Saturday and four on Friday, he said. The returnees include three Nepalese students. A total of 379 students entered India in the past 48 hours from violence-hit Bangladesh through check posts at Srimantapur in Sepahijala and Agartala (Akhaura) [] The post 379 students enter India from violence-hit Bangladesh through Tripura border in last 2 days appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Around 150 students return to Tripura from Bangladesh amid protests
Amid the ongoing countrywide protests in Bangladesh against job quotas, around 150 Indian students from Bangladesh arrived through the Integrated Check Post here. The students arrived in Agartala on Saturday. Rajeev Agnihotri DIG, Sector Commander, Border Security Force (BSF), said that around 150 students have comeback through different ICPs. Due to the current situation in []
40 more Assam students reach home state
GUWAHATI/AGARTALA, July 20: Altogether 186 more people, stranded in violence-hit Bangladesh, returned to India on Saturday via Dawki integrated check post in Meghalayas West Jaintia Hills district, officials said, even 40 more students reached Assam. Ninety-eight of them are from Nepal and 88 from India, including eight students from Meghalaya, they said. In the past []
100 students return from violence-hit Bangladesh through Tripura border
Agartala: Around 100 students returned to India on Saturday, July 20, from violence-hit Bangladesh through two integrated checkposts in Tripura, the Border Security Force said. More students are expected to return to the country, BSF Tripura Frontier said in a statement. Indian and foreign students who are studying in Bangladesh are returning to India as 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 .
Wont let Tripura become next Manipur: Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi
Agartala: Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi delivered a sharp rebuke to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Tripura, led by chief minister Manik Saha, in light of recent violent incidents ahead of next months panchayat elections in the state. Gaurav Gogoi asserted that the Congress would prevent Tripura from descending into chaos akin to [] The post Wont let Tripura become next Manipur: Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
245 Indians return home as Bangladesh reels under deadly clashes
New Delhi: India on Friday described the violent protests in Bangladesh as an internal matter of Dhaka but at the same time said it was closely monitoring the situation in the context of 15,000 Indians residing in that country.Bangladesh has been reeling under deadly clashes with protesting students demanding the Sheikh Hasina-led government to scrap a controversial job quota system. Around 30 people were killed in the clashes that began weeks ago. The 15,000 Indians including 8,500 students are safe, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing. Official sources said the Indian High Commission in Dhaka is coordinating with local authorities to provide adequate security to Indian students wishing to return to India. Till 8 PM on Friday, 245 Indians including 125 students returned to India, they said, adding the Indian high commission also facilitated the return of 13 Nepali students. As you are aware, there are ongoing protests in Bangladesh. We see this as an internal matter of the country, Jaiswal said. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is himself following the matter closely in the context of safety of the Indians, he added. The India-Bangladesh border crossings -- Benapole-Petrapole; Gede- Darshana and Akhaura- Agartala will remain open for students and Indian nationals to return home, the sources said. The High Commission of India, in coordination with BSF and Bureau of Immigration, is facilitating return of Indian students from Bangladesh, they added. The situation in Bangladesh deteriorated this week prompting authorities to stop bus and train services and shutting down schools and universities across the country. We have issued an advisory for Indian nationals, including our students, resident in Bangladesh for their safety and assistance if required, Jaiswal said. The Indian high commission has already activated helpline numbers that are operating 24x7, he said. Our High Commission will be providing regular updates. I will also be posting regular updates. I would urge family members to follow us for the latest developments, he said. We remain committed to providing all possible assistance to our nationals in Bangladesh, Jaiswal said. Total Indian nationals in Bangladesh are estimated to be around 15,000 which included around 8,500 students, he said. We are aware of the measures taken by the local authorities in view of the protests. Our High Commission remains in touch with local authorities for the safety of our nationals, the spokesperson said. The protesters are demanding the withdrawal of a quota system for jobs describing it as discriminatory.
Two smugglers from Bangladesh injured in BSF firing in Tripura
Agartala: Two smugglers from Bangladesh sustained bullet injuries after Border Security Force (BSF) troops foiled a major smuggling attempt of contraband items in Boxanagar under Sepahijala District. According to BSF Press Release, on July 18 at about 02.45 am in the Boxanagar area, BSF troops foiled a major smuggling attempt of contraband items by Bangladeshi [] The post Two smugglers from Bangladesh injured in BSF firing in Tripura appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
27 damaged bomb shells recovered in Tripura village
Agartala:Tripura police recovered 27 damaged bomb shells on Thursday (July 18) after a man discovered them while digging a pond in Bamutia, located in the Mohanpur sub-division of West district in Tripura. Panic spread through the area after Dulal Nama and his family unearthed the bomb shells during the excavation. Upon receiving the report, a [] The post 27 damaged bomb shells recovered in Tripura village appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
27 mortars shells from 1971 Indo-Pak war era found in West Tripura
Agartala: At least 27 mortar shells of the 1971 Indo-Pak war period were found in West Tripura district on Thursday, police said. The shells were discovered when labourers were digging a pond at one Dulal Namas house. Initially, 12 mortar shells were found and upon further excavation, another 15 were recovered, police said. Also ReadIndia 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 .
Two touts including one Bangladeshi national detained by BSF in Tripura
Agartala: The Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in Tripura has detained one Bangladeshi national and one Indian tout from Rajnagar under the South District. As per a BSF press release, on July 17 based on specific information a special operation was launched in which BSF apprehended one Bangladeshi national near the Border Fence. The name [] The post Two touts including one Bangladeshi national detained by BSF in Tripura appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Congress urges Tripura governor to ensure restoration of law and order
Agartala: The Congress party in Tripura made an urgent appeal to governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on Thursday (July 18), seeking his intervention to restore democratic and fundamental rights, which they claim are currently absent in the state. A delegation of six Congress members, including Lok Sabha MPs Gaurav Gogoi and Tariq Anwar, Congress MLA Sudip [] The post Congress urges Tripura governor to ensure restoration of law and order appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Normalcy returning to violence-hit Tripura locality
AGARTALA, July 17: With normalcy returning to violence-hit Gandatwisa in Tripuras Dhalai district following the death of a tribal youth in a group clash, the administration has started releasing interim relief to the affected families, an official said on Wednesday. The state government has already sanctioned Rs 1.54 crore for 165 families whose houses were []
Prominent club in Agartala demolished amid murder, extortion, and encroachment charges
The demolition operation followed the murder of the clubs secretary in a shooting that took place in April
Tripura district limping back to normal after violence; govt announces aid
Agartala, July 17: Even as the ethnic violence-hit Ganda Twisa in Dhalai District is limping back to normal, the Tripura government on Wednesday announced Rs 1.60 crore compensation for the 166 affected families, officials said. Large-scale arson, attacks and looting took place in Ganda Twisa on July 12 after the death of a tribal college [] The post Tripura district limping back to normal after violence; govt announces aid appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Tripura: Agartala administration demolishes illegal constructions belonging to smugglers, criminals
49 cases from Tripura to be heard in Supreme Courts special Lok Adalat
Agartala: The Supreme Court is set to conduct a special Lok Adalat week from July 29 to August 3, during which 49 cases from Tripura will be heard. Jhuma Dutta Chowdhury, the member secretary of the Tripura State Legal Services Authority (TSLSA), noted that 34 cases were initially forwarded to the pre-Lok Adalat for conciliation [] The post 49 cases from Tripura to be heard in Supreme Courts special Lok Adalat appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
'State-sponsored terrorism' taking place in Tripura: Congress slams BJP
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday slammed the BJP over the violence in Tripura, claiming that state-sponsored terrorism was taking place there ahead of the panchayat polls and the state was appearing to be treading down a distressing path, echoing the turmoil witnessed in Manipur. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has deputed Lok Sabha MPs Tariq Anwar and Gaurav Gogoi as the AICC Observers to Tripura with regard to the recent violence and attacks on party workers and offices by the ruling party after the declaration of panchayat elections in the state. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Congress leader Ajoy Kumar dubbed the BJP cadres as congenital rioters and claimed his party workers are facing continuous, unjust and violent situations in Tripura. In Tripura, under the current BJP administration, life for the Congress workers unfolds in a daily struggle against targeted violence and intimidation simply for their political affiliation. The state has witnessed a disturbing breakdown of law and order, with the ruling party turning a blind eye to these atrocities, Kumar said. The Congress leader said state-sponsored terrorism was being carried out in Tripura. State sponsored terrorism BJP , , pic.twitter.com/k6ig6Taqjb Congress (@INCIndia) July 16, 2024 During the recent Lok Sabha elections, over 1,000 incidents of violence and electoral violations were reported, painting a grim picture of the deteriorating democratic norms in Tripura, he said. Shockingly, no substantial actions have been taken against the perpetrators, highlighting a stark disregard for justice and fairness under the current regime, Kumar said. The plight of Congress workers serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by political dissenters in maintaining their democratic rights amidst an environment marred by unchecked aggression and impunity, he added. Kumar said the lead-up to the 2023 Tripura Assembly elections revealed the stark reality of violence that has gripped the state. Workers of the Congress and our alliance partners endured unimaginable atrocities. Both state and AICC leadership faced targeted violence and attacks, he claimed. Hundreds of our dedicated workers were brutally beaten and their properties vandalised at the hands of the ruling regime, the Congress leader alleged. These reprehensible acts underscore a distressing erosion of democratic values and principles, where dissent is met with aggression and suppression. The rampant use of force and intimidation tactics by the ruling establishment not only undermines the electoral process but also threatens the very foundation of a fair and free democracy in Tripura, he said. Kumar said the BJP's track record is marred by incidents of communal violence, a tactic for which they are unfortunately renowned. A glaring example is Manipur, where historically, the Meiteis and Kukis have coexisted as brethren for generations. However, over the past year, Manipur has been engulfed in flames of discord and unrest, Kumar said. Similarly, Tripura appears to be treading down a distressing path, echoing the turmoil witnessed in Manipur. The rising tensions and communal strife in these regions underscore a worrisome trend exacerbated under BJP rule, he added. The recent events surrounding the panchayat elections in Tripura have unveiled a distressing narrative of democratic erosion and violence, the Congress leader alleged. Allegations against the BJP affiliates describe a calculated campaign to stifle opposition voices, employing intimidation tactics ranging from physical assaults on the Congress candidates to the destruction of party offices and private residences, Kumar said. In light of these developments, it is imperative for authorities to uphold the rule of law impartially and ensure the safety and rights of all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, he added. Kumar said the upcoming panchayat elections should serve as a testament to the democratic values enshrined in our constitution, free from fear and coercion. As the panchayat poll dates draw near, the BJP's aggression against the Congress party workers intensified, the Congress leader alleged and listed the recent incidents of violence in the state. The efarious hands of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) struck again as they orchestrated an attack on Badal Shil (49), the CPI (M) candidate for South Tripura Zilla Parishad, in Rajnagar, South Tripura, July 12, Kumar said. Shil's grievous condition compelled his transfer to GBP Hospital in Agartala, where he tragically passed away due to the inflicted injuries, he added. Kumar said these incidents highlight a disturbing trend of political intimidation and violence orchestrated against opposition members as electoral preparations escalate in the region.
Four touts including two Bangladeshi nationals held by BSF in Tripura
Agartala: The Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in Tripura detained four individuals, including two suspected Bangladeshi nationals and two Indian touts, for illegally crossing the international border. As per a press release issued by BSF, early on the morning of July 16, a special patrolling party from the Nischintpur Border Out Post, located in the [] The post Four touts including two Bangladeshi nationals held by BSF in Tripura appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Tripura man scripts history by becoming third cyclist from India to reach Everest base camp
Agartala: 34-year-old Bapi Debnath, known as Neel, has carved his name in history as the third Indian and eighth global cyclist to reach the South Base Camp of Mount Everest on a bicycle. This incredible feat, completed in 54 days, is not just a testament to endurance but a story of dedication and passion. Neel, [] The post Tripura man scripts history by becoming third cyclist from India to reach Everest base camp appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Tripura minister-led team visits violence-hit Dhalai district
AGARTALA, July 15: A four-member team headed by Tripura minister Tinku Roy on Monday visited violence-hit Gandatwisa in Dhalai district and faced ire of villagers whose houses were set on fire three days ago, following the death of a 19-year-old man in a clash between two groups. During the ministers visit, the affected villagers ransacked []
Law and order in disarray, constitutional rights eroded: Tripura CPIM MLA
Agartala: Jitendra Chaudhury, the Tripura CPIM state committee secretary, asserted on Monday that the states law and order have entirely disintegrated and that constitutional rights have been severely compromised under BJP governance. Chaudhurys remarks came following a rally for the submission of nominations in Santchand Rural Development Block, South District. During this event, participants allegedly [] The post Law and order in disarray, constitutional rights eroded: Tripura CPIM MLA appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
24X7 coordinated patrolling by Indo-Bangla border forces to curb crimes, infiltration
Agartala, July 15: Indias Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will do coordinated patrolling and conduct joint watch 24X7 along the borders to curb infiltration, exfiltration, smuggling and hostile activities, officials said on Monday. A BSF official said that recently the BSF-BGB Inspector General-Region Commander level meeting was held in Shillong [] The post 24X7 coordinated patrolling by Indo-Bangla border forces to curb crimes, infiltration appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Tripura: BJP declares candidate list for Panchayat election, nomination by July 18
Agartala:The ruling BJP in Tripura has finalized its candidate list for the upcoming three-tier Panchayat elections, following extensive consultations and meetings over the past three days. Tripura Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury and BJP State General Secretary Amit Rakshit announced this after the Election Commission set August 8 as the election date, triggering the Model Code [] The post Tripura: BJP declares candidate list for Panchayat election, nomination by July 18 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
CPI(M) leader murdered in Tripura; statewide shutdown called on Sunday
CPI (M) leader Badal Shill who was critically injured in an attack in South Tripura's Rajnagar area died while undergoing treatment at a hospital on Saturday, police said. The opposition CPI(M) alleged that Shill, a zilla parishad candidate in the panchayat polls, was murdered by BJP-backed goons, and called a 12-hour statewide bandh on Sunday. SP of South Tripura Ashok Kumar Sinha told PTI that he was attacked by a group of people, who are yet to be identified, on Friday evening. Police visited the spot immediately after coming to know about the incident. The victim was not in a condition to tell the police anything. However, we lodged a suo motu case. An investigation is underway, he said. Shill was attacked by a group of men with a 'dao' or machete, sticks and other weapons at Rajnagar market, his family alleged. AIG (Law and Order) Ananta Das said Shill died while undergoing treatment at the state-run GB Pant Hospital in Agartala. His post-mortem examination has been compl
Panchayat Polls: Tripura CM appeals to sustain BJPs winning streak
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, during an executive meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday, made a call for unity and discipline as the party gears up for the forthcoming Panchayat elections. Highlighting the critical need for all BJP candidates to secure victories, Saha urged party karyakartas (workers) to effectively communicate the [] The post Panchayat Polls: Tripura CM appeals to sustain BJPs winning streak appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Tripura: Left calls for statewide bandh on Sunday after CPIM candidates murder
Agartala: The Tripura Left Front has announced a 12-hour bandh across the state on July 14 following the death of their Panchayat election candidate, Badal Shill (51). Shill died after reportedly being assaulted by individuals allegedly backed by the BJP. Narayan Kar, the Tripura Left Front Convener, detailed the incident at a press conference. On [] The post Tripura: Left calls for statewide bandh on Sunday after CPIM candidates murder appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Prohibitory orders in Tripura district after unrest following tribal students death, 4 held
Agartala, July 13: As ethnic tensions continued at tribal-dominated Ganda Twisa in Tripuras Dhalai District on Saturday, authorities imposed prohibitory orders and deployed a huge contingent of security forces. The unrest is the result of the death of a student on Friday, officials said. Officials said that attackers burnt houses, vandalised and looted shops and [] The post Prohibitory orders in Tripura district after unrest following tribal students death, 4 held appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Tripura: Unrest in Dhalai after boys death in scuffle, four arrested
Agartala: Unrest erupted in Tripuras Dhalai districts Ganda Twisa sub-division following the death of a boy. According to sources, the deceased was identified as Parameswar Reang. The boy succumbed to injuries sustained during a scuffle on July 7 while undergoing treatment at GB Pant Hospital in Agartala on Friday. Also Read: Assam top performer in [] The post Tripura: Unrest in Dhalai after boys death in scuffle, four arrested appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Tripura: Shops torched, houses damaged after tribal dies in clash
Agartala: Several shops were torched and houses damaged in Tripuras Dhalai district following the death of a tribal man in a group clash, prompting authorities to impose prohibitory orders, police said on Saturday. The 19-year-old college student, who sustained serious injuries in a clash between two groups at Gandatwisa in Dhalai district on July 7, 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 .
NE gas grid work in Tripura to be completed next year: Official
AGARTALA, July 12: Work under the Rs 9,265-crore North East Gas Grid (NEGG) project is expected to be completed in Tripura by March next year, an official said on Friday. Under the NEGG project as part of a plan to synchronise gas supply in the region, 253 km of gas pipeline will be laid across []
7 Bangladeshis arrested from Agartala station
AGARTALA, July 12: Seven Bangladeshi nationals were arrested from the Agartala railway station for entering India without valid documents, police said on Friday. Acting on a tip-off, vigil was intensified at the station on Thursday and a group that was heading to board a Kolkata-bound train was intercepted. They could not show any valid documents []
Around 11 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Tripura for illegal entry into India
In recent operations, Government Railway Police (GRP) officials arrested eight Bangladeshi citizens, including four women and a minor, at Agartala railway station as they were about to board a Guwahati-bound train. Simultaneously, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel apprehended three more Bangladeshi nationals and an Indian tout in Sabroom, southern Tripura.
Tripura Panchayat polls: Opposition accuses BJP of attacking party workers and candidates
Agartala: With the announcement of the Panchayat election in Tripura, opposition parties Congress and CPI (M) have alleged widespread violence orchestrated by BJP supporters against their workers and candidates. The State Election Commission has scheduled the three-tier Panchayat election for August 8, with counting set for August 12. Congress leader Sudip Roy Barman has accused [] The post Tripura Panchayat polls: Opposition accuses BJP of attacking party workers and candidates appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Martyred CRPF personnel Sambhu Roy from Tripura conferred Kriti Chakra
Agartala: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has posthumously conferred the Kirti Chakra Award to Late CRPF CoBRA Commando Shambhu Roy, who made the ultimate sacrifice on April 3, 2021. Shambhu Roy, a native of Bhagyapur village in North Tripura, was stationed in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur area. During a combing operation on April 3, 2021, Maoists [] The post Martyred CRPF personnel Sambhu Roy from Tripura conferred Kriti Chakra appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
11 Bangladeshi nationals held in Tripura
Agartala: A joint operation by the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura resulted in the arrest of 11 Bangladeshi nationals and one Indian tout at two separate locations. Late Thursday night, the GRP apprehended eight Bangladeshi nationals, including a minor boy, at Agartala Railway Station in Tripura. Officer-in-Charge of [] The post 11 Bangladeshi nationals held in Tripura appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Five Rohingya immigrants held in Tripura for illegal border crossing
Five Rohingya immigrants were apprehended by Agartala Government Railway Police (GRP) on Tuesday for illegally crossing the Indo-Bangla international border.The apprehended individuals included two women and three men. According to an official, they were trying to reach destinations such as Hyderabad and Jammu & Kashmir by train.The arrested individuals have been identified as Md Imran (22 years), Md Abu Jamir (20 years), Md Azizul Hossen (22 years), Yasmin Ara (20 years), and Raju Begam (35 years).The Government Railway Police (GRP) made the arrests late on Tuesday as part of a coordinated effort to prevent illegal immigration. According to authorities, the group had entered India using unauthorised routes and intended to disperse across various regions of the country.A case has been registered at the Agartala GRP Police Station concerning this incident.The apprehended individuals will be presented before the court on Wednesday, an official said.This, however, isn't the first ..
Tripura CM addressed concerns about the establishment of a private medical college allegedly funded by aides of tainted Trinamool Congress leader Anubrata Mondal
Shillong, July 8: Thirty one members from the Meghalaya State Karate-Do Federation (MSKDF) brought laurels to the state by winning 60 medals in the 7th National Zendokai Karate Championship held on the July 6-7, 2024 at Assam Rifles Indoor Stadium Agartala, Tripura organised by the Tripura Zendokai Karate Association in collaboration with the Inspector General [] The post State karatekas bring laurel appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Tripura minister wants regional office of BCAS in Agartala
AGARTALA, July 7: Tripura transport minister Sushanta Chowdhury has asked Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu to sanction a new regional office of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security in Agartala. In a letter to Naidu, the Tripura transport minister said MBB Airport in Agartala is the second busiest airport in the northeast after Guwahatis []
Tripura min writes to Civil Aviation Minister for BCAS office in Agartala
Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury has asked Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu to sanction a new regional office of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security in Agartala. In a letter to Naidu, the Tripura transport minister said MBB Airport in Agartala is the second busiest airport in the northeast after Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. It is reliably learnt that 17 new offices of BCAS will be set up across the country shortly. MBB Airport in Agartala, Tripura, is the second busiest airport in the entire Northeast of India after Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. The annual traffic at MBB Airport is about 13 lakh, Chowdhury said in a letter to the Union minister on Saturday. Chowdhury stated, The new terminal building of MBB Airport which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2022 is a modern and international category. Infrastructure for international flight operations between Agartala and .
BSF beefs up security along Indo-Bangla border, launches crackdown on smugglers
Agartala, Jul 7: The Border Security Force (BSF) has beefed up security at sensitive outposts and launched a crackdown on smugglers and touts enabling human trafficking, a senior official said. BSF Tripura Frontier Inspector General (IG) Patel Piyush Purushottam Das said that during recent talks in Shillong with Bangladesh Border Guards, a dossier containing a list of Bangladeshi criminals operating in the border areas has been handed over to the force of the neighbouring country. The BGB has assured us [] The post BSF beefs up security along Indo-Bangla border, launches crackdown on smugglers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
16 Rohingyas arrested in Tripura for illegally entering India
AGARTALA, July 5: At least 16 Rohingyas, including seven women, were arrested in Tripura for allegedly entering India from Bangladesh without valid documents, police said. Acting on a tip-off, police apprehended 11 suspected Rohingyas at Dharmangar Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in North Tripura district on Thursday evening, Dharmanagar police station OC Himadri Sarkar said. []
Every day, stories emerge of Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators being captured in Tripura. According to a report, the BSF apprehended 1018 infiltrators in Tripura alone between January 2023 and April 15, 2024. Of these, 498 are Bangladeshi.
Tripura West district enforces new norms for Rath Yatra chariots
AGARTALA, June 28: Following last years tragic incident at Kumarghat in Tripuras Unakoti district where 10 devotees lost their lives during Ulta Rath Yatra, the West Tripura district administration on Friday instructed organisers to keep the height of Lord Jagannaths chariots below five feet. We held a meeting with all stakeholders of the upcoming rath []
Tripura CM Manik Saha Seeks Major Developments in Meeting with Modi
Tripura CM Manik Saha Seeks Major Developments in Meeting with Modi Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss significant developmental projects for the northeastern state. The meeting, held at the New Parliament House, focused on several key initiatives. Saha expressed the commitment of Tripura's residents to Modi's vision for a developed India. He highlighted the need for a new railway link between Belonia in Tripura and Feni in Bangladesh, enhanced connectivity through the Maitri bridge, and the construction of new Eklavya model residential schools. Saha also sought the declaration of MBB airport in Agartala as an international airport and the establishment of an Agar International Trade and Research Centre. Additional requests included protocol routes for transit and trans-shipment and setting up Sainik Schools in various districts. His visit included consultations with Union Ministers for the sanctioning of defense, security funds, and healthcare facilities in Tripura.
Financial assistance to over 80,000 natural disaster hit farmers
AGARTALA, June 27: Over 80,000 farmers in Tripura who have been affected by natural disasters will be given financial assistance amounting to Rs 23.61 crore, state Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath said. A total of 58,200 farmers were affected in November last year, while 20,078 farmers were affected in December last year. In May, another []
BJP-ally Tipra Motha likely to contest panchayat polls alone in Tripura
AGARTALA, June 27: Tipra Motha supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarama on Thursday said the party should prepare independently for the upcoming panchayat elections in Tripura, expected to take place in August. In a Facebook post, he stated, Tipra Motha should ready itself for the panchayat polls based on our own strength and merit. We cannot []
Tripura CM urges PM Modi to further extend connectivity with Bangladesh
New Delhi/Agartala, June 28 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Thursday and discussed various issues including extension of connectivity with Bangladesh, officials said in Agartala. During the meeting with PM Modi, CM Saha requested him for a new railway link from []
BJPs Tripura ally TMP expresses discontent over slow progress of terms of tripartite accord
Agartala, June 27 (IANS) Barely three-and-a-half months after the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) joined the BJP-led government in Tripura, the tribal party on Thursday expressed strong displeasure over sluggish progress in implementing the tripartite accord signed between it and the Central and Tripura governments for the constitutional solution of problems faced by tribals. TMP President []
Demands for a new halt for Kanchanjunga Express in Tripura
The Kanchanjunga Express, which has been running since the 1960s under the Eastern Railway Zone, currently operates between Sealdah and Agartala
Bangladesh-Tripura Bond: A Sweet Exchange of Goodwill
Bangladesh-Tripura Bond: A Sweet Exchange of Goodwill In a significant gesture of goodwill, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday sent an assortment of gifts to Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. The thoughtful consignment included 50 kg of Hilsa fish, 50 kg of rasgullas, and 400 kg of mangoes. This gesture reciprocates Saha's earlier offering of 500 kg of pineapples to Hasina on June 23, symbolizing a growing camaraderie between the neighboring regions. The consignment was received at the Akhaura Integrated Checkpost in Agartala by the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh, and will soon be formally handed over to the Tripura CM. Md. Rezaul Haque Chowdhury, the first secretary of the commission, highlighted that this exchange aims to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance mutual understanding between Bangladesh and Tripura.
SC to hear 34 cases of Tripura, including decade-old teachers termination in special Lok Adalat
Agartala, June 27 (UNI) The Supreme Court has scheduled to hear at least 34 cases from Tripura in the special Lok Adalat week from July 29 to August 3, including a fresh case pending in the apex court regarding the termination of 10,323 government school teachers following a judgment of the Tripura High Court in... The post SC to hear 34 cases of Tripura, including decade-old teachers termination in special Lok Adalat first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
BJP, Northeast CMs lambast imposition of Emergency 50 years ago
Guwahati/Agartala, June 25 (IANS) On 50 years of imposing Emergency across India by the then Congress government led by Indira Gandhi, the BJP on Tuesday took out protest rallies in different northeastern states. Turning the imposition of Emergency a dark chapter in Indian democracy, BJP leaders criticised the misuse of power and blatant display of []
UPSC to use Face ID, AI to stop cheating
New Delhi: Amid alleged irregularities in NEET and NET exams, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has decided to implement facial recognition and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based CCTV surveillance systems to prevent cheating and impersonation in its various tests. The UPSC has recently issued a tender inviting bids from experienced public sector undertakings to develop two technological solutions: Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication (or digital fingerprint capturing) and facial recognition of candidates and QR code scanning of e-admit cards and Live AI-based CCTV surveillance service to be used during the examination process. The UPSC, a Constitutional body, conducts 14 major exams, including the prestigious Civil Services Examination, which selects officers for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS). Additionally, it conducts numerous recruitment tests and interviews each year for induction into Group 'A' and Group 'B' posts of the Central government. Approximately 2.6 million candidates are expected to appear for these recruitment exams, which are conducted at a maximum of 80 centres in cities including Leh, Kargil, Srinagar, Imphal, Agartala, Aizawl, and Gangtok. The UPSC attaches great importance to conducting its examinations in a free, fair, and impartial manner. To fulfill these objectives, the Commission intends to use the latest digital technology to match and cross-check the biometric details of the candidates and to monitor their activities during the examination to prevent cheating, fraud, unfair means, and impersonation, the tender document dated June 3, 2024, stated. The Commission plans to incorporate Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication (or digital fingerprint capturing), facial recognition of candidates, QR code scanning of e-admit cards, and monitoring through live AI-based CCTV video surveillance. This move aims to strengthen the examination process and eliminate the possibility of malpractices by candidates. The selected service provider will use data provided by the UPSC for Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication and facial recognition during the exam, as per the scope of work outlined in the tender document. Provision should be made for a real-time attendance monitoring system through a secured web server. The system should have provisions for real-time monitoring of the enrolment activity along with GPS coordinates against every enrolment and a timestamp to ensure that enrolment is done during the stipulated shift, the document stated. The Commission emphasised that facial recognition should be performed using a stateless transaction of two images: one provided during online registration and the other captured on the day of the exam. The UPSC also decided to implement CCTV/video surveillance with recording and live broadcast systems to monitor candidates' activities and other persons deployed to conduct the Commission's examinations at various centres across the country under a secure environment. The service provider must install an adequate number of CCTV colour cameras in every classroom (at least 1 CCTV camera for 24 candidates), entry/exit gates, and control rooms (where pre-examination sensitive material will be kept and opened and post-examination sensitive material will be packed) of every examination venue, the document specified. Each exam hall/room will have one CCTV camera for every 24 candidates, ensuring the ratio is not less than 1:24 and that there are no blind spots. The AI-based video system must be capable of generating alerts for movements detected at entry/exit gates during examinations, improper arrangement of classroom furniture, offline or tampered cameras, movements in classrooms one hour before or after the exam, and inactivity of invigilators. The AI system should flag incidents indicating cheating, unfair means, absence of invigilators, etc., the document added. The bid document closure date is July 7 at 1 pm, with the bid opening on the same day at 1.30 pm.
30 fall ill in Tripuras Khowai dist; waterborne infection suspected
Agartala, June 23 (IANS) At least 30 people in Tripuras Khowai district have been hospitalised after they suddenly fell ill with complaints of severe stomach ache, fever and loose motion, an official said on Sunday. Doctors attending the ailing people at the Kalyanpur Primary Health Center (PHC) said that the patients, who belong to Santinagar []
Tripura CM sends 500 kg pineapples as gift to Bangladesh PM
Agartala, June 23 (IANS) Like previous years, as a goodwill gesture, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday sent 500 kg pineapples as a gift to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina through the Agartala-Akhaura Integrated Check Post (ICP), an official said. Tripura Horticulture Department Assistant Director Dipak Baidya said that as a part of the []
Tripura CM gifts 500 kg of queen pineapples to Bangladesh PM
At the initiative of Chief Minister Manik Saha, we have sent 500 kg of queen pineapples to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 100 packets. Each packet contains six pineapples weighing 750 grams each. This is the best pineapple variety in the world, assistant director of horticulture department, Dipak Baidya, told reporters at Akhaura ICP near Agartala
Tripura CM Strengthens Ties with Bangladesh via Sweet Pineapple Gesture
Tripura CM Strengthens Ties with Bangladesh via Sweet Pineapple Gesture As a significant goodwill gesture, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha dispatched 500 kilograms of queen pineapples to Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this Sunday. The dispatch was made through the Akhura Integrated Check Post (ICP), symbolizing a sweet diplomatic overture. ''Under Chief Minister Manik Saha's initiative, 500 kg of queen pineapples were sent to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 100 packets, with each packet containing six pineapples weighing 750 grams each. This variety is considered among the finest globally,'' stated Dipak Baidya, assistant director of the horticulture department, addressing journalists at Akhaura ICP near Agartala. Baidya emphasized that the longstanding and profound bond between India and Bangladesh will be further bolstered by this 'token gift.' Last year, the exchange saw a reciprocal gesture from Hasina, who sent mangoes to Saha, demonstrating the enduring ties between the two nations.
Police seize large quantity of ganja worth 1.5 crore in Assam's Karimganj, one held
Police seize large quantity of ganja worth 1.5 crore in Assam's Karimganj, one held Assam police seized a large quantity of ganja worth Rs 1.5 crore from a truck in Karimganj district. One person identified as Amit Kumar has been apprehended. Based on the information received, a police team from the Churaibari police watch post intercepted a truck bearing registration number HP-17E-9474 in the Churaibari area of Assam's Karimganj district along the Assam-Tripura border on Saturday evening. During the search, we recovered 94 packets of ganja weighing about 8.6 kg from the secret chamber of the truck. We detained a person named Amit Kumar from Himachal Pradesh. The truck was coming from Agartala, Tripura, towards Bihar. The market value of the seized ganja is estimated at around Rs 1.5 crore, said Pranab Mili, a police officer in Karimganj district. Karimganj police registered a case. Further investigation into the matter is underway. More details on the matter are awaited. Earlier, in a separate incident, the Assam Police seized a large quantity of heroin worth Rs 5 crore in Cachar district. The police also apprehended one person in connection with this. According to the reports, based on secret information, a team of Cachar district police on Saturday conducted a special operation at Chalchapra, NH 37 and intercepted one autorickshaw bearing registration number AS-11EC-4513. During search police recovered 47 soap cases of heroin weighing about 974 grams from the procession of a person named Sirukuddin Laskar (24 years old). The market price of the seized drugs is estimated at around Rs 3 crore, Numal Mahatta, Superintendent of Police of Cachar district said. Earlier this week, the Assam Police have recovered a large cache of illegal arms and ammunition in the state's Udalguri district. The police have arrested two persons in connection with the recovery. (ANI)
9 Bangladeshi Nationals Illegally Enter Tripura For Job Search, Arrested
A total of nine Bangladeshi nationals, including six women, have been arrested at the Agartala railway station while they were trying to board trains destined to different parts of the country, including the national capital, the police said.
Tripura police rescue three missing minors
Agartala, June 22 (IANS) Three minors, who reportedly fled from their homes, were rescued by the police on Saturday a day after they went missing in Tripuras Khowai district. The police in Dharmanagar in North Tripura district said that after getting a tip-off from their counterparts in Khowai district, a search operation was launched and []
India Shows Interest in Mega Teesta River Conservation Project
New Delhi: Sending a technical team by India to Bangladesh soon for a mega project to conserve and manage Teesta river, moving ahead to start negotiations on a comprehensive trade pact and boosting defence ties were among major outcomes of talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Saturday.The decision to send an Indian technical team to hold talks on the conservation of the Teesta river within Bangladesh assumes significance as China was keenly eyeing the estimated USD one billion project notwithstanding reservations by New Delhi. Hasina is expected to travel to China next month. In reflection of growing intensity in their ties, India and Bangladesh also firmed up a futuristic vision to further facilitate transformative cooperation in their engagement. Separately, the two sides signed 10 agreements providing for bolstering ties in a range of critical areas such as digital domain, maritime sphere, blue economy, railways, space, green technology, health and medicine. A major focus of the talks between the two prime ministers was to explore ways to shore up India-Bangladesh cooperation in digital and energy connectivity even as both sides resolved to work towards peaceful management of borders between the two countries. Hasina arrived here on Friday, becoming the first foreign leader to make a bilateral incoming visit to India after Modi became prime minister for the third straight term. In his remarks to the media after the talks, Modi said both sides agreed to start negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA). To take our economic relations to new heights, both sides have agreed to start negotiations on CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement), he said. Modi said an Indian technical team will soon visit Dhaka for talks on the conservation and management of Teesta river. Fifty-four shared rivers connect India and Bangladesh. We have been cooperating on flood management, early warning, drinking water projects. We have decided to start negotiations at the technical level for the renewal of the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty, he said. On the conservation and management of the Teesta river in Bangladesh, a technical team will soon visit Bangladesh for talks, he said. At a media briefing, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said the management of shared water resources is a crucial and sensitive matter. Naturally, given our close and friendly ties with Bangladesh, cross-boundary river issues -- and Teesta is one of them -- become important, he said. It's less about water-sharing per se, it's more about the management of the water flows within Teesta river, he added. In his remarks, Modi described people-to-people contacts as the foundation of ties between the two nations and said India will launch an e-medical visa facility for people from Bangladesh coming to India for medical treatment. India has also decided to open a new assistant high commission in Rangpur. Today, we have prepared a futuristic vision for cooperation in new areas. The youth of both countries will benefit from the consensus reached on cooperation in many areas such as green partnership, digital partnership, blue economy and space, Modi said. We have kept in our focus -- connectivity, commerce and collaboration. In the last ten years, we have restored the connectivity that existed before 1965. Now we will emphasise more on digital and energy connectivity, he said. Both sides also firmed up a joint document titled the India-Bangladesh shared vision for the future: Enhanced connectivity, commerce and collaboration for shared prosperity to expand ties and to align India's Viksit Bharat 2047' goal with Smart Bangladesh 2041 vision. In the talks, Modi and Hasina also resolved to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation including in areas of defence production and modernisation of Bangladeshi armed forces and agreed to enhance engagement on countering terrorism and radicalisation. We had extensive discussions on further strengthening defence cooperation, from defence production to modernisation of armed forces, Modi said. We have decided to strengthen our engagement on counter-terrorism, de-radicalisation and peaceful management of borders. We share a common vision for the Indian Ocean region. We welcome Bangladesh's decision to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, he said. The issue of Rohingya refugees as well as the situation in Myanmar and boosting regional cooperation under the framework of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) grouping also figured in the talks. In his remarks, Modi said Bangladesh is India's largest development partner and New Delhi attaches highest priority to its relations with that country. Bangladesh is situated at the confluence of our Neighbourhood First policy, Act East policy, Vision SAGAR and Indo-Pacific vision. India has been cooperating with the countries of the Indian Ocean region under the broader policy framework of SAGAR or Security and Growth for all in the Region. In her remarks, Hasina described India as Bangladesh's major neighbour and a trusted friend. India is our major neighbour, trusted friend, and regional partner. Bangladesh greatly values our relations with India, which were born out of the War of Liberation in 1971, she said. Following the Modi-Hasina talks, the two sides announced a slew of new measures to boost connectivity and trade. It was announced that a passenger train between Kolkata and Rajshahi will commence service soon. A goods train on Bangladesh Railways from Gede-Darshana to Haldibari-Chilahati cross-border interchange point will also begin a trial run next month. A new bus service between Kolkata and Chittagong will also be rolled out. India will provide a grant for building an inland container depot at Sirajganj in Bangladesh. In his media statement, Modi also listed various initiatives rolled out in the last one year to expand ties. In the last one year, together we have completed many important projects for public welfare. The sixth cross-border rail link between India and Bangladesh between Akhaura-Agartala has become operational, he said. The cargo facility for the north-eastern states of India has been started through Khulna-Mongla Port. Mongla Port has been connected by rail for the first time. Both units of the 1320 MW Maitree thermal power plant have started generating electricity, he noted. Modi said trade in Indian Rupees has commenced between the two countries. The world's longest river cruise on the Ganga River between India and Bangladesh has been successfully completed. The first cross-border friendship pipeline between India and Bangladesh has been completed, he said. Export of electricity from Nepal to Bangladesh, through the Indian grid, has become the first example of sub-regional cooperation in the energy sector, he said. The prime minister said the implementation of such major initiatives in so many areas, in a single year, reflects the speed and scale of our relations. In the media briefing, Kwatra said the Rohingya issue was discussed. This is an issue that India and Bangladesh have discussed periodically at different levels of interaction... Humanitarian assistance to Rohingyas is something which we have offered in the past. We continue to work with Bangladesh closely on it, he said. that. There are several aspects of the Rohingyas' challenge that Bangladesh faces. Some of it also impinges on us. So those challenges also get discussed, he said. To a question, Kwatra suggested that the killing of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar in Kolkata figured in the talks. The case is currently under investigation and law enforcement agencies from both countries are coordinating and sharing necessary information, he said.
India to Launch E-Medical Visa for Bangladesh Nationals and Open New Consulate in Rangpur
NEW DELHI: India will soon offer an e-medical visa facility for Bangladeshi nationals seeking medical treatment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this initiative after a meeting with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi on Saturday. Additionally, India will establish a new consulate in Rangpur, Bangladesh, to better serve people in the country's northwest region. After their discussions at Hyderabad House, the two Prime Ministers addressed the media. PM Modi highlighted the frequent meetings between the leaders over the past year, noting the significance of PM Hasina's visit as the first state guest of India's third NDA government term. In the past year, we have met 10 times, but today's meeting is special because PM Hasina is our first state guest of the third government, PM Modi said. Bangladesh is vital for our Neighbourhood First policy, Act East Policy, Vision SAGAR, and Indo-Pacific vision. We have completed several development programs together in the last year. India will start e-medical visas for Bangladeshi nationals coming for medical treatment, and we will open a new Assistant High Commission in Rangpur to benefit people in the northwest of Bangladesh. Ahead of the T20 World Cup Super 8 match between India and Bangladesh, PM Modi also wished both teams good luck. I wish both the Indian and Bangladeshi cricket teams all the best for today's match, he added. PM Modi further mentioned that India and Bangladesh have begun trading in Indian Rupees and highlighted the export of electricity from Nepal to Bangladesh via the Indian grid. He announced that the two countries will start technical-level talks to renew the Ganga River treaty, and a team will visit Bangladesh to review the Teesta River's protection and management. The sixth rail link between India and Bangladesh has commenced between Jakhoda and Agartala, and cargo services have started for our northeastern states through the Khulna-Mongla Port. Trade in Indian Rupees has begun between the two countries, and the world's longest river cruise on the Ganges River between India and Bangladesh has been successfully completed, PM Modi said. He also mentioned the completion of the first cross-border friendship pipeline between India and Bangladesh and the export of electricity from Nepal to Bangladesh using the Indian grid as an example of regional cooperation. PM Modi emphasized the futuristic vision for cooperation between India and Bangladesh in new sectors. He highlighted agreements on green partnership, digital partnership, blue economy, and space, which will benefit the youth of both nations. Stressing the focus on Connectivity, Commerce, Collaboration, he announced the initiation of talks on CEPA to strengthen economic ties. The Bharat-Bangladesh Maitri Satellite will elevate our relationship to new heights. Connectivity, Commerce, and Collaboration have been our focus. In the last 10 years, we have restored pre-1965 connectivity and will now focus more on digital and energy connectivity to boost both economies, the Prime Minister stated. He also noted that both sides are ready to begin CEPA talks to enhance economic ties and that the 54 rivers connecting India and Bangladesh have fostered cooperation on flood management, early warning, and drinking water projects.Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is on a two-day state visit to India. Sheikh Hasina's Landmark Visit to India with PM Modi: What's on the Agenda? Strengthening India-Bangladesh Bilateral Relations: Modi, Hasina Discuss Strategic Cooperation Sheikh Hasina Lands in Delhi for PM Modi's Swearing-in Ceremony
India to start e-medical visa facility for Bangladesh nationals; open new consulate in Rangpur
India to start e-medical visa facility for Bangladesh nationals; open new consulate in Rangpur India will start an e-medical visa facility for Bangladesh nationals coming to India for medical treatment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday after the meeting between the two delegations here in the national capital on Saturday. India will also open a new consulate in Rangpur, Bangladesh to facilitate services for people in the north-west region of the country. The two Prime Ministers addressed the media after meeting at Hyderabad House on Saturday. PM Modi emphasised the two leaders have met several times in last one year, adding that this visit is special because PM Sheikh Hasina is India's first state guest in the third tenure of the NDA government. In the last one year, we have met 10 times, but today's meeting is special because PM Hasina is the first state guest of our third government. Bangladesh is crucial for our Neighbourhood First policy, Act East Policy, Vision SAGAR, and Indo-Pacific vision. We have completed several developmental programmes together in the last year, PM Modi said at the press statement. India will start e-medical visas for Bangladesh nationals coming to India for medical treatment. India has decided to open a new Assistant High Commission in Rangpur to benefit the people in the northwest part of Bangladesh, he further said. Ahead of the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between India and Bangladesh today, PM Modi also gave best wishes to both teams. I also give my best wishes to both India and Bangladesh cricket teams for today's match, he said. Prime Minister Modi further said that India and Bangladesh have started trading in Indian Rupees. He also highlighted the electricity export from Nepal to Bangladesh using the Indian grid. He added the two countries have decided to start talks at the technical level for the renewal of the Ganga River treaty. A technical team will also travel to Bangladesh to review the protection and management of the Teesta River in Bangladesh. The sixth rail link between India and Bangladesh has started between Jakhoda and Agartala has started. Cargo services have been started for our north-eastern states with the Khulna-Mongla Port... Trade in Indian Rupees has started between the two countries. The world's longest river cruise on the Ganges River between India and Bangladesh has been successfully completed, PM Modi said. He added, The first cross-border friendship pipeline between India and Bangladesh has been completed. The electricity export from Nepal to Bangladesh using the Indian grid has become an example of regional cooperation. PM Modi further said that the two nations have developed a futuristic vision for our cooperation in new sectors, adding that the agreements on green partnership, digital partnership, blue economy, and space will benefit the youths of both countries. Emphasizing the focus on 'Connectivity, Commerce, Collaboration', he said the two sides are ready to initiate talks on CEPA to bolster economic ties between the two countries. He said the Bharat-Bangladesh Maitri Satellite will give new heights to India-Bangladesh relationship. Bharat-Bangladesh Maitri Satellite will give new heights to our relationship. Connectivity, Commerce, and Collaboration have been our focus. In the last 10 years, we have restored the connectivity that existed before 1965. We will now focus on digital and energy connectivity even more. This will speed up the economies of both countries, the Prime Minister said. He added, Both sides are ready to initiate talks on CEPA to take our economic ties to new heights...54 rivers connect India and Bangladesh - we have cooperated over flood management, early warning, and drinking water projects. The two leaders held bilateral meeting earlier today. Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is on a two-day state visit in India. (ANI)
Congress stages protests in several NE states against NEET and UGC-NET exams irregularities
Imphal/Agartala/Kohima, June 21 (IANS) The Congress staged protests in several northeastern states on Friday over alleged irregularities in the NEET and UGC-NET, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and action against the guilty. In Tripura, hundreds of Congress workers led by Congress Working Committee member Sudip Roy Barman and state President Asish []
Agartala embraces advanced Air Quality Monitoring: Citizens gain real-time access
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Tripura Minister urges Vaishnaw to introduce train services on Agartala-Kolkata route via Dhaka
Sushanta Chowdhury also demanded the revival of the railway link between Belonia in south Tripura and Feni in Bangladesh
Railway min urged to introduce train services on Agartala-Kolkata route
Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury has written to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, requesting him to introduce train services from Agartala to Kolkata via Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. He also urged the central minister to commence train services from Agartala to Chittagong in the neighbouring country through the railway tracks between the capital of Tripura and Akhaura in Bangladesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina had virtually inaugurated the Agartala-Akhaura railway link in November last year. However, train services on this route have not been introduced till now, Chowdhury said. Under your stewardship, we have witnessed significant strides in enhancing the efficiency, safety and reach of our railway network. I request you to introduce the passenger and goods train service from Agartala to Kolkata via Dhaka and Agartala to Chittagong through the newly inaugurated railway track between Agartala and Akhaura (Bangladesh), ...
Railway to resume Garib Rath Express between Kolkata, Guwahati, Agartala
Guwahati, June 21 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) would resume the services of two pairs of Garib Rath Express on the Agartala-Kolkata and Guwahati-Kolkata routes from next month, officials said here on Thursday. NFRs Chief Public Relations Officer Sabyasachi De said that the Garib Rath Express would run on the Agartala-Kolkata route every Wednesday []
Tripura transport Minister writes to Centre seeking railway, air connectivity with Bangladesh
Tripura transport Minister writes to Centre seeking railway, air connectivity with Bangladesh Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Thursday wrote separate letters to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu seeking the Centre's intervention to operationalise the international air and railway connectivity with Bangladesh. Extending his warm wishes to the new Railway Minister for being entrusted with the charge of the Ministry for the second time in a row. Appreciating the Railway Minister for his previous works, the Minister wrote, Under your stewardship, we have witnessed significant strides in enhancing the efficiency, safety and reach of our railway network. Your vision for modernising railway services and implementing cutting-edge technologies has not only improved the travel experience for millions but has also contributed to the socio-economic development of our state. The Minister in his detailed letter listed out as many as 10 pending issues and sought the Railway Minister's intervention for speedy redressal, in which the introduction of railway services between India and Bangladesh through Tripura was at the top of the list. The issues include the introduction of regular passengers & goods train services from Agartala (Tripura)- Kolkata via Dhaka, Bangladesh & Agartala (Tripura) to Chittagong (Bangladesh) through newly inaugurated Agartala (India) -Akhaura (Bangladesh) rail link. Electrification of Railway tracks from Badarpur to Sabroom Conversion of existing single-line rail track into double-line track. Introduction of an additional daily passenger train on Agartala-Dharmanagar route, the letter said. The letter further said, Apart from that the minister also demanded: Increasing the number of coaches in Local DEMUS. Agartala-Guwahati Inter-City Train services. Introduction of Agartala-Jammu, Agartala-Puri Express and Agartala Gaya Train Services. Alternative Rail connectivity from Pecharthal - Kailashahar-Dharmanagar (41.75 KM). Alternative Rail connectivity from Dharmanagar to Belonia via Kailasahar, Kamalpur, Khowai and Agartala (178.72 KM). Belonia-Feni Rail link. On their other hand, the Minister congratulated the Union Civil Aviation Minister KR Naidu as well. Seeking the Union Minister's cooperation for the overall development of the civil aviation sector, he wrote: As the Transport Minister of Tripura, I look forward to collaborating closely with your esteemed office to further strengthen the infrastructure and services related to civil aviation in our state. Sushanta Chowdhury demanded upgradation of the MBB airport Agartala to an international airport, Declaring MBB Airport as International Airport & Operation of International Flights from MBB Airport as Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India has already declared the Agartala airport as Customs Check post. Extension/development and operationalization of existing Kailashahar Airport, his letter listed as main demands. He also drew the attention of the Minister towards the recent exorbitant hike in flight fares affecting regular flights passengers. Recent withdrawal of IndiGo flights on routes like Kolkata Agartala Lengpui (Aizawl, Mizoram), Kolkata-Agartala-Shillong, and Kolkata-Agartala includes flights IG7305, IG7954, IG7144, and flight 6E-6519 from Agartala to Kolkata has led to exorbitant Airfare in the sector. These flights are crucial for connecting Kolkata, Agartala, and Shillong, providing essential services. Their discontinuation invited huge public criticism. This impacts on sectors like tourism, healthcare, emergency services, education, and the overall economy of the regions involved. Therefore, these services may kindly be immediately resumed or services in those routes may be arranged to start through other suitable air operators, the letter further added. (ANI)
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Agartala Mayor Dipak Majumder sworn in as Tripura Assembly member
Agartala, June 19 (IANS) The Mayor of the Agartala Municipal Corporation, Dipak Majumder, who recently won the Assembly by-poll from Ramnagar on a BJP ticket, was sworn in as a member of the Tripura Assembly on Wednesday. Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen administered the oath of secrecy to Majumder as a legislator in the 60-member []
