Agartala prepares for a grand farewell to Goddess Durga on Oct 23
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The aircraft, flying from Agartala to Kolkata, made a safe emergency landing at Dhaka airport
Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tripura Police detained a group of ex-militants affiliated with the now-disbanded faction of the NLFT (National Liberation Front of Tripura) after they attempted to block a stretch of a national highway briefly in the Chandrasadhup Para area of Baramura in Tripura on Saturday. The ex-militants called a 72-hour road blockade [] The post Tripura: Ex-militants highway blockade foiled, two cops injured in scuffle appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurates indoor sports hall, urges youth to shun drug addiction
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 17 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday stressed the importance of promoting sports to prevent drug addiction among youth, build discipline and self-confidence, and ensure the overall development of the younger generation. The Chief Minister said the state government was continuously strengthening sports infrastructure to encourage more young people to take up sports and develop a positive mindset. Chief Minister Saha said this while inaugurating the Rangalal Das Memorial Indoor Sports Hall and unveiling a statue of Swami Vivekananda near the Unakoti District Youth Affairs and Sports Office in northern Tripura's Kailashahar. He added that sports played a vital role in shaping the character of young people and inculcating discipline, self-confidence, self-control, morality and teamwork. Describing the two initiatives, launched on Saptami of Durga Puja, as significant additions to Kailashahar's sports and youth development infrastructure, CM Saha said the state government was naming sports facilities after eminent sportspersons and coaches in recognition of their contributions. The initiative would also help the younger generation learn about Tripura's sporting heritage and draw inspiration from the lives and achievements of distinguished personalities, he added. The Chief Minister cited several such initiatives, including naming the synthetic athletics track at the Dasharath Dev State Sports Complex after Dev Bhakti Jamatia, the synthetic hockey ground at Badharghat after renowned coach Swadeshpriya Nandi, and the synthetic football ground after Pratul Bhattacharya. Similarly, the synthetic athletics track at Panisagar has been named after Arunabha Roy, while the youth hostel in Ambassa has been named after Madhusudan Saha. Naming the newly inaugurated indoor sports hall after Kailashahar's noted footballer Rangalal Das was another step towards honouring personalities who had contributed to the state's sporting landscape, he said. Chief Minister Saha said that several sports infrastructure projects, including a synthetic turf football ground, an athletics track and a swimming pool, were being developed across Tripura. Emphasising the role of sports in combating substance abuse, he added that engaging young people in sporting activities could help them develop discipline, self-control and a constructive outlook towards life. Chief Minister Saha also said that development activities across the country had gained momentum under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that the Tripura government was working to ensure the state's overall development.
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 17 (ANI): A 72-hour blockade of the Assam-Agartala National Highway, called by the surrendered militant groups of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) under the Kaulajoy faction, was effectively foiled by the swift action of the police administration on Saturday. Although tensions arose in the Chandra Sadhup para area of Baramura over the proposed blockade, vehicular movement along the national highway is currently normal. According to reports, as per their pre-announced programme, members of the surrendered militant groups associated with the Kaulajoy faction of the NLFT and ATTF arrived at Chandra Sadhup para in Baramura on Maha Saptami to participate in the 72-hour highway blockade. Upon receiving the information, police officials, accompanied by a Deputy Collector and Magistrate (DCM) from the Jirania Sub-Divisional Administration, reached the spot. The officials held discussions with the protesters a...
Tripura police foil 72-hour Assam-Agartala highway blockade; two officers injured
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Agartala, October 17: Strongly criticising the BJP-led state government over the alleged use of a section of surrendered insurgents for electoral gains, Leader of the Opposition and CPI(M) State Secretary Jitendra Chaudhury accused Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha of encouraging a political environment in which road blockades and strikes disrupt public life. He alleged that... The post Tripura: Jitendra Chaudhury Blames Dr Manik Saha for Protest, Accuses BJP of Using Surrendered Insurgents During Elections first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura: 165-Year-Old Durga Puja Tradition Continues at Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy
Agartala, October 17: Preserving a centuries-old family tradition rooted in history, the 165th Durga Puja is being celebrated this year at the residence of Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy. The annual worship reflects the familys enduring commitment to religious customs and rituals passed down through generations. Speaking about the history of the Puja, Singha... The post Tripura: 165-Year-Old Durga Puja Tradition Continues at Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roys Residence first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura: Cricketer Sagar Deb Killed in Panchami Night Road Accident; Police SI Critical
Agartala, October 17, 2026: A tragic road accident in front of Ambassa Police Station on the night of Thursday last claimed the life of Sagar Deb, a well-known cricketer from Dolubari, while Sub-Inspector Sushanta Mallik sustained serious injuries in the incident. According to reports, the accident occurred around midnight when a motorcycle travelling from Kulai... The post Tripura: Cricketer Sagar Deb Killed in Panchami Night Road Accident; Police SI Critical first appeared on Northeast Today .
Bank Holiday Today: Are Banks Open Or Closed On Saturday, Oct 17? Check Here
Banks will remain closed in Agartala on October 17 for Maha Saptami. The RBI calendar lists no festival holiday for 33 other banking centres. Check the complete list here.
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Tripura: Fisheries Department to Sell 10,170 Kg of Fish at Affordable Prices on Bijoya Dashami
Agartala, October 16: The Fisheries Department will sell around 10,170 kg of fish at affordable prices across Tripura on October 21 on the occasion of Bijoya Dashami, with supplies increased this year in view of rising demand. Announcing the initiative at a press conference at the Secretariat on Friday, S. Prabhu, Special Secretary of the... The post Tripura: Fisheries Department to Sell 10,170 Kg of Fish at Affordable Prices on Bijoya Dashami first appeared on Northeast Today .
First Kanda Express to bring 440 MT of onions to Tripura by Oct 18
Agartala, October 16, 2026: In an effort to check onion price fluctuations and meet the rising demand during the festive season, the Centre has initiated a special rail-based supply operation to Tripura, with approximately 440 metric tonnes of onions scheduled to reach Agartala by October 18. The consignment is being transported under the Price Stabilization... The post First Kanda Express to bring 440 MT of onions to Tripura by Oct 18 first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura Sees Rise in Durga Puja Count, 3,047 Celebrations Planned
Agartala, October 16: Tripura is set to witness 3,047 Durga Puja celebrations this year, marking an increase of 50 over the 2,997 pujas recorded in 2025, according to official figures released up to 4 pm on Friday. Of the total celebrations, 971 will be held in urban areas and 2,076 in rural areas across the... The post Tripura Sees Rise in Durga Puja Count, 3,047 Celebrations Planned first appeared on Northeast Today .
First Kanda Express to Deliver 440 Tons of Onions to Agartala Ahead of Festivals
The first Kanda Express is set to deliver 440 tons of onions to Agartala, enhancing supply before the festive season. First Kanda Express to Deliver 440 Tons of Onions to Agartala Ahead of Festivals
Tripura: Uncertainty Over Merit List Fuels TET-1 Candidates
Agartala, October 16, 2026: Unemployed youths who qualified in the Teacher Eligibility Test-I (TET-1) continued their sit-in protest in front of Shiksha Bhavan, demanding a clear timeline for publication of the merit list for Undergraduate Teacher (UGT) recruitment. A delegation of the protesting candidates met Tripura Teachers Recruitment Board (TRBT) Chairman Pratyush Ranjan Deb to... The post Tripura: Uncertainty Over Merit List Fuels TET-1 Candidates Protest; Question Legal Hurdles, Demand Clarity first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura: Two Bangladeshi Border Personnel Apprehended in Rahimpur, Handed Over After Flag Meeting
Agartala, October 16: Tension gripped the Rahimpur border area after two Bangladeshi border personnel were allegedly apprehended by local residents on the Indian side of the barbed-wire fence late Thursday night. The two were identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Imran Hossain and Constable Ruhit Dewan. According to local accounts, the duo allegedly arrived at the... The post Tripura: Two Bangladeshi Border Personnel Apprehended in Rahimpur, Handed Over After Flag Meeting first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala Art Teacher Bijoy Debnath Creates Miniature Durga Idol Using 700 Matchsticks
Agartala, October 16: As Tripura gears up for Durga Puja, an art teacher from Chanmari in Agartala is drawing attention for his creativity by transforming discarded matchsticks and ice cream sticks into miniature works of art, including an intricate idol of Goddess Durga. Bijoy Debnath has crafted a miniature Durga idol using around 700 matchsticks,... The post Agartala Art Teacher Bijoy Debnath Creates Miniature Durga Idol Using 700 Matchsticks first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura CM urges TET Paper-I qualifiers to call off sit-in
Reported by Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday urged candidates who qualified in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) Paper-I to withdraw their sit-in demonstration outside Siksha Bhavan, assuring them that the government was aware of their demand for immediate recruitment. The candidates began their protest on Thursday amid the Durga Puja [] The post Tripura CM urges TET Paper-I qualifiers to call off sit-in appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura CM Manik Saha visits Agartala Durga Puja pandals on Panchami
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Tripura CM Manik Saha visits Durga Puja pandals in Agartala on Panchami
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha visited multiple Durga Puja pandals throughout Agartala City on the festive evening of Panchami, immersing himself in the vibrant celebrations. His presence underscored the significance of the occasion and fostered a sense of community pride. Amid the vibrant festive atmosphere, the Chief Minister toured different puja pandals across the city, inaugurated pandals and witnessed the enthusiasm and devotion of devotees celebrating Durga Puja. The city has been decked out in colourful decorations and illuminated pandals, drawing crowds of people as the celebrations gather momentum. Panchami marks the beginning of the major festivities, with people coming together to celebrate the occasion with joy and religious fervour. The Hindu festival of Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsava, is a yearly celebration that honours the Hindu goddess Durga and commemorates her victory over Mahishasur. Hindu mythology holds that the goddess comes to her earth...
Tripura Records 17% Rainfall Deficit as Monsoon Withdraws
Agartala, October 15, 2026: Tripura has received 17 per cent less rainfall than its seasonal average during the 2026 Southwest Monsoon, which officially withdrew from the entire state on Wednesday, the Meteorological Centre, Agartala, announced. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the state recorded 1,160.1 mm of rainfall during the monsoon season against the... The post Tripura Records 17% Rainfall Deficit as Monsoon Withdraws first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura: State targets 500 MW renewable energy capacity by 2030
Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik Agartala: Tripura has set a target of achieving 500 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with plans to expand rooftop solar installations, develop electricity storage infrastructure and shift thousands of drinking water pumps to solar power, Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd (TSECL) Managing Director Biswajit Basu said on Wednesday. [] The post Tripura: State targets 500 MW renewable energy capacity by 2030 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura High Court Senior Computer Assistant Result 2026 Out - Check Eligible List PDF
Tripura High Court Senior Computer Assistant Result 2026 has been released with the list of eligible candidates for the written test under Advertisement No. HC-03/2026. The exam is scheduled for 6 December 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Agartala. Download the eligible candidates list and check call letter availability from 26 November 2026 at thc.nic.in.
Tripura: 327.7 Kg of Ganja Worth Rs 1.64 Crore Seized in Sepahijala
Agartala, October 15, 2026: Security forces recovered 327.7 kg of dry ganja, estimated to be worth around Rs 1.64 crore, during a joint anti-narcotics operation in the Kamalnagar Krishnadola area of Sepahijala district in the early hours. The contraband was found packed in seven plastic drums during a search conducted jointly by Sonamura Police Station,... The post Tripura: 327.7 Kg of Ganja Worth Rs 1.64 Crore Seized in Sepahijala first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura: Pistol, 14 Live Rounds Seized Near Indo-Bangla Border; One Arrested
Agartala, October 15, 2026: A late-night search operation at Bhagalpur village in West Tripura led to the arrest of a daily wage labourer and the seizure of a factory-made pistol, 14 rounds of live ammunition and several firearm-related accessories on Wednesday. The arrested person, identified as Santosh Biswas, was taken into custody following a tip-off... The post Tripura: Pistol, 14 Live Rounds Seized Near Indo-Bangla Border; One Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala, October 15, 2026: Tripuras weather forecasting system is set for a major transformation with the upcoming inauguration of a state-of-the-art Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) Station in South Tripura on October 28, 2026. The facility is expected to significantly improve the accuracy and advance warning of extreme weather events, including thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and cyclones,... The post South Tripura Doppler Weather Radar to Revolutionise Weather Forecasting in Tripura; Inauguration on October 28 first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura Plans 150 MW Rooftop Solar Expansion, Targets 500 MW Clean Energy by 2030
Agartala, October 15: Tripura is stepping up efforts to expand renewable energy, with a target of generating 500 MW of clean energy by 2030. Plans to install rooftop solar systems in 1.5 lakh households, convert more than 5,000 drinking water pumps to solar power and develop large-scale electricity storage facilities are among the initiatives being... The post Tripura Plans 150 MW Rooftop Solar Expansion, Targets 500 MW Clean Energy by 2030 first appeared on Northeast Today .
Factory-made pistol and ammo seized near Agartala Airport; one held
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Tripura CM Manik Saha Urges Restoration of Agartala Flight Routes
National Institute of Technology Agartala (NIT Agartala) has invited applications by email for 5 vacancies, including Accountant, Office Intern, Legal Advisor, and Security Officer posts. Applications can be sent till 10 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit nita.ac.in.
Jyotiraditya M. Scindia discussed significant banking developments at the North East Bankers Conclave 2.0 in Agartala. He outlined future targets including opening new bank branches and increasing ATM installations in unbanked areas. Collaborative efforts between banks and government were emphasized to enhance development in the Northeast region. The Chief Minister of Mizoram, Lalduhoma, highlighted the importance of banks in creating economic opportunities for citizens.
6,905 of 9,479 identified villages in Northeast linked to banking, postal services: Scindia
Digital Desk | Aizawl, Oct 13 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday that 131 new bank branches had been opened and 126 new ATMs installed across the Northeastern region between December 2024 and March 2026. He added that 6,905 of the 9,479 villages identified for connectivity through banking and postal services had already been covered. Addressing the 'North East Bankers' Conclave 3.0' in Aizawl, the DoNER Minister announced that to ensure more people benefit effectively from banking services, the existing guideline requiring a minimum population of 3,000 to establish a brick-and-mortar branch has been lowered to a population threshold of 2,000 specifically for the Northeastern states. He also noted that 90.2 per cent of non-branch transactions in the Northeastern states are conducted through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Along with these positive developments, Scindia stressed the need to accelerate efforts to quickly connect the remaining 2,574 villages that lack bank or postal service links. Targets have been set to increase the Credit-Deposit (CD) Ratio of banks from 47 per cent to 60 per cent for Tripura, 60 per cent for Arunachal Pradesh, and 67 per cent for Mizoram, he said. The Union Minister noted that raising the CD Ratio increases the circulation of money within the state, making it a vital tool for development, and remarked that the acronym CD Ratio could even stand for 'Credit for Development'. Scindia highlighted that the Northeastern states possess a large working-age youth population, high literacy rates, and abundant natural resources. He shared that this marks his 35th visit to the Northeastern states during his tenure of 2 years and 8 months as the DoNER Minister. He emphasised the crucial importance of collaboration between banks and the government for the development of the region. The DoNER Minister said that during the North East Bankers' Conclave 2.0 held in Agartala (Tripura), various targets were set, including opening new bank branches, installing more ATMs, and connecting unbanked rural villages to banking systems. He added that the DoNER Secretary Katikithala Srinivas held individual consultations with representatives of each state to set specific targets. Scindia lauded Mizoram as a state successfully implementing digital payments, as well as the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) schemes. At the same time, he stressed the importance of boosting efforts for registration under the PM Jan Dhan Yojana and PM Vishwakarma, noting that banking operations must place greater emphasis on expanding credit and lending. Scindia said that the deliberations at Tuesday's NE Bankers' Conclave 3.0 were divided into four session themes: Last Mile, Loans, Livelihoods, and Lifelines. These encompass connecting unbanked villages to banks, Business Correspondents, or the India Post Payments Bank; intensifying loan disbursements to MSMEs and women entrepreneurs; undertaking initiatives to ensure sustainable livelihoods for farmers; and building better connectivity and infrastructure. The Union Minister urged the gathering to formulate ten recommendations from each of the four sessions on Tuesday, along with forty (40) actionable paths to fulfill them. He asked them to set timelines and clear metrics to execute these proposals, expressing his hope that the North East Bankers' Conclave 4.0 will showcase even greater progress. Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma in his address said that the most important function of a bank is not merely safeguarding the public's money, but creating opportunities for human upliftment and empowerment. He described banks and financial institutions as crucial drivers of state development, catalysts for various businesses, pillars of support for entrepreneurs, avenues for wealth creation, and vital tools for establishing sustainable livelihoods. He said that during the 2025-26 fiscal year, while Assam's Credit-Deposit Ratio stood at 73.52 per cent, Nagaland's at 61.1 per cent, and Tripura's at 61 per cent, Mizoram lagged behind at 55.83 per cent. The Chief Minister added that this highlights the urgent need to step up efforts, with a target set to scale it up to 67 per cent by the 2028-29 fiscal year. Lalduhoma stressed that banks must expand their footprint beyond Aizawl into other districts and rural areas to remain easily accessible to those in need. Given that Mizoram boasts a high loan recovery rate, the Chief Minister urged banks to leverage this positive trait effectively.
Indian Army launches five-day Agniveer recruitment rally in Agartala
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PM Modis vision is to make India a global grain storage hub: Tripura Minister
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 12 (IANS) Tripura Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Monday said that the state government plans to develop 58 more agricultural markets in the 2026-27 financial year to strengthen rural infrastructure, facilitate the sale of farm produce and increase farmers incomes. Inaugurating a two-storey rural market built at a cost of Rs 4.51 crore at Gajaria Market in South Tripura district, Nath said Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision was to establish India as a global grain storage hub, while the state government was working to make Tripura self-sufficient in food grain production. He said agriculture was the mainstay of Indias economy and that the countrys overall development would remain incomplete without the growth of the agricultural sector. About 70 per cent of the people in our state are directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods. Therefore, achieving self-reliance in agriculture means taking the state forward on the path of self-reliance. The development of agricultural infrastructure is essential to achieve this goal, the minister said. Nath said Tripura had 554 agricultural markets, including 84 primary wholesale markets, of which 21 were agricultural produce markets, and 470 primary or rural markets. He said infrastructure development work had been undertaken at 204 markets between 2018-19 and 2026-27, with a total allocation of Rs 461.83 crore. Of these, 87 projects had been completed, while work on the remaining 117 was in progress. The minister said the government was planning to take up the development of 58 additional markets during the 2026-27 financial year to improve facilities for farmers and traders. He expressed hope that the improved infrastructure would make the buying and selling of agricultural produce easier and provide better facilities for local farmers and traders. Highlighting the scale of investment in market infrastructure, Nath said that during the five-year period from 2013 to 2017, a total of 71 market development projects had been undertaken with an allocation of around Rs 20.27 crore. He said the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department was implementing various schemes based on proposals for the development of primary rural markets and regulated agricultural markets. The minister said the development of rural markets would help farmers market their produce more efficiently, strengthen the rural economy and contribute to the state's goal of self-reliance by increasing agricultural incomes.
Tripura CM claims previous Left Front govt left Rs 13,000 crore financial burden
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 12 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday claimed that the previous CPI (M)-led Left Front government had left a financial burden of Rs 13,000 crore on the present BJP-led government. Laying foundation stones for and inaugurating 62 development projects worth over Rs 216 crore in Unakoti and North Tripura districts, the Chief Minister said that despite various financial challenges, the pace of development in the state had remained uninterrupted. Guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the double-engine governments continue to advance development initiatives across every corner of the state, Saha said. Coming down heavily on the previous Left Front government, the Chief Minister said that while the former government had spoken of a Golden Era during its tenure, it had failed to deliver meaningful development to the people. Instead, they left a financial burden of Rs 13,000 crore on the present BJP government, he said. Saha said that the development initiatives being undertaken by the present government were aimed at improving infrastructure and ensuring the overall welfare of people across the state. Today (Monday) marks an important milestone in the development journey of Kumarghat sub-division in Unakoti district as we move forward with our vision of building a Viksit Tripura. Delighted to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for 21 projects worth over Rs 40 crore, aimed at ensuring the overall welfare of the people and strengthening infrastructure across the sub-division, the Chief Minister said. He also laid foundation stones for and inaugurated 41 development projects worth Rs 176.32 crore in North Tripura district, which shares a border with southern Assam. Referring to the newly constructed District Magistrate and Collector's office in North Tripura district, Saha said the new facility would help improve public service delivery. The newly constructed District Magistrate and Collector's office, North Tripura, will support more efficient, accessible and citizen-centric public service delivery, he pointed out. Highlighting the BJP-led governments Developmental Mission, Saha said that during the current financial year (2026-27), he had laid foundation stones for or inaugurated a series of development projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore across the state. He further stated that during the previous financial year (2025-26), he had laid foundation stones for or inaugurated a large number of development projects across Tripura. According to the Chief Minister, the projects undertaken during the last financial year were valued at Rs 1,500 crore, reflecting the government's focus on infrastructure development and public welfare.
Assam Rifles seize methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 2 crore in Tripura, one arrested
Assam Rifles seize methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 2 crore in Tripura, one arrested Agartala: The Assam Rifles have seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 2 crore and arrested a suspected drug peddler in Tripura, officials said on Monday. A defence spokesman said that the Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Assam [] The post Assam Rifles seize methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 2 crore in Tripura, one arrested appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Tripura strengthens district hospitals, drug rehab centres being set up: CM Saha
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 11 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday that the state government is strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the state, with drug rehabilitation centres being set up in various districts and work progressing rapidly on a facility at Bishramganj in Sepahijala district. The Chief Minister also added that the number of patients referred to hospitals outside Tripura had declined by around 80 per cent, reflecting improvements in the state's healthcare services. CM Saha, who also holds the Health and Family Welfare portfolio, said this while launching the 'Emicizumab for All Persons with Severe Haemophilia A in Tripura' programme at the Nursing College in the Agartala Government Dental College and Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) hospital complex here. Speaking at the programme, the Chief Minister described the initiative as a significant step towards improving treatment facilities for people suffering from severe haemophilia A. He said that he had been associated with the Haemophilia Society for a long time. Emicizumab treatment for haemophilia patients has already been introduced in several states, including Uttar Pradesh and Kerala, he added. Chief Minister Saha said the state government had also launched the 'Mask Campaign' after assuming office, keeping in mind the health and future of children. The ninth phase of the campaign would begin soon, he added. The Chief Minister said the state government was taking steps to improve healthcare services, including providing free vaccinations to eligible patients suffering from breast cancer, oral cancer and other treatable cancers. Referring to improvements in healthcare in Dhalai district, CM Saha said that deaths caused by water-borne diseases, which were previously reported frequently, were no longer occurring. The state government was also making efforts to ensure that people living in remote areas were not deprived of medical services, he added. Chief Minister Saha said that trauma care centres had been established in almost all district hospitals, while cardiac care centres had also been introduced in several places. The infrastructure of district hospitals was being upgraded to improve the availability and quality of healthcare services, he added. He also said that a new dental building was being constructed next to the Dental College, while work was underway to build a mother-and-child hospital at Agartala Government Medical College. Emphasising the importance of the Emicizumab programme, the Chief Minister added that IGM Hospital had been designated as the nodal hospital for its implementation. Making the treatment available at district hospitals in the future would further benefit patients across the state, he said. Health Secretary Kiran Gitte, Hospital Director Debashree Debbarma and other officials were present at the programme.
IUST convenes 4th board of studies meeting
Awantipora, Oct 9: The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), convened its 4th Board of Studies (BoS) meeting on October 7. The meeting was held to review and deliberate upon the academic curricula of the undergraduate programmes in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics and Automation. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Faroze Ahmad, Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, IUST. The Board comprised distinguished external experts from academia and industry, including Prof. Mohammad Zaheer Khan Yusufzai, IIT (BHU), Varanasi; Prof. Arun Dayal Udai, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad; Dr. Sheikh Shahid Saleem, NIT Srinagar; Dr. Mir Irfan Ul Haq, SMVDU, Katra; and Mohammad Farooq Tass, ONGC, Agartala. The deliberations focused on three major areas. The first was the review of the curricula of the four-year B.Tech. programmes in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics and Automation. The external experts offered valuable academic and industry-oriented suggestions to strengthen the programmes in line with emerging technologies and professional requirements. The second agenda concerned Open Elective courses for students across the University. The Board appreciated the proposed interdisciplinary courses Introduction to Aerospace, Drones and Space Technology and Emerging Trends in Sustainable Engineering Design and Technologies. The Board also deliberated upon Skill Enhancement/Skill-Based courses and recommended the introduction of Fundamentals of CAD and 3D Printing, aimed at providing students with practical exposure to computer-aided design and contemporary additive manufacturing technologies. The meeting provided a valuable platform for academicindustry interaction, with the external experts sharing perspectives on emerging technological trends, industry expectations and the skills required by future engineers.
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Tripura: Security to be tightened along India-Bangladesh border ahead of Durga Puja
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 9 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) and Tripura Police will further tighten security along the India-Bangladesh border ahead of the five-day Durga Puja festival, beginning on October 16, while the state police will launch a special drive against drug-related activities during the festivities, top officials said. Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Rao said the BSF would further strengthen its vigil along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura during the Durga Puja festival. Tripura Police would also step up surveillance in border villages, the state police chief told the media. Responding to a query about the proposed Smart Border Project, Rao said that of the total 856-km-long international border between Tripura and Bangladesh, 806 km had been fully fenced so far, while the remaining 50 km remained unfenced for various reasons, including difficult terrain, water bodies and forested areas. The BSF and Tripura Police are jointly preparing proposals for the Smart Border Project, and both agencies would jointly implement the scheme, Rao said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who visited Tripura in June this year, had earlier announced that the Modi government would establish an impregnable border grid by launching the Smart Border Project, equipped with drones, radars, modern cameras and other advanced technologies. The Home Minister had directed the BSF in Tripura, Assam and West Bengal to work in coordination with district administrations, police stations, panchayats and patwaris to prevent infiltration and strengthen border security. Tripura shares an 856-km-long international border with Bangladesh and is surrounded on three sides by the neighbouring country, making the Northeastern state particularly vulnerable and sensitive to issues related to cross-border migration, infiltration, smuggling and other crimes. DGP Rao said that during the festive season, Tripura Police would launch a special drive against drug-related activities in Agartala and other urban areas of the state. He said around 11,000 personnel of Tripura Police and the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) would be deployed across the state to maintain law and order during the festive season. Hundreds of plainclothes security personnel would also be deployed on running trains and at crowded and important places to maintain a close watch on anti-social activities and crimes, the senior IPS officer said. He further said that watchtowers, 218 CCTV cameras, and police and traffic assistance booths would be set up in Agartala and other district towns to maintain round-the-clock surveillance and ensure the safety of the public during the festival. A green corridor would be opened to facilitate the movement of ambulances and other emergency vehicles during the Puja days, the DGP said, adding that the movement of vehicles and two-wheelers would be restricted during peak hours when large numbers of people visit Durga Puja pandals. The traffic restrictions are intended to help manage the expected rush of devotees and visitors at major Puja venues and ensure smoother movement for emergency services during the festivities. More than 2,900 community Durga Pujas and over 100 family Pujas are likely to be organised across Tripura this year, including around 720 in West Tripura district, attracting large crowds and requiring extensive security and traffic management arrangements.
Assam Rifles, Customs seize 501 kg of ganja worth Rs 2.50 crore in Tripura
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 9 (IANS) The Assam Rifles in coordination with Customs have seized 501 kg of ganja (marijuana) worth around Rs 2.50 crore in Tripuras Khowai district, officials said on Friday. A Defence spokesperson said that in a crackdown against narcotics trafficking, Assam Rifles, in association with Customs, conducted an operation on Thursday evening in Tripuras Khowai District leading to the seizure of 501 kg of ganja valued at approximately Rs 2.50 crore. The operation was conducted based on Intelligence inputs and continuous surveillance. The joint team initiated a pursuit of the suspected vehicle from West Sonatala. The chase concluded at Baikhuntapur village, 18 km short of Hezamara block, on the West Tripura and Khowai District boundary. However, during the operation the driver of the vehicle managed to flee from the spot. No arrest was reported in connection with the seizure. The recovery of the illicit drugs highlights the continued efforts by Assam Rifles and partner agencies to disrupt narcotics trafficking networks operating through the Northeast, an official statement said. The recovered contraband has been handed over to Customs authorities for further investigation and legal proceedings. Meanwhile, the Assam Rifles along with Customs officials have seized 340 kg of ganja worth around Rs 1.74 crore in Khowai district on October 6. Police officials said that the state police, Assam Rifles, Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and other security forces, in joint operations, often destroy illicit ganja cultivation in different parts of the state, especially in Sepahijala district, which shares a border with Bangladesh. According to a police official, dry ganja produced in Tripura is not consumed locally and is smuggled to various states, including Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, where it fetches higher prices. During transportation, consignments of dry ganja are often seized from trucks, small vehicles and even passenger trains. Residents, including women, have claimed that they cultivate ganja in hilly and inaccessible areas as part of their livelihood. The police official said that on many occasions, it has been found that forest land and other government land had been encroached upon and illegally used for cannabis cultivation. He added that the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, makes it illegal for any person to cultivate, possess, sell, buy or consume narcotic and psychotropic substances, and violations can attract heavy fines and imprisonment of up to 20 years.
New multi-level, modern parking facility to ease Agartala traffic congestion: CM Saha
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 9 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that a new multi-level parking and commercial complex would help address the traffic congestion and parking problems in Agartala and mark another important step towards developing modern civic infrastructure in the city. While inaugurating the newly constructed multi-level car parking and commercial complex on Old Motor Stand Road in Agartala, CM Saha on Thursday added that the foundation stone for the project was laid in 2022 and that inquiries were made repeatedly about its progress to ensure that the work was completed within the stipulated time frame. Finally, the project was completed on time and became operational on Thursday, he said, adding that the Old Motor Stand area had once become a centre of chaos and faced various kinds of problems. In the past, land was forcibly occupied in the name of party unions, and an environment of unnecessary agitation was created by creating divisions between car owners and workers. But with the change of time, that situation has also changed, CM Saha said. The Chief Minister added that the state government was not against any worker or car owner and that proper arrangements were being made for their seating and parking while protecting their interests. By protecting their interests, proper arrangements are being made for their seating and parking. Along with this, the main goal of the current government is to develop the state by bringing a touch of modernity to the heart of Agartala city, he said. CM Saha said that since 2018, the state government had been implementing one development project after another as part of its efforts to improve infrastructure and civic amenities. Mentioning the uniqueness of the project, the Chief Minister added that the multi-level car parking and commercial complex had been developed under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The government has not spent a single penny on the project. Rather, the private investment company has offered the government a land premium in exchange for the use of the space. As a result, the government has also created a permanent source of income by receiving an annual fee every year, he said. The Chief Minister also added that the introduction of the multi-level car parking facility would significantly reduce traffic congestion in Agartala city. Legal action will be taken against illegal parking on the roads so that traffic movement in the city remains normal. There are plans to develop similar parking systems in several other areas of the city, he said. CM Saha added that one of the major achievements of the project was the creation of employment opportunities for a large number of local youths. He also said that work on the construction of a large 'Unity Mall' at Badharghat was underway and that the target had been set to complete it by March next year. The event was attended by Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumdar, Chief Minister's Secretary Kiran Gitte, Urban Development Department Secretary Milind Ramteke, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Saju Wahid A. and others.
Tripura Election Commission Initiates Process for Urban Local Body Elections
The Tripura Election Commission has commenced the election process for 21 urban local bodies, including Agartala Municipal Corporation. Tripura Election Commission Initiates Process for Urban Local Body Elections
Tripura CM announces 3 pc DA, DR hike for employees, pensioners: CM
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 7 (IANS) Ahead of the five-day Durga Puja festival, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced a three per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners and retired employees, taking the total DA/DR to 44 per cent. The revised DA and DR would be effective from October 1, the Chief Minister told the media on Tuesday. He said that the decision will entail an additional expenditure of around Rs 300 crore annually, while the state government will spend around Rs 125 crore during the remaining months of the current financial year (2025-26). The Chief Minister also announced an enhancement of the House Rent Allowance (HRA) for government employees. Under the revised provision, government employees will receive 10 per cent HRA of their basic pay, subject to a maximum of Rs 10,000 per month, with effect from October 1, CM Saha said. He added that the latest decisions were part of the state government's continued efforts to improve the welfare of government employees and pensioners despite Tripura's limited financial resources. The Chief Minister said the state government recognised the crucial role played by employees in running the administration, implementing government decisions and schemes, and delivering various services to the people. When our (BJP) government came to power in 2018, we had promised the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission, and we fulfilled that commitment. The fitment factor was increased, resulting in a 14.22 per cent increase in basic pay, CM Saha said. He added that the state government had taken several steps since 2018 to enhance DA and DR for employees and pensioners. With the latest three per cent increase, the DA/DR would now stand at 44 per cent. Chief Minister Saha said the state government was also concerned about the gap in DA between state and Central government employees. While Central government employees are currently receiving around 60 per cent DA, the state government's rate would now be 44 per cent, leaving a gap of around 16 percentage points. We are concerned about this gap and are working gradually to reduce it, the Chief Minister said. Referring to the 8th Pay Commission, CM Saha said the Central government had already initiated the process, while the state government was also examining the matter. He also highlighted the government's 2018 recruitment policy, under which 33 per cent reservation was provided for women in direct government recruitment. The Chief Minister said the state government remained committed to the welfare of employees and pensioners and had been taking various measures within the state's financial constraints to improve their benefits. Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy and senior officials of the Finance Department were also present at the press conference at the Civil Secretariat.
Union Minister Rijiju thanks Tripura people as NDA sweeps village committee elections
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Agartala, Oct 6 (IANS) Union Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday thanked the people of Tripura for reposing their faith and extending support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the recent Village Committee elections. Rijiju, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, expressed his appreciation over the NDA's landslide victory in the recently concluded Village Committee elections held in the areas under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). Taking to social media platform X, the Union Minister said: Tripura has spoken through the ballot. The Village Committee election results reaffirm the people's trust in the NDA and its commitment to development. Thank you, Tripura, for your continued faith and support. He added that in the TTAADC areas, the NDA alliance partners -- Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and the Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) -- also secured a significant share of the seats, with the TMP winning the largest number of seats, followed by the BJP and IPFT. Sharing the seat position, Rijiju said that of the 4,320 seats secured by the NDA, the TMP won 3,428 seats, while the BJP and IPFT secured 859 and 33 seats, respectively. According to his post, the CPI-M secured 87 seats, while the Congress bagged 14 seats. The ruling BJP's tribal-based ally, TMP, continued to dominate Tripura's tribal areas, securing 74.61 per cent of the 4,594 seats in the Village Committees. According to officials, results for all 4,594 seats in 587 Village Committees under the TTAADC were declared early on Tuesday. Of the total 4,594 seats in 587 Village Committees, the TMP won 3,428 seats (74.61 per cent), while the BJP bagged 859 seats (18.70 per cent). Their other tribal-based ally, the IPFT, secured 33 seats (0.72 per cent). The Opposition CPI-M bagged 87 seats (1.89 per cent), the Congress secured 14 seats (0.30 per cent), while Independents won 173 seats (3.77 per cent). The Village Committees within the TTAADC areas are equivalent to Gram Panchayats in the non-TTAADC and non-tribal areas. The politically important elections to the 4,594 seats under 587 Village Committees were held on September 28, with the final results declared early on Tuesday.
Tipra Motha Party dominates Tripura tribal bodies' polls, wins 74.61 pc of 4,594 seats
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 6 (IANS) Ruling BJPs tribal-based ally Tipra Motha Party (TMP) continued to dominate Tripuras tribal areas, securing 74.61 per cent of the 4,594 seats in the Village Committees. The elections were held on September 28, with the final results declared early on Tuesday. According to officials, results for all 4,594 seats in 587 Village Committees under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) were declared early on Tuesday. The officials said that counting of votes polled through ballot papers started at 45 centres across the state amid tight security on Monday morning. Of the total 4,594 seats in 587 Village Committees, TMP won 3,428 seats (74.61 per cent), while the BJP bagged 859 seats (18.70 per cent). Their other tribal-based ally, the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT), secured 33 seats (0.72 per cent). The opposition CPI (M) bagged 87 seats (1.89 per cent), the Congress secured 14 seats (0.30 per cent), while Independents won 173 seats (3.77 per cent). The Village Committees within the TTAADC areas are equivalent to Gram Panchayats in the non-TTAADC and non-tribal areas. Meanwhile, a total of 4,597 seats were notified for the elections, but 1,644 seats were won uncontested by various political parties, while nominations were not filed for three seats. Elections were held for 2,950 seats in 587 Village Committees under the TTAADC, which has jurisdiction over nearly two-thirds of Tripuras 10,491 sq km area and is home to more than 12.16 lakh people, around 84 per cent of whom belong to indigenous communities. According to state election commission officials, TMP won 1,557 seats, or 33.87 per cent, uncontested, while the BJP secured 81 seats, or 1.76 per cent, and the CPI (M) managed to win one seat without a contest. The ruling BJP, in alliance with its two tribal partners -- the TMP and the IPFT -- contested the elections against the opposition CPI (M)-led Left Front and the Congress. The Village Committee elections were held after a decade under the directions of the Supreme Court, and are considered significant for local governance in the tribal areas administered by the TTAADC. The Tipra Motha Party, led by former royal scion Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, has governed the 30-member TTAADC, comprising 28 elected members and two nominated by the state government, since 2021. The TTAADC, which has jurisdiction over 52 of the states total 58 blocks, came into existence under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution on April 1, 1985, following the 49th Amendment. Reacting to the Village Committee election results, Chief Minister Manik Saha said the initial results indicated that the peoples mandate would be in favour of the BJP-led NDA, with the TMP and the IPFT as its constituents. We are confident the NDA is all set to secure a massive win in the elections to the Village Committees, which will be for the betterment of the state. The present government wants to ensure development in both plains and hills, he said. Taking to social media platforms Facebook and X, CM Saha wrote: Heartiest congratulations to all the NDA-nominated candidates on their tremendous victory in the Village Committee elections. With an impressive mandate, NDA-nominated candidates have won 4,320 out of 4,597 seats. My sincere gratitude to all the voters for their trust, support and participation. This result reflects the democratic mandate of the people and their confidence in the elected representatives, the Chief Minister said. Taking to social media, TMP supremo Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma said: The Village Committee election result will restore the power of the grassroots back to the tribal people. The long struggle in the Supreme Court, which I personally fought to ensure, has restored our constitutional rights. Whichever party wins today, the most important thing is that the people have won. This is the power of Tiprasa (tribals), he added.
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Tripura govt preparing master plan to modernise urban local bodies: CM Saha
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 4 (IANS) Two months ahead of the elections to 21 urban local bodies in Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that the state government is preparing a master plan to modernise municipal bodies and civic infrastructure across the state. The Chief Minister, while inaugurating the newly constructed two-storey ward office of Ward at Pratapgarh under the Agartala Municipal Corporation, said that while the government is implementing the Smart City Mission in Agartala, it has also prepared a master plan to create state-of-the-art infrastructure in all Nagar Panchayat and Municipal Council areas of the state. The ward office was constructed at a cost of Rs 97.43 lakh. He said the main objective of the government is to ensure that every section of society benefits from development and improved civic services. That is why the government, rising above politics, is implementing various development programmes and delivering services to the doorsteps of the people, he said. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision is to accelerate development by ensuring that government facilities reach the last person in society. Keeping that goal in mind, the present state government is providing various government services to the last person in every part of the state, Saha said. The Chief Minister said substantial development work aimed at providing modern civic facilities has been undertaken in Agartala in recent years. Apart from providing safe drinking water to the doorsteps of the people, a lot of work has been done in various fields, including construction and repair of roads, improvement of the citys drainage system, provision of pucca houses, creation of alternative employment opportunities and expansion of healthcare services, he said. Saha said development would reach every citizen irrespective of political affiliation and that Agartala has witnessed a major push in urban infrastructure. He said safe drinking water projects worth Rs 112 crore have been implemented under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, while 48 flats have been constructed for economically weaker sections and construction of two more flats is underway. So far, 16,000 families have been provided with safe drinking water under the AMRUT 2.0 project, the Chief Minister said. A number of other programmes will be implemented under AMRUT 3.0. Sixty-five projects have been implemented across Agartala city under the Smart City Mission at a cost of Rs 581 crore, he said. Saha said the government is implementing various schemes with emphasis on infrastructure development in the Agartala Municipal Corporation area as well as the beautification of the city. Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumder, Deputy Mayor Monika Das Dutta, Municipal Corporation South Zone Chairman Abhijit Mallick and AMC Commissioner Saju Wahid were also present.
Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurates new ward office building in Pratapgarh
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the newly constructed RCC (G+1) Ward Office Building under Ward No. 43 of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) at Pratapgarh on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, Saha said he had visited Ward 43 along with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor and noted the enthusiasm among the people gathered there.
Tripura civic body polls: Women voters outnumber men in draft electoral roll
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 4 (IANS) Women voters outnumbered men in the draft electoral rolls for the upcoming elections to 21 urban local bodies in Tripura, according to the figures released by the State Election Commission (SEC), officials said on Sunday. As per the draft electoral rolls of the 21 urban local bodies, the total number of registered voters is 6,31,388, comprising 3,22,360 women, 3,08,983 men and 45 third-gender electors. The draft electoral rolls show a gender ratio of 1,043 females for every 1,000 males. After finalising the claims and objections to the draft electoral rolls by October 8, the final electoral rolls will be published on October 15, SEC Secretary Anurag Sen said. Of the 21 urban civic bodies, including the Agartala Municipal Corporation, only Bishramganj Nagar Panchayat and Melaghar Municipal Council in Sepahijala district have more male voters than female voters by 147 and 119 voters, respectively. The Agartala Municipal Corporation has 1,85,099 female electors, 1,77,497 male and 36 third-gender electors. Sen said that the State Election Commission (SEC) has already initiated the process to hold elections to the 21 urban local bodies, including the Agartala Municipal Corporation. He said that elections to the Agartala Municipal Corporation and 20 other urban local bodies have to be conducted by December this year. Ahead of the upcoming elections to the municipal and Nagar Panchayat areas, the SEC has released the final list of polling stations. The final list comprises 783 polling stations covering the Agartala Municipal Corporation, 13 Municipal Councils and seven Nagar Panchayats. The Agartala Municipal Corporation has the highest number of polling stations, with 439. Around nine lakh people reside in the 21 urban local bodies spread across eight districts. Of the nine lakh people, more than four lakh reside in the Agartala Municipal Corporation areas. The Agartala Municipality, which was later renamed the Agartala Municipal Corporation, was instituted in 1871 during the reign of the erstwhile king Maharaja Chandra Manikya (1862-96). The Agartala Municipal Corporation was officially formed on January 21, 2014, when the erstwhile Agartala Municipal Council was upgraded to a municipal corporation.
Technology, youth talent key to innovation and building 'Viksit Bharat': Tripura CM
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 2 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that technology and the talent of the state's youth must be combined to encourage innovation and contribute to the building of a developed India. The Chief Minister on Thursday added that the future generation will be more technology-dependent and there is no dearth of talent among the students and youth of the state. We need to combine technology with their talent. If we can combine technology with talent, they will be able to involve themselves more in innovative work, CM Saha said after launching various schemes for the youths. He launched the Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 and the Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana for the 2025-26 academic year, besides inaugurating Digi-SAPNE 3.0. CM Saha also formally inaugurated the renovated and redeveloped auditorium. The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had emphasised connecting students and youth with technology to achieve the goal of a 'Viksit Bharat'. He added that the state government wanted to utilise the talent and innovative thinking of students and youth for development, adding that they would play a key role in building a developed India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suggested using the innovative thinking of students and youth more to build a developed India. In the 'Mann Ki Baat' programmes, he guides students and youth on the right path and also acknowledges their innovative thinking. The state government is also keen to use their ideas for the development of the state, CM Saha said. He added that the Seva First Innovation Challenge focuses on ideas relating to a clean and stable India, a prosperous India, a healthy and integrated India, an educated and skilled India, and a secure India. The Chief Minister said the Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana had benefited 63,249 people over the past five years, with each beneficiary receiving Rs 5,000. At the programme, CM Saha handed over grant cheques of Rs 10 lakh each to 10 young entrepreneurs selected under Digi-SAPNE 3.0 to support their startups. Digi-SAPNE 3.0 is aimed at supporting technology-driven startups in the Northeast through mentorship, business acceleration, investor connections and other ecosystem support. The programme was attended by Higher Education Minister Kishor Barman, Information Technology and Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, Sikkim Manipal University Vice Chancellor Gopalakrishna Prabhu, MeitY Software Industry Promotion Division official Rajeshwar Singh Jenwar, Secretary of the IT and Finance Department P.K. Goyal, and Secretary to the Chief Minister Kiran Gitte, among others.
Sachin Dev Burman's musical legacy continues to inspire generations: Tripura CM
Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 2 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has paid tribute to legendary singer and composer Sachin Dev Burman on his birth anniversary, recalling his immense contribution to Indian music and his enduring connection with the state. Speaking at a programme organised at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan here on Thursday, CM Saha said that Sachin Dev Burman's journey from his roots in the erstwhile Royal family of Tripura to becoming one of India's most celebrated musicians was an inspiration for the younger generation. The Chief Minister added that the state government had donated the house associated with the legendary musician, who belonged to the Royal family but remained grounded despite his aristocratic background. He belonged to the Royal family, where he had access to everything, but he left it all behind and created his own identity, CM Saha said. He recalled that Sachin Dev Burman was born in Comilla, now in Bangladesh, and said the folk traditions, melodies and songs of the region deeply influenced his musical sensibilities. CM Saha said that Burman later moved to Kolkata and subsequently to Mumbai, where he established himself as one of India's most influential singers and composers. His distinctive musical style and songs continue to remain popular in India and abroad, he added. Today is his birth anniversary. I extend my greetings to the people of Tripura and the entire country on this occasion. It is a matter of pride that such a great singer and composer was born in connection with Tripura, the Chief Minister said. Chief Minister Saha, who holds the Information and Cultural Affairs portfolio, described Burman as a self-made personality who carved out a place for himself in the world of music through determination and hard work rather than relying on his royal background. He said that Burman's ability to blend classical traditions, including elements of Dhrupad and Hindustani classical music, with folk melodies gave his compositions a distinctive character that continues to resonate with music lovers. Music is something that remains in everyone's heart, CM Saha added. The Chief Minister urged the younger generation to learn more about Burman's life, musical journey and determination, saying his life could inspire people, particularly the youth, to pursue their goals with dedication and self-confidence. Information and Cultural Affairs Secretary Kiran Gitte, Director of Information and Cultural Affairs Bimbisar Bhattacharya and other officials were present at the programme.
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Agartala, Sep 28 (IANS) West Tripura Lok Sabha MP and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb will visit New York from October 5 to 9 as a member of India's Parliamentary delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). India's declared priorities for the 81st UNGA include highlighting the developmental interests of the Global South, climate change and development financing, combating terrorism, artificial intelligence, maritime security, peacekeeping, sustainable development and reform of the United Nations, among other key international issues. According to the 81st UNGA Priorities Paper released by India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, India will continue to actively participate in various UN activities while placing greater emphasis on advancing the developmental priorities of the Global South, a statement issued from Deb's office said. In this context, Deb's visit to New York as a member of India's Parliamentary delegation is being seen as part of India's parliamentary representation at the international forum. During the visit, the delegation is expected to have opportunities for exchanges on various international issues and to present India's perspectives on key global concerns. Issues relating to development, international cooperation, the interests of the Global South, technology and artificial intelligence, combating terrorism, and global peace and security are among those linked to India's stated priorities for the 81st UNGA. Deb's participation in the visit is expected to provide an opportunity to highlight India's broader international priorities and the role of parliamentary diplomacy in engaging with global issues. Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar led the Indian delegation for the High Level Week at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The External Affairs Minister on September 26 addressed the High Level Session of the 81st UNGA. EAM Jaishankar also attended various multilateral and bilateral meetings. The 81st session of the UN General Assembly is being held under the theme Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.
Tripura Village Committee polls: 20 pc turnout recorded by 10 am
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 28 (IANS) Over 20 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 10 a.m. on Monday in the Village Committee elections in Tripuras tribal areas, where polling is being held after a gap of 10 years, officials said. Men and women voters, mostly from tribal communities, queued up in large numbers outside polling stations well before voting began at 7 a.m. across eight districts. A senior official at the Tripura Police headquarters said no untoward incident had been reported from any of the poll-bound areas so far. The ruling BJP, in alliance with its two tribal allies -- the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and the Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) -- is contesting against the opposition CPI(M)-led Left Front and Congress in the elections to the Village Committees under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). A senior official of the Tripura State Election Commission (TSEC) said all necessary administrative and security arrangements had been made to ensure free, fair, peaceful and transparent polling. Elections are being held for 2,950 seats in 587 Village Committees out of a total of 4,597 seats. As many as 1,644 seats have already been won uncontested by the candidates of TMP and BJP, while nominations were not filed for three seats. A total of 8,176 candidates from different political parties are in the fray for the polls. Around 6.65 lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise at 1,095 polling stations in eight districts, the official said. Four types of ballot papers -- white, light pink, light green and light blue -- are being used for different categories of seats. Extra security arrangements have been made at polling stations in sensitive and remote areas, with Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel deployed there. Nearly 7,458 polling personnel have been divided into 1,243 teams to manage polling-related activities at the polling stations, the official said. A senior police official said more than 15,000 Central and state security personnel had been deployed across the eight districts to ensure free, fair, smooth and peaceful polling. Around 74 CAPF companies, comprising nearly 5,000 personnel, along with 10,000 personnel from the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and Tripura Police, have been deployed for security during the elections. The TSEC had earlier announced elections for 4,597 seats across 587 Village Committees, which are equivalent to Gram Panchayats in non-TTAADC and non-tribal areas. According to the TSEC, the TMP won 1,557 seats, or 33.87 per cent, uncontested, while the BJP secured 81 seats, or 1.76 per cent, without a contest. Following the election of candidates without contest and the withdrawal of nominations by 1,069 candidates belonging to various political parties, including the TMP, BJP and CPI(M), polling is being held on Monday for 2,950 seats across 44 of the 52 blocks in all eight districts. Following the directions of the Supreme Court, the Village Committee elections are being held after a decade, and are considered significant for local governance in the tribal areas administered by the TTAADC. Since 2021, the Tipra Motha Party, led by former royal scion Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, has governed the 30-member TTAADC, comprising 28 elected members and two nominated by the state government. The TTAADC came into existence under the Sixth Schedule on April 1, 1985, following the 49th Amendment to the Indian Constitution. It has jurisdiction over nearly two-thirds of Tripura's 10,491 sq km area and is home to more than 12.16 lakh people, around 84 per cent of whom belong to indigenous communities. Votes would be counted on October 5.
Left parties, Congress condemn alleged BJP obstruction to ex-CM Manik Sarkar's programme in Tripura
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 28 (IANS) The Opposition Congress, the CPI-M, CPI and other Left parties have condemned the alleged attempt by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters to obstruct the vehicle of former Chief Minister and veteran Left leader Manik Sarkar when he arrived at Kalibazar in West Tripura to inaugurate the DYFI Mohanpur subdivision conference. In a statement on Sunday, the CPI-M state secretariat alleged that a group of BJP supporters gathered near the entrance of the party office at Kalibazar in Bamutia before Sarkar arrived around noon. As soon as Manik Sarkar's vehicle reached the spot, the BJP workers tried in various ways to create obstruction, the CPI-M alleged. The Left party said that youth volunteers confronted the alleged troublemakers and ensured that Sarkar's vehicle could enter the CPI-M office. Sarkar subsequently inaugurated the DYFI conference by addressing the gathering and later left the venue, while the youth leaders and delegates continued with the programme peacefully, the CPI (M) said. Sarkar was the Chief Minister of Tripura for 20 years between 1998 and 2018. The CPI-M state secretariat strongly condemned what it described as the undemocratic behaviour of the BJP and demanded appropriate action against those allegedly involved in the incident. The party alleged that the incident reflected what it called the authoritarian intolerance of the BJP towards political activities of opposition parties. According to the CPI-M, the alleged obstruction was an attempt to disrupt a political programme of a senior Opposition leader. The party also alleged that the BJP was trying to suppress the voice of opposition parties. The CPI-M appealed to people who believe in democratic values to protest against what it termed the undemocratic activities of the BJP. The BJP supporters also waved black flags at Sarkar. Leader of Opposition (LoP) and CPI-M state Secretary Jitendra Choudhry, state unit of the CPI and senior Congress leader Sudip Roy Barman separately condemened the incident. It was a purposeful attempt to prevent the former Chief Minister from attending a party programme. The BJP leaders who had stopped him and staged protests will not be able to hide once the people hit the streets, the LoP told the media. A jungle raj has been prevailing in the state under the governance of the BJP. There is no law and order in the state, Roy Barman, a former Minister told the media. A police official said that a strong contingent of police and CRPF personnel led by Mohanpur Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Asish Das Gupta reached the spot after being alerted and escorted Sarkar safely to the local CPI-M office.
Multi-cornered contest in Tripura Village Committee polls on Monday after 10 years
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 27 (IANS) A multi-cornered contest will be witnessed in the Village Committee elections on Monday in the tribal areas of Tripura as the politically important local body polls are being held after a gap of 10 years. The ruling BJP, in alliance with its two tribal allies -- the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and the Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) -- is contesting against the opposition CPI(M)-led Left Front and the Congress in the Village Committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). The TTAADC, which became operational under the Sixth Schedule on April 1, 1985, following the 49th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, has jurisdiction over nearly two-thirds of Tripura's 10,491 sq km area and is home to over 12.16 lakh people, around 84 per cent of whom belong to indigenous communities. The month-long campaign for the Village Committee elections, equivalent to Gram Panchayats in non-TTAADC areas, concluded on Saturday afternoon, with polling scheduled from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. A senior official of the Tripura State Election Commission (TSEC) said that all the polling teams, comprising around 7,200 government personnel, left for their destinations in the far-flung, mountainous and remote areas. A senior police official said that over 15,000 Central and state security personnel have been deployed to ensure the free, fair, smooth and peaceful conduct of the Village Committee elections across all eight districts. Around 74 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), comprising around 5,000 personnel, along with 10,000 personnel of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and Tripura Police, have been deployed to provide security for the politically important elections to the Village Committees. The TSEC had earlier announced that elections would be held for 4,597 seats covering 587 Village Committees, equivalent to Gram Panchayats in the non-TTAADC and non-tribal areas. However, a TSEC official said that of the total 4,597 seats, the TMP won 1,557 seats, accounting for 33.87 per cent, unopposed, while the BJP secured 81 seats, or 1.76 per cent, uncontested. According to the TSEC official, following the election of candidates without contest in a large number of seats, polling would now be held on Monday in 2,954 seats across 44 of the 52 blocks in all eight districts of Tripura. After 1,069 candidates of various political parties, including the TMP, BJP and CPI (M), withdrew their nominations, a total of 9,820 candidates are now in the fray for the Village Committee elections. The authorities have stepped up security arrangements to prevent any untoward incident during polling and to ensure that voters can exercise their franchise peacefully. The Village Committee elections are being held after a decade and are considered significant for local governance in the tribal areas administered by the TTAADC. Since 2021, the Tipra Motha Party, led by former royal scion Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, has governed the politically crucial 30-member TTAADC, which comprises 28 elected members and two nominated by the state government.
Media fourth pillar of democracy, mirror of society: Tripura CM
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 26 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday described the media as the fourth pillar of democracy and the mirror of society, and said journalists should highlight welfare initiatives for the people while discharging their professional responsibilities. The Chief Minister also said that social service activities such as blood donation by journalists would set an example for society and reflect their sense of social responsibility. Saha, who also holds the Health and Family Welfare portfolio, said this while inaugurating a mega blood donation and health check-up camp for senior citizens organised by the Assembly of Journalists, an organisation of journalists, at Tulsibati Higher Secondary Girls' School here. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said there could be no other noble act like blood donation and appealed to more people to come forward voluntarily to donate blood. This idea of people for people is also reflected through blood donation. Great programmes like blood donation should be continued so that no patient faces problems due to a lack of blood. The more people are made aware about blood donation, the more people will come forward to donate blood voluntarily, said Saha, who is himself a dental surgeon. The Chief Minister said that the media acts as a watchful watchdog of society and plays an important role in strengthening democracy and creating awareness among people. He said that the present government is a media-friendly and journalist-friendly government and has taken several measures for the welfare and professional development of journalists. The current government has increased the pension of journalists to Rs 10,000. Earlier, a pension of Rs 1,000 was given. To ensure medical treatment for journalists, they will be included in the Chief Minister's Jan Arogya Yojana. Workshops are being organised for the professional excellence of journalists. The state government is also constantly trying to solve various problems of the media, he said. The Chief Minister said that journalists should also keep themselves updated with changing times and developments in technology and society. In keeping with modernity, journalists should also stay up to date in their work. They should increase their excellence in their work. In the process of presenting news, welfare works for the people should be highlighted in front of everyone, said Saha, who also holds the Information and Cultural Affairs (ICA) portfolio. He urged journalists to continue maintaining professional excellence while giving due importance to issues concerning the welfare and interests of the people. The Chief Minister appreciated the Assembly of Journalists for organising the blood donation and medical camps and appreciated the organisation's initiative to undertake activities for the benefit of society. Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumdar; Secretary of the ICA Department, Kiran Gitte; Director of the ICA Department, Bimbisar Bhattacharya; Secretary of the Assembly of Journalists, Sanit Debray; and others were present on the occasion.
Heavy security for Tripura Village Committee polls; over 15,000 personnel deployed
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 26 (IANS) Heavy security measures have been put in place, and district administrations have made elaborate arrangements to ensure the smooth, free and peaceful conduct of the September 28 Village Committee elections in Tripura's tribal areas, officials said on Saturday. The month-long campaign for the Village Committee elections concluded on Saturday afternoon, with polling scheduled to be held on Monday. A senior official of the Tripura State Election Commission (TSEC) said that polling parties for the far-flung, mountainous and remote areas were getting ready to leave for their respective destinations. Over 15,000 central and state security personnel have been deployed to ensure the free, fair, smooth and peaceful conduct of the Village Committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) areas. A senior police official said that around 74 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), comprising an actual deployment of around 5,000 personnel, along with 10,000 personnel of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and Tripura Police, would provide security for the politically important elections to the Village Committees across all eight districts of the state. The TSEC had earlier announced that elections to 4,597 seats in 2,634 constituencies covering 587 Village Committees -- equivalent to Gram Panchayats in the non-TTAADC areas -- would be held on September 28 after a gap of 10 years. However, BJP candidates in around two per cent of the total 4,597 seats have already been elected unopposed, with the saffron party securing 81 seats and its ally Tipra Motha Party (TMP) winning 1,557 seats. A TSEC official said that the TMP won 1,557 seats, accounting for 33.87 per cent of the total 4,597 seats, unopposed, while the BJP secured 81 seats, or 1.76 per cent, uncontested. According to the TSEC official, following the election of candidates without contest in a large number of seats, polling would now be held in 2,954 seats across 44 of the total 52 blocks in all eight districts of Tripura. After 1,069 candidates of various political parties, including the TMP, BJP and CPI(M), withdrew their nominations, a total of 9,820 candidates are now in the fray for the Village Committee elections. State Election Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Chakraborty reviewed the overall security and administrative arrangements for the Village Committee elections across the state during a series of virtual and physical meetings. Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Rao, Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Manchak Ipper, Commission Secretary Anurag Sen, all the District Magistrates and several other senior officials participated in these meetings. The ruling BJP, in alliance with its two tribal allies -- the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and the Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) -- is contesting against the opposition CPI(M)-led Left Front and the Congress. In connection with the elections, a series of incidents have also been reported from different parts of the state. Senior IPFT leader and Minister Sukla Charan Noatia said that a brutal attack was carried out on his party's General Secretary Swapan Debbarma on September 8 at Hezamara in Khowai district. Debbarma was targeted and beaten up by supporters of the TMP while he was travelling to Khowai village. This kind of violence is completely unacceptable. IPFT, BJP and TMP are contesting the Village Committee election together as an alliance. Such acts of aggression directly undermine the very spirit of our unity, Noatia said in a statement. The allegations made by Noatia come amid heightened political activity and campaigning ahead of the Village Committee elections. The authorities have stepped up security arrangements to prevent any untoward incident during polling and to ensure that voters can exercise their franchise peacefully. The Village Committee elections are being held after a decade and are considered significant for local governance in the tribal areas administered by the TTAADC.
Tripura BJP serves show-cause notice to prominent leader over Dharmanagar incidents
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 26 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has served a seven-day show-cause notice on Barnali Goswami, former Chairperson of the Tripura State Commission for Women, seeking an explanation over her alleged role in recent incidents in Dharmanagar under North Tripura district, a party leader said on Saturday. Goswami is the wife of BJPs sitting Dharmanagar MLA Jahar Chakraborti. The notice, dated September 25, was served on Goswami on behalf of the BJP's Disciplinary Committee by Samrendra Chandra Deb. According to the notice, an unpleasant incident involving BJP workers and supporters recently took place in the Dharmanagar Mandal area of North Tripura district, following which Goswami's name appeared in reports circulated on social media and widely through electronic media. The notice said reports submitted by the BJP's district President and district in-charge regarding the adverse developments had also come to the notice of the state President Abhishek Debroy. It further said that the recent developments had created an adverse reaction towards the BJP both within the organisation and among the public. The Bharatiya Janata Party does not tolerate or approve any provocative activity or activity in violation of party discipline, the notice said. Goswami has been asked to explain, within seven days of receiving the notice, her role and position in connection with the developments and to provide in writing reasons why disciplinary action should not be initiated against her. The notice warned that failure to submit an explanation within the stipulated period would invite action under the party's rules. The show-cause notice comes amid tensions within the BJP's Dharmanagar organisation following a protest by members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) at Dharmanagar Government Degree College on September 22. During the protest, ABVP members raised Go Back slogans when Goswami arrived at the college. The students had raised issues including shortage of teachers, drinking-water facilities and disruption of academic activities. The developments were followed by reports of clashes between rival groups of BJP workers in Dharmanagar. Separate allegations also emerged regarding the assault of the father of an ABVP student leader following the college incident. On September 24, ABVP activists staged a protest outside the Dharmanagar District Magistrate's office, demanding action against those allegedly responsible for the assault. The protesters also burnt an effigy of Goswami. Complaints and counter-complaints have reportedly been lodged in connection with the incidents. The BJP's show-cause notice, however, does not itself establish Goswami's involvement in any assault or clash. It seeks her explanation regarding her role and position in connection with the developments and refers to reports in which her name appeared. Goswamis response to the notice and any subsequent decision by the BJP's state leadership are now awaited. While responding to media queries on the Dharmanagar incidents, Chief Minister Manik Saha had said that the BJPs Disciplinary Committee was looking into the matter. Any kind of indiscipline or unpleasant activity will not be tolerated or approved by the party, Saha said earlier this week.
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Tripura to create green corridors for ambulances during emergencies: CM Saha
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 21 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that special green corridors would be created in the state to facilitate the quick movement of ambulances carrying patients during emergencies and ensure that they do not get delayed in traffic jams. The Chief Minister, while inaugurating the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) units of the Super Speciality Block at Government Medical College and GBP Hospital in Agartala, said that he had held a series of meetings regarding the movement of ambulances carrying patients and that necessary measures would be taken to create dedicated green corridors. We will set up a green corridor so that patients do not get stuck in traffic jams, he said, adding that the state government was working responsibly to ensure better medical services for the people of Tripura. Saha, who also holds the Health and Family Welfare portfolio, said that currently, all the units of the main referral hospitals of the state are being connected with state-of-the-art medical infrastructure. The state government's goal is that no person in the state has to go outside the state for better treatment, he informed. According to the Chief Minister, currently, the number of referral patients from the state has significantly reduced. The state government's goal is to bring that number to zero. One of the goals of the state government is to provide better medical services by providing better infrastructure, providing fast medical services and keeping the hospitals of the state clean, the Chief Minister said. The ICU of the Super Speciality Block has nine beds each for male and female patients. The Chief Minister said that, besides improving health infrastructure, advanced training was being provided to doctors and health workers in a phased manner to enable them to efficiently operate state-of-the-art medical units. Currently, initiatives have been taken to provide digital services in all hospitals. Digital services are already being provided in many hospitals. With the launch of the new ICUs and CSSDs at Agartala Government Medical College and GBP Hospital at a total cost of Rs 13.5 crore, it will be possible to provide fast and continuous advanced medical services to the people of the state, and the health safety of the patients will also be ensured. Currently, nine super-speciality blocks are operational to provide advanced medical services, Saha said. He said that, in addition to the main referral hospitals in the state, state-of-the-art health infrastructure was also being developed at district and sub-divisional level hospitals. One of the goals of the state government is to ensure more and better medical services for the people of the state through transparent work, Saha said. The Chief Minister said that GBP Hospital would be brought under the coverage of state-of-the-art CCTV cameras for round-the-clock security and a separate unit would be developed for the purpose. He also said that special initiatives would be taken to ensure the availability of necessary generic medicines in the state at all times. The Chief Minister emphasised the need to develop health infrastructure as well as ensure better coordination among patients, doctors and health workers. Health and Family Welfare Department Secretary Kiran Gitte, MLA and Chairperson of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti Mina Rani Sarkar, Agartala Government Medical College Principal Dr Tapan Majumder and GBP Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Bidhan Goswami were present at the programme.
Agartala Government Medical College adds 100 MBBS seats
AGMC at par with top medical colleges after seat capacity hike, says Tripura CM
Three Bangladeshi women, Indian tout arrested in Tripura
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 18 (IANS) Three Bangladeshi women and an alleged Indian human trafficker were arrested near Agartala airport on Friday for allegedly entering Tripura illegally, police said. The arrests were made by a team of Agartala Airport police station based on specific information about the movement of some suspected Bangladeshi nationals near the airport. In-charge of Airport police station, Sub-Inspector Shyamal Debnath, said the three women, all residents of Bangladesh's Khulna district, and the alleged Indian tout, identified as Mazarul Islam, a resident of Jatrapur police station area in Sepahijala district, were detained during the operation. During preliminary interrogation, the women allegedly told police that they had entered Indian territory through the Sonamura border with the assistance of Islam and were planning to board a flight to Guwahati. Police also recovered air tickets from the possession of the alleged tout. According to Debnath, the three women entered India two days ago without valid travel documents and were subsequently planning to travel to Guwahati. The four arrested persons were produced before a local court on Friday, with police seeking five days' remand for further investigation. Debnath said the investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances under which the Bangladeshi nationals entered India and identify other persons who may have assisted them. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Passports Act, the Foreigners Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, he added. The police officer said that efforts were also underway to identify and apprehend other members of the suspected human trafficking network involved in facilitating the illegal entry and movement of Bangladeshi nationals into Tripura. In recent months, security forces and police have arrested several Bangladeshi nationals, Rohingyas and suspected human traffickers from different parts of Tripura, including areas along the India-Bangladesh border and Agartala Railway Station. Tripura, which has an 856 km border with Bangladesh, is surrounded on three sides by the neighbouring country, making the Northeastern state very vulnerable and sensitive to cross-border migration issues. Except for some patches, most of the frontier had been fenced to prevent smuggling, trans-border crimes, cross-border illegal movements by infiltrators and inimical elements.
Assam Rifles Showcases Operational Readiness in Agartala
Assam Rifles demonstrated its capabilities and operational readiness in Agartala, engaging with NCC cadets to promote awareness and patriotism. Assam Rifles Showcases Operational Readiness in Agartala
Assam Rifles showcases operational preparedness, capabilities in Agartala
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 18 (IANS) The Assam Rifles on Friday organised a display of weapons and equipment in Agartala to showcase its capabilities, operational preparedness and role in safeguarding the nation and maintaining security in the Northeast. A defence spokesman said that the Assam Rifles organised a weapons and equipment display at Saheed Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel in Agartala on Friday for NCC (National Cadet Corps) cadets as part of its continued efforts to enhance awareness about the role, capabilities and operational preparedness of the force. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation by cadets and provided them the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of various weapons, equipment and specialised systems employed by Assam Rifles, he said. The cadets actively interacted with Assam Rifles personnel and inquired about the capabilities, employment and operational significance of the weapons. According to the defence spokesman, the initiative also served as an important platform to motivate and inspire the youth towards a career in the Armed Forces and Assam Rifles. The interaction provided the participants with insight into the professional ethos, commitment and role of Assam Rifles. The event reaffirmed Assam Rifles commitment towards youth engagement, nation-building and fostering a spirit of patriotism and service among the younger generation. Such outreach initiatives continue to strengthen the bond between Assam Rifles and the people of the Northeast, the official noted. Assam Rifles units are posted across several states in Northeastern India, including Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Assam and Tripura. While insurgency has been brought under control in most of the states, there are continuous attempts by banned outfits to regroup and build up networks through extortion and recruitment of youths. The paramilitary force has been playing a vital role in curbing organised drug trafficking networks in the Northeast, especially in Mizoram, Manipur, Assam and Tripura. The Assam Rifles maintains constant vigil on activities involving insurgent groups. Insurgents operate across state boundaries to evade the police. The insurgent groups are also linked to each other and provide shelter to each other's cadres. A strong intelligence network is required to get to them, a senior official said.
From a milk abhishek and aarti in Patna and Vadnagar to blood donation camps in Delhi, sand art tributes in Puri and Agartala, and havan puja s in Jammu, BJP leaders and others nationwide honoured the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday with prayers, service drives and tributes.
Former Tripura CM Biplab Deb donates blood as mega camp marks PM Modi's birthday in Agartala
A mega blood donation camp was organised in Agartala as part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'(Service Pledge Campaign) launched by the BJP to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary and former Chief Minister of Tripura, Biplab Kumar Deb, visited the camp, donated blood himself, and encouraged the blood donors.
Drugs worth over Rs 40 crore seized in Tripura; one arrested
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 16 (IANS) In a major narcotics haul, the Tripura Police have seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 40 crore and arrested a drug peddler on Wednesday. Informing about the drug seizure, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, in a post on his X, said, A major breakthrough in our fight against drugs ! In a significant operation, North Tripura Police under Panisagar Police Station seized 50 kg of Yaba tablets valued at approx. 40 crore, a major blow to the illicit drug network. This success reflects the unwavering commitment of our police and security forces to protect our youth and society from the menace of drugs and strengthens our mission towards a Nasha Mukt Tripura, said CM Saha, who also holds the home portfolio. Police said that the seized drugs were suspected to have been smuggled from Myanmar, and through Mizoram, the narcotics entered Tripura to be smuggled to neighbouring Bangladesh. Tripura shares a 109 km interstate border with Mizoram, and the 856 km international border with Bangladesh. The methamphetamine tablets, also known as Yaba or party tablets, contain a mixture of methamphetamine and caffeine and are misused as high-dosage drugs in Bangladesh and neighbouring countries, besides India. The drugs were banned in India. Various types of cough syrups containing codeine phosphate are also commonly misused and illegally smuggled into Bangladesh. Mizoram and Manipur have emerged as major drug-trafficking corridors in the Northeast due to their long and porous international borders with Myanmar and proximity to the Golden Triangle, one of the world's major illicit narcotics-producing regions. Six districts of Mizoram and five districts of Manipur share around 910 km of unfenced international border with Myanmar. CM Saha had earlier said that his government follows a zero-tolerance policy towards the drug menace. Law enforcement agencies must take all-out measures to curb drug-related activities, he had said. The Chief Minister also said that the state government has decided to set up drug de-addiction centres in all eight districts of Tripura, with Rs 20 crore earmarked for each centre. He said the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has already sanctioned Rs 198 crore to set up a special drug de-addiction centre at Bishramganj in Sepahijala district.
IndiGo Agartala-Delhi Flight Diverted To Lucknow After Cargo Smoke Alert
Cargo smoke warning triggers precautionary diversion; 103 passengers and six crew members land safely in Lucknow.
Thief Cuts Off Own Hand to Avoid Arrest, Caught in Hospital in Agartala
A thief in Agartala severed his hand to evade police but was arrested in the hospital where he sought treatment. Thief Cuts Off Own Hand to Avoid Arrest, Caught in Hospital in Agartala
Agartala-Delhi flight diverted to Lucknow after smoke warning; no injuries reported
The flight 6E6504 landed safely at Lucknow Airport at 6.29 p.m. with 103 passengers and 6 crew members, airport authorities said, adding that no untoward incident was reported
IndiGo Agartala-Delhi flight diverted to Lucknow after pilot suspects cargo fire
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) IndiGo flight 6E 6504 operating from Agartala to Delhi was reportedly diverted to Lucknow on Tuesday after its pilot declared an emergency mid-air over a suspected fire in the aircrafts cargo department. The pilot decided to make a precautionary landing at Lucknow Airport after detecting what was suspected to be a fire warning in the cargo section. The aircraft landed safely and subsequent checks determined that the alert was a false alarm, as per reports. According to details reported by NDTV, the pilot declared the emergency at 6:29 p.m. IST, following which the aircraft landed at Lucknow Airport at 6:31 p.m. A full emergency was declared at the airport as the aircraft approached. The aircraft was parked at the bay at 6:33 p.m., while all passengers completed deboarding by 6:35 p.m. The suspected fire alert was identified as a false alarm at around 6:39 p.m., after which the emergency was withdrawn. The aircraft also underwent necessary safety checks, with IndiGos technical staff kept on standby to assess the aircraft and ensure it was safe for further operations. The incident comes just days after another IndiGo flight was diverted following a bomb scare. IndiGo flight 6E 97, operating on September 10, was diverted to Ahmedabad after a crew member found a piece of paper bearing the word Bomb inside the aircraft, according to media reports. The flight landed safely at Ahmedabad at around 5:40 p.m. and the airline initiated necessary security checks in accordance with standard protocols. The aircraft was carrying 107 passengers and six crew members, all of whom were reported safe at Terminal 2 of the airport, according to police. IndiGo subsequently arranged an alternate aircraft for the affected passengers to continue their onward journey. The replacement flight was scheduled to depart at around 8:30 p.m.
Tripura: Thief cuts own hand to evade arrest, held from hospital bed
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 15 (IANS) In a bizarre development, a professional thief, accused of stealing a motorcycle and snatching a gold chain from an elderly woman, allegedly cut his own hand to evade arrest and got himself admitted to a hospital, but police eventually apprehended him from his hospital bed on Tuesday, officials said. Two bike-borne thieves snatched a gold necklace, valued at Rs 1.75 lakh, from an elderly woman in the Bankumari area on the outskirts of Agartala city on September 11. The incident took place early in the morning on September 11 when the elderly woman, Gita Rani Das (Deb), was out for a morning walk with a neighbour in the Bankumari area. She later lodged a complaint with the East Agartala police station, following which an investigation was launched. Police, led by Officer-in-Charge of the East Agartala police station, Krishnadhan Sarkar, launched an intensive investigation to nab the thieves. Police had earlier detained one of the thieves and impounded the motorcycle allegedly used in the broad-daylight snatching of the gold chain. The motorcycle had also allegedly been stolen by the duo earlier. However, the alleged mastermind of the crime was still at large. Police examined CCTV footage from the area, which showed two helmet-wearing persons riding a motorcycle and allegedly snatching the woman's necklace. Acting on information gathered during the investigation, a police team led by Sarkar, an inspector-rank police official, conducted search operations at several places in and around the state capital. Finally, the alleged mastermind of the crime was arrested from the Agartala Government Medical College and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, where he had got himself admitted after reportedly cutting his right hand to evade arrest. The main accused in the case had allegedly sold the stolen necklace at a jewellery shop in Agartala. A series of gold chain-snatching incidents have taken place in various districts of Tripura in recent months. Recently, two youths from Bihar were arrested for allegedly snatching a gold chain from an elderly woman in West Tripura district. According to police, the two accused entered the house of Radha Rani Debbarma on the pretext of cleaning utensils when no male member of the family was present. The duo allegedly snatched a gold chain from the woman and fled on a motorcycle, police said. In another incident, two women were arrested and nine stolen gold chains worth around Rs 22 lakh were recovered following a series of chain-snatching incidents during the Rath Yatra festival in southern Tripuras Gomati district, police officials said. The thefts took place during the annual Rath Yatra at the historic Jagannath Bari in Udaipur, which drew a large number of devotees.
IndiGo flight with 103 passengers on board diverted to Lucknow after midair smoke warning
An IndiGo flight from Agartala to Delhi was diverted to Lucknow after a smoke warning indication detected in cargo area of the aircraft mid-air. The IndiGo flight 6E6504 with 103 passengers on board and six...
IndiGo Agartala-Delhi flight diverted to Lucknow after smoke warning in cargo area
An IndiGo flight from Agartala to Delhi diverted to Lucknow after a smoke warning. The aircraft landed safely with all 103 passengers and six crew members unharmed. Airport emergency teams were deployed as a precautionary measure following the alert. This incident follows a similar diversion of an Air India Express flight days earlier. Both aircraft landed safely, and no smoke was found during inspections.
Tripura detects 19 illegal de-addiction, mental health rehabilitation centres
State Mental Health Authority issues show-cause notices to 19 unauthorised centres following recent violence at an Agartala rehabilitation facility
Tripura detects 19 illegal de-addiction, mental health rehabilitation centres
State Mental Health Authority issues show-cause notices to 19 unauthorised centres following recent violence at an Agartala rehabilitation facility
Tripura Mental Health Authority issues notices to 19 unregistered private rehab centres
Agartala Tripuras State Mental Health Authority has issued show-cause notices to 19 unauthorised private rehabilitation centres for allegedly operating without The post Tripura Mental Health Authority issues notices to 19 unregistered private rehab centres appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Tripura: BJP ally Tipra Motha Party wins 34 pc of tribal body seats unopposed
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 12 (IANS) Ahead of the September 28 elections to the Village Committees in the tribal areas of Tripura, the ruling BJP won around two per cent of the total 4,597 seats, while its ally Tipra Motha Party (TMP) secured around 34 per cent of the seats unopposed, officials said on Saturday. An official of the Tripura State Election Commission (TSEC) said that the TMP won 1,557 (33.87 per cent) of the total 4,597 seats unopposed in the elections to 587 Village Committees under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) areas. The BJP secured 81 seats (1.76 per cent) uncontested following the completion of the withdrawal of nomination papers on Friday, the official said. According to the SEC official, following the election of candidates in a large number of seats without contest, polling would now be held in 2,954 seats in 44 of the total 52 blocks across eight districts of Tripura. After 1,069 candidates of various political parties, including the TMP, BJP and CPI(M), withdrew their nominations, a total of 9,820 candidates are now in the fray for the Village Committee elections. The highest number of candidates, 4,279, are contesting the elections on TMP tickets, followed by 2,151 candidates of the CPI (M), 1,853 of the BJP, 425 of the Congress, 356 of the Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT), 753 Independents and candidates of other parties, and three candidates of the CPI. The SEC earlier announced that the elections to 4,597 seats in 2,634 constituencies covering 587 Village Committees -- equivalent to Gram Panchayats in the non-TTAADC areas -- will be held on September 28 after a gap of 10 years. The ruling BJP, in alliance with its two tribal allies -- the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and the Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) -- is contesting against the opposition CPI (M)-led Left Front and the Congress. In connection with the elections, a series of incidents have been reported from across the eight districts. Senior IPFT leader and Minister Sukla Charan Noatia said that a brutal attack was carried out on his party's General Secretary Swapan Debbarma on September 8 at Hezamara in Khowai district. Debbarma was targeted and beaten up by supporters of the TMP while he was travelling to Khowai village. This kind of violence is completely unacceptable. IPFT, BJP and TMP are contesting the Village Committee election together as an alliance. Such acts of aggression directly undermine the very spirit of our unity, Noatia said in a statement. He said that political violence must stop immediately in every nook and corner of the state. I urge all party workers and supporters to maintain peace, uphold the integrity of our alliance, and ensure a safe, democratic election process, the tribal leader stated. The CPI (M) and Congress also alleged that their candidates could not submit nomination papers in a large number of seats due to attacks, intimidation and obstruction by TMP and BJP workers. We have approached the SEC to take appropriate action for the smooth conduct of elections, but the commission has yet to take any visible action to prevent the violence, Left Front convener and former minister Manik Dey told the media.
Youth must lead voluntary blood donation movement, help build drug-free Tripura: CM Saha
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 12 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday urged the youth to come forward in greater numbers to strengthen the voluntary blood donation movement in the state, saying such social initiatives reflect humanity and can contribute to building a drug-free Tripura. Voluntary blood donation is one of the signs of humanity. At present, blood donation programmes have become part of our culture in the state. More people should be involved in blood donation programmes, Saha said. He was speaking after unveiling marble statues of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Swami Vivekananda and inaugurating a blood donation camp at the Netaji Subhas Regional Coaching Centre (NSRCC) here. The voluntary blood donation camp was organised by the Tripura Sports Council. Saha said Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Swami Vivekananda represented patriotism and humanity, and their ideals could inspire society to move in the right direction. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working for the development of the country, inspired by the ideals of Vivekananda and Netaji. The more people adopt the ideals of Swamiji and Netaji personally and socially, the more society will be guided in the right direction, he said. The Chief Minister said voluntary blood donation helped create a positive environment in society and called upon young people to participate in sports and social welfare activities. If the youth can be more involved in sports and such social welfare activities, the work of building a drug-free and new Tripura will be accelerated, Saha said. He said sports could also provide young people with opportunities to improve their socio-economic status alongside their studies. To be successful in the field of sports, one has to be strong in both physical and mental aspects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given priority to yoga to strengthen the youth of the country physically and mentally, he said. Highlighting the state's progress in sports, Saha said Tripura's sportspersons had established themselves at national and international levels by showcasing their talent. Youth Affairs and Sports Department Secretary Tapas Roy, Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumdar, Padma Shri awardee and gymnast Dipa Karmakar, and Youth Affairs and Sports Department Director L. Darlong were among those present at the programme.
Tripura tea makes European debut with 15.31-MT export consignment
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 11 (IANS) Tripura tea on Friday made its debut in the European market with the dispatch of a 15.31-metric-tonne consignment, the largest-ever single outbound tea shipment handled by the Tripura Tea Development Corporation Limited (TTDCL), officials said. The high-quality tea consignment, weighing 15,310 kg, was formally dispatched from the Central Tea Processing Factory (CTPF) at Durgabari in West Tripura for export to European countries via Kolkata. Industries and Commerce Secretary Kiran Gitte, TTDCL Chairman Samir Ranjan Ghosh and Managing Director Rajesh Kumar Das flagged off the tea consignment on Friday. Ghosh said the shipment marked a significant milestone in the state's efforts to take Tripura tea beyond geographical boundaries and gain access to wider international markets. The consignment is almost twice the corporation's previous largest outbound shipment of 8,200 kg sent to the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre earlier this year, reflecting the growing commercial potential of Tripura's tea sector. The development is expected to create new opportunities for local tea producers and strengthen the state's position in the international tea market, he said. According to Ghosh, the state government is also working to establish an Agartala Tea Auction Centre to improve marketing and price realisation for tea growers and manufacturers. The proposed auction centre is expected to bring tea growers, manufacturers, brokers, buyers, warehouses and other stakeholders onto a common technology-driven platform. Electronic bidding and wider participation are envisaged to facilitate competitive price discovery and expand market access for Tripura-produced tea. According to TTDCL officials, the auction centre could also reduce expenses related to freight, warehousing, sampling, handling and other logistics, with estimated savings of around Rs 6-10 per kg. For decades, Tripura has had considerable potential as a tea-producing state, but challenges relating to marketing, branding, logistics, price realisation and access to larger markets have remained. The government now aims to develop the state's tea sector beyond production and establish Tripura as a major tea-trading hub in the Northeast, which could help attract investment and generate employment while strengthening the supporting infrastructure and commercial ecosystem. Meanwhile, Tripureswari tea is also being distributed through local ration shops, helping increase access to the state's tea products. Currently, Tripura has 54 sprawling tea gardens, including a few run by the state-owned TTDC and the Tripura Cooperative Society, as well as privately owned estates. Around 2,800 small tea growers contribute nearly 30 per cent of the state's total tea production, which stands at about 90 lakh kilograms annually. More than 60 per cent of this production is presently sold through auction markets outside the state. Tripura is also set to have its own tea auction centre by next year, a move expected to give a major impetus to the state's beverages industry.
Tripura, Mizoram hold first official-level talks to resolve boundary dispute
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 11 (IANS) Tripura and Mizoram held their first round of official-level talks here on Thursday to find an amicable solution to their long-standing inter-state boundary dispute, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday. Saha said he had earlier taken the initiative to revive the dialogue with Mizoram to resolve the long-pending boundary dispute through mutual discussions. He said that during the 73rd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong on June 4, he discussed the inter-state boundary issue with his Mizoram counterpart Lalduhoma. I proposed that an official-level meeting should be held first to discuss the issue, following which the two Chief Ministers could hold talks to resolve the inter-state boundary dispute. Chief Minister Lalduhoma readily agreed to the proposal, Saha said. An official said the first official-level meeting was held here on Thursday, during which it was decided to constitute two study committees to examine the inter-state boundary issues and related problems on the ground. The study committees will examine the inter-state boundary and related issues at the ground level and submit their reports. The next round of official-level talks will be held after the reports are received, the official said. Tripura Home Secretary Abhishek Singh and his Mizoram counterpart Vanlalmawia led their respective delegations at the meeting. Tripura, which is surrounded by Bangladesh on its southern, western, and northern sides, has a 53-km-long border with Assam and a 109-km-long border with Mizoram. The border dispute between Tripura and Mizoram has remained unresolved for many years. Tensions often surface whenever either state undertakes development or construction work in disputed areas, with the other state raising objections. In one such incident, unidentified assailants in May last year hurled moderate-intensity explosives at an under-construction tourism building at Phuldungsei village in North Tripura district, causing substantial damage to the structure. The project was being implemented under the Centres flagship Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Union Tourism Ministry. Following the blast, police officials from both Tripura and Mizoram visited the mountainous border village to assess the situation and maintain peace. Soon after the incident, Tripura Tourism and Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury met senior district officials, and it was decided to reconstruct the building. Residents living on both sides of the inter-state border have long maintained that Phuldungsei village falls within the territorial claims of both Tripura and Mizoram, making it one of the disputed stretches between the two states. Following the incident, both Tripura and Mizoram deployed additional security personnel in the area, while authorities closely monitored the situation to prevent any further escalation. Tripura subsequently took up the matter with Mizoram through official channels. Over the years, the administrations of North Tripura district and Mizorams Mamit district, along with officials of the Survey of India, have held several rounds of discussions to resolve the disputed patches along the inter-state boundary. Mizoram-based civil society groups and student organisations have, on several occasions, opposed construction activities undertaken by the Tripura government in areas they describe as disputed inter-state border stretches.
Tripura targets 500 MW renewable energy capacity by 2030: Power Minister
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 10 (IANS) Tripura has set a target of achieving 500 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Thursday, highlighting the state government's efforts to expand clean energy generation and create a skilled workforce for the growing solar energy sector. The Minister while addressing the launch of the Tripura Clean Energy Roadmap, Green Skilling Programme and TREAT Initiative Workshop here, said the energy sector was undergoing a profound transformation worldwide, with renewable energy, particularly solar power, emerging as a major driver of economic growth, technological innovation, employment generation and sustainable development. It is in this context that I am particularly pleased to speak about UTSA -- Unnayan through Transformative Solar Applications, the flagship Green Energy Skill Development Programme of Tripura government. UTSA is an important initiative aimed at creating skilled manpower for the rapidly expanding solar energy sector of our state, Minister Nath said. Under UTSA, the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA), in collaboration with the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) and the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL), is implementing training programmes such as Suryamitra and Solar PV Technician, he added. Minister Nath said that the programme is supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and aligned with the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-supported programme for transforming renewable energy in Tripura. He noted that several Central and state initiatives, including PM-KUSUM, PM-DevINE, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, PM-JANMAN, Grameen Bazaar Alok Jyoti Prakalpa, solar micro-grids, green hydrogen, micro hydel, hydrokinetics, pumped storage, battery storage and biogas projects, were bringing clean energy closer to farmers, households, public institutions and communities. Tripura has achieved around 58.76 MW of renewable energy capacity. Under PM-KUSUM, 9,401 solar pumps have been installed and another 1,709 are underway, supporting nearly 18,802 acres. Solarisation of 1,341 grid-connected pumps is also generating 4.40 million units annually, saving around Rs 76.65 lakh and enabling farmers to become clean-energy producers, the Minister said. He added that solar micro-grids were providing clean energy to around 9,762 families under PM-DevINE and 1,703 households under PM-JANMAN. Minister Nath said that Tripura's achievements in renewable energy had also received national recognition, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting the state's initiatives in his Mann Ki Baat programme. The state was also recognised as the best-performing state among the Northeastern states for installing the highest number of solar pumps under PM-KUSUM, while it received award in 2025 for its 2.09 MW solar micro-grid project, he added. Minister Nath said the state's 500 MW renewable energy target by 2030 would include green villages, rooftop solar installations on government buildings and residential premises, ground-mounted solar power plants, solar micro-grids, decentralised renewable energy-based livelihood applications and other off-grid solutions. The UTSA programme directly supports the Tripura Energy Vision 2030 and the 6Ds Clean Energy Road Map 2025-2035, particularly by developing solar PV skills applicable to rooftop solar, micro and mini-grids, battery energy storage systems and renewable energy livelihood programmes, he added. He said the UTSA programme would create skilled manpower while rooftop solar programmes would create the market for such trained personnel.
ECI defers SIR in Tripura due to Sep 28 Village Committee polls
Agartala: Responding to the demand of various political parties, including the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised the schedule of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tripura in view of the September 28 Village Committee elections in the states tribal areas. With January 1, 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 .
Woman divorced after father's death can get his family pension, Tripura HC rules
The Tripura high court ordered the Agartala Municipal Corporation to grant family pension benefits. A divorced daughter was eligible for the pension from her divorce date. The court found the corporation's rejection of the claim was incorrect. Pension rules do not require divorce at the pensioner's death. Arrears and interest were directed to be paid within three months.
3 Killed, 3 Critical After Motorcycles Collide Head-On In Tripura's Sabroom
The accident occurred on the Sabroom-Agartala National Highway near the Dasharath Deb Memorial School in the Satchand area.
Assam Rifles captures two men from Bihar possessing firearms in Agartala
Initial investigation revealed that the two men arrived in Agartala from Khowai in west Tripura to hand over firearms to someone yet to be identified
