Mob vandalises bus in Tripura after air hostess harassed onboard
According to police sources, the 19-year-old air hostess, who had arrived in Agartala from Guwahati, was travelling to Sonamura subdivision when a male passenger sitting next to her began behaving obscenely around 7:30 pm
Child marriage remains concern in Tripura, Sepahijala tops with 103 cases in 3 months
AGARTALA, Aug 5: Tripuras Sepahijala district has reported the highest number of child marriages in the state, with 103 cases recorded between April and June this year, an official said on Tuesday. Amid rising concern over the issue, the district administration has also successfully foiled 101 attempted child marriages during the same period under its []
Tripura Congress to set up team of lawyers
AGARTALA, Aug 5: The Tripura Congress has decided to set up a team of lawyers to extend legal support to vulnerable people, whose rights are being threatened, its president Asish Kumar Saha said on Tuesday. Speaking to PTI, Saha said the decision is in accordance with a resolution taken during the national legal conclave organised []
BJP ally Tipra Motha criticises Delhi Police for terming Bengali Bangladeshi language
AGARTALA, Aug 4: Tipra Motha Party (TMP), an ally of the BJP, criticised the Delhi Police on Monday for terming Bengali Bangladeshi language. In a recent letter written to the officer-in-charge of Banga Bhavan, the guest house of the West Bengal government in the national capital, the Delhi Police sought a translator for the translation []
Doctor Assaulted at Tripuras GBP Hospital, Sparks Safety Concerns
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, AUGUST 4: In a shocking incident that has set alarm bells ringing over the safety of healthcare workers, a physician at Tripuras top state-run Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital was brutally attacked by two patient attendants at dawn on Sunday. The victim, Dr Litan Das, suffered severe injuries and is undergoing treatment []
Govt doctor injured in attack in Tripuras premier hospital
AGARTALA, Aug 3: A doctor of the state-run Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) hospital, a premier healthcare facility in Tripura, was injured when two relatives of a patient attacked doctors there on Sunday, an official said. The incident happened in the early hours of the day. The injured doctor, identified as Dr Litan Das, was admitted []
Two doctors assaulted at hospital in Tripuras Agartala; police inaction alleged
On-duty medical staff targeted by patients attendants; protest over repeated attacks and lack of accountability
IHCL puts spotlight on North East for development of new properties
Indian Hotels Company is focusing on developing properties in North East India. This move aligns with India's ambition to develop the region. IHCL has plans for new hotels in Assam, including Jagiroad and Kaziranga. The company will upgrade the Vivanta in Guwahati to Taj. IHCL also signed its first Taj Palace property in Agartala, Tripura.
Tripuras BJP govt more than doubles honorarium of tribal heads
AGARTALA, Aug 1: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced a hike in the monthly honorarium of Pradhan Samajpatis or tribal heads from Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000. The state has 19 recognised tribes, which are headed by 20 Pradhan Samajpatis. The Jamatia tribe has two Pradhan Samajpatis. In a significant decision aimed at empowering grassroots []
Bangladesh envoy arrives in Tripura on three-day visit
Bangladesh High Commissioner visits Tripura, meets officials, inspects infrastructure projects, including Agartala-Akhaura rail link and Maitri Setu
NCW takes suo motu cognizance of minors rape
HT Correspondent AGARTALA,July 31:The National Commission for Women (NCW) had taken suo motu cognizance of the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl on the night of July 28 in Tuikarma under Tripuras Khowai district. The Commission has written to the Director General of Police (DGP), Tripura, directing the submission of an Action Taken Report (ATR) []
Four killed, including TSR Jawan, in late-night crash
HT Correspondent AGARTALA,July 31:Four people, including a Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawan, lost their lives in a tragic road accident late Wednesday night in the Chirakuti area of Tripuras Unakoti district. According to Tripura Police, the incident occurred when a speeding private Innova lost control, rammed into a divider, hit a security vehicle, and eventually []
Tripura sets 25,200 ha target for hybrid rice in 202526: Agriculture Minister
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, July 31:To increase the production and productivity of rice, the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has given special importance to hybrid rice cultivation and set a target of 25,200 hectares of hybrid rice cultivation for the 202526 Kharif season. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath informed this on Thursday. On []
Tripura CPIM slams BJP for Institutionalised Corruption
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, July 30:In a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), former Tripura Chief Minister and senior CPI(M) leader Manik Sarkar today alleged that corruption has become institutionalised under the BJP-led government in Tripura, accusing it of running a reign of loot across the state. Speaking at a public meeting organised []
Kargil Vijay Diwas in Agartala
ECI Assures Tipra Motha Party of Nationwide Special Electoral Roll Revision, Including Tripura
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, JULY 24: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has promised the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) that a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls will be taken throughout the country, including Tripura. This was announced by TMP leader Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma after a meeting with the entire Election Commission in []
ECI assures Tipra Motha to implement Special Electoral Roll Revision in Tripura
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, July 23:A high-level delegation of the Tipra Motha Party, led by its chairman and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, on Wednesday met officials of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in New Delhi, urging the Commission to initiate a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Tripura to address []
Tripura govt to begin paddy procurement from Jul 26
AGARTALA, July 23: In a bid to support farmers and ensure fair prices, the Tripura government will launch a statewide paddy procurement drive starting July 26, officials said on Wednesday. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting held at the Civil Secretariat on Monday, which was attended by Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath and []
Tripura: BJPs tribal wing to start campaign for local councils polls
AGARTALA, July 23: The Janajati Morcha, the BJPs tribal wing in Tripura, will commence its campaign next month for the elections to the autonomous district council, a party functionary said on Wednesday. The tribal wing of the saffron party will hold a mega rally here on August 9 to mark the International Day of the []
Tripura University to introduce biometric attendance for staffers
AGARTALA, July 22: The Tripura University is set to introduce biometric attendance for a section of officers, teaching staff, except a few professors, and contractual employees in a phased manner to ensure discipline at the institute, officials said on Tuesday. Earlier, biometric attendance was implemented only for Group B and C staff of the central []
ADB granted Rs 975 cr loan for building infra in 9 industrial areas in Tripura
AGARTALA, July 21: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted a loan amounting to Rs 975.26 crore for building infrastructure in nine industrial areas in Tripura, an official said on Monday. Tripura Industrial Development Corporation (TIDC) Chairman Nabadal Banik said building of industrial sheds, power substations, underground electric lines, fire service stations and 34 roads []
Tripura: Veteran journalist Pradip Datta Bhaumik loses battle to cancer
AGARTALA, July 21: Veteran journalist Pradip Datta Bhaumik died at AIIMS-New Delhi on sunday, losing his battle to lung cancer. Datta Bhaumik, the news editor of Agartala-based Bengali daily Dainik Sambad, was 73. He had joined the newspaper in the mid-70s and rose through the ranks to become its editorial chief in 1988. Chief Minister []
ECI invites TMP delegation for meeting on July 23: Pradyot Debbarma
AGARTALA, Jul y 20: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has invited a delegation of Tipra Motha Party (TMP) for a meeting on July 23 to discuss the concerns raised by the party about possible enrolment of illegal immigrants in Tripuras voter roll, TMP supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma said. The meeting has been called []
NHPC to set up 800 MW Pumped Storage Project in Tripura first in NE: Power Minister
HT Correspondent AGARTALA,July 18:In a move to generate more power in Tripura, a Pumped Storage Project (PSP) will be set up in the statethe first such project in the North-East after the 900 MW pumped storage project at Bagmundi in Purulia. The National Hydro Power Corporation of India (NHPC) will set up this pumped power []
Special Task Force formed in West Tripura to identify, deport illegal immigrants
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, July 18: The West Tripura District Police has constituted a 15-member Special Task Force (STF) to detect, identify, and deport illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar. Tripura shares an 856-km-long international border with Bangladesh, making it a sensitive zone for cross-border movement. According to an order issued by Dr. Kiran Kumar, Superintendent []
Tripura likely to make marriage registration mandatory for all social weddings: CM
AGARTALA, July 18: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said the state government is considering making marriage registration mandatory for all social weddings in a bid to curb child marriage in the state. According to 2020 data from the states Social Education and Social Welfare Department, Tripura ranks third in India in child marriages []
Tripura to have multi-storey earthquake resilient building: CM
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said the state government has been constructing a multi-storeyed office building using advanced earthquake resilient technology. Speaking at a seminar on infrastructure development in the North East region organised by the Indian Building Congress, Saha said, Construction of high-rise buildings in the state is a challenge as Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tripura Plans Pre-Marriage Registration Policy to Curb Child Marriages: CM Manik Saha
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, JULY 18: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said the state government was contemplating the introduction of a new policy, which will require couples to register their marriages prior to conducting any religious or social rituals. The move, which is proposed, is to stop child marriages through the stricter verification of []
Task Force set up to resolve complaints over smart meters in Tripura
AGARTALA, July 17: The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd (TSECL) has constituted a four-member task force for speedy disposal of complaints on smart meters, a minister said. The development comes in the wake of statewide protests by the opposition CPI (M) and the Congress over the installation of smart meters. Discontent is seen among a []
BJP-led govt in Tripura has appointed nearly 20,000 regular employees in last 7 yrs: CM
AGARTALA, July 16: The BJP-led government in Tripura has appointed 19,742 regular employees in the last seven years, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Wednesday. The CMs statement came a day after his cabinet cleared proposals for recruiting 1,615 school teachers. Altogether 19,742 regular posts in different government departments have been filled up since the []
Over 100 families rendered homeless as flash flood hits Tripura
AGARTALA, July 9: Over 100 families have been rendered homeless after their dwellings were inundated in a flash flood in South Tripura district, officials said on Wednesday. All schools and anganwadi centres in the district will remain closed during the day as a precautionary measure. The district administration has asked people living in low-lying areas []
Heavy Rains Trigger Flood-Like Situation in South Tripura; Relief Efforts Intensify
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, JULY 9: Unrelenting monsoon rains have created a flood-like situation in South Tripura, Gomati, and the surrounding districts, forcing the state government to deploy emergency response operations. The relentless rain has resulted in extensive waterlogging, traffic jams, damage to crops, and displacement of numerous families in low-lying areas. Chief Minister Manik Saha []
Tripuras law and order situation fine as crime rate falls by 8-10 per cent: DGP
AGARTALA, July 8: Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar on Tuesday asserted that the law and order situation in the northeastern state appears good as the crime rate has fallen by 8-10 per cent this year compared to last year. The assertion came a day after Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Asish []
Tripura CM hails inclusion of 3 districts in NER SDG Index 2023-24
AGARTALA, July 8: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday congratulated the authorities of Gomati, West Tripura, and South Tripura districts for securing spots in the top 10 of the North Eastern Region (NER) District Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Index 202324. The second edition of the NER District SDG Index, released by NITI Aayog on []
Tripura FM demands spl attention to possible revenue deficit due to Bangladesh situation
AGARTALA, July 8: Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy has sought the 16th Finance Commissions special attention to the states possible revenue deficit as its socio-economic condition has been impacted by political instability in Bangladesh, an official statement said on Monday. The economy of the northeastern state, surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides, heavily depends []
Work for underground cable in Agartala city likely from October: Ratan Lal Nath
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, July 8: In a move to bring more transparency in electricity billing, smart electric meters will start being installed in the residences and offices of cabinet ministers, as well as in the houses of 2,700 TSECL employees, within the next one week, informed Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Tuesday. The minister []
Three youths held with ganja worth Rs 1 Lakh at Agartala Railway Station
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, July 8: In a joint late-night operation on July 7, the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrested three youths at Agartala Railway Station for allegedly attempting to smuggle cannabis. The police seized over 3 kg of dry ganja from their possession. According to Tapas Das, Officer-in-Charge of the []
Opposition parties CPI (M) and the Congress are contesting the BJP government's decision to rename the four-decade-old Town Hall in Agartala after Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The opposition suggests constructing new buildings to be named after Mookerjee instead of renaming the historically significant Town Hall, inaugurated in 1985.
Authorities work to contain jaundice outbreak at a locality in Agartala
52 persons in the Master Para locality of Agartala have been diagnosed as having jaundice; the Chief Medical Officer has directed govt. departments to contain the outbreak
BJP Protests At Tripura Congress MLA Residence Over Urinate Remarks
A group of BJP activists stormed the premises of the MLA hostel in Radhanagar area in Agartala on Wednesday over the Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman's controversial remarks against Tribal community.
Contraband worth Rs 5.15 crore seized in Tripura, Mizoram; one arrested
Agartala/Aizawl, June 17: Assam Rifles have seized contraband worth over Rs 5.15 crore in Tripura and Mizoram and arrested a drug peddler during the past 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. An Assam Rifles spokesman said that the para-military troops, acting on secret information, launched an operation and seized 170 cartons of banned foreign cigarettes [] The post Contraband worth Rs 5.15 crore seized in Tripura, Mizoram; one arrested appeared first on The Shillong Times .
BJP supporters shouted Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Rabindranath lives in our heart as a large contingent of security personnel stopped them at least 300 meters away from the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala
The Bharatiya Janata Party's Sadar Urban Committee organized a protest rally in Agartala, condemning violence against minorities in Bangladesh and the reported attack on Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home. Senior BJP leaders addressed the crowd, criticizing the alleged atrocities and the silence of political opponents.
Man's Body Found In Ice-Cream Freezer: Timeline Of Tripura Murder Case
Sariful Islam, 24, a resident of Agartala's Indranagar who works as an electrician in Tripura capital's Smart City project, was in a relationship with a 20-year-old college student from Chandrapur neighbourhood.
Half a dozen Indians killed Bangladeshi Medico over love triangle in Agartala
The police on Thursday produced a medical graduate from Bangladesh along with five others, including his parents, before a local court here seeking their custody for killing a 24 year-old youth in Indranagar area of the city and storing the body in ...
Next Stop Aizawl, Kohima: Railways Shifts Focus To Northeast After Linking Srinagar & Rameswaram
The last time a north-eastern capital received railway connectivity was in 2016, when trains reached Tripuras Agartala through Broad Gauge
13 Suspected Bangladeshi Infiltrators Detained In Tripura
In a development that has stirred fresh concerns over cross-border infiltration and internal security in Tripura, thirteen individuals -including two women-were detained from a residence on the outskirts of Agartala by the Amtali police.
One dies as heavy rain lashes Agartala, other parts of Tripura; 'red' alert issued for downpours
Tripura grapples with severe flooding after record rainfall, particularly in Agartala, where 200 mm of rain fell in three hours. A man died after falling into a manhole amidst the inundation. Over 10,600 people have been evacuated to relief camps across the state as authorities issue a red alert and deploy rescue teams to manage the crisis.
AGARTALA: Around 1,300 families have taken shelter in government-run relief camps across West Tripura district following incessant rainfall over the past two days that has triggered severe flooding in several parts of the region. Incessant rainfall over the past two days has led to severe flooding across various parts of West Tripura district. As a result, nearly 1,300 families have been shifted to government shelter homes for safety. The state government is closely monitoring the flood-affected areas, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said in a Facebook post on Sunday. The Chief Minister added that the district administration has deployed teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), civil volunteers, and other agencies to assist in rescue and relief operations. Several localities in Agartala have also experienced heavy waterlogging, prompting authorities to activate water pumps to drain out the accumulated water. Officials are urging residents in flood-hit areas to follow government advisories and relocate to designated safe zones, the CM said. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Tripura between June 1 and June 5, 2025. The forecast also warns of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated pockets, particularly in Dhalai and West Tripura districts. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) are also likely in some areas. The IMD has advised residents to take precautions, including avoiding areas prone to waterlogging and landslides, refraining from unnecessary travel, and adhering to traffic and weather advisories. According to officials, arrangements for food, shelter, medical care, and drinking water have been made at nearly 25 to 30 government shelters across the state. Food, drinking water, medical assistance, and all necessary amenities are being provided at the shelters, they said. Tripura CM Manik Saha also visited flood-affected areas in Agartala and relief camps to review the ongoing relief efforts. According to eyewitnesses, teams comprising SDRF, NDRF, and Aapda Mitra volunteers are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected population. Temporary shelters have been set up in schools across the district to accommodate those displaced by the floods, the Chief Minister said. He added that Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor Manipal is coordinating closely with the district authorities to expedite relief measures. We're doing everything possible to ensure everyone's safety and to provide the necessary aid, he said during a visit to the affected areas. In addition, the India Meteorological Centre in Agartala has warned of potential impacts such as poor visibility due to intense rainfall, traffic congestion, flash floods, waterlogging, and the possibility of landslides or mudslides. People have been advised to stay away from vulnerable areas and take all necessary precautions. Elsewhere in the Northeast, heavy rainfall on Friday led to severe waterlogging in Guwahati, affecting areas such as Rukminigaon, Beltola Survey, Hatigaon, Geetanagar, Anil Nagar, Lakhimi Nagar, Jatia, Maligaon, and Panjabari.
Flash flood and water-logging hits Agartala badly, city life cripples, 28 relief camps open
Normal life was affected badly due to flash floods in the capital city following continuous monsoon downpour for the last two days. Although the water level increased in all major rivers, except Agartala, no flood situation has arisen as of now.
AGARTHALA: Heavy rain threw normal life out of gear across several parts of Tripura on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more intense showers over the next 24 hours. The state capital, Agartala, recorded 25 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, according to officials. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by squally winds reaching speeds of 5060 km/h across the state due to a deep depression over the Northwest Bay of Bengal. In response, a red alert was issued for Sepahijala, West Tripura, and Khowai districts on Thursday. An official from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirmed that while all eight districts recorded rainfall, no major damage to property or loss of life has been reported. Despite intermittent downpours, there is no report of flooding. However, normal life is partially affected with people preferring to remain indoors, the official said. District administrations have been put on alert and are prepared to respond to any emergency arising from potential flooding. Meanwhile, flight operations at Agartala Airport were impacted on Thursday, with two Kolkata-bound flights cancelled due to poor weather. However, services resumed normally on Friday, according to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Authorities continue to monitor the situation as weather conditions remain unstable. Heavy rain floods Imphal, rivers rise across Manipur Heavy rain lashing Manipur for the past two days has disrupted normal life in several parts of the state, particularly in the capital city Imphal, where waterlogging was reported from multiple areas on Friday. Officials said traffic movement was affected in Kakwa, Thangmeiband, and Sagolband areas in Imphal West district due to severe water accumulation. The water levels of key rivers, including the Imphal and Serou rivers, have also risen significantly, prompting concern across the valley. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier forecast heavy rainfall across various parts of the state, especially in the southern districts of Chandel, Churachandpur, Pherzawl, and portions of Kakching and Thoubal. According to the IMDs Meteorological Centre in Imphal, the border town of Moreh recorded the states highest rainfall on Thursday with 102 mm, followed by Kamjong (96 mm), Chandel (76 mm), and Ukhrul (60.8 mm). In response to the situation, the Deputy Commissioner of Senapati district issued a public notice citing a forecast from the National Weather Forecasting Centre warning of extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds through Friday. The notice urged residents to remain alert and avoid all non-essential travel and outdoor activities, especially near flood-prone zones, rivers, and steep slopes, until conditions improve. Meanwhile, Chandel District Police issued an advisory cautioning people against fishing or venturing near the Chakpi riverbanks, where water levels have surged due to continuous downpours. Authorities across the state remain on high alert as heavy rainfall is expected to continue through June 3.
Rain hits normal life across Tripura; IMD issues red alert in three districts
AGARTHALA: Heavy rain threw normal life out of gear across several parts of Tripura on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more intense showers over the next 24 hours. The state capital, Agartala, recorded 25 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, according to officials. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by squally winds reaching speeds of 5060 km/h across the state due to a deep depression over the Northwest Bay of Bengal. In response, a red alert was issued for Sepahijala, West Tripura, and Khowai districts on Thursday. An official from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirmed that while all eight districts recorded rainfall, no major damage to property or loss of life has been reported. Despite intermittent downpours, there is no report of flooding. However, normal life is partially affected with people preferring to remain indoors, the official said. District administrations have been put on alert and are prepared to respond to any emergency arising from potential flooding. Meanwhile, flight operations at Agartala Airport were impacted on Thursday, with two Kolkata-bound flights cancelled due to poor weather. However, services resumed normally on Friday, according to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Authorities continue to monitor the situation as weather conditions remain unstable.
Kailashahar Airbase revival: Why a forgotten 1971 war airstrip might be key to Indias NE strategy
Tripura's Kailashahar airport, inactive since 1971, will soon be revived. This move will improve connectivity, complementing Agartala Airport. The Airports Authority of India is assessing the site for development. The revival gains importance amid developments in Bangladesh's Lalmonirhat Airport. Kailashahar Airport played a key role in the 1971 war. Reviving it will boost regional security and infrastructure near the border.
Northeast Railway Connectivity Gets Boost As New Agartala-Guwahati Train Service Is Approved
Tripura holds key meet to enforce import restrictions on Bangladeshi goods
Following central government's port restrictions on certain Bangladeshi goods, a meeting convened in Agartala, led by Tripura's Industries and Commerce Department. Officials discussed implementing curbs on items like readymade garments and processed foods, while essential commodities remain unaffected.
Tripura: 3-year-old girl missing from govt-run home, mother accuses them of selling her daughter
Tripura government on Sunday ordered an inquiry into the report of the missing of a 3 -yrs old girl from a government-run home in Narsingarh, near Agartala under the states Social Welfare department.
432 Nurses To Be Hired By Tripura Government, Process Begins, Says Chief Minister
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said this at an event organised on the occasion of International Nurses Day at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala on Monday.
Govt railway police recover eight pistols from train at Agartala station
In Agartala railway station, GRP and RPF discovered eight pistols and sixteen empty magazines. The items were in unclaimed bags on a train from Firozpur, Punjab. Authorities are investigating to identify the owner. The recovered pistols are similar to point 9mm models. Joint patrolling has started in sensitive areas along the India-Bangladesh border with the BSF.
Cabinet approves Shillong-Silchar highway project at an estimated cost of 22,864 crore
An official statement said upon completion, the Shillong-Silchar Corridor will play a pivotal role in regional economic growth, improving connectivity between Guwahati, Shillong, Silchar, Imphal, Aizawl and Agartala
Assam to act against Aadhaar holders out of NRC
GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Sunday announced crackdown on Aadhaar card holders who did not apply to get their names included in the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Talking to the press while campaigning for the panchayat elections on Sunday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, We will launch a major drive within next two to four days against those who obtained Aadhaar cards and are living in Assam but did not apply for the NRC. He said the state government has already stopped issuing Aadhaar cards to those who did not apply for the NRC. However, before we took this step, many had obtained Aadhaar cards in Assam without applying for the NRC, he added. The chief minister also said that the state government had prepared an action plan to detect and drive out the illegal immigrants who entered Assam over the past few years. In September last year, Sarma stated that four Assam districts had more Aadhaar card holders than the projected population. The four districts are Barpeta and Dhubri in lower Assam, and Morigaon and Nagaon in central Assam. Among these, Dhubri shares a border with Bangladesh. We found that 103.74% people were issued Aadhaar cards in Barpeta, 103.48% in Dhubri, 101.74% in Morigaon and 100.68% in Nagaon. Surely, suspected immigrants have managed to procure Aadhaar cards, Sarma had said. Later in December, the state government decided that all applications for Aadhaar will be rejected unless the applicant or the family had not applied for the NRC. The NRC of 1951 was updated in Assam in deference to the 1985 Assam Accord and with the cut-off date of March 24, 1971. Over 19.06 lakh of the 3.3 crore applicants were left out of the NRCs complete draft published in August 2019. Meanwhile, three more persons were arrested in Assam for alleged anti-India remarks over the Pahalgam terror attack, taking the total number of such arrests to 16. The arrested trio were identified as Dadhichi Dimple alias Dimple Bora, Tahib Ali and Bimal Mahato. 4 Bangladesh nationals arrested in Agartala Security forces have arrested four Bangladeshi nationals from Agartala railway station for illegally entering India, officials said on Sunday. Meanwhile, the BSF has stepped up patrolling along the India-Bangladesh border amid high alert following the Pahalgam terror attack.
Bangladesh flag painted on an Agartala rickshaw, 2 detained
A late-night commotion broke out in Agartalas Joynagar area on Thursday after locals spotted a rickshaw bearing what appeared to be the national flag of Bangladesh, triggering protests and resulting in the detention of two individuals.
Over 400 houses damaged as heavy rains lash Tripura
AGARTALA: Over 400 houses were damaged as heavy rains, accompanied by thunderstorms, lashed Tripura, a statement said. Electricity connectivity was also disrupted, with 49 poles getting damaged, it said. Two persons were injured at Karbook in the Gomati district as their houses collapsed. They were identified as Nayan Kumar Tripura (70) and Rumati Tripura (39). Due to heavy rain and storm that occurred in the early hours of April 21 across Tripura, widespread havoc was created as 445 houses were damaged fully, partially, or severely, the statement said. All the major rivers, including Gomati, Muhuri and Feni, are flowing below the flood level, it said.
Tripura man arrested for repeatedly raping his daughter's minor friend, threatening her
A local court in Agartala on Saturday sent a 48-year-old man to three days in police remand for committing repeated rape on a minor girl, who happened to be a close friend of his daughter in Gandhigram of the city under Airport police station.
Seven cops injured during anti-Waqf Act rally in Tripura
Agartala: At least seven policemen sustained injuries on Saturday during a clash between the security personnel and the agitators who held a protest rally against the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act in northern Tripuras Kailashahar under Unakoti district. In Manipur, two prominent organisations Minorities Students Association Manipur (MSAM) and the All Manipur Muslim Students 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 .
IIScs FSID, IIT Delhis FITT & C-DAC partner to advance innovation for 5G & beyond
A collaboration aims to develop open-source technology for mobile networks. The partnership includes IISc, IIT Delhi, and C-DAC. It focuses on 5G, 5G Advanced, and 6G networks. The goal is to create a production-quality codebase. The initiative has backing from the electronics and IT ministry. The consortium released IOS-MCN Agartala v0.1.0. Testing showed promising data rates and low latency.
