Peace and development in Tripura, says HM Shah after meeting Reang tribals
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi peace has been established in Tripura, various development works have been stepped up and also the 23-year-old imbroglio of Reang tribals has been resolved.
Amit Shah visits rehabilitated Bru tribal village in Tripura
Burha Para: I am more happy than you. Prime Minister Modi ji is also very happy that we could rehabilitate you after 40 years, Union Home Minister Amit Shah told Bru tribal community members in this remote village on Sunday. Amit Shah said the central government, in association with the Tripura government, has been doing 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 .
More than 37,500 Bru tribal refugees rehabilitated in Tripura: Union Home Ministry
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited some of these refugees in Tripura, on December 22, 2024
Amit Shah to inaugurate Rs 668.39 crore projects in Tripura today
Strap: Rs 120 crore Central Detective Training Institute in Agartala HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 21: Union Home and Cooperatives Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate six major development projects worth Rs 668.39 crore and lay the foundation for seven new projects at Kulai RF Village Ground in Dhalai District today. The event will be attended by []
118 Mizoram villages yet to be connected by all-weather roads: Guv
AIZAWL, Dec 21: Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday said 118 remote villages in the state are still without all-weather roads and emphasised the need for increased support from the Centre to connect these far-flung areas. Speaking at the 72nd plenary meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Tripuras capital Agartala, Kambhampati said []
Assam Rifles, Customs, Tripura police seize Yaba tablet worth Rs 78 crore
Agartala: In a joint operation involving the Assam Rifles, the Customs Department, and the Tripura Police, Yaba tablets worth Rs 78 crore were seized from Gandacherra under Dhalai District of Tripura. According to a press release issued by the Assam Rifles, the security forces have dealt a significant blow to the drug trafficking network operating [] The post Assam Rifles, Customs, Tripura police seize Yaba tablet worth Rs 78 crore appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura urges Centre to release 14,247cr disaster fund
Amit Shah to launch Rs 668.39 crore development projects in Tripura on Sunday
Agartala: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate six major development projects worth Rs 668.39 crore and lay the foundation for seven new projects at Kulai RF Village Ground in Dhalai district in Tripura on Sunday. The event will be attended by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, who will be the chief guest. The six [] The post Amit Shah to launch Rs 668.39 crore development projects in Tripura on Sunday appeared first on NorthEast Now .
20 sixes, 13 fours mayhem! Sameer Rizvi goes bonkers with record double ton
Sameer Rizvi, the Delhi Capitals' recent acquisition, smashed a breathtaking 201* off just 97 balls in an Under-23 match against Tripura. His stunning innings, featuring 13 fours and 20 sixes, is the fastest double century in the tournament's history.
Shah advises Northeast police to 'work for citizens' as insurgency is 'solved'
Guwahati: With the insurgency problem in the Northeast more or less solved, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday advised the police in the region to change their approach and work to ensure that people get their rights, including the rights to life and property. For four decades, the focus of the police in the Northeast was on fighting insurgency. Now that insurgency is gone, it will work to protect the rights of citizens as guaranteed by the Constitution. We have to change the focus and training of police, Shah said addressing the 72nd plenary session of the North Eastern Council in the Tripura capital Agartala. Governors and Chief Ministers of the Northeast were among dignitaries who attended the session. Referring to Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), Shah said these three new criminal laws would help citizens get justice within three years of lodging FIRs. We kept fighting terrorism and violence. The goal of the police was to get rid of violence. That task has been almost accomplished. As there is peace now in the Northeast, the police will have to change its culture and direction, he reiterated. He said a multi-dimensional approach with a different strategy for each state helped curb the incidents of violence. He said there was a 31 per cent drop in violent incidents and 86 per cent drop in civilian killings in the region in the last 10 years. The home minister said peace accords were signed with various insurgent groups and 10,574 rebels surrendered. He cited the agreements signed between Assam and Meghalaya, and Assam and Arunachal Pradesh for solving border disputes. He said these agreements also helped establish peace. We have initiated the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. The Northeast has a special responsibility. The region is a transit route for narcotic-smuggling. I appeal to all Governors and Chief Ministers to help remove the blemish. We have to work very hard to make Bharat nasha-mukt. The Northeast can contribute tremendously towards this end, Shah further stated.
Shah: Northeast police must shift focus to ensure speedy justice
Agartala: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the time has come for a change in approach of the police force with the end of insurgency in the northeast, in order to ensure that people get speedy justice. Shah, addressing the 72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) here, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought peace in the region by inking 20 peace accords in 10 years, leading to the surrender of 9,000 armed militants. The police fought insurgency in the northeast for the past four decades. As insurgency has now ended, we need to change the approach of the force to ensure people get justice within three years of lodging FIRs, he said. The home minister also said connectivity is no longer a problem in the region, as the Centre has spent Rs 81,000 crore for rail connectivity and Rs 41,000 crore for road network in the northeastern states. Asserting that PM Modi expedited development activities in the northeast, Shah said Union ministers spent 700 nights in states of the region since the BJP-led NDA assumed power at the Centre. After the exchange of enclaves (land boundary agreements) with Bangladesh, the whole world will open for the northeast. This will change the investment ecosystem in the region, he said. The senior BJP leader also laid emphasis on the upliftment of people in rural areas by promoting vegetable cultivation, production of milk, eggs and meat. Only a hike in the GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) is not enough for overall development. There is a need to attain self-sufficiency in vegetables, milk, eggs and meat, he said. Besides, the central government has been focusing on organic cultivation in the region, said Shah. The Centre has already constituted the National Organic Corporation Ltd to boost the sector. I urge all the CMs (in the northeast) to sign agreements with NOCL for packaging, marketing and exporting of organic products, he said. The home minister, however, said more efforts were needed to tackle narcotics smuggling in the region. Earlier in the day, Shah inaugurated the 72nd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) at Prajna Bhavan here. Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with governors, chief ministers of all the eight northeastern states, and senior officials, were also present at the event. The council is the nodal agency for the economic and social development of the northeastern region, consisting of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
Indias forest and tree cover increased to 25.17 per cent in 2023
India's total forest and tree cover has increased to 25.17 per cent in 2023 from 24.62 per cent as per the latest India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023. The forest cover has minimally increased, compared to tree cover in the country. Meanwhile, first-time trees grown under agroforestry have also been covered. The ISFR 2023 report recorded forest cover and tree cover was 25.17 per cent. The total forest cover was 7,15,342.61 sq km which is 21.76 per cent of the geographical area of the country and the tree cover is 3.41 per cent of the geographical area of the country. With these two, total forest and tree covers are 8,27,356.95 sq km. The scrub area covers 43,622 sq km (1.33 per cent) and the non-forest area covers 24,16,489 sq. km (73.50 per cent). States that added forests and tree covers are Chhattisgarh, UP, Odisha, Rajasthan and Jharkhand and states which reduced its forest and tree covers are MP, Karnataka, Nagaland, Bihar and Tripura. The latest 18th biennial assessment ISFR of Indias forests by the Forest Survey of India was delayed by over a year. It was supposed to be released by last year. The report estimates of growing stock, the extent of trees outside forests, mangrove cover, bamboo resources, and assessment of forest carbon stock. According to the ISFR 2021 report recorded forest cover and tree cover was 24.62 per cent. The total forest cover was 7,13,789 sq km which is 21.71 per cent of the geographical area of the country. Tree cover is 2.91 per cent of the geographical area of the country.
Amit Shah inaugurates 72nd plenary session of North Eastern Council in Tripura
AGARTALA, Dec 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the 72nd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) at Prajna Bhavan here. Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with governors, chief ministers of all the eight northeastern states, and senior officials, were also present at the event. There will be intense deliberation on the future roadmap for the region, besides reviewing progress of the councils work for this year, Scindia told reporters. A [] The post Amit Shah inaugurates 72nd plenary session of North Eastern Council in Tripura appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indias forest, tree cover increased to 25.17 per cent in 2023
NEW DELHI: India's total forest and tree cover has increased to 25.17% in 2023 from 24.62% as per the latest India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023. The forest cover has minimally increased compared to tree cover in the country. Meanwhile, first-time trees grown under agroforestry have also been covered. The ISFR 2023 report recorded forest cover and tree cover was 25.17%. The total forest cover was 7,15,342.61 sq km which is 21.76% of the geographical area of the country and the tree cover is 3.41% of the geographical area of the country. With these two, total forest and tree covers are 8,27,356.95 sq km. The scrub area covers 43,622 sq km (1.33%) and the non-forest area covers 24,16,489 sq. km (73.50%). States which added forests and tree covers are Chhattisgarh, UP, Odisha, Rajasthan and Jharkhand and states which reduced their forest and tree covers are MP, Karnataka, Nagaland, Bihar and Tripura. The latest 18th biennial assessment ISFR of Indias forests by the Forest Survey of India was delayed by over a year. It was supposed to be released by last year. The report estimates growing stock, the extent of trees outside forests, mangrove cover, bamboo resources, and assessment of forest carbon stock. According to the ISFR 2021 report recorded forest cover and tree cover was 24.62%. The total forest cover was 7,13,789 sq km which is 21.71% of the geographical area of the country. The Tree cover is 2.91% of the geographical area of the country.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia arrives in Tripura
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 20:Agartala is abuzz with preparations as Union Home Minister Amit Shah, DoNER minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, and a host of dignitaries gather for the 72nd North Eastern Council (NEC) Plenary Session. The high-profile meeting, slated for December 20 and 21, will focus on the regions developmental roadmap. This evening, Shah and Scindia []
Amit Shah to launch 8 co-operative projects in Tripura
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 20:Union Home Minister and minister for Cooperation Amit Shah is set to visit Tripura for a two-day trip, during which he will launch and inaugurate eight cooperative projects and schemes at theCooperative Conference 2024. The event is scheduled to take place on December 22 at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala. Addressing []
India protests Bangladesh govt aide's territorial claim
India has lodged a strong protest with Bangladesh over a now-deleted social media post by a key aide of Bangladesh's interim government that claimed certain areas of Indian territory should be part of that country. The post, which included a map showing parts of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam as belonging to Bangladesh, was made by Mahfuz Alam, a de facto minister in the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government. The post sparked backlash and was subsequently deleted. India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reminded all concerned to be mindful of their public comments and emphasized the need for responsibility in public articulation.
2 minors among 6 Bdesh natls detained in Tripuras Khowai dist for entering India without valid docus
Tripura: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Agartala
Agartala: Union Home Minister Amit Shah landed at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala, Tripura this evening to participate in the 72nd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC). The session, scheduled to take place from December 20 to 21, will deliberate on key developmental issues pertaining to the northeastern region. Also Read: [] The post Tripura: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Agartala appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Northeast braces for winter showers as low-pressure brings rain to east coast
Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh is expected to witness isolated snow or rain over the next few days as a western disturbance makes its way across the Himalayan region. Meanwhile, the eastern states of Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are likely to receive isolated to scattered rain, The Weather Channel reported. Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are bracing for [] The post Northeast braces for winter showers as low-pressure brings rain to east coast appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura:72nd North Eastern Council Plenary begins today
Guwahati:The 72nd Plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) is set to commence today in Tripuras capital Agartala, with a series of high-stakes sessions. This years second gathering will commence with a pre-plenary technical session in Agartala, a city rich in historical significance, hosting the plenary for only the second time since 2008. In the [] The post Tripura:72nd North Eastern Council Plenary begins today appeared first on NorthEast Now .
BSF ADG visits border areas of Tripura
AGARTALA, Dec 19: BSF Additional Director General (ADG) Ravi Gandhi visited border areas of Tripuras Dhalai and Sepahijala districts to review the security scenario and operational preparedness of the border guarding force. The BSF ADG who is on a two-day visit to Tripura accompanied by Tripura chief secretary J K Sinha and DGP Amitabh Ranjan []
Tripura begins month-long paddy procurement process
AGARTALA, Dec 19: Tripura Food and Civil Supplies Minister Sushanta Chowdhury and Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday jointly commenced the paddy procurement process from Madhabari in West Tripura district, which will continue for a month. The government has set a target to procure 21,000 MT paddy directly from the farmers at a minimum []
NEC 72nd Plenary: Tripura ramps up security with over 10,000 personnel, Says DGP
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 19: In preparation for the 72nd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC), Tripura Police have intensified security measures, deploying over 10,000 personnel across the state. This was confirmed by the Director General of Police (DGP), Amitabh Ranjan, on Thursday. Scheduled to take place in Agartala from December 20 to []
Two arrested with cannabis worth Rs 25 lakh
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 19:Tripura Police apprehended two individuals and confiscated cannabis valued at Rs 25 lakh on Thursday morning in Ambassa, located in the Dhalai district. Officer-in-Charge of Ambassa Police Station, Nandan Das informed reporters that the operation was based on a tip-off regarding a Bolero passenger vehicle, transporting a significant quantity of cannabis []
Shami To Be Rested From Bengals Vijay Hazare Trophy Opening Match Against Delhi
Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: Veteran India pacer Mohammad Shami will be rested from Bengals Vijay Hazare Trophy opening match, said the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Thursday. Bengal is scheduled to begin their Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign against Delhi at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday. Bengal are in Group E of the 50-over competition alongside Delhi, Tripura, Baroda, Kerala, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. After an ankle injury needing surgery kept him out of action for nearly a year, Shami made a successful comeback to professional cricket through Bengals fifth-round match in the Ranji Trophy against Madhya Pradesh at Indore, where he took seven wickets in his teams win. He also led the Bengal bowling attack in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy recently, picking up nine wickets in 11 games at an economy rate of 7.85, with a best of 3-21 against Hyderabad, before they lost to Baroda in the quarter-finals in Bengaluru. After the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Gabba in Brisbane ended in a rain-hit draw, India skipper Rohit Sharma said Shami's fitness for joining the team on a tour of Australia depends on National Cricket Academy's clearance, whose Sports Science head Nitin Patel has been on the ground to assess Shamis fitness and let the team management know about his progress. About Shami, I think it's high time somebody from NCA talks about him, where he is rehabbing. Those guys are the ones who need to come up and give us some kind of update. I understand he's playing a lot of cricket back home, but there have been some complaints about his knee as well. After the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Gabba in Brisbane ended in a rain-hit draw, India skipper Rohit Sharma said Shami's fitness for joining the team on a tour of Australia depends on National Cricket Academy's clearance, whose Sports Science head Nitin Patel has been on the ground to assess Shamis fitness and let the team management know about his progress. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Tripura: 2 arrested with cannabis worth Rs 25 lakh in Dhalai district
Agartala: The police on Thursday arrested two persons and seized cannabis valued at Rs 25 lakh in Dhalai district of Tripura. The police said that the operation was based on a tip-off about a sports utility vehicle (SUV) transporting a significant quantity of cannabis from the states capital Agartala to North Districts Dharmanagar. Based on [] The post Tripura: 2 arrested with cannabis worth Rs 25 lakh in Dhalai district appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura:3 women held for assaulting TTE at Manu railway station
Agartala:The Government Railway Police (GRP) has arrested three women for allegedly assaulting a railway travelling ticket examiner (TTE) at Manu railway station in Dhalai district of Tripura. The three, aged between 21 and 35, are residents of Tripura. The incident took place about a month ago, when the trio, along with others, was allegedly transporting [] The post Tripura:3 women held for assaulting TTE at Manu railway station appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma slams Bangladeshs student advisors statement against India
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 18.Royal Scion of Tripura Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Wednesday slammed student advisors of the current Bangladeshi regime for making provocative statement against India and said that the country which cannot honour its founding father like Sheikh Mujib is going down a wrong path. Pradyot who is founder of Tipra Motha []
Tripura DGP, CS, BSF visits bordering areas
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 18:Two days ahead of the 72ndPlenary Session North Eastern Council (NEC) Tripura director general of police, chief secretary, additional director general of BSF Eastern Command has visited the bordering areas of Tripura reviewed the prevailing security scenario and operationalpreparedness. BSF in press statement said that ahead of NEC 72 Plenary Session, []
Tripura Congress joins nationwide protest on Adani, Manipur issues
Agartala:The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) on Wednesday held a protest rally in the states capital Agartala, demanding an investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving industrialist Gautam Adani and urging the Central government to take decisive steps to address the unceasing crisis in Manipur. As part of a nationwide protest organised by the All India [] The post Tripura Congress joins nationwide protest on Adani, Manipur issues appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Amit Shah set to visit Reang tribal camps in Tripura during NEC plenary session
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit Tripura for the 72nd North Eastern Council Plenary Session. He will also visit Reang tribal settlement camps in Dhalai district and address a public meeting. The visit includes attending the National Cooperative Conference in Agartala. The NEC session will be attended by Governors and Chief Ministers of all eight northeastern states.
Tripura:Pradyot slams Bangladesh student advisors India remarks
Agartala:The royal scion of Tripura, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, on Wednesday slammed the student advisors of the current Bangladeshi regime for making provocative statements against India. The founder ofTipra Motha Party (TMP),an ally of the BJP-led coalition government in Tripura, Pradyot, said that a country that cannot honour its founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, is [] The post Tripura:Pradyot slams Bangladesh student advisors India remarks appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura CM invites investors to tap into states growth potential
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 17: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha recently invited investors to consider setting up projects in Tripura and assured that the state government would provide all necessary support. Saha said this while addressing the Northeast Trade and Investment Road show at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Colaba, Mumbai. During his address, Saha []
TMC, CPI(M) join hands in RS to slam BJP on Manipur issue Tripuratimes
TMC, CPI(M) join hands in RS to slam BJP on Manipur issueTripuratimes
Tripura offers enormous investment opportunities: CM at Mumbai roadshow
Gomati river bed dredging begins for Tripura-Bengal waterway project
5 held, booked under Pocso for gang-raping teen
GUWAHATI: Tripura police arrested five people for alleged gang-rape of a minor girl. The girl is hospitalised and not in a position to give her statement before a magistrate, police said. Two of the accused, one reportedly known to the girl, had allegedly picked her up from her home which comes under the Shantirbazar police station limits in the South Tripura district on Friday. She was then taken to a rubber plantation where the crime was committed. Later, she was dropped near her house, the police said. We registered a case under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. During investigation, we found the involvement of five people. Soon, they were arrested, Ashutosh Sharma, officer in-charge of Shantirbazar police station said. He said the accused were produced in a local court for the second day on Monday. No order was passed on Sunday in the absence of the Special Magistrate. We have recorded her statement. She underwent a medical examination, the report of which is awaited.
Tripura Governor remembers 1971 war heroes on Vijay Diwas
AGARTALA, Dec 16: Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on Monday paid tributes to soldiers as India commemorated Vijay Diwas to mark the surrender of Pakistani forces to the Indian Army in 1971, leading to the creation of Bangladesh. The programme, held at the Elvert Ekka Memorial Park here, was also attended by state industries and []
Maestros death irreparable loss, says Tripura CM
Indian Army marks Vijay Diwas with Bangladesh forces at Agartala-Akhaura ICP
India and Bangladesh exchanged sweets at the Agartala-Akhaura border to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of Vijay Diwas. Tripura hosted several events, including tributes at the Albert Ekka War Memorial. Celebrations were subdued at Bangladesh Assistant High Commissions following a recent security breach. Northeastern states marked the day with ceremonies honoring the soldiers of the 1971 war.
Ashwani Kumar Sharma takes charge as new IG, BSF Tripura
Agartala: Ashwani Kumar Sharma officially assumed the role of Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force (BSF), Tripura Frontier, on Monday. Tripura shares an 856 km long international boundary with neighboring Bangladesh. Sharma succeeds Patel Piyush Purusottam Das, who stepped down from the position upon his repatriation to the Gujarat cadre. Upon his arrival [] The post Ashwani Kumar Sharma takes charge as new IG, BSF Tripura appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: Minor girl hospitalised after gang-rape, five held
GUWAHATI: Tripura police arrested five persons in a case of alleged gang rape involving a minor girl. The girl is now hospitalised and is not in a position to give her statement before a magistrate, the police said. On Friday, two of the accused, one of whom was reportedly known to the girl, allegedly picked her up from her home, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Shantirbazar police station in the South Tripura district. Subsequently, she was taken to a rubber plantation where the crime was committed. She was dropped near her house later that night, the police said based on a complaint. Her family got to know of the incident after she had fallen sick and approached the police on Saturday evening. Immediately after receiving the information, we registered a case under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. During an investigation, we found the involvement of the five persons. Soon, they were arrested, Ashutosh Sharma, who is the officer in charge of Shantirbazar Police Station, told the TNIE. He said the accused were produced in a local court for the second day on Monday. No order was passed on Sunday when they were produced before a First Class Judicial Magistrate in the absence of the Special Magistrate. We have recorded her statement. She underwent a medical examination the report of which is awaited, the police officer said, adding, She is admitted at a hospital. After she recovers, her statement will be recorded by a magistrate. He added that a magistrate had already recorded the statment of the accused We feel they are aged 18-19 years. The families of two of them produced Aadhar cards to claim they are minors. We prayed before the court to grant us some more time. We will verify their age based on their birth and school certificates, the police officer added.
1 dead, 2 injured in motorcycle-truck collision in Tripura
1.14 lakh Lakhpati Didis by end of current fiscal: Tripura CM
AGARTALA, Dec 15: Lauding the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) for spearheading women empowerment, Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday asserted that the northeastern state will have 1.14 lakh Lakhpati Didis by the end of the current fiscal. At present, the state has 83,000 Lakhpati Didis who earn Rs 1 lakh or more annually by []
Tripura CM stops convoy to help injured persons
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 15: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, once again displayed his commitment to public welfare by going beyond the call of duty. While returning from a government function in Udaipur under Gomati District today, the chief minister came across a distressing sight on Gokulnagar Road in Sepahijala District where an injured person []
Tripura CM to join NE investment roadshow in Mum
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Tripura CM stops motorcade to rescue man injured in road accident
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday once again demonstrated his humanitarian commitment towards the welfare of people by going beyond the call of duty.
Bangladesh unrest delays cross-border projects: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced delays in projects with Bangladesh due to unrest there. The 'Maitri Setu' bridge, meant to connect India with Chittagong seaport, remains unused. Other projects are also affected. Saha highlighted a Rs 7,000 crore infrastructure investment and a Rs 1,400 crore tribal development project backed by the World Bank.
Tripura CM Manik Saha rescues road accident victim
GUWAHATI: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha won widespread praise on Sunday after stopping his convoy to rescue a road accident victim. Saha, a dental surgeon who previously taught at Tripura Medical College before entering politics, was returning to the state capital Agartala from a government function in Udaipur in the Gomati district when he came across an injured man lying on Gokulnagar Road in the Sepahijala district. He immediately halted his convoy and sought the assistance of local residents to help save the mans life. The injured individual was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital using one of the convoy's vehicles. Assessing the severity of the injuries, the Chief Minister contacted doctors to ensure the man received advanced medical care. Later, he took to Facebook to express his thoughts, writing: I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured person. I thank and express my gratitude to the residents for coming forward to help him. I appeal to everyone to be careful while driving. Sahas swift response and humanitarian gesture earned him much admiration. A Good Samaritan. Thank you, sir, a Facebook user commented. Another wrote, We are proud of our Chief Minister. However, some expressed concern about the frequency of road accidents. Earlier in the day, while in Udaipur, Saha had laid the foundation stones for seven development projects as part of the governments efforts to improve infrastructure in the region. I firmly believe that once these projects are completed, the entire Gomati district will experience a new chapter of development, the Chief Minister posted on X.
Tripura comes 1st among Grp-4 states in energy efficiency
Transgender welfare board in Uttarakhand formed
DEHRADUN : The Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government of Uttarakhand has approved the formation of a Transgender Personal Welfare Board. Uttarakhand is the 13th state to implement such a board, which aims at supporting the rights and welfare of the transgender community. Uttarakhands Home Secretary Shailesh Bagauli, said, This board will play a crucial role in integrating the transgender community into the mainstream. It aims to empower the transgender community and make them self-reliant. The transgender community supported the decision. Aditi Sharma, a social activist from Dehradun and transgender community member said, This board will not only improve our lives but will help us gain equality and respect in society. This decision should have been made earlier, but it is heartening that the current government has recognised our rights. Other states that had estblished the board include Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram. According to official data, Uttrakhand is home to around 4,815 transgenders.
Security beefed up before Shreya Ghoshal concert in Agartala
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 14: In anticipation of Shreya Ghoshals highly awaited live concert in Agartala, Tripura Police have ramped up security measures across the city. Over 1,000 security personnel, including members of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), Tripura Police, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), have been deployed to ensure the events smooth execution. []
Tripura, Meghalaya CMs likely to attend investment road show in Mumbai
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 14: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma are likely to attend the Northeast Trade and Investment Road show in Mumbai on December 16. The Ministry of Development of north eastern region (MDoNER) is set to host the Northeast Trade and Investment Roadshow in Mumbai on December []
Youths below 45 years can become mandal presidents in Tripura
AGARTALA, Dec 14: BJP activists, who are below 45 years of age, would be eligible for Mandal presidents in Tripura as the partys central leadership instructed the state unit to bring new faces to strengthen the organisation in assembly segments, a saffron camp leader said on Saturday. Those who have already completed two terms as []
Northeast Trade and Investment Roadshow to be held in Mumbai
The Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region (MDoNER) will host the Northeast Trade and Investment Roadshow in Mumbai on December 16, 2024. Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Chief Ministers from Tripura and Meghalaya will address the event, showcasing investment opportunities across eight Northeastern states.
Tripura mulls introduction of Tourist Police for visitor safety
Agartala:Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that the state government is considering the introduction of a Tourist Police unit to ensure the safety of tourists. He said that the number of domestic and foreign tourists visiting Tripura has significantly increased. Saha emphasised the crucial role of tour and travel operators in driving the [] The post Tripura mulls introduction of Tourist Police for visitor safety appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripuras first tea auction centre to be operational in March: Min
Assam: Police constable dies after being hit by truck in Churaibari
Guwahati: A police constable of the Assam Police was reportedly killed after being hit by a truck in Churaibari on the Assam-Tripura border on Saturday. Reports state that the incident took place during an operation against contraband smuggling. The deceased was identified as Ujjwal Bora, a resident of Jorhat, Assam. Also Read: Assam: NGT rejects [] The post Assam: Police constable dies after being hit by truck in Churaibari appeared first on NorthEast Now .
7,000 hectares of wasteland under oil palm cultivation by FY27 in Tripura
AGARTALA, Dec 13: The Tripura government has planned to bring around 7,000 hectares of wasteland under oil palm cultivation by the 2026-27 financial year (FY27), an official said on Friday. Initially, the Centre had identified 7,000 hectares for oil palm cultivation in the state but the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research reassessment committee classified []
Steps taken to boost tea industry in Tripura: Commerce Minister
AGARTALA, Dec 13: Tripura industries and commerce minister Santana Chakma on Friday asserted that the BJP-led government has taken steps to boost the tea industry in the northeastern state. Addressing the first-ever consultative meeting of stakeholders for establishing a tea e-auction centre in the state, the minister alleged that tea, one of the oldest organised []
Devise scheme to compensate NBFC fraud victims: HC to Tripura
Anti-obesity properties found in Tripura bamboo shoots
Extract from traditional fermented bamboo shoot variety of Tripura has anti-obesity effects and offers a solution to weight management and metabolic health, a recent study of Guwahati-based Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology ...
Tripura: Fourth National Lok Adalat scheduled for December 14
Agartala: The fourth National Lok Adalat of the year will take place in Tripura on Saturday, December 14, aiming to resolve a total of 18,054 cases. Jhuma Dutta Chowdhury, Member-Secretary of the Tripura State Legal Services Authority, announced that the Lok Adalat will be conducted at the Tripura High Court as well as across all [] The post Tripura: Fourth National Lok Adalat scheduled for December 14 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Fourth National Lok Adalat Scheduled for December 14 in Tripura; Over 18,000 Cases Set for Disposal
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 12: The fourth National Lok Adalat of the year will take place in Tripura on Saturday, December 14, aiming to resolve a total of 18,054 cases. Jhuma Dutta Chowdhury, member-secretary of the Tripura State Legal Services Authority, announced that the Lok Adalat will be conducted at the Tripura High Court []
Tripura: Mizo communities meet Tourism Minister for development of Jampui Hill
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 12: Leaders of the Mizo Convention met with Tripuras Tourism Minister, Sushanta Chowdhury, at Eden Lodge, Jampui Hill of Tripura, to discuss key proposals aimed at boosting tourism in the region. Jampui Hills is situated about 200 kms away from Agartala and is the highest hill range in the state bordering []
Livestock vital for boosting rural economy and GSDP growth: Tripura CM
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 12: Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thrursday highlighted the vital role of livestock in bolstering the rural economy and the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of both the state and the country. The role of livestock in strengthening the rural economy of our country and the state of Tripura is undeniable. []
Takhel Leima Tengbang Lup along with Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura and Goumagar Meira Paibi Lup observed the 85th Nupi Lan Memorial Day at Goumagar Meitei Khunjao, Khowai, Tripura today The programme was attended by various individuals hailing from different villages of Tripura including many from Agartala The celebration begins with a lighting of candle by Smriti Sharma and floral tributes were paid to the brave women who sacrificed their lives fighting for the motherland Source The Sangai Express
Tripuras sports identity acclaimed nationally: CM
Tripura Jobs : NIT Agartala Recruitment 2024
Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or jobs in NIT Agartala Tripura. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Agartala Tripura is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for the research project funded by IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation and Development Foundation entitled [] The post Tripura Jobs : NIT Agartala Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: 2 Bihar women arrested with cannabis in Agartala
Agartala:The Tripura police have arrested two women from Bihar for allegedly possessing cannabis at the Jogendra Nagar railway station in Agartala. The duo was allegedly found carrying 8.4 kg of cannabis, estimated to be worth Rs 1 lakh in the grey market. The operation was conducted by personnel from the East Agartala police station after [] The post Tripura: 2 Bihar women arrested with cannabis in Agartala appeared first on NorthEast Now .
No Aadhaar card to persons who did not apply for NRC: Assam government
GUWAHATI: In an attempt to link the Aadhaar Card with the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the Assam government on Wednesday decided that all applications to get the unique identity card will be rejected if the applicant or the family had not applied in NRC. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting in view of an infiltration attempt by citizens of trouble-hit Bangladesh, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a press conference here. Scores of infiltrators have been nabbed by Assam Police, Tripura Police and BSF in the last two months. That is why infiltration from Bangladesh is a concern for us. We need to strengthen our system and that is why we decided to toughen the Aadhaar Card mechanism, he added. From now on, the General Administration Department of the state government will be the nodal agency to carry out the verification of the Aadhaar applicants and one Additional District Commissioner will be the concerned person in every district, Sarma said after the Cabinet meeting. After the initial application, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will send it to the state government for verification. The local Circle Officer (CO) will first check if the applicant or his parents or family had applied for inclusion in the NRC, he added. If there was no application for the NRC, then the Aadhaar request will be immediately rejected and a report will be submitted to the Centre accordingly, the CM said. If it is found that there was an application for NRC, the CO will go for field-level verification as per Supreme Court directives. After the officer is fully convinced, the Aadhaar will be approved, he added. Sarma, however, said this new directive would not be applicable to the central government employees, who were working in other states and did not apply for the NRC. In this way, we will enforce a strict mechanism to strengthen our Aadhaar issuance system so that no doubtful people can get this identity card, he added. According to the new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Cabinet, the state government will verify the submitted documents and return them to UIDAI online within 45 days of receipt. The final NRC was released on August 31, 2019 by excluding 19,06,657 persons. A total of 3,11,21,004 names were included out of 3,30,27,661 applicants. On the other decisions taken by the Cabinet, Sarma said the manual system of accepting land revenue has been reintroduced in view of difficulties faced by small landholders in the state. We had made all land payments digital last year. However, farmers and many poor landowners faced difficulties in paying taxes online. So, the manual system will continue along with the digital mode, he added. The Cabinet also approved waiver of renewal fees under the Societies Registration Act to facilitate application for allotment of land under Mission Basundhara 3.0 scheme for social institutions like 'Namghar' (a place of worship for Vaishnavite followers), religious establishments, clubs and other centres, the CM said. The Assam government in February launched the third phase of 'Mission Basundhara', which will ease rules for providing land rights to indigenous communities, give land ownership to organisations and provide settlement of land acquired from religious institutions, among others. The requirement of chartered accountant certificate for audit of last three years is also waived in such cases, he added.
BNP march from Dhaka puts Tripura on security overdrive
Tripura tightens border security following Bangladeshi parties' reported march
Security intensified along the India-Bangladesh border near Agartala ahead of the Northeastern Council meeting and due to Bangladeshi political parties' planned march. The march, protesting an incident at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, was reportedly halted by Bangladeshi security forces. The incident involved alleged desecration of the Bangladeshi flag during protests against alleged atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh.
Heightened security along Tripura border in view of BNPs long march; situation remains peaceful
Tripura police described the situation at the Agartala ICP and other areas in the State as completely peaceful
BJP pushing Tripura into crisis: Sarkar
Security tightened as BNP's long march ends with rally at Akhaura
GUWAHATI: A Dhaka-Agartala long march, taken out on Wednesday by the members of Bangladesh Nationalist Partys three associate bodies against the recent breach of premises of the Bangladesh mission in Agartala, ended reportedly at Akhaura in Bangladesh with a rally by the protestors. The BNPs associate bodies Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal and Swecchasebak Dal took out the march at 9 am local time. Security was tightened on both sides of Akhaura Integrated Check Post (ICP). It is located adjacent to Agartala. The road distance between Agartala and Akhaura via Akhaura ICP is around 10 km. The Border Security Force (BSF) mans the Akhaura ICP. Additionally, personnel of police, Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were deployed. The area comes under West Tripura district. Superintendent of Police Dr Kiran Kumar K was at the site on the day, supervising security. He told The New Indian Express that the protestors were restricted inside Bangladesh. We heard they were restricted there only, the SP said, adding, TSR, CRPF personnel have been deployed at the Akhaura ICP. We have set up an extra picket there apart from the BSF deployment which is there. The incident of breach of premises of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission had occurred on December 2 when a group of people, who came out under the banner of Hindu Sangharsh Samiti, were staging a protest against the atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. The Ministry of External Affairs had regretted the incident. Later, seven persons were arrested by the police while the state government suspended three police sub-inspectors and closed a Deputy SP for alleged negligence of duty. The Bangladesh mission has since suspended all consular services until further notice. Last week, hotels and eateries in Tripura temporarily decided against providing any services to Bangladeshi nationals in the state in protest against the incidents in Bangladesh. Bangladesh acknowledges attacks on minorities; says 88 cases filed, 70 arrested so far
Assam, Tripura bag nineNational Panchayat Awards
Guwahati:A total of nine Gram Panchayats from Assam and Tripura have been selected to receive the National Panchayat Award 2024. The award conferment ceremony this year, organised by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, is being held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday. During the ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu will present awards to 45 [] The post Assam, Tripura bag nineNational Panchayat Awards appeared first on NorthEast Now .
THIS traditional food from Tripura has anti-obesity properties, check this study
The northeastern region of India is known for its diverse culinary traditions and has a wide variety of fermented foods, including Melye-amiley.
Tripura CM lays stress on collective efforts against TB by 2025
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 10:Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha emphasized that eradicating TB from the state requires collective efforts from all sections of society, including ASHA workers and health personnel. The government, in collaboration with the central government, has undertaken various initiatives to improve the states health infrastructure. To achieve a TB-free India by 2025, []
Nigerian, tout, Bangladeshis held in Tripura
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Dec 10: The Border Security Force has detained three Bangladeshi nationals, one Nigerian national and one Indian tout in three separate operations. As per BSF, acting on specific intelligence, a special ambush was laid at Kaiyedhepa in Sepahijala district. During the operation, BSF personnel apprehended a Nigerian national identified as Maxwel Nweke []
Amit Shah to join NEC plenary session in Tripura
AGARTALA, Dec 10: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and DoNER Minister Jyotirditya Scindia are scheduled to join the plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) scheduled to commence on December 20 here, an official said on Tuesday. Besides the plenary session, two other events meetings of bankers and the Northeast Space Application Centre []
Tripura plans Rs 130cr infra push for Chabimura & Unokoti
Tripura plans to invest Rs 130cr to develop 2 tourism sites
Anti-obesity properties in Tripura bamboo shoot: Study
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Amit Shah misleading Parliament, people: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of misleading the Parliament and the people on the Wayanad disaster. His statement that the state government submitted the detailed report on Wayanad disaster late is not factual. It is unfortunate that the Union government wanted to evade the responsibility of allowing financial aid by converting it into a controversy. This is not the first time Amit Shah has done this, Pinarayi said at a press conference on Monday. He said the state submitted a memorandum requesting a primary financial aid of Rs 1,202 crore to the Centre on August 17. On November 13, the state submitted a detailed report after the post-disaster needs assessment (PDNA) was done. However, the home minister had told the MPs from Kerala that it was because of the late submission of this report that a special package for Kerala could not be declared. But at the time of the prime ministers visit, PDNA was not considered as an official document to get financial aid. This is the first PDNA after the guidelines were created, he said. To prepare this, at least a three-month period is needed. The state only took that time. Kerala has submitted a 583-page detailed report. States like Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh also prepared the detailed report in a three-month period after disasters, he added. The CM alleged that the Centre is ignoring Wayanad and the victims by not declaring the special financial aid. Though the Centre had declared financial aid to states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tripura, and Bihar for flood calamities, Kerala was ignored. Kerala is one of the states in India. The aid given to other states should be made available to us too, Pinarayi said. If the Union government is of the view that the Wayanad landslides do not come under the category of disaster, the Centre should clarify which one is eligible for financial aid. There are no lapses on the part of the government in informing the High Court about the details of SDRF, he added.
Cong accuses BJP govt in Tripura of depriving poor of social benefits
Nigerian, 3 Bangladeshis & Indian tout held in Tripura
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended a Nigerian national and three Bangladeshi nationals attempting to illegally cross the India-Bangladesh border. A local Indian tout assisting the Nigerian national was also arrested. One Bangladeshi minor was among those detained. All those apprehended were handed over to local police.
BSF nabs Nigerian, Bangladeshis in Tripura
Agartala: The Border Security Force (BSF) has detained five foreign nationalsthree from Bangladesh and one from Nigeriaalong with an Indian tout in separate operations along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura. In a targeted operation at Kaiyedhepa in Sepahijala district, BSF personnel apprehended a 34-year-old Nigerian national, Maxwel Nweke, who was attempting to cross into Bangladesh. [] The post BSF nabs Nigerian, Bangladeshis in Tripura appeared first on NorthEast Now .
