Tripura edu min bats for inclusion of Kokborok in Eighth Schedule of Constitution
BSF at odds with Tripura govt over Bangladesh construction
Tripura aims 69,000 hectare rubber plantation, surpasses 5-year target
Agartala: Tripura is aiming to increase the rubber plantation to 69,000 hectare, after the state has surpassed its five-year rubber cultivation target of 30,000 hectare under the initiative of Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA), an official said on Sunday. Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development (INROAD), backed by ATMA, was launched in 2021 to [] The post Tripura aims 69,000 hectare rubber plantation, surpasses 5-year target appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Haathi kiska saathi? Battle for jumbo that crossed border
A Bangladeshi man, Atikur, is fighting to reclaim his elephant, Chandratara, who wandered into India. The elephant crossed into Tripura and is now in the custody of forest officials after ownership disputes arose. Atikur has provided documentation and hopes for a legal resolution to reunite with Chandratara. The case is set to be heard on January 21.
Tripura Governor stresses on responsible voting
Tripura sends its unique variety of hot chili worth Rs 11 lakh to Visakhapatnam
Tripura: Married woman killed by lover, probe underway
Agartala: In a shocking incident, a married women was allegedly killed by her alleged lover at Maheshkhala in West Tripura district on Saturday. The women, identified as Kalpana Debnath, was found dead by her daughter at her rented house at Maheshkhala. Originally from Jogendra Nagar, Kalpana had been living as a tenant in Maheshkhala with [] The post Tripura: Married woman killed by lover, probe underway appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura govt to take up with Centre over Bangladesh's unilateral embankment construction
Tripura government will discuss with the Centre the issue of Bangladesh constructing an embankment on the Manu River without consulting Indian authorities. This construction, already 3 km long, may affect Kailashahar and border villages during monsoon. The structure violates the Indira-Mujib pact, which prohibits unilateral constructions within 150 yards of the international boundary.
Tripura Governor stresses importance of preserving endangered tribal languages
Indrasena Reddy launches a book dedicated to the endangered Gadaba tribal language
Construction of 'permanent' river embankment by Bangladesh along border raises alarm in Tripura
GUWAHATI: The construction of a 'permanent' river embankment by Bangladesh at zero point along the border with India has set alarm bells ringing in Tripura. The construction is taking place between Bangladeshs Moulvibazar and Tripuras Unakoti districts. River Manu flows between the districts and it is feared that the situation in Unakoti might be devastating during the next flood. Officials in Tripura said Bangladesh did not inform India before getting ahead with the work. The construction is being seen as a one against the spirit of the Indo-Bangla Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Peace which does not allow any permanent construction on 150 yards from the zero point. Accompanied by senior officials, Unakoti District Magistrate Dilip Kumar Chakma inspected the site on Friday. They (Bangladesh) are building an embankment for protection from floods. We visited the border area to take stock of it. We thought they have substantially raised the height of their old embankment, Chakma told media. We will be required to strengthen our existing embankment as water will flow towards us more now. The matter has to be dealt with at a higher level, he further stated. According to the DM, the Indian embankment is located around 350 yards from the zero point. We have no idea about the length of the embankment, roughly around 1 km of it is visible. Work is still in progress. We learnt that they are preparing to make it pucca. I feel India should take necessary steps, he added. It was learnt that the state government would take up the matter with the Centre after receiving a report from the DM. The matter was first brought to the notice of the state government by local Congress legislator Birajit Sinha. I noticed the construction during a recent visit to the border and brought it to the governments attention in the Assembly. The government had no idea. I insisted on immediate measures. The Chief Minister said necessary steps would be taken in consultations with the central government, Sinha told TNIE on Saturday. Bangladesh raised the embankments height to a great extent, the floods would leave a trail of devastation in Unakoti, particularly the Kailasahar town, he added. Our embankment has a low elevation. It is very old and weakened. It requires repairs urgently. Last year, the water of River Manu entered the Kailasahar town through a rusty sluice gate and wreaked havoc, Sinha also said.
Meghalaya has more schools than needed, reveals study
GUWAHATI: Meghalaya has more schools than needed, a departmental study revealed. The state has 14,582 schools against a population of 29,66,889 (Census 2011). For comparison, Manipur, with a population of 25,70,390, has only 4,617 schools while Tripura (population 36,73,917) has only 4,929 schools. Similarly, Himachal Pradesh, which has a more challenging terrain than Meghalaya, has 17,826 schools, serving a population of 68.64 lakh. Kerala, with a population of 3.34 crore -- more than 11 times that of Meghalaya, has more or less the same number of schools -- 15,864. This disproportionate number of schools in Meghalaya has resulted in skewed student enrollment. Another key finding of the study is that Meghalaya has 206 schools with zero enrolment and 2,269 schools with single-digit enrolment. Additionally, the state has an unusually high number of aided schools. Nationwide, aided schools account for less than 5 per cent of the total number of schools. However, in Meghalaya, the proportion is 29 per cent. According to the study, a reason behind the large number of schools is that a single school is often counted multiple times in the data. This occurs when a private school seeks multiple grants from the government. For example, a school may be counted as four separate schools (SSA, Adhoc, Deficit and Private), even though it is managed and owned by a single entity, the study said. As far as performance is concerned, the pass percentage of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate examination in the state in the past ten years was between 50.31 and 56.96. When asked if the government will merge the schools with zero enrolment with nearby schools as done in neighbouring Assam, Commissioner & Secretary Vijay Mantri told TNIE that the government would take a decision by the end of February. Meghalaya also has a skewed distribution of institutes of higher education. East Khasi Hills district has 47 such institutes as against 15 in West Garo Hills, ten in Ri-Bhoi, seven in West Jaintia Hills, three each in Eastern West Khasi Hills, South West Garo Hills, West Khasi Hills, two each in East Garo Hills and South West Khasi Hills and one each in East Jaintia Hills, North Garo Hills and South Garo Hills districts.
Tripura's lone Agartala airport upgraded for more passenger movement
The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has upgraded Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport from Grade III to Grade II, based on the passenger movement and infrastructure development.
Meghalaya: Imbalance in school-to-population ratio
Shillong: A recent study revealed a significant imbalance in the number of schools compared to the population size in Meghalaya, raising concerns about the education sectors efficiency in the state. Despite having a smaller population than Tripura, Meghalaya hosts 14,582 schools, in stark contrast to Tripuras 4,929 schools. Among these, 7,783 are government schools, and [] The post Meghalaya: Imbalance in school-to-population ratio appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripuras lone airport upgraded for passenger movement & infrastructure development
Tripuras lone airport upgraded for passenger movement & infrastructure development Agartala: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has upgraded Agartalas Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport from Grade III to Grade II, based on the passenger movement and infrastructure development, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Friday. Saha, sharing the AAI circular on his Facebook [] The post Tripuras lone airport upgraded for passenger movement & infrastructure development appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Tripura BJP chief accuses CPIM, Congress of insulting Ambedkar, Constitution
HT Correspondent AGARTALA,Jan 17:Tripura BJP President Rajib Bhattacharya on Friday strongly criticised the CPIM and Congress, accusing them of disrespecting Dr B.R. Ambedkar and the Indian Constitution while now organising events in his name. Addressing the media during a rally in Agartala, Bhattacharya said that the BJP had launched a statewide campaign titled Sangvidhan Gaurav []
Tripura CM Manik Saha lauds artistic excellence of Police personnel
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 17:On the occasion of Police Week, Tripura Chief Minister Prof Manik Saha inaugurated a vibrant painting and craft exhibition at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan on Friday. The 7-day exhibition is a unique showcase of creative works by police personnel and their families, highlighting their artistic talents beyond their professional duties. Dr Saha, []
Tripura prohibits IV fluids of West Bengal Pharmaceutical over safety concerns
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 17:The Health and Family Welfare Department of Tripura has imposed an immediate ban on the use of IV fluids manufactured in 2023 by West Bengal Pharmaceutical, citing safety concerns. The decision comes in the wake of reports about the deaths of four lactating mothers in Ballari, Karnataka, allegedly caused by the []
Tripura set to build second flyover; soil testing underway
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 17: Preliminary work is currently underway for the construction of a second flyover in Agartala city, spanning approximately 2.3 kilometres. The project aims to ease traffic congestion in the area. According to a senior government official, who chose to remain anonymous, the state government has approved plans for the flyover, which []
Study finds number of schools in Mlaya disproportionate to population size
SHILLONG, Jan 17: One of the major challenges affecting the education sector in Meghalaya is the disproportionately large number of schools as compared to its population size, a new study has revealed. The study shows that although Tripura has a larger population than Meghalaya, it has only one-third of the number of schools in Meghalaya. [] The post Study finds number of schools in Mlaya disproportionate to population size appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Tripura crime rate 4th lowest in India: Saha
Tripura bans IV fluids made by West Bengal Pharmaceutical
Congress leader Sudip Roy Barmans dance performance draws criticism from BJP
Tripura BJP Rajib Bhattacharjee criticises Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barmans dance performance, calling him an idle man at party event
Tripura Governor visits cancer hospital in Vizianagaram, hails service activities of trust
First edition of Pithe Puli Utsav at Agartala Amar Tripura
First edition of Pithe Puli Utsav at Agartala Amar Tripura
Govt plans to equip Police with AI control rooms, modern tech: Tripura CM Manik Saha
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 16: Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced an ambitious modernisation drive for Tripura Police, introducing advanced technologies like AI-based control rooms, drones, smart CCTVs, and upgraded systems at the district and state levels. Addressing the Police Week Parade-2025 at the Manoranjan Debbarma Smriti Police Parade Ground in AD Nagar, Agartala, Saha []
Assam Rifles destroys cannabis plantation
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 16:In a decisive operation against illegal drug cultivation, Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Police and Tripura Forest Service (TFS), conducted a meticulously planned operation in the early hours of Thursday and destroyed cannabis plants worth Rs 3.5 Crores. The operation targeted extensive cannabis plantations intheKathalia area, under Jatrapur Police Station, []
BSF jawan shoots self in Tripura camp
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 16: A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan tragically died by suicide in Tripura on Wednesday morning. The incident took place at the camp of the 114th Battalion in Shilaichhari, Gomati district, around 6:05 am at the Acharya Para Border Outpost (BOP), under the jurisdiction of Shilaichhari Police Station. The deceased, identified []
Ruling and opposition MLAs of Tripura voice for river embankment management
Tripura to introduce AI technology for better policing
Tripura govt forms anti-human trafficking unit: CM
Tripura: AR destroys cannabis plantation worth Rs 3.5 crore in Sepahijala
Agartala: A team of Assam Rifles in coordination with Police and Tripura Forest Service (TFS), conducted a planned operation in the early hours of 16 January and destroyed cannabis plants worth Rs 3.5 crores. The operation targeted extensive cannabis plantations inKathalia area, under Jatrapur Police Station, Sepahijala District. Assam Rifles officials said that covering approximately [] The post Tripura: AR destroys cannabis plantation worth Rs 3.5 crore in Sepahijala appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: BSF jawan shoots self in Gomati
Agartala:A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan reportedly died by suicide in Tripura on Wednesday morning. The incident took place at the camp of the 114th Battalion in Shilaichhari, Gomati district, around 6:05 am at the Acharya Para Border Outpost (BOP), under the jurisdiction of Shilaichhari Police Station. The deceased, identified as Head Constable Surendra Singh [] The post Tripura: BSF jawan shoots self in Gomati appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Govt plans to equip Tripura Police with AI control rooms: Manik Saha
Agartala: Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that his government is planning a modernization drive for Tripura Police. He informed that the state government is planning to introduce advanced technologies like AI-based control rooms, drones, smart CCTVs, and upgraded systems at the district and state levels. Addressing the Police Week Parade-2025 at the Manoranjan Debbarma Smriti [] The post Govt plans to equip Tripura Police with AI control rooms: Manik Saha appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Salary of Tripura Ministers, MLAs to see hike of over 81%
Ministers and MLAs in Tripura are set to receive a significant salary increase of 81 to 92 percent. The Ninth Amendment Bill, passed in the Tripura State Assembly, includes retirement benefits for legislators who served even for a single day and substantially raises their pensions.
Solar-powered pumps for irrigation in rural areas in Tripura
AGARTALA, Jan 15: Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) has set a target of setting up over 10,000 solar-powered pump sets to ensure assured irrigation in the rural farmland under PM Kusum scheme, an official said on Wednesday. Of the total target, the TREDA has already set up 3,616 solar power pumps bringing 7,232 acres []
Tripura CM Manik Saha to take up Bangladesh embankment issue with Centre
AGARTALA, Jan 15: Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday assured the Tripura Assembly he will take up with the Centre the issue of Bangladesh governments move to build a massive embankment opposite Kailashahar subdivision in the states Unakoti district. The assurance came after Congress legislator Birajit Sinha drew Sahas attention on the matter. The Bangladesh []
Salaries of Tripura MLAs to be hiked by up to 92%
The Tripura State Assembly passes a Bill to increase the salaries of ministers and MLAs by over 81 to 92%, granting all retirement benefits, including pensions, even for one-day service. The Chief Ministers salary will be 97,000, while an MLA will receive 93,000.
Tripura: Assam Rifles seized smuggle foreign cigarettes worth Rs 1 Crore
Agartala: In a major operation against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles deployed in Tripura in collaboration with Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, successfully intercepted a consignment of 100 cartons of imported foreign cigarettes in Champaknagar under West Tripura District. The Assam Rifles officials said that the value of the seized items is estimated to be Rs 1 Crore [] The post Tripura: Assam Rifles seized smuggle foreign cigarettes worth Rs 1 Crore appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Salary and pension of Tripura ministers and MLAs increased by 50%
Tripura Assembly passes bill seeking 100 pc hike in salary of CM, minister, MLAs
The Parliamentary Affairs minister strongly supported the bill saying that despite the hike the chief minister, ministers and MLAs of the state will receive the lowest perks
Four top Army officers discuss security situation in Manipur with Guv, CM Tripuratimes
Four top Army officers discuss security situation in Manipur with Guv, CMTripuratimes
Tripura CM rejects oppositions demand to review state emblem
Tripura: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha rejected the Leader of Oppositions (LoP) demand to review the recently approved state emblem. Shortly after the Question Hour in the assembly, Jitendra Chaudhury, Tripura Opposition leader criticized the newly approved state emblem, arguing that it does not reflect the states history, tradition, culture, and nature. He stated, We [] The post Tripura CM rejects oppositions demand to review state emblem appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura HC directs TSACS to submit updated HIV/AIDS statistics
Tripura: The Tripura High Court recently instructed the Tripura State AIDS Control Society (TSACS) to submit updated statistics regarding the incidence of HIV/AIDS, including cases among the youth. The Court wants to assess whether the measures taken have helped reduce the rising incidence of HIV/AIDS in the State. The division bench, consisting of Chief Justice [] The post Tripura HC directs TSACS to submit updated HIV/AIDS statistics appeared first on NorthEast Now .
BSF Tripura on high alert ahead of Tirthmukh Mela
Agartala:The Border Security Force (BSF) Tripura has been placed on high alert ahead of the Poush Sankranti Mela, popularly known as the Tirthmukh Mela, scheduled to take place on January 13-14 at Tirthmukh in the Gomati district of Tripura. Tirthmukh, a serene location surrounded by high hills and the Dumboor reservoir, lies near the Indo-Bangladesh [] The post BSF Tripura on high alert ahead of Tirthmukh Mela appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: Over 2,600 held, Narcotics worth Rs 1,500 Crore seized from 2022-24
Agartala:Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha revealed that the state has arrested 2,697 individuals and seized narcotics valued at over Rs 1,500 crore between 2022 and 2024. Speaking in the Tripura Legislative Assembly on Monday, Dr. Saha, who also serves as the Home Minister, highlighted the governments ongoing efforts to make Tripura a drug-free state. [] The post Tripura: Over 2,600 held, Narcotics worth Rs 1,500 Crore seized from 2022-24 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripuras Hojagiri dance thrills audience at SCZCC fest in Nagpur
Nagpur: Amid the vibrant festivities at the South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC) on its third day, the audience was spellbound by a mesmerising performance of Hojagiri, presented by Debasish Reang and his group from Tripura. Debasish Reang, head of the group, said, Hojagiri is not just a dance; its our way of honouring our [] The post Tripuras Hojagiri dance thrills audience at SCZCC fest in Nagpur appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Two held with Yaba worth Rs 1 Crore in Tripura
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Jan 12:In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, Tripura Police seized Yaba tablets worth Rs 1 crore during an operation in Agartala on Sunday morning. The contraband was found hidden inside a cement-laden truck, and two suspects were arrested in connection with the case. West Tripura District Superintendent of Police (SP) Kiran []
New State emblem for Tripura sparks row; replace it, says Opposition
BSF female troops foil smuggling bid in Tripura
Pradeep C. Nair | Keeping balance between China & US: Tough times for Yunus Bdesh
A recent article in Pratham Alo , a Bangladeshi English daily, headlined Touhid-Wang Meeting on 21 January: Issues to Gain Priority, is telling on the paradoxical situation that Bangladesh is caught up in now, and raises question about the longevity and legality of the Muhammad Yunus government. Recently, Mr Yunus interim government announced elections would be held in the country within 18 months. However, will Mr Yunus be able to carry out the multiple reforms that he has been promising, before that? The fact that reforms by a government that is not elected and lacks constitutional legitimacy is also not lost on anyone. The article begins by announcing a four-day visit by Bangladeshs foreign affairs adviser Touhid Hossain to China from January 21 to 24 and then proceeds to state that Bangladesh needs to proceed with caution since China is laying emphasis on geopolitics. It is undeniable that the West, the US in particular, has expansive support and cooperation for the present government. So, it would not be prudent for Bangladesh to take any such step that may go against the countrys interests. The first major aspect this statement highlights is the keenness of the Chinese to have the Bangladeshi official on their soil the day Donald Trump takes over as US President (it will still be January 20 in the US when Mr Hossain meets officials in Beijing on January 21). China has thus wasted no time to work on its strategic interests in Bangladesh. The second aspect is the tacit admission in Bangladesh of the role of the US or Americas Deep State in orchestrating the fall of Sheikh Hasinas government. Sheikh Hasina herself had called out the role of the US in her ouster, but the US had denied the allegations. The statement of the US was one that not many believed anyway. However, Mr Trump is a Yunus baiter since Grameen America, that Mr Yunus chaired in 2016, gave almost $250,000 to the Clinton Foundation when Hillary Clinton contested for President against Mr Trump. Mr Hossains visit to Beijing is at the invitation of Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister. During the visit, China is likely to have geopolitics uppermost on its mind and use the changed political circumstances (and the consequent anti-India sentiments) in Bangladesh to forge closer ties. After Mr Yunus takeover in August last year, 12 Chinese companies have invested $210 million in Bangladesh, which is much higher than at any other time in five months! China wants to use this opportunity to build closer relations with Bangladesh by making it a zero-sum game against India. Thereby also hangs a tale that despite a US-supported administration now in Dhaka, the Chinese have no qualms on capitalising on the opportunity! Earlier, Mr Yunus had met the Chinese foreign minister on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in September last year, when they discussed matters of bilateral and strategic interest. It is disconcerting, however, that India-Bangladesh relations have come under stress since the political changeover in Bangladesh. There have been a series of provocations for India that includes attacks on Hindus, vandalism and desecration of temples (both claimed as exaggerated by Mr Yunus and his officials), revival of the Jamaat-e-Islami and other radicals, seeking the extradition of Sheikh Hasina, threats to annex parts of India by a close Yunus aide, seeking strategic ties and resolution of the 1971 grievances with Pakistan, the docking of MV Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan , a Chinese-owned merchant vessel with Pakistani cargo (part of which was questionable cargo), which was a first since 1971, easing the visa regime on Pakistan citizens, agreeing to a Pakistani proposal for joint training of the Pakistan and Bangladesh armies in Bangladesh, seeking the supply of Pakistani Hatf-II short-range missiles, increasing the import of ammunition from Pakistan, deployment of Bayraktar TB2 drones on the Indian border, reports of Bangladesh security agencies aiding the formation of two new ethnic militant outfits in Tripura, the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das (the Iskcon priest), attempts to rewrite history by downplaying Indias role in the liberation of Bangladesh, threats to downsize Indias trade surplus, alleging that power tariff rates of Indian companies as too high, are among those that stand out. At a seminar recently in Bangladesh, Mr Hossain had stressed the importance of establishing seamless connectivity between Bangladesh and China through Myanmar. The current crisis in the Rakhine state of Myanmar, Bangladeshs only entry point into Myanmar) and the Rohingya crisis in Rakhine state makes that aspiration almost impossible. It is also interesting to note that during a recent interaction with the media, Mr Hossain had described his forthcoming visit to China as part of Dhakas ongoing efforts to maintain balanced relations with China, alongside the United States and India. However, will Mr Hossains four-day-long visit to China balance Bangladeshs relations with the US or worsen it under Mr Trumps watch, given his disdain for both Mr Yunus and China? Only time will tell. Are the multiple provocations by the Yunus government actually balancing relations with India? That looks improbable. What is appreciable is the diplomatic and strategic restraint that India has maintained despite all the provocative acts and statements that have come out of Dhaka. That is statesmanship at its best. The undeniable fact is that geography will have the final say in India-Bangladesh relations in times to come is something all governments in Bangladesh will have to come to terms with. The Yunus government, meanwhile, will have its hands full deciding between China (which is more than willing to resurrect the Bangladesh economy, obviously with future costs for Dhaka) and the US (which brought Mr Yunus to power in the first place) before its time runs out.
Tripura: BSF thwarts smuggling attempt, IG reviews border ops
Agartala: The Border Security Force (BSF) stationed in Tripura has successfully foiled a significant smuggling bid and detained three Bangladeshi nationals in separate operations over the past 24 hours. On January 12, alertMahila Praharis(women personnel) of the BSF thwarted a large-scale smuggling attempt at the Border Out Post (BOP) Ashabari in Sepahijala district. The smugglers, [] The post Tripura: BSF thwarts smuggling attempt, IG reviews border ops appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura BJP President criticizes left front, praises youth leadership
Agartala: Tripura BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharya criticized the former Left Front government for promoting socialism and capitalism among the youth while allegedly suppressing the people during its rule. Speaking at an event at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan on Sunday, Bhattacharya praised the BJP for its focus on empowering the youth in leadership [] The post Tripura BJP President criticizes left front, praises youth leadership appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Two arrested with yaba worth Rs 1 crore in Tripura
Agartala: In a major drug bust, Tripura Police seized Yaba tablets valued at Rs 1 crore during an operation in Agartala on Sunday morning. The drugs were hidden inside a cement-laden truck, and two individuals were arrested in connection with the case. Also Read: Tripura police nab 16 Bangladeshi nationals in Dhalai district West Tripura [] The post Two arrested with yaba worth Rs 1 crore in Tripura appeared first on NorthEast Now .
16th Finance Commission to arrive in Tripura on Jan 29: Official
AGARTALA, Jan 11: The full team of the 16th Finance Commission, headed by its chairman Arvind Panagariya, is expected to arrive here on January 29 for a four-day visit to Tripura, an official said on Saturday. During their visit to the northeastern state, they will meet chief minister Manik Saha and hold discussions with government []
Considerable improvement in law and order in Tripura: Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu
AGARTALA, Jan 11: Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on Friday claimed that the law and order situation in the state has improved considerably. While addressing the assembly on the first day of the winter session, he said that the crime rate in the state has decreased. Nallu said the insurgency problem has been resolved with []
4 Bangladeshis nabbed in Tripura for illegally entering India
AGARTALA, Jan 11: Four Bangladesh nationals have been arrested in Tripuras Khowai district for entering India without valid documents, police said on Saturday. An Indian person was also arrested for facilitating the entry of the Bangladeshis. Acting on a tip-off, police nabbed them near Teliamura railway station on Friday night. During preliminary investigation, the Bangladeshis []
EDs Tripura raid uncovers narcotics
ED seizes over 60 kg of marijuana after raids in Tripura
The raids were undertaken on January 10 in the state against inter-state drug cartels involved in the trafficking of narcotic substances, including ganja (marijuana) and phensedyl, a codeine-based cough syrup abused as an intoxicant.
Tripura government suspends engineers in water project corruption
Agartala: The Tripura government has suspended Executive Engineer Karnadata Jamatia and Sub-Divisional Officer Alok Das from the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation in Kumarghat following a preliminary investigation into irregularities in the Nal Se Jal water project. The investigation revealed financial discrepancies amounting to Rs 55 lakh, with the possibility that the actual figure [] The post Tripura government suspends engineers in water project corruption appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura NEET PG 2024 Counselling round 3 registration extended till January 13, check details here
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tripura, has extended the registration deadline for Round 3 of Tripura NEET PG 2024 counselling to January 13, 2025. Previously, the last date was December 9, 2024. Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the new deadline for eligibility in the counselling process.
Tripura MSMEs urged to leverage bamboo and rubber for defence sector products
AGARTALA, Jan 10: The MSMEs and startups of Tripura should focus on making products needed in the defence sector by using bamboo and rubber which grow aplenty in the northeastern state, speakers at an awareness session said here on Friday. The Kolkata-based Bharat Chamber of Commerce (BCC) organised the one-day awareness session. Aerospace and Defence []
Tripura guv highlights states progress in law & order in maiden assembly speech
ED raids 7 Tripura locations over illegal transactions, drug trafficking
Tripura: Flight services from Agartala to Shillong & Aizawl to resume soon, says Biplab Deb
Agartala: Tripura Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb announced on Friday that steps are being taken to reinstate regional flight services, including flights connecting Agartala with Shillong and Aizawl. The former Chief Minister, who also chairs the Airport Advisory Committee at Agartalas Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport, shared this update following a committee meeting held [] The post Tripura: Flight services from Agartala to Shillong & Aizawl to resume soon, says Biplab Deb appeared first on NorthEast Now .
16th FC likely to visit Tripura on Jan 29
Tripura: TSF seeks adoption of Roman script for Kokborok language
Agartala: The Twipra Students Federation (TSF), an affiliate of the North East Students Organisation (NESO), staged a protest near Circuit House in Agartala on Friday, urging the Tripura Legislative Assembly to discuss adopting the Roman script for the Kokborok language during its ongoing winter session. Speaking to reporters, TSF Vice President John Debbarma expressed frustration [] The post Tripura: TSF seeks adoption of Roman script for Kokborok language appeared first on NorthEast Now .
ED raids residences of 7 individuals in Tripura for cannabis & Yaba trade
Agartala: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a series of coordinated raids early Friday morning, targeting individuals allegedly involved in the trade of cannabis and Yaba tablets across three districts of TripuraWest, Gomati, and Sepahijala. Sources from the Home Department confirmed that the operations began at 6 AM on January 10 and focused on dismantling networks [] The post ED raids residences of 7 individuals in Tripura for cannabis & Yaba trade appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: ED initiates raids to trace financial misconduct & drug trafficking
Guwahati: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched extensive raids across Tripura on Friday morning, targeting individuals and organizations suspected of financial misconduct and connections to drug trafficking networks. The raids were carried out simultaneously at multiple locations, including Agartala and its surrounding areas. Residences of several individuals, including Apu Ranjan Das, Deb Brata Dey, Bishu Tripura, [] The post Tripura: ED initiates raids to trace financial misconduct & drug trafficking appeared first on NorthEast Now .
3 Tripura youths detained by BGB return home
actual normalcy cant return to manipur unless displaced people return to their homes congressTripuratimes
Tripura BJP slams CPI(M), showcases tribal progress since 2018
Agartala: The Janjati Morcha, the tribal wing of Tripuras ruling BJP, has strongly criticized the Gana Mukti Parishad (GMP), the CPI(M)s tribal wing, for accusing the government of neglecting indigenous communities. BJP leaders dismissed these claims as baseless and labeled GMPs planned Raj Bhawan Abhiyan on January 9 as a meaningless political stunt. Speaking at [] The post Tripura BJP slams CPI(M), showcases tribal progress since 2018 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
MHA approves Tripuras state emblem
MHA approves new state emblem for Tripura Government
Agartala: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted approval for a new State Emblem or Logo for the Government of Tripura. The approval was conveyed in a formal communication to P K Chakravarty, Secretary of the Department of Information & Cultural Affairs. Debobroto Basu, Under Secretary of the MHA, confirmed that the proposed emblem [] The post MHA approves new state emblem for Tripura Government appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Clip of 2 BSF jawans harassed by Bdeshis on Tripura border goes viral
Tripura BJP's tribal wing opposes Raj Bhavan Abhijan called by CPM tribal arm
Tripura Rajya Ganamukti Parisad has called 'Raj Bhavan Abhijan' on January 11, 2025 on various issues pertaining to the tribal interest
Tripura BJP to launch 14 days campaign on Constitution Awareness
Agartala: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura is set to launch a 14-day long campaign to celebrate the Constitution of India and raise awareness about its core values, as well as the pivotal role of Dr BR Ambedkar in its formation. The initiative, aimed at educating the public ahead of Republic Day on [] The post Tripura BJP to launch 14 days campaign on Constitution Awareness appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Use solar panels to become self-reliant in power: Tripura min to people
Tripura student body to observe Black Day on Jan 8 over CAA firing tragedy
Agartala: The Twipra Students Federation (TSF), an indigenous student body in Tripura and member of the North East Students Organisation (NESO), has announced plans to observe January 8 as Black Day in remembrance of the 2019 firing that claimed three lives during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The tragic incident occurred in Madhabbari, [] The post Tripura student body to observe Black Day on Jan 8 over CAA firing tragedy appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura allocates extra Rs 13 Crore for post-flood relief
Agartala: The Tripura government has ramped up its post-flood recovery efforts by sanctioning an additional Rs 13 crore from the Chief Ministers Relief Fund, as announced by Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Saha shared, An additional Rs 13 crore has been allocated from the Chief Ministers Relief Fund to [] The post Tripura allocates extra Rs 13 Crore for post-flood relief appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Five Indian border touts arrested in Tripura
Tripura nears full electrification, electric trains coming by Feb
Agartala: Tripura is on track to launch electric train services by February, with the Rs 46-crore railway electrification project nearly complete. This initiative, started in 2022, aims to replace diesel-powered trains with more efficient electric trains, connecting Tripura to the national railway grid. The electrification project covers the crucial Badarpur-Agartala route via Dharmanagar. Tripura State [] The post Tripura nears full electrification, electric trains coming by Feb appeared first on NorthEast Now .
GRP arrested 35 human traffickers in Tripura in 5 months
GRP arrested 35 human traffickers in Tripura in 5 months Agartala: The Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested 35 human traffickers in the last five months in Tripura for facilitating illegal entry of Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas into India, officials said on Monday. An official said that the 35 human traffickers, all Indians, were arrested by [] The post GRP arrested 35 human traffickers in Tripura in 5 months appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Tripura likely to get trains running on electricity by February 2025
The 46-crore electrification project, which was launched in 2022, will connect Tripura with the national railway grid
Tripura Likely To Roll Out Electric Trains By February As Electrification Nears Completion
At present, Tripura has diesel-powered train engines.
23 injured in two separate road accidents in Tripura
23 injured in two separate road accidents in Tripura Agartala: At least 23 people, including students, children and women were injured in two separate road accidents in Tripura on Sunday, police said. A police official said that at least 10 school students and a woman were injured after a bus carrying them suddenly caught fire [] The post 23 injured in two separate road accidents in Tripura appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Tripura govt wants to resume Indo-Bangla connectivity projects
Tripura police destroys 40,000 ganja plants in major crackdown
Agartala: In a major crackdown on drug cultivation, Jatrapur police, with support from the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), destroyed approximately 40,000 Ganja plants in the South Nidaya Manaititta area. The operation, led by officers from Jatrapur police station, targeted deep forest plots where the illegal plants were growing. Also read: Tripura: Bangladeshi mother and daughter [] The post Tripura police destroys 40,000 ganja plants in major crackdown appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Infiltration attempts from Bangladesh rising
By Ashis Biswas Attempts made by groups of people to sneak into India illegally from Bangladesh into Tripura and West Bengal have increased in recent weeks. The Border Security Force (BSF) and various state police have stepped up vigil to prevent the infiltration to the extent possible, more so in view of the continuing violence in Bangladesh. But the situation is not improving as the political turmoil engulfing Indias immediate neighbours in the east has fuelled fears of displacement [] The post Infiltration attempts from Bangladesh rising appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
