Tripura

24 Jan

Severe fog causes flight delays and cancellations at Agartala airport

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Severe fog conditions at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala caused significant disruption on Thursday, stranding over 200 passengers. Around seven flights faced delays, while one was cancelled due to near-zero visibility in the morning. According to a senior official from the Airport Authority of India, the fog heavily impacted morning flights. “One flight was cancelled, and six to seven flights were delayed, leaving passengers waiting at the airport,” the official said. Operations gradually resumed after 1 PM as visibility improved, allowing flights to land and depart. The incident underscores the recurring challenges of weather-related disruptions during winter, highlighting…

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23 Jan

One arrested in Tripura with 10,000 yaba tablets

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Police arrested a man and seized Yaba tablets worth ₹25 lakh in Bagbassa, North District, near the Assam-Tripura interstate border on Tuesday. Bagbassa Police Station Officer-in-Charge, Partha Deb, stated that the arrest followed a late-night tip-off about a Bolero car transporting a large consignment of Yaba tablets from Assam to Tripura. “Police set up a naka point in the Bagbassa area and intercepted the vehicle. Upon inspection, approximately 10,000 Yaba tablets were found concealed in a secret chamber. The driver, Suman Mia, a resident of Dhanpur in Sepahijala District, was arrested,” Deb informed. The seized contraband is valued at…

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22 Jan

Tripura 2nd in Northeast in terms of GSDP

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Tripura has achieved a significant milestone, recording the second-highest Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in the Northeast region. Chief Minister Manik Saha announced this achievement on the state's 53rd Statehood Day, highlighting Tripura's remarkable progress and development at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan on Tuesday. The state's GSDP growth is expected to contribute to the country's GDP increase in the coming days. CM Saha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for their unwavering support, which has enabled Tripura to move forward on the path of development. Chief Minister said "A new chapter has begun in Tripura,…

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22 Jan

Illegal Bangladeshi immigrant arrested with pistol in Tripura ahead of Republic Day

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An illegal Bangladeshi immigrant was arrested with a pistol in Agartala, police said on Wednesday. Samajpriya Chakma, a resident of Bangladesh's Khagrachhari district, was arrested from a house in Adarsha Palli in the AD Nagar police station area of the city on Tuesday night, they said. "A sophisticated pistol with three bullets was recovered from his possession. A total of Rs 2.21 lakh in Indian currency notes and Rs 25,000 in Bangladeshi currency were also seized from him," SDPO (Sadar) Debaprasad Roy told media persons.

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22 Jan

Unakoti’s rich history unfolds with discovery of Brahma sculpture

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Villagers in the Bhuiyapara area of Kailashahar Sub-division, Unakoti District, have uncovered an ancient sculpture of Lord Brahma during development works on January 21. Unakoti, a renowned archaeological site dating back to the 7th–9th centuries, is famed for its Shaiva rock carvings and natural beauty. The discovery has drawn significant attention, with large crowds gathering to view the relic. Kailashahar Sub-divisional Magistrate Pradip Sarkar stated, “The idol was found during groundwork and has since been moved to the Unakoti District Magistrate’s office for preservation. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been notified for further investigation.” Assistant Conservator of ASI…

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21 Jan

Tripura observes Statehood Day, PM Modi extends greetings

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted the people of Tripura on its Statehood day. He remarked that the state was making noteworthy contributions to national progress.In a post on X, he wrote, “Best wishes to the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day. The state is making noteworthy contributions to national progress. It is also known for its rich culture and heritage. May Tripura continue to scale new heights of development.”In Tripura, the Day's main function was held in Agartala and Chief Minister Manik Saha addressed a gathering in the famous Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan. Meanwhile, several union ministers, governors and…

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21 Jan

‘Platform to showcase artistic talents’: Tripura CM inaugurates Purvottar Adi Bazar

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha recently inaugurated the Purvottar Adi Bazar at Purbasa Urban Hut Complex, Jail Road, Agartala, where he said that the Bazar will play an important role in the development of handicrafts in the North Eastern region."Purvottar Adi Bazar is a platform to showcase the culture, heritage, and artistic talents of the artisans of Tripura and the North Eastern region. It will play an important role in the development of handicrafts inthe region," Saha said. It must be noted that Purvottar Adi Bazar, a joint initiative of the Tribal Co-operative Marketing Federation of India (TRIFED) and Tripura…

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21 Jan

Tripura CM highlights BJP’s leadership and welfare commitment

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on January 20 praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its discipline and dedication to societal welfare, emphasizing the party's commitment to reaching every individual through developmental initiatives. Speaking at an event where Gouranga Bhowmik was announced as the Sadar (Rural) District President, CM Saha highlighted the systematic approach of the BJP in organizational development. "We began at the booth level, moved to Mandal Presidents, and now, District Presidents. Among 11 candidates, Gouranga Bhowmik was elected, reflecting the party’s transparent and disciplined process," he said. Saha urged party members to prioritize discipline and adhere to…

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20 Jan

Tripura rubber plantation surpasses 5-year record

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Tripura has surpassed its five-year rubber cultivation target of 30,000 hectare under an initiative of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association (ATMA), and is now aiming to increase the plantation to 69,000 hectare, an official said on Sunday.Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development (INROAD), backed by ATMA, was launched in 2021 to develop 2 lakh hectare of natural rubber plantation in Northeast and West Bengal over five years. Under this initiative, the Rubber Board had set a target of 30,000 hectare for Tripura. "Tripura has already raised rubber plantations on 47,747 hectare against its five-year target of 30,000 hectare. We…

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20 Jan

Minister Ratan Lal Nath remarks, Tripura advocates for Kokborok’s inclusion in the eighth schedule

Banasree SarkarTripuraMinister Ratan Lal Nath

Tripura Minister Ratan Lal Nath stated that the state administration was working to add the Kokborok language to the Constitution's Eighth Schedule. The Constitution of our nation recognizes 22 different languages. Adding Kokborok to the Constitution's Eighth Schedule is our top objective. Speaking during the primary ceremony to commemorate the 46th Kokborok Diwas at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala, Nath stated, "It's our demand." "No initiative was taken to develop the language before 2018," Nath said, subtly criticizing the former Left Front government. To promote the Kokborok language, we gave Gandacherra the name Ganda Tuisa and Baramura the name Hatai…

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