Tripura

24 Dec

Tripura to reduce road accidents to zero with new public awareness campaigns

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Tripura records an alarming 750 road traffic accidents annually, resulting in approximately 250 deaths, prompting the state government to intensify efforts to achieve zero road fatalities. Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury highlighted these figures during the 15th State Road Safety Council meeting on December 23. "Our aim is to reduce road accidents to zero by focusing on public awareness and adopting advanced traffic management measures," said Chowdhury. He emphasized that caution and education are crucial to preventing road mishaps. The government has implemented various initiatives, including public awareness campaigns in 25 colleges to address road safety, consumer protection, and drug abuse.…

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23 Dec

GRP, RPF, BSF arrest three Bangladeshis in Agartala for unlawful entry

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The Agartala Government Railway Police (GRP), Railway Protection Force (RPF), Border Security Force (BSF), and the intelligence department arrested three Bangladeshi nationals at Agartala Railway Station on December 22. The individuals were detained while attempting to board a train to Kolkata. According to GRP officials, the suspects were identified as Chutan Das (19), Bishnu Chandra Das (20), both from Noakhali District, and Mohammad Malek (30) from Habiganj, Bangladesh. The arrest was made after receiving confidential intelligence about their illegal entry into India. During preliminary interrogation, the suspects admitted to entering India unlawfully and were on their way to Kolkata, intending…

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21 Dec

Pranajit Singha Roy seeks Rs 500 crore for TTAADC infrastructure in budget meeting

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Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy has made crucial financial requests to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the pre-budget meeting held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on December 20. Roy urged the immediate release of funds from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to assist with the recovery from the recent floods that caused significant damage in Tripura. He also requested a special financial package of Rs 500 crore for the development of infrastructure in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). Accompanied by Additional Secretary of the Finance Department, Akinchan Sarkar, Roy expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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20 Dec

Amit Shah to attend Bhoomi Pujan for new BJP office in Agartala on December 22

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To strengthen its presence in the Northeast, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura is set to inaugurate a new state office in Agartala. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone and attend the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony for the new office on December 22 at Natun Nagar. Shah, who is scheduled to arrive in Agartala on December 21 for the 72nd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC), will be accompanied by Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, BJP state President Rajib Bhattacharya, and other prominent leaders. Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy,…

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20 Dec

Tripura starts acquiring 21,315 MT of paddy at 51 places through MSP

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The Tripura government began acquiring 21,315 metric tons of paddy at 51 places at the minimum support price. Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Minister Sushanta Chowdhury and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratanlal Nath presided over the major ceremony, which took place at the Madhab Bari food warehouse in Jirania under the West District. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Nath stated that the federal government and state governments are trying to improve the lives of farmers, who supply the food. The Minister emphasized that the state government began buying paddy from farmers in 2018–19 at a price of ₹17.50…

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19 Dec

Tripura GRP arrests three women for assaulting TTE over illegal banana transportation

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Tripura’s Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested three women for assaulting a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE), Atul Kaushik, at Manu Railway Station in Dhalai District. The incident, which occurred a month ago, stemmed from a dispute over illegal banana transportation. The accused, identified as Rubina Chakma (21), Rajnamukhi Chakma (30), and Bina Chakma (35), were caught after video footage of the assault surfaced. According to police, the women were using passenger trains to transport bananas illegally. When confronted by Kaushik and fined ₹3,000, tensions escalated, leading to a violent altercation. Kaushik sustained severe injuries and required immediate medical attention. Following the…

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18 Dec

Youth Congress demands restoration of iconic 1971 Bangladesh War photograph

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The Tripura Youth Congress has strongly condemned the alleged removal of a historic photograph depicting the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War from the Indian Army Headquarters. Led by Pradesh Youth Congress President Neel Kamal Saha, a protest was staged on December 17 outside the Pradesh Congress Bhavan. The photograph in question captures the moment of Pakistan's surrender to the Indian Army, symbolizing India's pivotal role in Bangladesh's independence. Addressing the gathering, Saha criticized the alleged act as "shameful and unacceptable," accusing the BJP of attempting to erase India's proud history. “The BJP has drawn a blueprint to wipe out the country’s…

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17 Dec

CM Dr. Manik Saha presents Tripura’s investment opportunities to Mumbai investors

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Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on December 16 called on investors to explore the state’s abundant resources, including rubber, bamboo, natural gas, and agro-products, to drive industrial growth. Speaking at the Northeast Trade and Investment Roadshow at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, Dr. Saha emphasized Tripura’s potential as an investment hub in the Northeast. Acknowledging past developmental challenges, Dr. Saha credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Act East Policy for prioritizing the region’s growth. “Tripura is the most peaceful state in the country, with a power-surplus economy and robust agricultural and industrial bases,” he stated. Highlighting the…

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14 Dec

Police seize ₹1.5 lakh worth of brown sugar in Agartala, six arrested

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In a major operation against drug trafficking, Tripura Police apprehended six individuals, including two women, and seized brown sugar valued at ₹1.5 lakh during a raid in Agartala city on December 13. Sadar Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Debaprasad Roy stated, “We are conducting regular raids to curb drug trafficking and arrest offenders. Acting on specific intelligence, we raided a location where four individuals were assembling to distribute drugs. Subsequent interrogation led to the arrest of two more women, bringing the total to six.” The arrested individuals have been identified as: Ramu DasAbinash DebnathAnimesh GoshSanju DebbarmaPinky DasPuja GoswamiTwo pouches of brown…

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14 Dec

Tripura launches initiatives to enhance tea industry

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Santana Chakma, the minister of commerce and industries for Tripura, said that the BJP-led government has taken action to support the tea sector in the northeastern state. Speaking at the state's first-ever stakeholder consultation for the establishment of a tea e-auction center, the minister said that the previous Left Front government had mostly disregarded tea, one of the oldest organized industries. Chakma stated that the recommendations made by the experts during the meeting will be implemented at the proper levels and asked for support from stakeholders Tea Board India (TBI), Tea Research Institute (TRI), Association of Tea Auctioneers, and Tea…

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