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17 Sep

Officials Ordered to Formulate 100-Day Action Plan to Speed Up Project Implementation

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has reviewed the progress of investment projects linked to Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed during the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026 and directed officials to speed up the implementation of feasible proposals in the state. During the review meeting, officials informed the Chief Minister that concept notes and detailed project proposals for more than 158 investment projects have been received. The proposals are currently being examined by the departments concerned before further steps are taken towards their implementation. Saha directed all Secretaries and Directors to prepare a 100-day action plan to ensure that feasible projects…

02 Sep

BJP Holds Strategy Meet in Tripura Ahead of Village Committee Polls

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The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Tripura held a high-level organisational meeting on Wednesday to formulate its strategy for the upcoming elections to the Village Committees under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council. The Village Committee elections are scheduled to take place on September 28. The meeting was chaired by BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) B L Santosh and attended by senior party leaders, including National General Secretary and former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, Chief Minister Manik Saha, BJP Northeast in-charge Sambit Patra, Co-Coordinator Rajib Babbar, state in-charge Rajdeep Roy, Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee and state BJP…

25 Aug

Ayurvedic College in Tepania, Homeopathy College Classes to Boost Tripura Healthcare

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The Tripura government will take necessary steps to establish a medical university in the state, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday. The Chief Minister also announced that an Ayurvedic College will be set up at Tepania in Gomati district next year, while classes at a Homeopathy College will begin from the 2026-27 academic session. The Chief Minister made the announcement at an offer distribution programme for General Duty Medical Officers at Pragya Bhavan in Agartala. The two-day state-level training workshop for dentists, surgeons and Community Health Officers also concluded on the occasion. Saha said the government is working towards…

14 Aug

Tripura High Court Refuses To Quash FIRs Against Content Creator Over Remarks On PM Modi, Mayor And Mata Tripureswari

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The Tripura High Court has refused to quash FIRs and charge-sheets filed against a content creator accused of making derogatory and defamatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor Dipak Majumder and Mata Tripureswari. A Division Bench comprising Justice Dr T. Amarnath Goud and Justice S. Datta Purkayastha was hearing two petitions challenging cases registered at East Agartala Police Station and West Agartala Police Station. The cases were registered under Sections 356, 356(2) and 356(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, along with Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The petitioner had also challenged…

10 Aug

Duo Held for Alleged Illegal Border Entry

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Tripura Police arrested two Bangladeshi women in Sepahijala district on Sunday for allegedly entering India illegally by crossing the border fencing in the Kaiyadhepa area, police said. The women were apprehended by personnel of Madhupur Police Station during an operation in the border area. The arrested women were identified as Shakila Khanum, 31, wife of Arshad Sheikh and a resident of Saruria under Mollahat Police Station in Bagerhat district of Bangladesh, and Sonia Sultana, wife of Aslam Molla, from Phuldhar village under Kalia Police Station in Narail district. According to police, the two women had travelled from Dhaka with the…

18 Jul

Retired IAS Officer Chakraborty Gets Key Poll Responsibility in Tripura

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The Tripura government has appointed retired senior IAS officer Dr. Pradeep Kumar Chakraborty (PK Chakraborty) as the State Election Commissioner, a key administrative move ahead of the forthcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections. According to an official notification, the appointment has taken immediate effect. Chakraborty succeeds retired IAS officer and former Tripura Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar, who had been serving as the State Election Commissioner since November 16, 2025. Before taking up his new assignment, Chakraborty was serving as Secretary to Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha. During his administrative career, he held several important…

16 Jul

Tripura CM Manik Saha Calls for Preserving Rath Yatra Heritage, Highlights Festival’s Message of Unity

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that the history and heritage of Rath Yatra should be preserved and passed on to the younger generation.Participating in the ISKCON Agartala Rath Yatra, Saha described the festival as a celebration of unity that promotes brotherhood, harmony and social cohesion.The Chief Minister reiterated the state government's commitment to preserving the state's rich cultural and religious heritage while continuing the pace of development.Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu was also present at the programme.Meanwhile, Rath Yatra was celebrated with religious fervour across the state.In South Tripura, the district's largest Rath Yatra was held at the…

11 Jul

Tripura Pushes for Full Trade Through Sabroom ICP

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The proposed launch of full-fledged commercial trade through the Sabroom Integrated Check Post (ICP) with Bangladesh emerged as one of the key issues at the two-day Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026, with investors and business leaders seeking clarity on when the strategic trade corridor will become fully operational.Industrialists, exporters and business delegations from India and abroad repeatedly raised questions on the timeline for opening regular commercial trade through the Sabroom-Ramgarh border. Participants said the route could significantly improve Tripura's connectivity with Bangladesh and international markets, making the state an important logistics and export hub for Northeast India.The issue gained further…

09 Jul

Tripura Showcases Investment Potential at Business Conclave, Scindia Hails State as Gateway to Southeast Asia

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The two-day Destination Tripura Business Conclave began on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the state's journey towards becoming an emerging business and investment hub of Northeast India. Addressing the inaugural session, Chief Minister Manik Saha said Tripura is one of the fastest-growing states in the country. He said the time is ripe for private investors to tap the state's immense potential and take advantage of its robust infrastructure. The Chief Minister informed that while the government had initially expected around 500 business delegates, the response has far exceeded expectations, with nearly 1,200 business leaders, promoters and entrepreneurs participating in…

07 Jul

Tripura Protests Erupt Over Power Recharge Failure

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Widespread protests broke out in several parts of Tripura after a prolonged server failure disrupted prepaid electricity meter recharges, leaving many consumers without power and prompting road blockades in Teliamura, Dharmanagar and Kailashahar. The technical problem also affected electricity-related services in several areas, while separate protests were held in Dharmanagar over the quality of drinking water supply.The strongest protest was reported from Teliamura, where residents blocked a stretch of the National Highway, alleging that they had been unable to recharge their prepaid smart electricity meters for nearly three days because of a server malfunction. Protesters claimed their electricity connections were…