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28 Oct

Three arrested in Tripura for circulating fake currency

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Tripura police confiscated counterfeit Indian currency amounting to Rs 10,000 in Irani village, Unakoti district, leading to the arrest of three individuals on Monday. Arunoday Das, Officer-in-Charge of Irani Police Station, reported that the police acted on credible intelligence regarding the circulation of fake currency in the area. “Upon receiving specific information, we deployed undercover officers who intercepted an auto-rickshaw. During the operation, we detained three suspects and seized Rs 10,000 in counterfeit notes,” Das stated. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohid Mia, Aktar Ali, and Sayan Ali. Following their apprehension, a case has been registered against them,…

26 Oct

BJP sets ambitious goal of 12 lakh members in Tripura by year-end

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Tripura BJP President Rajib Bhattacharya announced an organizational meeting set for October 26, focusing on fortifying the party’s grassroots presence across the state. Bhattacharya, also a Rajya Sabha MP, revealed that the BJP’s membership drive—initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 2—has so far added over 10 lakh members, aiming for a target of 12 lakh in Tripura. “Currently, around 7.43 lakh members have joined online and 2 lakh offline. We’re on track to achieve our goal,” Bhattacharya stated, expressing confidence in the campaign’s progress. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Manik Saha, State Prabhari Dr. Rajdeep Roy, and…

25 Oct

“Nonsense” rhetoric: Chaudhury hits back at Pradyot

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Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury has accused Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, the founder of the Tipra Motha Party, of "rambling" as he loses support in the political landscape. Chaudhury's remarks came on October 24, a day after Pradyot suggested that the opposition leader could have faced electoral defeat had Tipra Motha fielded a candidate against him in the last Assembly elections. Chaudhury, who also serves as the CPIM state committee secretary and an MLA, responded to Pradyot's comments by questioning the effectiveness of his leadership over the past six years. He stated that despite ongoing discussions surrounding Greater Tipraland,…

25 Oct

Tripura police arrested a gang of human traffickers’

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Three Bangladeshi females and two Indians were arrested in Tripura's Sepahijala area on Thursday for alleged human trafficking. On Wednesday, three Bangladeshi girls were apprehended at Bhabhanipur and Kalikrishnanagar by the Jatrapura police station. Police noted that the remaining two Indians were apprehended in Kalikrishnanagar on Thursday. The police had spotted a suspicious movement by a lady. Swapna Akhtar, a Dhaka resident, was captured by authorities on Wednesday near the Indo-Bangla border. OC Subrata Debnath told Swapna first claimed to be an Indian citizen and provided a bogus Aadhaar card, which resulted in her detention for unlawfully entering India. Just…

23 Oct

Tripura police arrested a man along with bulk amount of drugs

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Tripura police arrest a person for smuggling 16,000 yaba tablets and six kilograms of marijuana in Fultoli Naya Para district of the state. According to officials, on Tuesday morning, based on a tip, police in Amtali raided Debjit Bhoumik's home in Fultoli Naya Para. During the operation, investigators seized 16,000 yaba tablets and 6 kg of marijuana while arresting Bhoumik. Police Superintendent Kiran Kumar, Amtali SDPO, and Officer-in-Charge Sitikanta Bardhan informed breif of the case to the media. Dr. Kumar claimed that the entire market value of the seized medications was roughly 4.2 million taka. SP Kiran Kumar stated that…

23 Oct

Tripura celebrates Dhalai’s National Water Award success

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Tripura's Dhalai district has been honoured with the prestigious National Water Award as the Best District in the Northeast region. The district received this recognition for its remarkable efforts in water conservation, including constructing recharge structures, geo-tagging water bodies, and planting over 41 lakh bamboo trees to support sustainable water management. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha expressed pride in the district's achievement, stating, "I wholeheartedly congratulate the people of Dhalai district, the administration, and all those involved for this remarkable accomplishment." The award was accepted by Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal, the former Dhalai District Magistrate, who is now serving as the…

23 Oct

Tripura welcomes 13 new BDS seats at Agartala Government Dental College

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The Ministry of Health has approved an increase in seat capacity for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at Agartala Government Dental College, raising the intake from 50 to 63 for the academic session 2025-26. In a letter to the Principal of Agartala Government Dental College and IGM Hospital, the Secretary of the Government of India, Amit Kumar, confirmed the Central Government’s permission for the seat expansion, initially valid for one year. The approval will be renewed annually, subject to the verification of the institution’s progress. Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha expressed gratitude on Facebook, thanking Prime Minister…

22 Oct

Crime in Tripura has been lowest level in a decade, admit by police Director General

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Amidst opposition charges of police inaction and political pressure on the force. Tripura Director General of Police Amitabh Ranjan stated on Monday that crime in the state has been at its lowest level in a decade. Ranjan's statements came amid reports of ethnic and sectarian violence in Gandatwisa, Dhalai, and Jirania, West Tripura. Ranjan emphasized the police's strong commitment to maintaining law and order, saying that CM Manik Saha has given them complete authority to take action against lawbreakers and ensure law and order. However, some vested interest organizations are attempting to create rumors regarding the deterioration of the law and…

21 Oct

Tripura CM reports enthusiastic response in BJP membership drive

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that BJP's membership in the state has crossed the 6 lakh mark, bringing the party closer to its goal of enrolling 12 lakh members. While addressing a BJP membership drive in his 8 Town Baradowali constituency on October 20, CM Saha highlighted the growing support for the party. "People’s trust in BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is evident from the enthusiastic response to our membership campaign. We have already surpassed 6 lakh members out of the 12 lakh target for Tripura,” said Saha. The chief minister personally engaged with party workers and new…

19 Oct

Heartbreaking drowning incident claims lives of two young girls

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A heartbreaking incident unfolded on October 18 in the Kalidas Para area of Nagichhara, where two children drowned in a pond, leading to their untimely deaths. The victims have been identified as Pinki Das, aged 9, and Urmila Marak, aged 10. According to police sources, the children were playing near the pond when the tragedy struck. “Local residents discovered the two children lying unresponsive in the water and immediately alerted the Fire and Emergency department,” a police spokesperson stated. Firefighters promptly rushed to the scene, rescuing the children and transporting them to Ananda Nagar Primary Health Centre. Unfortunately, both were…