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27 Feb

AI Push in Tripura as CM Announces New State Policy

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced the state's plan to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, marking a pioneering initiative in India. The policy will be developed in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission and NITI Aayog, with the aim of enhancing governance and improving technology-driven public service delivery. The implementation of AI-based solutions is expected in Agartala to address various civic challenges, including traffic congestion, parking difficulties, the stability of electricity supply, provision of potable water, flood management, and the handling of solid and liquid waste. Additionally, the state is partnering with the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information…

26 Feb

Tripura Student Assault: CM Manik Saha Seeks Haryana CM’s Intervention, Promises Aid to Victim

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that he discussed with Haryana counterpart Nayab Singh Saini the incident of alleged brutal assault of a biotechnology student from Tripura at a paying guest accommodation in Gurugram. The Chief Minister, while taking to social media, said that Saini has assured him that he would personally look into the case and ensure that all necessary steps are taken to secure justice for the victim. Saha said that he also assured the victim’s mother of comprehensive support from the Tripura government.Meanwhile, the Chief Minister has directed the Chief Resident Commissioner at Tripura Bhawan…

25 Feb

Indradhanush Gas Grid Work Slows in Tripura as Terrain, Rain and Clearance Issues Delay 253-km Pipeline Target

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The Indradhanush Gas Grid project in Tripura is likely to miss its pipeline-laying target for March, with officials pointing to land-related issues, difficult terrain and prolonged rainfall as the main reasons for the delay. Under the project, a 253-kilometre gas pipeline was scheduled to be laid across the state by the end of this month. Once completed, the pipeline is expected to supply CNG and LPG to different parts of Tripura and strengthen connectivity with the larger northeastern gas network. However, progress has been slower than planned. An official involved in the project said that so far around 170 kilometres…

25 Feb

Suspected robbery turns fatal as elderly woman succumbs to injuries

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A 75-year-old woman, Raj Laxmi Bardhan, died from her injuries at Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital one day after being assaulted by suspected robbers at her home near Banikya Chowmuhani, Agartala. Her son, Uttam Bardhan, discovered her tied up and injured when he returned home on Monday afternoon. She was promptly hospitalized but passed away on Tuesday morning. Preliminary investigations indicate that unidentified assailants entered the house to commit robbery, with two gold bangles and a pair of earrings missing, according to the son’s complaint. A case has been registered at the Bodhjungnagar police station, and an investigation is ongoing.

24 Feb

85% Tap Water Connections Completed under Jal Jeevan Mission: Tripura CM

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that eighty-five percent of household tap water connections have been completed in the state as part of the Jal Jeevan Mission. He highlighted ongoing development efforts not only in Agartala but across twenty urban areas of Tripura. This announcement was made during the foundation stone laying ceremony for the rejuvenation and beautification of a pond at Hrishi Colony, Pratapgarh, under Agartala Municipal Corporation’s Ward Number 43. The project, which costs Rs 3.24 crore, is a collaboration between the Tripura Jal Board and the Agartala Municipal Corporation and is part of the AMRUT initiative. During…

23 Feb

BSF nabs PCJSS (Santu) armed cadre Apollo Chakma near border

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The Border Security Force (BSF) recently apprehended Apollo Chakma, an armed member of the Parbotto Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS), led by Santu Larma from the Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council. Apollo, the son of Bijay Chakma from the Khagrachari district, was arrested while attempting to cross the Indo-Bangladesh border via Gate No.2 at the Amrit Para BSF camp in Tripura. During the arrest, the BSF seized a walkie-talkie from him and subsequently transferred him to Rashyabari Police Station. The Tripura Police have filed charges against him, which include cow smuggling and illegal entry into India. The PCJSS, which has…

23 Feb

VP to inaugurate convocation of Tripura Central University on March 8

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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan will inaugurate the convocation of Tripura Central University at Suryamaninagar in West Tripura on March 8. Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu, Chief Minister Manik Saha, Varsity Chancellor Ahmed Javed, and Acting Vice Chancellor Prof Shyamal Das will be present at the programme. "Vice President CP Radhakrishnan is scheduled to inaugurate Tripura Central University's 14th convocation at Suryamaninagar in West Tripura on March 8. Governor Indrasena Nallu Reddy, Chief Minister Manik Saha and Chancellor of the varsity Ahmed Javed will also remain present in the programme," said acting Registrar, Prof Sameer Kumar Shil. "Gold medals will be awarded…

22 Feb

Tripura Woman Allegedly Assaulted by Live-in Partner in Delhi

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A 19-year-old university student from Tripura was reportedly assaulted and raped by her live-in partner in Gurugram, located in the Delhi-NCR region. According to police sources, the accused not only physically abused her but also recorded the assault and issued threats during the incident. The survivor's family has expressed deep anguish, insisting on stringent action; her mother articulated that the family’s life has been shattered by the violence. In response to the allegations, police have filed an FIR against the accused, who hails from Narela in Delhi, under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), specifically Sections 115, 118(1),…

22 Feb

Tripura CM Reviews Plans for Restarting Kailashahar Airport Operations

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha is intensifying efforts to restart flight operations at Kailashahar airport, located in Unakoti district near Bangladesh, which has been closed for several years. He recently held a meeting with officials from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to discuss the airport's revival, highlighting the importance of the facility due to its strategic location and historical significance during the Indo-Pak war in 1971. Saha indicated that the meeting addressed unresolved issues and strategies needed for resuming flight service. Additionally, AAI officials had met with Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury to explore options for operationalizing the defunct airport.…

21 Feb

Mother Language Day Celebrated at Bangladesh Missions in Guwahati and Agartala

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International Mother Language Day was commemorated at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commissions in Guwahati and Agartala with several programs on February 21. In Guwahati, the event, starting at 10 am, included wreath-laying at the Shaheed Minar by Assistant High Commissioner Zikrul Hasan Fahad, chorus singing of Ekushey February songs, and an afternoon discussion alongside an Iftar gathering featuring messages from the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In Agartala, the day began with the national flag at half-mast, floral tributes paid by Assistant High Commissioner Hasan Al Bashar Abdul Ulayee, and readings of messages from various leaders. The program also…