Tripura

05 Dec

Tripura Tea Output Reaches 90 Lakh Kg; CM Calls for Stronger Marketing and ‘Vocal for Local’ Push

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has asked the Tripura Tea Development Corporation (TTDC) to take stronger and more proactive steps to become a self-reliant organisation. He made this appeal during a review meeting held at the Civil Secretariat on Thursday with officials of the Industries and Commerce Department and senior members of TTDC. The chief minister said that the tea sector holds great importance for the state and must work in a steady and focused manner to create more jobs and increase its own capacity. During the meeting, TTDC Chairman Samir Ranjan Ghosh shared that the corporation has been able…

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04 Dec

Tripura establishes skill-training hubs for women in border regions in collaboration with the land port authority

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Directorate of Skill Development has entered into a new partnership with the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) to expand skill training opportunities for women living in border areas. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on December 4 at the office of the Director of Skill Development. Under this agreement, the existing infrastructure at the Akhaura Integrated Check Post (ICP) will now be used to run dedicated training programmes for women. The facilities include a 30-seater conference hall, a smart classroom, meeting rooms and other training spaces. These will be made available from the last week of…

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04 Dec

At Task Force Meet, Tripura Chief Minister Raises Key Issues Facing the Northeast

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha highlighted significant barriers to the development of the Northeast region during the second meeting of the High-Level Task Force on Logistics Expenditure, Infrastructure, and Communication Development, chaired by Union Minister of DoNER Jyotiraditya Scindia. He pointed out that high logistics costs, communication shortcomings, and infrastructure deficiencies are critical obstacles hindering progress. The task force is intended to foster a coordinated and systematic approach for addressing these issues collectively among all North Eastern states. Saha presented a detailed pictorial report that encapsulated the challenges identified by the states during the inaugural meeting and proposed remedial steps.…

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03 Dec

The GBP hospital in Tripura implants the first leadless pacemaker

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura has achieved a significant medical milestone with Agartala Government Medical College and GB Pant Hospital successfully performing their first leadless pacemaker implantation on a critically ill 71‑year‑old patient. The miniature, wire‑free device—delivered directly into the heart through a vein—marks a major advancement in minimally invasive cardiac care. Health officials said the patient was admitted in a life‑threatening condition, suffering from complete heart block, traumatic brain injury, intraparenchymal haemorrhage and septic shock. Specialists from Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery, Medicine ICU and Cardiology worked for several days to stabilise him before proceeding with the implantation. Unlike conventional pacemakers that require chest surgery…

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03 Dec

Heightened Checks Leading to ‘Exfiltration’ from Tripura, Claims Chief Minister

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has declared that the state is currently experiencing 'exfiltration' rather than infiltration from across the Bangladesh border, attributing this phenomenon to heightened scrutiny leading individuals holding fake documents to depart. Tripura, which shares an 856-km border with Bangladesh, has seen the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehend 57 illegal Rohingya immigrants, 628 Bangladeshi nationals, and 280 Indians this year. Saha emphasized that the BSF has been directed to return infiltrators in cooperation with the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB), following legal protocols. He acknowledged the challenging conditions for border security due to difficult terrain and areas lacking…

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02 Dec

Tripura BJP Leader: Pradyot is “using” the regional front to regain political relevance

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Former MP Rebati Tripura accused Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, founder of the Tipra Motha party, of seeking political relevance through the new “One North East” initiative, which he claims misleads voters during a time of stability in Tripura. He criticized the initiative as a sign of an "existential crisis" in Debbarma's strategy, highlighting contradictory statements made at its launch. Rebati labelled the campaign as a distraction from past demands for Tipraland and Greater Tipraland, suggesting that Debbarma's political positions have changed frequently. Additionally, he raised concerns over financial mismanagement in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council and deemed proposals…

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01 Dec

Raj Bhavan Tripura Renamed Lok Bhavan Due to a Change in National Nomenclature

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Alongside the renaming of Governors' residences throughout India, Tripura's Raj Bhavan will officially be renamed Lok Bhavan as of December 1, following a directive from the Union Home Ministry. This change, initiated by Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu after discussions with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, reflects a movement to eliminate colonial-era terms from official usage, symbolizing greater accessibility and transparency. The term "Raj Bhavan," which connoted a king's domain, will be replaced to emphasize ownership by the people in a democratic system. In addition to the name change, designated visiting hours will be established for the public to…

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29 Nov

Pradyot praises the historic “One North East Unity” event, calls for statewide mobilisation across Tripura

Banasree SarkarTripura

Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has described the November 27 ‘One North East Unity’ rally at Agartala’s Swami Vivekananda Maidan as a “historic and defining” moment for the Tiprasa community. Speaking during a Facebook Live address on November 28, the royal scion urged party workers to intensify outreach efforts, joining programmes and meetings across all districts in the coming days. Reflecting on the massive turnout, Pradyot said he had “never seen such a huge crowd” in his political journey. He noted that while the venue overflowed with supporters, an even larger number gathered along the roads, with…

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28 Nov

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma says that ‘One North East’ not against anyone, aims to strengthen indigenous unity

Banasree SarkarTripura

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday underlined that the ‘One North East’ initiative is a unifying platform for indigenous communities, not a movement directed against any individual, organisation, or state. Speaking to reporters after arriving in Agartala to attend a large public gathering at Swami Vivekananda Maidan, Sangma said the initiative seeks to ensure that the voices of the region’s diverse tribal communities are heard strongly and collectively. Sangma stressed that when indigenous groups act alone, their concerns often go unnoticed or undervalued. “When people remain individual and are not united, their voices are suppressed and sometimes not…

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27 Nov

Union Minister Jual Oram requests an NHIDCL report on the Tripura highway’s decline

Banasree SarkarTripura

Union Minister for Tribal Welfare Jual Oram on Wednesday requested a detailed report from the National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) concerning the worsening condition of an alternative national highway in Tripura, officials confirmed. The highway, which connects Agartala to Kumarghat via Khowai and Kamalpur, had been upgraded by NHIDCL just a year ago. However, local complaints indicate that several stretches have deteriorated sharply, with some areas described as a “death trap.” The issue first drew attention when Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha raised concerns in July with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, urging immediate intervention.…

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