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13 Nov

Key infrastructure and health initiatives will be started in Dhalai by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha is set to visit Dhalai District on November 13 to inaugurate a series of major infrastructure and development projects aimed at boosting connectivity, healthcare, and civic amenities across the region. According to Dhalai District Magistrate Vivek HB, the Chief Minister will lay the foundation stones for Harat Chandra HS School and the Durga Chaumuhani RD Block during his visit. A key highlight of the programme will be the virtual inauguration of eight Health and Wellness Centres across the Salema, Durga Chaumuhani, and Ambassa RD Blocks, along with three new Sub-Centres under the Ambassa Block. In…

12 Nov

MeitY Secretary: Tripura is the next IT and data hub in the Northeast

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Tripura is steadily positioning itself as a major IT and data hub in Northeast India, supported by government initiatives and improving infrastructure, said S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), during an event in Agartala on Monday. Krishnan made the remarks while launching the Tripura Cyber Security Policy 2025 (TCSP 2.0) and the Tripura Cyber Security Awareness Month Campaign 2025 (TCSAM 2025) at Pragna Bhavan. He highlighted that the state’s strategic location and expanding infrastructure offer “ideal conditions for setting up data centres,” adding that access to international internet connectivity through Bangladesh, coupled with stable power and…

11 Nov

On November 26, Bhumi Pujan will modernize the Rukhia Power Plant in Tripura with new technologies and a 120 MW capacity.

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In a major move to strengthen Tripura’s power generation capabilities, the state government has announced plans to modernize the Rukhia Power Plant using advanced technology to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply despite the ongoing gas crisis. The bhumi pujan for the project is scheduled for November 26, marking the beginning of this transformative upgrade. Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath stated that the plant will adopt Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) technology, enabling it to generate 120 megawatts (MW) of electricity using the same amount of gas. “The introduction of this technology will allow us to produce 120 MW of power…

10 Nov

CM Manik Saha will lead the Tripura BJP’s statewide “Unity March” on November 10

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The Tripura unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to launch a large-scale “Unity March” across the state from November 10, aimed at promoting national integration and strengthening the message of “One India, Best India – One Tripura, Best Tripura.” The announcement was made by Tripura BJP president Rajib Bhattacharjee during a press conference at the party’s state headquarters on Saturday. Bhattacharjee said the Unity March, known as the “Ekta March,” is part of a nationwide campaign to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. He highlighted that Patel’s contribution to…

08 Nov

Rice production rises sharply in Tripura, and Khowai and Dhalai are almost self-sufficient in food

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Tripura has witnessed a remarkable increase in rice production this year, with Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath expressing confidence that Khowai and Dhalai districts are on the verge of achieving food self-sufficiency. The minister made the announcement during a visit to Lankamura in West Tripura, where he inspected paddy fields and joined local farmers in harvesting. Highlighting the state’s encouraging yield, Nath noted that farmers are adopting improved practices and cultivating diverse rice varieties. “Bisnupada Adhikari, with government assistance, has cultivated six varieties of rice on five kani of land — including black rice, Harinarayan, Kali Khasa,…

06 Nov

Tripura medical education boost: NMC authorizes 50 more MBBS seats for Ambedkar Hospital and TMC

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To strengthen medical education and healthcare infrastructure, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has sanctioned 50 additional MBBS seats each for Tripura Medical College (TMC) and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Teaching Hospital in Agartala, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Tuesday. With this latest approval, TMC’s intake capacity has increased from 100 to 150 seats, raising the total number of MBBS seats in the state to 450. Chief Minister Saha described the development as “a major step forward in Tripura’s efforts to expand medical education and improve healthcare access,” highlighting the government’s continuous focus on strengthening the sector. Over the past…

04 Nov

Police in Tripura confiscate 84 kg of cannabis in the region of Sepahijala and begin investigating the smuggling network

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In a major anti-narcotics operation, Tripura Police on Monday seized 84 kilograms of dry cannabis from a forested stretch near Durlabnarayan village in Sepahijala district. The consignment, valued at around ₹8.5 lakh, was recovered by a patrol team from Sonamura Police Station during routine surveillance in the border-adjacent area. Police officers on duty spotted two large plastic drums hidden deep inside the vegetation. On inspection, the containers were found stuffed with dry ganja, believed to have been abandoned by smugglers operating along the international border. The region has long been identified as a vulnerable route for narcotics smuggling due to…

03 Nov

Tripura’s Youth Congress calls for immediate arrests following the seizure of ₹5.4-crore of prohibited cough medication at Jirania

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The Tripura Pradesh Youth Congress has demanded urgent and decisive action from the state government after security forces seized a massive consignment of banned cough syrup at Jirania railway station in West Tripura. The consignment, estimated to be worth around ₹5.4 crore, has triggered serious concerns about the increasing use of Tripura as a transit point for illegal pharmaceutical trafficking in the Northeast. Security personnel intercepted the shipment — reportedly containing 1.07 lakh bottles of prohibited cough syrup — that was being transported on a goods train. Officials believe the haul forms part of a larger smuggling network driving the…

01 Nov

Following bandh violence, a Tripura BJP delegation inspects Santirbazar and will advise the chief minister shortly

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A high-level delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura on Thursday visited Santirbazar in Dhalai district to take stock of the situation following violent clashes that erupted on October 23 during a statewide bandh called by the Tripura Civil Society. The five-member team assessed the damage on the ground and interacted with affected residents before returning to prepare a report for Chief Minister Manik Saha. The delegation included SC Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das, Tribal Welfare Minister Bikas Debbarma, MLA Swapna Pal, and BJP state general secretary Bipin Debbarma. Their visit was aimed at reviewing the aftermath of the…

31 Oct

The 4 MW rooftop solar milestone in Tripura is reached, and locals profit from the sale of excess power

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Tripura has taken a major step in its clean-energy journey, crossing the 4 megawatt mark in solar power generation under the Pradhan Mantri Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana. According to the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL), a total of 16,965 households have registered for the rooftop solar scheme, with 1,210 homes already equipped with solar panels. These households are collectively generating 4 MW of renewable energy, helping reduce the state's dependence on traditional power sources and supporting efforts toward sustainability and energy security. Officials say the transition to solar is not only meeting domestic electricity needs but is also bringing…