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04 Aug

Tripura government says ‘zero tolerance’ for drugs

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Transport and Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Saturday issued a strong warning to drug mafias operating in the region, saying the state government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy and given the police a free hand to arrest drug smugglers, including those believed to be kingpins.Speaking to reporters, Chowdhury alleged that a section of anti-national elements is exploiting Tripura’s international border to use the state as a corridor for drug trafficking. He said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, is committed to protecting the…

02 Aug

Heart and liver transplants coming soon to Agartala Hospital

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has announced the state government’s ambitious plan to initiate heart transplant procedures at GB Pant Hospital in Agartala. The announcement was made during the 21st Foundation Day celebrations of the Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GB Pant Hospital, held at the KLS Auditorium on Friday. Dr. Saha, who also holds the health portfolio, said that the state is in talks with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for technical support, and has already signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mohan Foundation—an acclaimed organisation promoting organ donation and transplant procedures…

01 Aug

TPYC blames CM for Tripura’s d*ug threat, calls for his resignation2) Youth Congress demands CM Manik Saha’s resignation over drug crisis

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Pradesh Youth Congress (TPYC) has launched a scathing attack on the state government, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Manik Saha, accusing him of failing to tackle the state’s growing drug crisis. The call for resignation comes amid rising public concern over increasing drug trafficking and substance abuse among Tripura’s youth. Addressing a press conference in Agartala, TPYC president Nilkamal Saha held the Chief Minister — who also holds the Home portfolio — directly responsible for what he termed as a “total breakdown in administrative control” over narcotics networks spreading across the state. “The Chief Minister has admitted…

31 Jul

BJP demands action after workers attacked in Khowai

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A high-level delegation of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) visited the Asarambari Assembly Constituency in Tripura’s Khowai district on Monday, following an alleged attack on BJP workers by supporters of the Tipra Motha Party during the live airing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday. The BJP team included ministers, MLAs, and members of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), who arrived in the area to take stock of the situation, meet the injured workers, and call for immediate action to prevent further political violence.BJP leader Rampada Jamatia, addressing the media, blamed the…

30 Jul

Two Tripura IPS officers cleared for top central government roles

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Two senior IPS officers from the Tripura cadre—Rajiv Singh and Anurag—have been empanelled for appointment to director general or equivalent posts in the Government of India, marking a significant step in their policing careers. Rajiv Singh, a 1993-batch officer currently serving as Director General of Police (DGP) in Manipur, has been cleared for central postings at the DG or DG-equivalent level. Anurag, a 1994-batch IPS officer and the current DGP of Tripura, has also been empanelled for DG-equivalent positions. The empanelment opens the door for both officers to take up senior roles in key central agencies or ministries. This development…

30 Jul

Centre sanctions 9 tribal hostels across Tripura to promote education equity

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan virtually laid the foundation stone for nine new tribal hostels across Tripura on Monday. These hostels, funded under the PM Janaman and Dharti Aba Janabhagidari Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan schemes, are part of a broader effort to ensure educational equity and strengthen inclusive development in the Northeast.The state government has confirmed that these new hostels—designed for both boys and girls—will be built in key tribal-dominated areas, including Bagafa and Jolaibari blocks in South Tripura, Mohanpur in West Tripura, and Karbook subdivision in Gomati District. Each hostel will house 50 students and is estimated to cost ₹2.30…

29 Jul

Tradition and tech come together for a better future

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a week that saw Northeast India shine with innovation and introspection, two separate events in Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura have sparked fresh conversations on how modern technology and traditional values can be harnessed to build a better future.In Itanagar, the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly hosted a high-level conclave titled “Contemporary Arunachal: Reflection, Retrospect, and the Way Forward”. Organized in collaboration with the Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS), Rajiv Gandhi University, the conclave was part of the Assembly's golden jubilee celebration. It brought together a diverse mix of speakers — social activists, cultural icons, engineers, academicians, and youth leaders…

28 Jul

Tripura lighthouse housing project stopped, needs ₹49 crore more

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has appealed to the Union Government for urgent financial assistance to restart the state’s ambitious lighthouse housing project, which has been stalled due to unexpected construction challenges. Speaking at a public programme in Ramnagar, West Tripura, on Sunday, Deb revealed that he recently met Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to request the release of an additional ₹49 crore for the project’s completion. The lighthouse project, launched virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021, aims to build 1,000 affordable residential flats…

26 Jul

₹4,000 crore not enough for Tripura, says CM Manik Saha

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Friday urged the Central Government to raise the cap on Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) from the current ₹4,000 crore, calling it insufficient for the state’s growing developmental demands. Speaking at a public event in Sepahijala district, he stressed that increased central support is essential to maintain the momentum of infrastructure and tourism projects. Dr. Saha also launched a ₹34 crore initiative to boost religious and cultural tourism, including the foundation stone laying for tourism infrastructure at Kamalasagar and the historic Chaturdash Devta Temple in the Kasba Kalibari Complex. He noted that access…

25 Jul

Manik Saha pushes for better coordination to improve public Services

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday underlined the need for better inter-departmental coordination and widespread public awareness to ensure swift delivery of essential services. The remarks came during a high-level review meeting convened at Conference Hall No. 2 in the State Secretariat to assess the functioning of various departmental helpline portals, including the CM Helpline (1905).Calling the CM Helpline a critical communication bridge between the government and citizens, especially during emergencies, Dr. Saha urged officials to adopt a proactive and responsive approach to public grievances. “The CM Helpline 1905 must be seen as a lifeline for the people.…