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24 Jul

Public hospitals in Tripura can now do kidney transplants: CM

Banasree SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has called on citizens to take full advantage of state-run super-speciality medical services, following the successful completion of kidney transplants at government hospitals—marking a significant healthcare milestone for the northeastern state. Speaking during the 49th episode of Mukhyamantri Samipesu, the state’s ongoing public outreach programme, Dr. Saha—who also heads the Health Department—shared that three kidney transplant surgeries had already been successfully carried out at public hospitals. This is a first-of-its-kind achievement in Tripura’s public health history, signalling the state’s growing capability in advanced medical procedures. “We have proven that patients in Tripura no longer…

23 Jul

Tripura assembly celebrates 62nd Foundation Day for the first time

Banasree SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday invoked the image of a tree and human being to describe the vital relationship between the ruling and opposition benches in a democracy. Speaking at a commemorative event marking the 62nd Foundation Day of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, Dr. Saha said the two sides are “interdependent” and “essential” to keep the democratic spirit alive. “For a democracy to flourish, the government and the opposition must co-exist and cooperate, just like trees and humans rely on each other for survival. One provides oxygen, the other carbon dioxide—both are necessary for a balanced…

22 Jul

Justice MS Ramachandra Rao sworn in as new chief justice of Tripura

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Justice MS Ramachandra Rao was sworn in as the new chief justice of the Tripura High Court on Tuesday. Governor N Indrasena Reddy administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new chief justice at a ceremony at the Raj Bhavan's Durbar Hall. Chief Minister Manik Saha and his cabinet colleagues were present in the programme. Justice Rao replaces Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh as the chief justice of Tripura. Justice Singh was transferred as the chief justice of the Telangana High Court.

22 Jul

Tripura launches direct paddy procurement to support farmers

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government is set to launch direct procurement of Rabi season paddy from July 26 at Minimum Support Price (MSP), while Mizoram has introduced the ‘Mizo DiasporaHub’ to connect with its global ethnic community. Tripura aims to procure over 14 lakh metric tonnes of paddy through a coordinated drive jointly managed by the Departments of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. At a high-level virtual meeting chaired by Ministers Ratan Lal Nath and Sushanta Chowdhury, officials from across the state were instructed to ensure transparent operations and timely payment to farmers. The move is…

22 Jul

Fuel price argument turns fatal in Tripura’s Shalbagan, one d*ad, multiple injured

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A disagreement over petrol pricing escalated into fatal violence in Tripura's Shalbagan area late Sunday night, resulting in the death of a man and injuries to several others. The incident has sparked safety concerns among locals and prompted an active investigation by authorities. The conflict began when a man, identified as Khokan Das, arrived to buy petrol. An argument over the price allegedly turned physical, leading to an initial clash involving Das and two individuals, Papan Debnath and Sanjeeb Mukherjee. All three sustained injuries and were taken to a hospital by police personnel. Tensions intensified when a group of residents…

21 Jul

Tripura Police focus on timely justice through science and coordination

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar on Sunday emphasized the need for shifting criminal investigations in the state toward a more forensic and scientific evidence-based approach. He said this would not only help improve conviction rates but also ensure victims receive timely justice. Speaking at a special workshop aimed at sensitizing officers and stakeholders on the new criminal laws introduced last year, DGP Dhankar said that successful prosecution, fair trials, and prompt convictions require coordinated efforts from multiple departments, not just the police. “Apart from investigation and trial, other departments like health, forensics, and prosecution play key roles.…

19 Jul

Tripura to link all districts and subdivisions with double-lane roads

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to upgrade connectivity across the state by linking all districts, subdivision headquarters, and remote habitations to the national highway network through double-lane roads. Speaking at the National Seminar on Infrastructure Development in the North East Region held at Pragna Bhavan, Agartala, CM Saha said the state government is committed to transforming Tripura’s infrastructure to match national standards. He announced a proposed 449-km ring road around Agartala under the Bharatmala scheme to ease traffic and stimulate regional development. Highlighting achievements over the past seven years, the chief minister said, “Infrastructure…

18 Jul

President Murmu honours 9 NE cities for cleanliness drive

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Nine cities from the region, including Khowai in Tripura, have been conferred the Swachh Shehar award under the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25. The award, presented by President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan, recognises urban centres making significant strides in sanitation and cleanliness. The cities honoured are Jairampur (Arunachal Pradesh), North Lakhimpur and Guwahati (Assam), Jiribam (Manipur), Shillong (Meghalaya), Lunglei (Mizoram), Jalukie (Nagaland), Mangan (Sikkim), and Khowai (Tripura). Khowai received the State-Level Promising City award, accepted by Tripura’s Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy. “This is a proud chapter not only for Khowai city but for the entire state of…

17 Jul

Tripura to modernize fish market with ₹35-crore project

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a significant step towards modernizing fish trade infrastructure and empowering Scheduled Caste (SC) communities, the Tripura government has announced the construction of a state-of-the-art fish market at Maharajganj, the largest market in the state. The project, estimated at ₹35 crore, aims to create a clean, organized, and fully-equipped marketplace that will address long-standing issues of poor hygiene, drainage, and lack of space. The announcement was made by Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das during his inspection visit to the current fish market in Maharajganj, Agartala, on July 16. Speaking to reporters, the minister emphasized the government’s focus on the welfare of…

15 Jul

TIDC targets record profits with new industry push

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Industrial Development Corporation (TIDC) has set an ambitious target of earning ₹13 crore profit in the fiscal year 2025–26, as part of a larger drive to position the state as an emerging hub for industry and entrepreneurship. The announcement was made by TIDC Chairman Nabadal Banik during a press conference held on Monday. The announcement follows a remarkable growth trajectory in the past three years. TIDC's profit rose from ₹4.02 crore in 2022–23 to ₹7.33 crore in 2023–24, and further to ₹9.87 crore in 2024–25. This steady growth, Banik said, is the result of proactive policies and focused…