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14 Nov

Rajib Bhattacharya highlights Bharatiya Janata Party’s success despite opposition conspiracy in Tripura

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Tripura BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharya has accused the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Congress of conspiring to prevent the BJP from establishing governance in the state. Speaking at a memorial event on November 13 to honor late BJP leader Shyamhari Sharma, Bhattacharya claimed that despite opposition efforts, the people decisively rejected these attempts. Bhattacharya recalled Sharma’s assassination during a 1991 by-election in Agartala, where Sharma, the first BJP worker killed in the state, fell victim to political violence allegedly orchestrated by CPI(M) and Congress. "Despite these challenges, the BJP has successfully formed the government here…

13 Nov

Consumers are distressed by vegetable price increases

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The escalating costs of foodstuffs, especially vegetables, potatoes, and onions, have become a significant issue for the state of Tripura's middle-class and impoverished over the last six months. Since the terrible flood in August and the intense, unusual rains, the issue has gotten worse. No vegetable on the market costs less than Rs 100.00 per kilogram. Prices for vegetables continue to rise even when winter arrives. However, consumers are increasingly being hurt by the rising costs of potatoes and onions, which are necessities in middle-class and lower-class homes. Even a week ago, onions would have cost between Rs 50 and…

12 Nov

Tripura Governor Nallu appoints Saktimoy Chakraborti as Advocate General

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Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu has appointed Saktimoy Chakraborti, a Senior Advocate at the Tripura High Court, as the new Advocate General of the state. Chakraborti steps into the role following the recent resignation of his predecessor, Advocate General Siddharta Shankar Dey. The official appointment, issued by S. Bhattacharya, Secretary of the Law Department, was made under the authority granted by Clause (1) of Article 165 of the Indian Constitution. "The Governor of Tripura is pleased to appoint Shri Saktimoy Chakraborti, Ld. Senior Advocate, as Advocate General for the State of Tripura with immediate effect and until further orders," the…

11 Nov

Tripura implements petrol rationing due to supply disruption

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Tripura's food and civil supplies minister, Sushanta Chowdhury, has announced a temporary petrol restriction due to a freight engine derailment on the North East Frontier Railway's Lumding-Badarpur section. In a social media livestream, the Minister stated, "The Food and Civil Supplies Department will begin rationing petroleum products from 10 November 2024 to manage the current shortage." Two-wheelers would only be allowed to use gas up to Rs 200, three-wheelers up to Rs 400, and four-wheelers up to Rs 1,000, according to the rationing guidelines. These limitations do not apply to emergency services, and local sub-divisional magistrates have the authority to…

11 Nov

Congress leaders urge Government to address airfare crisis in Tripura

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Tripura Congress leaders condemned rising airfares and reduced flight services on November 10, calling for immediate government intervention to ease financial strain on travelers. The party’s focus was on the Agartala-Kolkata route, where fares have surged from Rs 3,500-6,500 to a staggering Rs 13,000-15,000 for the short 327-kilometre journey. Accusing the BJP-led government of neglecting passenger welfare, the Pradesh Congress Committee’s statement read, “PM Modi’s promise to make Tripura a ‘HIRA’ state remains unfulfilled, as air travel has become unaffordable for middle-class families.” Flight connectivity has dwindled, with Indigo discontinuing two flights in October, while Air India suspended two in…

09 Nov

Tripura’s fisheries sector faces Rs 1,350 crore loss amid flooding crisis

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Tripura’s fisheries sector has suffered extensive damage, with losses estimated at Rs 1,350 crore due to recent flooding, according to Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das. The minister, speaking at a state-level review meeting on Friday, reported that a comprehensive loss assessment has been submitted to the Central government, which has assured support following a review. The review meeting, the second of its kind this year, focused on evaluating the fisheries department's progress at district and sub-divisional levels, identifying challenges, and finding ways to bolster fish production in the state. “Flooding in August severely impacted fish farmers, and we are actively working…

08 Nov

NCC cadets in Agartala learn about armed forces careers with Assam Rifles

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In a bid to inspire young minds toward a future in the Indian Armed Forces, the Assam Rifles conducted a comprehensive lecture for NCC cadets as part of the Combined Annual Training Camp at Agartala’s Netaji Subhash Regional Coaching Centre (NSRCC). The session aimed to guide cadets through the steps to join the armed forces, providing detailed information on eligibility, selection processes, and career paths in the Indian Army, Air Force, and Assam Rifles. According to an official statement, the lecture emphasized the military’s vital role in safeguarding national security and underscored values of dedication and patriotism. A total of…

08 Nov

Truck driver and assistant jailed for 12 years in Tripura drug bust

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A truck driver and his assistant from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have been sentenced to 12 years in prison by a Tripura court for smuggling banned cough syrup. Additional District and Sessions Judge Debasish Kar in Sepahijala district handed down the verdict on Thursday, also imposing a fine of ₹1 lakh each on the defendants. The sentencing follows a police operation conducted on June 4 of the previous year. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted the truck, registered in Uttar Pradesh, at the Bishalgarh bypass in Sepahijala. The vehicle, en route from Agartala, was found to contain a large stockpile of…

06 Nov

Tripura Finance Minister announces ₹78 crore for TTAADC development projects

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Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy announced on November 6 that a substantial grant of Rs 78 crore from the 15th Finance Commission will bolster development initiatives within the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). This funding, released by the Central government, aims to accelerate infrastructure and welfare projects across tribal regions in the state. Speaking to India Today NE, Singha Roy highlighted that the state government has also allocated an additional Rs 30 crore to the TTAADC outside the state budget to support ongoing development work. “We have multiple demands, especially for the TTAADC, to ensure projects are…

05 Nov

Tripura force successfully avert a troop to entered illegally in India

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Security forces in Tripura detained five individuals, including two Bangladeshi nationals, for illegally crossing the border into India through Jalkumba village in the Sabroom area. The arrests were made after Border Security Force (BSF) personnel detected the group entering Indian territory. Sabroom Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Nityananda Sarkar confirmed, “Five persons—three Indians and two Bangladesh nationals—were arrested for illegally crossing the international border. An FIR has been lodged at Sabroom police station.” According to Sarkar, the three Indian citizens had previously traveled to Bangladesh to visit a close relative but became stranded due to unrest in the country. With conditions…