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20 Jan

Tripura Minister Sudhangshu Das helps elderly man in distress

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Fisheries and SC Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das halted his convoy to assist an elderly man in distress on January 19. The incident occurred in the Devichhara Chaumuhani area of the Kamalpur assembly constituency in Dhalai district. The elderly man, found lying by the roadside in critical condition, appeared to need urgent medical attention. Minister Das promptly instructed his vehicle to stop and assessed the situation. He sought help from nearby residents and arranged for the man to be transported to the hospital for treatment. Additionally, the minister ensured the man's family was informed and coordinated with the security department…

18 Jan

Tripura officials warn of flood threat due to Bangladesh river embankment

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Unakoti district administration of Tripura has submitted a detailed report to the state government regarding the construction of a river embankment by Bangladesh near Rangauti Village, Kailashahar. Officials fear the construction, located on the zero line of the international border, could pose a significant flood risk to the Indian side. Tripura shares an 856-km-long border with Bangladesh, and the recent developments have sparked concerns among local authorities and legislators. Congress MLA Birajit Sinha and Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das raised the issue during the Assembly, emphasizing the potential threat to Rangauti Village in the event of severe flooding. On January…

16 Jan

Tripura CM to address Bangladesh embankment concerns with Centre

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha assured the state assembly on Wednesday that he would raise concerns with the Centre regarding the construction of a massive embankment by the Bangladesh government near the Kailashahar subdivision in Unakoti district. The issue was highlighted by Congress legislator Birajit Sinha, who warned of potential flooding risks if Tripura’s existing 40-year-old embankment at Rangaoti is not urgently strengthened. “If our embankment is not fortified, the people of Kailashahar will face severe hardships during floods,” Sinha said. Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das, representing Unakoti district, emphasized the need for action, citing gaps in fencing along the India-Bangladesh…

15 Jan

25 arrested in Tripura for human trafficking in 2022-2023

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested 25 individuals across Tripura for their alleged involvement in human trafficking cases during 2022 and 2023, according to data from the Tripura Legislative Assembly. The report, based on records from the Tripura Police Department, revealed that 11 arrests were made in 2022, followed by 14 in 2023. The arrests spanned multiple districts, with 12 individuals apprehended in Sepahijala, 8 in the West District, 4 in Unakoti, and 1 in the South District. Authorities highlighted the growing challenge of human trafficking in the region, emphasizing the need for enhanced vigilance and inter-agency coordination to combat…

15 Jan

Over 10,000 solar-powered pumps will be installed by the Tripura Renewable Energy Body

Banasree SarkarTripura

Over 10,000 solar-powered pump sets have been established by the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) to guarantee irrigation in rural agriculture under the PM Kusum initiative. According to a statement made by an official on January 15, TREDA has already installed 3,616 solar power pumps, benefiting 3,616 marginal farmers by putting 7,232 acres of agriculture under guaranteed irrigation. While efforts have been made to install 2,264 solar-powered pump sets as soon as possible, work has been underway to build 5,051 pump sets. According to him, the TREDA will offer subsidies under the PM Kusum plan to any farmer who…

14 Jan

Court orders TSACS to provide updated report on HIV/AIDS in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura High Court has instructed the Tripura State AIDS Control Society (TSAC) to submit updated statistics on the incidence of HIV/AIDS in the state, including among the youth, by next week. The move is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the ongoing control measures and to assess if there has been any improvement in curbing the rise in HIV/AIDS cases. The division bench, comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice Biswajit Palit, was hearing a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The court noted progress in the case, though it was informed that a report could not be…

13 Jan

IAS Officer Pradeep K accused of dowry harassment and abuse

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Pradeep K, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer serving as the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Belonia Sub-division in Tripura's South District, has been accused by his wife, M.J. Difi, of dowry harassment, abuse, and physical assault. Difi, an MBBS graduate, alleged that Pradeep K and his family demanded dowry shortly after their marriage in March 2022. She claimed her father provided financial support, including purchasing land, but the demands continued. In a press conference, she recounted an October 2023 incident in Tamil Nadu where her belongings were thrown out, and a recent confrontation on January 8, 2025, in Belonia,…

11 Jan

In Tripura, MSMEs and startups are urged to use bamboo and rubber

Banasree SarkarTripuraTripura

The state's Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups in Tripura have been instructed to concentrate on producing goods required for the defense industry utilizing rubber and bamboo. At a one-day awareness event held in Agartala by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce (BCC), a Kolkata-based organization, speakers claimed that the northeastern state produces an abundance of the raw materials, rubber and bamboo. Expert in aerospace and defense Balpreet Singh emphasized Tripura's potential that MSME and startup companies may utilize. According to him, rubber may also be utilized to make tires, tubes, gloves, uniforms, and other items used…

11 Jan

Agartala’s MBB Airport to resume flights to Shillong & Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Flight services between Agartala and Shillong, as well as Agartala and Aizawl, are set to resume soon, Tripura Lok Sabha MP and former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb announced on January 10. The move aims to enhance regional connectivity and address passenger concerns at Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport. Deb, who serves as Chairman of the Airport Advisory Committee for the West Tripura Lok Sabha constituency, highlighted the ongoing efforts to resolve airport-related issues during a biannual review meeting. “We focus on identifying problems and finding solutions. Issues that can be addressed immediately are resolved on the spot, while…

10 Jan

Targeting drug kingpins and financial misconduct, the ED launches massive raids

Banasree SarkarTripuraED

According to intelligence sources, since early Friday morning around 6 am, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted large searches throughout Tripura in unison, targeting people and organizations accused of financial malfeasance and ties to drug trafficking networks. Numerous sites, including Agartala and the surrounding districts, are the targets of the well-organized and planned raids, particularly the homes and workplaces of the drug kingpins, primarily those involved in the trafficking of ganja and yaba. Sources claim that they are the principal players who operate the rackets from behind and have so far escaped punishment—not the couriers. This is the first time…