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04 Jul

CM Manik Saha declares zero tolerance for illegal entry into Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday firmly declared that the state is no longer a "safe zone" for infiltrators, citing the coordinated efforts of security agencies and intensified border vigilance to curb illegal entry from Bangladesh. Speaking to reporters at Raj Bhavan, the Chief Minister said that strict action has been taken to prevent cross-border infiltration, particularly following recent political unrest in Bangladesh. “The day Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left her country following student protests and unrest, I immediately met with security agencies and instructed them to prevent any infiltration across the border,” he said. Saha credited…

03 Jul

Student safety under scrutiny: THRC investigates 2 ragging cases

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has launched a formal investigation into two separate and deeply troubling incidents of alleged ragging and student abuse in the state, directing top officials to submit detailed reports by July 24. The move underscores the Commission’s firm stance on safeguarding student rights and ensuring accountability in educational institutions. Taking suo-motu cognisance of media reports, THRC Chairperson Justice Arindam Lodh issued two separate orders on Wednesday. The first pertains to the prestigious Umakanta Academy in Agartala, West Tripura, where two students were allegedly involved in physically and mentally harassing juniors at the boys' hostel. The…

02 Jul

Tripura to transform 392 tribal villages with ₹141.82 cr scheme

Banasree SarkarTripura

The Government of Tripura has sanctioned ₹141.82 crore under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), aimed at transforming tribal communities across the state. The five-year initiative will cover 392 revenue villages, bringing comprehensive improvements in education, infrastructure, health, and livelihoods. The announcement was made by Tripura Power, Agriculture, and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath during a function held as part of the ongoing Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh celebrations at Hejamara and Lefunga RD Blocks. Speaking at the event, Nath emphasized the government’s strong commitment to ensuring grassroots upliftment of Janajati communities through targeted investments. “This is not just…

01 Jul

Tripura guarantee a dedicated power source for medical facilities

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced plans to provide dedicated electricity lines to hospitals across the state, ensuring uninterrupted services during power outages. The announcement came during the inauguration of a ₹10.70 crore 33 kV sub-station at Ranirbazar, built under the North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP). The new facility, located in the Majlishpur Assembly constituency, is set to enhance power distribution in the region. Highlighting achievements since 2018, Nath said electricity consumers have grown from 7 lakh to 10.31 lakh. “While only 12 sub-stations were built in 35 years, we’ve constructed 20 in just seven,” he…

01 Jul

As the Agartala-Guwahati railway line reopens, Tripura’s fuel supply is restored

Banasree SarkarTripura

Officials from the State Transport Department stated that a railway fuel wagon reached the state on Sunday night after the Agartala-Guwahati railway line was restored, which was a huge relief for the people of Tripura. Many landslides had disrupted rail connectivity in the Lumding-Badarpur hill segment, especially between Jatinga Lumpur and New Haflong, for weeks before to the fuel consignment's arrival. The area had become impassable due to constant, intense rain, raising worries about fuel and other necessary supplies. Sushanta Chowdhury, the minister of transportation, had earlier informed the public that food grain supplies were adequate to cover the state's…

30 Jun

Tripura’s mango farms getting bigger and better

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura has seen a significant expansion in mango farming over the past seven years, with nearly 706 hectares of new land brought under cultivation since 2018 through a series of government-backed initiatives. This was revealed by Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath while speaking at the Monsoon Mango Fiesta 2025, held at Narikel Kunj in Gandatwisa, Dhalai district. Minister Nath noted that the state’s favourable tropical climate, moderate temperatures, generous rainfall, and rich soil have created the perfect setting for large-scale mango cultivation. “Since 2018, we have intensified our efforts to promote fruit cultivation, particularly mangoes, to…

28 Jun

BSF ADG Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal visits Tripura to review border security

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, IPS, Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Eastern Command, Kolkata, is currently on a four-day visit to Tripura to assess the security situation and operational preparedness along the Indo-Bangladesh border. His visit comes at a crucial time as the state continues efforts to strengthen border surveillance and curb trans-border crimes. During the ongoing tour, the ADG has been visiting several forward Border Out Posts (BOPs) in key districts, including West Tripura, Sepahijala, South Tripura, Gomati, and Dhalai. At each location, Aggarwal interacted directly with BSF jawans and field commanders to understand the ground-level…

27 Jun

CM Manik Saha: A thorough personnel transfer policy will be implemented by the Tripura government

Banasree SarkarTripura

In a move set to reshape administrative efficiency and promote equitable service delivery, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday announced that the state government is preparing a comprehensive transfer policy for its more than 1.04 lakh government employees. The policy, he said, will bring transparency, uniformity, and fairness to the process of employee postings across the state. The announcement came during the inauguration of the newly constructed building of Madhupur Higher Secondary School in Sepahijala district, where the Chief Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to balanced governance and service delivery. “The government is working on a comprehensive transfer policy…

26 Jun

At the 46th Mukhyamantri Samipeshu, Tripura CM responds to public complaints

Banasree SarkarTripura

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha made another direct connection with the populace during the 46th session of Mukhyamantri Samipeshu. He addressed a variety of complaints and provided immediate assistance to those in need. People from all around the state came to the Chief Minister's official residence today to ask for help with matters pertaining to livelihood, land, education, and health. One of the most noteworthy appeals came from Priyam Chowdhury, a Shantirpara student who qualified for both JEE Main and JEE Advanced and earned a spot at the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in addition to receiving excellent grades…

26 Jun

Biplab Deb blames CPI(M) for suppressing freedom in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

BJP Rajya Sabha MP and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has launched a scathing attack on the Communist Party of India (Marxist), branding its 35-year rule in the state as a period of "Permanent Emergency" marked by suppression of democracy, freedom, and historical identity. Speaking at the ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ (Constitution Murder Day) observance in Agartala to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi in 1975, Deb accused both the Congress and the CPI(M) of undermining constitutional values and rewriting history for political gain. “Indira Gandhi imposed Emergency for personal reasons and darkened the…