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21 Aug

The center gives Tripura permission to certify Manipur and Mizoram paddy seedlings

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The central government has authorised Tripura to certify paddy seeds for the neighbouring states of Manipur and Mizoram, a move aimed at ensuring authenticity and improving quality in regional seed distribution, announced Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Wednesday. The announcement was made during the unveiling of a statue of agricultural scientist Dr. M. S. Swaminathan at the State Agriculture Research Station in AD Nagar. Nath said the certification process, managed by the Tripura Agriculture Department, will provide genuine recognition to paddy produced in the two northeastern states. Speaking at the event, Nath paid tribute to…

20 Aug

Police in Agartala apprehend a group that preys on elderly women and recover jewelry and stolen bikes

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

West Agartala police have busted a notorious gang involved in thefts and snatching incidents, primarily targeting elderly women in the city. The operation was carried out near the border area close to Bangladesh, under the jurisdiction of West Agartala police station. Police arrested four accused, identified as Shakil Mia, Mintu Rudra Pal, Juton Mia, and Amar Das. During the operation, constable Deepak Deb sustained injuries while bravely apprehending two of the suspects. “Based on interrogation, we arrested two more suspects, bringing the total to four. The gang was active in theft, snatching, and other property-related crimes. They had stolen motorcycles…

19 Aug

The Tripura Congress will begin its “vote chor, gaddi chhod” campaign on August 22

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) announced on Monday that it will begin a statewide agitation titled ‘vote chor, gaddi chhod’ (vote thief, renounce power) from August 22 to protest alleged voter deletions by the Election Commission and to safeguard democratic rights. The agitational programme, running until September 7, will include nine rallies in major towns including Agartala, Teliamura, Bishalgarh, Dharmanagar, Ambassa, Kailashahar, Belonia, Khowai, and Sonamura. Senior party leaders are expected to address the rallies, mobilising public participation against what the Congress alleges are manipulative electoral practices by the ruling BJP. Addressing a press conference, TPCC president Asish Kumar…

18 Aug

Tripura BJP dismisses Khayerpur leader for indiscipline after he posts “personal videos” that became viral

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura has expelled Manna Dey, the mandal president of Khayerpur Assembly constituency in West Tripura district, after a series of personal video and audio clips allegedly linked to him surfaced on social media. The state unit said the action was taken to protect the party’s image and maintain organizational discipline. According to party sources, the controversy began after several intimate clips and conversations involving local leaders started circulating widely on social media platforms. Dey himself allegedly shared some of these videos, triggering strong criticism from within the party as well as from the public.…

16 Aug

Tripura sees big drop in crime, says CM Manik Saha

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Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Friday said the state has made remarkable progress in law and order, with a sharp decline in overall crime rates and a record increase in drug seizures. He credited the relentless efforts of the police and security agencies for the achievements, noting that Tripura is now emerging as one of the safer states in the country. Speaking after hoisting the national flag at the Assam Rifles Ground in Agartala during the 79th Independence Day celebrations, Saha highlighted that the state recorded 19.4 per cent fewer crimes in 2024 compared to 2023, while the…

14 Aug

Despite rain-related cancellations, the Tripura Police Chief examines the arrangements for the Independence Day procession

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Heavy rainfall failed to dampen preparations for Tripura’s Independence Day celebrations, as Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar inspected arrangements for the state-level parade on Wednesday at the Assam Rifles Ground. The final full-dress rehearsal, scheduled for the morning, had to be called off after persistent downpours left parts of the parade ground waterlogged. Despite the setback, officials assured that the programme remains firmly on track. “Everyone is prepared and the parade will be good,” DGP Dhankar said, noting that participating personnel have been engaged in intensive training for the past 20 days. This year’s parade will feature 16…

13 Aug

Agartala wants to finish the road and storm water drain improvements before Durga Puja

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Agartala Smart City Limited is making rapid progress on infrastructure projects worth over Rs 844 crore, with plans to finish major storm water drain and road construction work before the upcoming Durga Puja festival. Dr. Shailesh, CEO of Agartala Smart City Limited, said the organization has undertaken 65 projects, all of which have now been completed. Addressing the city’s long-standing issue with waterlogging and flooding, Dr. Shailesh explained that 24 projects worth nearly Rs 65 crore were executed to tackle this problem. “As part of this effort, six new flood pumps were installed, and storm water drains were redesigned for…

12 Aug

Major road damage in Tripura prompts NHIDCL inspection

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Managing Director of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), Dr. Kishan Kumar, inspected a severely damaged 12-kilometer stretch of National Highway in the Khowai-Kamalpur area of Tripura on Monday. The highway had developed extensive potholes and damage just two years after its construction was completed. Tripura Public Works Department (PWD) Secretary Kiran Gitte said the inspection was followed by a meeting in Agartala, where Dr. Kumar discussed the issues with officials and engineers. He later visited highways across West, Dhalai, North, and Khowai districts to assess the condition of the roads firsthand. “There is a mandatory…

11 Aug

Tripura’s World Bank-backed development project improves roads, schools, and services with a completion date of 2029

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The Tripura Rural Economic Growth and Service Delivery Project (TRESP), a World Bank-supported multi-sectoral initiative, is moving ahead with a 2029 completion target, aiming to transform rural connectivity, education, and public service delivery in the state. Chief Operating Officer (COO) of TRESP, Gajendra Verma, said one of the project’s central goals is the construction of over 416 km of all-weather roads to connect rural and tribal areas to markets and essential services. “Out of 416.46 km, we have completed 71.49 km, and work is underway on another 133.41 km. Work orders have also been issued for an additional 133.41 km,”.…

09 Aug

Trial halts begin in South Tripura, rail travel made easier

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Residents of South Tripura received a major travel boost this week as the iconic New Kanchanjunga Express began trial halts at Jolaibari and Belonia stations, a long-standing demand from passengers in the region. The move, introduced on an experimental basis, is expected to improve travel convenience for students, traders, elderly commuters, and others needing direct rail access to Kolkata. West Tripura MP and former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb publicly thanked Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving the stops. In a social media post, Deb said, “This decision will benefit a large section of our people. It will save time,…