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25 Jun

Landslide stops train service to Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Following the disruption of rail connectivity due to a landslide in Assam’s Haflong–Jatinga section, the Tripura government has moved swiftly to reassure citizens that the state has ample reserves of food and essential commodities. According to senior officials, there is enough supply to last more than 80 days, while fuel stock is sufficient for 10 days.The disruption was caused by a landslide on Monday evening, reportedly triggered by ongoing road construction work by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which dislodged boulders and debris onto the railway track. The affected Lumding–Badarpur hill section serves as a crucial link between…

24 Jun

Tripura’s new road safety scheme puts people first

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government is set to introduce a ‘Cashless Medical Scheme for Road Accident Victims 2025’, Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury announced on Monday. The upcoming scheme is designed to provide free, immediate medical treatment to accident victims during the critical “golden hour”, a time window that experts say is crucial to saving lives. The announcement came during the 16th meeting of the State Road Safety Council, held at the State Secretariat in Agartala. “The goal is to make sure that the injured receive prompt treatment at the nearest hospital without worrying about the cost,” said Minister Chowdhury. He described the…

24 Jun

Tripura reviews fuel, essentials stock as train services hit after landslide in Assam

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The Tripura government will hold a high-level meeting on Tuesday to review the availability of essential commodities, including fuel, following the disruption of train services caused by a damaged railway track in Assam. The track between New Haflong and Jatinga Lampur was damaged on Monday evening due to a landslide triggered by ongoing road repair work undertaken by the NHAI, which led to the fall of boulders and landmass onto the tracks. A senior Tripura government official, who did not wish to be named confirmed to India Today NE that the state authorities have spoken to the North East Frontier…

23 Jun

Tripura now among India’s most literate states

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura is all set to be declared the third fully literate state in India, after Mizoram and Goa. The announcement will be officially made by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha at a grand event scheduled on June 23 at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala. Officials from the state’s Education Department confirmed the development, calling it a “historic moment” in Tripura’s educational journey. The declaration marks the culmination of years of sustained efforts, particularly under the ULLAS – New India Literacy Programme, launched by the central government in 2022 to promote universal adult literacy in line with the National Education Policy…

21 Jun

Tripura CM says corruption and violence are over

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Friday declared that the days of corruption, appeasement politics, and violence are over in Tripura and the country, ushered out by a new era focused on development, innovation, and inclusive governance. He was speaking at a public gathering in Shantirbazar, South Tripura, during an event marking 11 years of Seva, Sushasan, and Garib Kalyan, celebrating the achievements of the Narendra Modi-led government. “This is a government that doesn’t just promise—it performs,” said Saha, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for transforming India’s governance model. Drawing a sharp contrast with the pre-2014 political climate, he…

20 Jun

CM Manik Saha to inaugurate 19 new projects in South Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government is set to inaugurate 19 new development projects worth ₹32 crore in South Tripura, covering key sectors such as education, healthcare, and local administration. Chief Minister Manik Saha will formally launch these projects on Friday, reinforcing the state’s commitment to improving public infrastructure and service delivery. The initiatives are part of a broader effort to bring quality government services closer to citizens, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. A significant portion of the investment is focused on enhancing educational institutions under the Vidyajyoti Scheme, with new school buildings and science laboratories to be inaugurated at Kalashi High…

20 Jun

Operational safety is examined by NFR official at all Tripura railway installations

Banasree SarkarTripura

Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, the general manager of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), carried out a thorough two-day operational safety assessment of all the major railway infrastructure in Tripura that are part of the Lumding Division. At the North Tripura district's Dharmanagar railway station, the inspection got underway. Shrivastava then conducted a window-trailing examination while traveling to the Agartala railway station, paying special attention to the infrastructure that is vital to safety and the state of the tracks. "This technique entails keeping an eye on the track geometry, ballast condition, and other crucial elements from a moving train, which is particularly…

20 Jun

Tripura hikes tea garden workers’ wages from Rs 176 to Rs 204

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The Tripura government has increased the wages of tea garden workers from Rs 176 to Rs 204, Labour Minister Tinku Roy announced on June 20. Addressing a press conference on June 20, Roy stated that the minimum wage for tea garden workers, which was last revised in January 2018, had been increased from Rs 105 to Rs 176 for adult workers, and from Rs 52.50 to Rs 88 for minor workers. "Recently, in response to demands for wage revision, the state government constituted a 10-member committee under the chairmanship of Swapna Das Pal, MLA from the 46-Surma Assembly Constituency. The…

19 Jun

1,580 bottles of illegal syrup found in train at Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Tripura on Wednesday seized 1,580 bottles of Eskuf cough syrup, a banned pharmaceutical product under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, from the Deogarh Express at Agartala Railway Station. The estimated market value of the contraband is pegged at Rs 7.9 lakh in the illegal drug trade. According to Tapas Das, Officer-in-Charge of Agartala GRP, the seizure was made during a routine inspection conducted by the GRP team after the arrival of Deogarh Express at the station. The banned syrups were discovered in two separate…

18 Jun

Only Pink Autos Allowed in Agartala, Says Tripura Govt

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major move to address growing traffic congestion in the state capital, the Tripura government has banned outstation auto-rickshaws from entering Agartala city unless under emergency circumstances. At the same time, the government has introduced a new rule requiring all auto-rickshaws operating within the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) area to be painted pink for easy identification. The decision was announced by Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Choudhury on Tuesday. He said the initiative is aimed at streamlining city traffic and resolving long-standing disputes between local auto drivers and those coming in from other subdivisions. “Most autos operating within the city…