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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,…

08 Aug

POCSO case filed after minor girl found with 23-year-old at railway station

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A 23-year-old man was arrested at Agartala railway station on Wednesday on charges of human trafficking and rape involving a minor girl. The incident came to light after activists from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal intercepted the pair and alerted police. The accused, identified as Ansar Ali of Indranagar in West Tripura district, was reportedly in a relationship with the girl for nearly three years. According to Sukantala Debbarma, Officer-in-Charge of the East Agartala Women’s Police Station, the girl had been reported missing earlier the same day. Police said the duo was preparing to board a train…

07 Aug

Section 144 imposed in Bishramganj after tribal girl molested

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A disturbing incident in Tripura’s Sepahijala district has shocked the town of Bishramganj, where an alleged molestation of a tribal girl led to violent mob attacks. To control the situation, the district administration has imposed Section 144 in Bishramganj and nearby areas.According to police reports, the incident unfolded on the evening of August 5 when a young tribal woman, who is currently undergoing air hostess training in Guwahati, was traveling by bus from Agartala to Bishramganj. The girl was allegedly molested by a fellow passenger near Bishalgarh. Distressed and frightened, she got off the bus midway and immediately informed her…

06 Aug

Tripura Human Rights Commission demands answers on Agartala drain mess

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The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has taken serious note of public distress caused by unplanned and sluggish drainage construction in Agartala and has issued notices to key officials, demanding urgent accountability. In an order dated August 1, the Commission directed the Secretary of the state’s Urban Development Department, the Chief Executive Officer of Agartala Smart City Limited, and the Commissioner of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) to submit their responses within seven days.The intervention follows a formal complaint by the Forum for Protection of Environment and Water Bodies, a local environmental body. The complaint highlighted the dismal condition of…

06 Aug

Tripura to develop 6 eco parks to promote tourism and livelihoods

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AGARTALA: The Tripura government has announced an ambitious plan to establish six eco parks across the state in a move aimed at boosting tourism and creating livelihood opportunities. Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma revealed on Wednesday that the parks will be developed in six districts, including Dhalai and South Tripura, with an estimated cost of ₹10 crore per park. The eco parks, to be developed on forest land and operated by the Joint Forest Management Group (JFMG), are expected to benefit local communities by offering employment and income through tourism-related activities. Minister Debbarma highlighted that the initiative will be funded through…

05 Aug

Tipra Motha Chief threatens legal action on Village Council poll delay

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Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Monday issued a strong warning against the continued delay in holding Village Council (VC) elections in Tripura’s tribal areas, declaring that he would not hesitate to approach the Supreme Court if the situation remains unresolved. Addressing the media, Debbarma emphasized that he cannot sit idle while rural communities continue to suffer due to administrative inertia. “There are clear directives from the High Court that VC elections must be held. Yet, despite those orders, no concrete steps have been taken. If the Election Commission fails to act, we will move the Supreme…

04 Aug

Tripura government says ‘zero tolerance’ for drugs

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Tripura Transport and Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Saturday issued a strong warning to drug mafias operating in the region, saying the state government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy and given the police a free hand to arrest drug smugglers, including those believed to be kingpins.Speaking to reporters, Chowdhury alleged that a section of anti-national elements is exploiting Tripura’s international border to use the state as a corridor for drug trafficking. He said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, is committed to protecting the…