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30 Jul

Centre sanctions 9 tribal hostels across Tripura to promote education equity

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan virtually laid the foundation stone for nine new tribal hostels across Tripura on Monday. These hostels, funded under the PM Janaman and Dharti Aba Janabhagidari Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan schemes, are part of a broader effort to ensure educational equity and strengthen inclusive development in the Northeast.The state government has confirmed that these new hostels—designed for both boys and girls—will be built in key tribal-dominated areas, including Bagafa and Jolaibari blocks in South Tripura, Mohanpur in West Tripura, and Karbook subdivision in Gomati District. Each hostel will house 50 students and is estimated to cost ₹2.30…

29 Jul

Tradition and tech come together for a better future

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a week that saw Northeast India shine with innovation and introspection, two separate events in Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura have sparked fresh conversations on how modern technology and traditional values can be harnessed to build a better future.In Itanagar, the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly hosted a high-level conclave titled “Contemporary Arunachal: Reflection, Retrospect, and the Way Forward”. Organized in collaboration with the Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS), Rajiv Gandhi University, the conclave was part of the Assembly's golden jubilee celebration. It brought together a diverse mix of speakers — social activists, cultural icons, engineers, academicians, and youth leaders…

28 Jul

Tripura lighthouse housing project stopped, needs ₹49 crore more

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has appealed to the Union Government for urgent financial assistance to restart the state’s ambitious lighthouse housing project, which has been stalled due to unexpected construction challenges. Speaking at a public programme in Ramnagar, West Tripura, on Sunday, Deb revealed that he recently met Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to request the release of an additional ₹49 crore for the project’s completion. The lighthouse project, launched virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021, aims to build 1,000 affordable residential flats…

26 Jul

₹4,000 crore not enough for Tripura, says CM Manik Saha

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Friday urged the Central Government to raise the cap on Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) from the current ₹4,000 crore, calling it insufficient for the state’s growing developmental demands. Speaking at a public event in Sepahijala district, he stressed that increased central support is essential to maintain the momentum of infrastructure and tourism projects. Dr. Saha also launched a ₹34 crore initiative to boost religious and cultural tourism, including the foundation stone laying for tourism infrastructure at Kamalasagar and the historic Chaturdash Devta Temple in the Kasba Kalibari Complex. He noted that access…

25 Jul

Manik Saha pushes for better coordination to improve public Services

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday underlined the need for better inter-departmental coordination and widespread public awareness to ensure swift delivery of essential services. The remarks came during a high-level review meeting convened at Conference Hall No. 2 in the State Secretariat to assess the functioning of various departmental helpline portals, including the CM Helpline (1905).Calling the CM Helpline a critical communication bridge between the government and citizens, especially during emergencies, Dr. Saha urged officials to adopt a proactive and responsive approach to public grievances. “The CM Helpline 1905 must be seen as a lifeline for the people.…

24 Jul

Public hospitals in Tripura can now do kidney transplants: CM

Banasree SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has called on citizens to take full advantage of state-run super-speciality medical services, following the successful completion of kidney transplants at government hospitals—marking a significant healthcare milestone for the northeastern state. Speaking during the 49th episode of Mukhyamantri Samipesu, the state’s ongoing public outreach programme, Dr. Saha—who also heads the Health Department—shared that three kidney transplant surgeries had already been successfully carried out at public hospitals. This is a first-of-its-kind achievement in Tripura’s public health history, signalling the state’s growing capability in advanced medical procedures. “We have proven that patients in Tripura no longer…

23 Jul

Tripura assembly celebrates 62nd Foundation Day for the first time

Banasree SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday invoked the image of a tree and human being to describe the vital relationship between the ruling and opposition benches in a democracy. Speaking at a commemorative event marking the 62nd Foundation Day of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, Dr. Saha said the two sides are “interdependent” and “essential” to keep the democratic spirit alive. “For a democracy to flourish, the government and the opposition must co-exist and cooperate, just like trees and humans rely on each other for survival. One provides oxygen, the other carbon dioxide—both are necessary for a balanced…

22 Jul

Justice MS Ramachandra Rao sworn in as new chief justice of Tripura

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Justice MS Ramachandra Rao was sworn in as the new chief justice of the Tripura High Court on Tuesday. Governor N Indrasena Reddy administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new chief justice at a ceremony at the Raj Bhavan's Durbar Hall. Chief Minister Manik Saha and his cabinet colleagues were present in the programme. Justice Rao replaces Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh as the chief justice of Tripura. Justice Singh was transferred as the chief justice of the Telangana High Court.

22 Jul

Tripura launches direct paddy procurement to support farmers

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government is set to launch direct procurement of Rabi season paddy from July 26 at Minimum Support Price (MSP), while Mizoram has introduced the ‘Mizo DiasporaHub’ to connect with its global ethnic community. Tripura aims to procure over 14 lakh metric tonnes of paddy through a coordinated drive jointly managed by the Departments of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. At a high-level virtual meeting chaired by Ministers Ratan Lal Nath and Sushanta Chowdhury, officials from across the state were instructed to ensure transparent operations and timely payment to farmers. The move is…

22 Jul

Fuel price argument turns fatal in Tripura’s Shalbagan, one d*ad, multiple injured

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A disagreement over petrol pricing escalated into fatal violence in Tripura's Shalbagan area late Sunday night, resulting in the death of a man and injuries to several others. The incident has sparked safety concerns among locals and prompted an active investigation by authorities. The conflict began when a man, identified as Khokan Das, arrived to buy petrol. An argument over the price allegedly turned physical, leading to an initial clash involving Das and two individuals, Papan Debnath and Sanjeeb Mukherjee. All three sustained injuries and were taken to a hospital by police personnel. Tensions intensified when a group of residents…