Tripura

21 Jul

Tripura Police focus on timely justice through science and coordination

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar on Sunday emphasized the need for shifting criminal investigations in the state toward a more forensic and scientific evidence-based approach. He said this would not only help improve conviction rates but also ensure victims receive timely justice. Speaking at a special workshop aimed at sensitizing officers and stakeholders on the new criminal laws introduced last year, DGP Dhankar said that successful prosecution, fair trials, and prompt convictions require coordinated efforts from multiple departments, not just the police. “Apart from investigation and trial, other departments like health, forensics, and prosecution play key roles.…

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19 Jul

Tripura to link all districts and subdivisions with double-lane roads

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to upgrade connectivity across the state by linking all districts, subdivision headquarters, and remote habitations to the national highway network through double-lane roads. Speaking at the National Seminar on Infrastructure Development in the North East Region held at Pragna Bhavan, Agartala, CM Saha said the state government is committed to transforming Tripura’s infrastructure to match national standards. He announced a proposed 449-km ring road around Agartala under the Bharatmala scheme to ease traffic and stimulate regional development. Highlighting achievements over the past seven years, the chief minister said, “Infrastructure…

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18 Jul

President Murmu honours 9 NE cities for cleanliness drive

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Nine cities from the region, including Khowai in Tripura, have been conferred the Swachh Shehar award under the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25. The award, presented by President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan, recognises urban centres making significant strides in sanitation and cleanliness. The cities honoured are Jairampur (Arunachal Pradesh), North Lakhimpur and Guwahati (Assam), Jiribam (Manipur), Shillong (Meghalaya), Lunglei (Mizoram), Jalukie (Nagaland), Mangan (Sikkim), and Khowai (Tripura). Khowai received the State-Level Promising City award, accepted by Tripura’s Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy. “This is a proud chapter not only for Khowai city but for the entire state of…

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17 Jul

Tripura to modernize fish market with ₹35-crore project

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a significant step towards modernizing fish trade infrastructure and empowering Scheduled Caste (SC) communities, the Tripura government has announced the construction of a state-of-the-art fish market at Maharajganj, the largest market in the state. The project, estimated at ₹35 crore, aims to create a clean, organized, and fully-equipped marketplace that will address long-standing issues of poor hygiene, drainage, and lack of space. The announcement was made by Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das during his inspection visit to the current fish market in Maharajganj, Agartala, on July 16. Speaking to reporters, the minister emphasized the government’s focus on the welfare of…

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15 Jul

TIDC targets record profits with new industry push

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Industrial Development Corporation (TIDC) has set an ambitious target of earning ₹13 crore profit in the fiscal year 2025–26, as part of a larger drive to position the state as an emerging hub for industry and entrepreneurship. The announcement was made by TIDC Chairman Nabadal Banik during a press conference held on Monday. The announcement follows a remarkable growth trajectory in the past three years. TIDC's profit rose from ₹4.02 crore in 2022–23 to ₹7.33 crore in 2023–24, and further to ₹9.87 crore in 2024–25. This steady growth, Banik said, is the result of proactive policies and focused…

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14 Jul

Tripura girl found d*ad in Yamuna: Family had moved to Delhi for daughters’ education

Banasree SarkarTripura

The tragic death of 19-year-old Sneha Debnath, a student of Delhi University whose body was recovered from the Yamuna River nearly a week after she went missing, has left her family and native village of Sabroom in South Tripura devastated. Sneha, a second-year student of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College under the Delhi University, had gone missing on July 7. Following the intervention of Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, a joint operation by Delhi Police and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was launched, leading to the recovery of her body from the Yamuna on Sunday. Her father, Pritish…

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14 Jul

B*dy of 19-year-old DU student recovered from Yamuna river

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A heartbreaking chapter closed on Sunday as the body of Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old student from Tripura who had been missing for six days, was recovered from the Yamuna River near Geeta Colony in East Delhi. A second-year B.Sc. Mathematics student at Delhi University’s Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, Sneha had vanished on July 7, prompting a massive search operation across the city and its riverbanks.Originally from Tripura, Sneha was living with her family in Delhi’s Paryavaran Complex. According to a complaint filed by her sister, Bipasha Debnath, Sneha had left home early that morning to drop her friend Pitunia…

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12 Jul

TSECL launches ₹603 crore smart meter project in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd (TSECL) has announced plans to install six lakh smart meters across the state by March 2027, aiming to curb power theft, improve billing accuracy, and enhance overall electricity supply. So far, 88,748 smart meters have already been installed under the ambitious project, which is being implemented in alignment with the Centre's Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and backed by funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project, with a total estimated cost of ₹603 crore, represents a major leap toward creating a smart grid system in the northeastern state. Speaking at a press…

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11 Jul

Kharchi Puja in Tripura comes to a grand and devoted end in spite of the intense rain

Banasree SarkarTripura

Kharchi Puja, one of Tripura's most respected traditional events, ended magnificently and solemnly despite heavy rain. The Tripuran people have a particular place in their hearts for Kharchi Puja, which is comparable in cultural significance to Durga Puja and the Tripureshwari Festival of Matabari. Thousands of devotees attended this year's fair, which started on July 3 and ended on July 9. The public was nevertheless quite excited, and the number of people visiting the temple grounds did not decline in spite of the intense downpour. This year's closing ceremony was graced by notable figures, including the mayor of Agartala Municipal…

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11 Jul

“Politics won’t feed us”: Tripura workers reject bandh

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Defying a nationwide general strike called by central trade unions, Tripura residents chose to prioritize their livelihood over political protest, keeping life running almost normally across the state. The strike, which had been planned and promoted by Left-backed labour outfits for over a month, failed to garner mass support in the state, particularly in the capital Agartala. Shops, offices, educational institutions, and government establishments across Agartala remained open on Wednesday. Although vehicular movement was slightly reduced, there were no significant disruptions reported throughout the day. “We have families to feed and we have to work. If we sit at home,…

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