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10 Jul

Tripura simulates real-time disaster response across the state

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura conducted a massive disaster preparedness drill across 76 high-risk locations on Wednesday to assess the state’s readiness in responding to floods, landslides, and other monsoon-related emergencies. Organized by the Tripura Disaster Management Authority (TDMA) with support from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the simulation aimed to test coordination between multiple agencies in real-time.The large-scale exercise was carried out under the supervision of the Revenue Department and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs). It focused on critical response activities such as evacuation, search and rescue operations, setting up of community support centers, and timely distribution of relief materials. The drill…

09 Jul

Tripura switches to smart meters for accurate, digital billing

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura has taken a major step towards modernising its power infrastructure with the launch of a state-wide smart electricity meter rollout, starting with the homes and offices of Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and other cabinet ministers. The initiative, which aims to improve billing transparency and energy efficiency, will be expanded to cover all government departments and employees of the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) in the coming days. Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath, while launching the campaign, announced that the installation of smart meters began today at the Chief Minister’s residence. Similar installations will soon follow at the…

08 Jul

3 caught at Agartala Railway Station with 3.2 kg ganja

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Three suspected drug peddlers were arrested late on Monday night during a joint operation conducted by the Agartala Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Agartala Railway Station. The operation led to the seizure of more than 3.2 kilograms of dry ganja, packed in a single bag and believed to be intended for smuggling to Chennai. According to officials, the contraband—3 kg and 240 grams of processed dry cannabis—was discovered concealed inside a backpack carried by one of the accused. Acting on intelligence inputs and heightened surveillance measures, law enforcement personnel intercepted the suspects during routine…

07 Jul

Tensions rise in Tripura as TMP Warns of withdrawing support

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tensions are mounting within Tripura’s ruling alliance as the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), a key partner in the BJP-led coalition, has raised serious concerns over the delay in implementing the Tiprasa Accord. The issue took a sharper turn after TMP legislator Ranjit Debbarma issued a public warning that the party may withdraw support from the coalition government, citing non-fulfilment of promises made under the historic agreement. Debbarma’s statement on July 5 has sparked political tremors in the state, with Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha choosing to remain tight-lipped. “He belongs to a separate party. What he is saying is his…

05 Jul

Dr. Manik Saha unveils TSAAF to boost education in Tripura

Durgasree MitraTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Friday launched the Tripura School Assessment and Accreditation Framework (TSAAF)—a structured initiative designed to uplift educational standards and school infrastructure across the state. The launch event, attended by educators, administrators, and policymakers, marked a significant step in Tripura’s mission to align its education system with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP). TSAAF will serve as a tool to evaluate institutional performance, identify gaps, and foster a culture of continuous improvement among schools. Speaking at the event, Dr. Saha declared his vision to make every school in Tripura a centre of excellence.…

04 Jul

CM Manik Saha declares zero tolerance for illegal entry into Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday firmly declared that the state is no longer a "safe zone" for infiltrators, citing the coordinated efforts of security agencies and intensified border vigilance to curb illegal entry from Bangladesh. Speaking to reporters at Raj Bhavan, the Chief Minister said that strict action has been taken to prevent cross-border infiltration, particularly following recent political unrest in Bangladesh. “The day Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left her country following student protests and unrest, I immediately met with security agencies and instructed them to prevent any infiltration across the border,” he said. Saha credited…

03 Jul

Student safety under scrutiny: THRC investigates 2 ragging cases

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has launched a formal investigation into two separate and deeply troubling incidents of alleged ragging and student abuse in the state, directing top officials to submit detailed reports by July 24. The move underscores the Commission’s firm stance on safeguarding student rights and ensuring accountability in educational institutions. Taking suo-motu cognisance of media reports, THRC Chairperson Justice Arindam Lodh issued two separate orders on Wednesday. The first pertains to the prestigious Umakanta Academy in Agartala, West Tripura, where two students were allegedly involved in physically and mentally harassing juniors at the boys' hostel. The…

02 Jul

Tripura to transform 392 tribal villages with ₹141.82 cr scheme

Banasree SarkarTripura

The Government of Tripura has sanctioned ₹141.82 crore under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), aimed at transforming tribal communities across the state. The five-year initiative will cover 392 revenue villages, bringing comprehensive improvements in education, infrastructure, health, and livelihoods. The announcement was made by Tripura Power, Agriculture, and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath during a function held as part of the ongoing Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh celebrations at Hejamara and Lefunga RD Blocks. Speaking at the event, Nath emphasized the government’s strong commitment to ensuring grassroots upliftment of Janajati communities through targeted investments. “This is not just…

01 Jul

Tripura guarantee a dedicated power source for medical facilities

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced plans to provide dedicated electricity lines to hospitals across the state, ensuring uninterrupted services during power outages. The announcement came during the inauguration of a ₹10.70 crore 33 kV sub-station at Ranirbazar, built under the North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP). The new facility, located in the Majlishpur Assembly constituency, is set to enhance power distribution in the region. Highlighting achievements since 2018, Nath said electricity consumers have grown from 7 lakh to 10.31 lakh. “While only 12 sub-stations were built in 35 years, we’ve constructed 20 in just seven,” he…

01 Jul

As the Agartala-Guwahati railway line reopens, Tripura’s fuel supply is restored

Banasree SarkarTripura

Officials from the State Transport Department stated that a railway fuel wagon reached the state on Sunday night after the Agartala-Guwahati railway line was restored, which was a huge relief for the people of Tripura. Many landslides had disrupted rail connectivity in the Lumding-Badarpur hill segment, especially between Jatinga Lumpur and New Haflong, for weeks before to the fuel consignment's arrival. The area had become impassable due to constant, intense rain, raising worries about fuel and other necessary supplies. Sushanta Chowdhury, the minister of transportation, had earlier informed the public that food grain supplies were adequate to cover the state's…