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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

MohiniTripura

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…

17 Jun

GB Pant Hospital begins an organ transplant program run by the Mohan Foundation

Banasree SarkarTripura

The Mohan Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital on April 17, marking the official start of the organization's organ transplant program. Vincent Debbarma was named Tripura's state coordinator as part of the rollout, and he assumed leadership on June 1. He is presently receiving specialized training, and the Foundation's operations are supported by a unique office space in the hospital. "To increase its presence in the state, the Foundation plans to hire a second transplant coordinator in the upcoming weeks", according to an official. In the final week of June,…

17 Jun

Tripura’s pineapples reach Delhi for the first time

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major boost for Tripura’s horticulture sector, farmers from Bishalgarh subdivision in Sepahijala district have airlifted their first consignment of pineapples to New Delhi, marking a breakthrough in national market access for the state’s prized Queen variety. The 150-kg consignment, sourced from Baidyardighi, is set to be served to VIPs and international guests, showcasing the premium quality of Tripura’s produce. The effort was made possible through collaboration between a Farmer Producer Company, ICCOA Bangalore, and the Department of Horticulture. MLA Sushanta Deb, who flagged off the shipment, praised the government’s focus on market linkage, saying earlier farmers had to…

16 Jun

Turtle Survival Alliance starts a year-long study on Bostami turtle

Banasree SarkarTripura

In order to assess the survival condition of turtle hatchlings, a team from the Turtle Survival Alliance Foundation and Gomati District Magistrate Tarit Kanti Chakma visited the hatching location at Kalyan Sagar Lake, which is close to the famous Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Gomati District, on Sunday. The crew came here to conduct a year-long assessment of the turtle population and offer the state government professional advice for long-term protection. One of the 51 holy Hindu Shaktipeethas, the Tripura Sundari Temple is a sanctuary for the environment as well as a major place of worship. The temple is located…

16 Jun

Tripura Congress to start door-to-door campaign from June 22

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee has announced the launch of a statewide public outreach campaign from June 22, as part of a nationwide initiative by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), aiming to rally public opinion against the BJP-led government both at the state and central levels. Speaking at an organisational meeting held at Congress Bhavan in Agartala on Sunday, Tripura Congress President Asish Kumar Saha said the campaign will focus on critical issues such as rising unemployment, the deteriorating law and order situation, inflation, and crimes against women. Party workers across all blocks will carry out a house-to-house campaign,…

14 Jun

Tripura govt focuses on border safety and vigilance

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha chaired a high-level administrative meeting on Friday to address rising concerns about illegal infiltration, especially of Rohingya migrants. The meeting, held at the state secretariat, was attended by Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, Director General of Police Anurag, Home Secretary Abhishek Singh, the Inspector General of BSF, and senior officers from central security and intelligence agencies. The agenda centred on reviewing the current security mechanism and enhancing surveillance at sensitive border points. According to sources in the Chief Minister’s Office, officials noted that infiltration cases have dropped over the past three months, based on intelligence…