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13 Jun

Manik Saha calls vandalism at Tagore’s house a national shame

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura, along with Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and Member of Parliament Biplab Kumar Deb, has strongly condemned the recent attack on the ancestral residence of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj district of Bangladesh. The leaders called the incident a grave assault on shared cultural heritage and demanded immediate and strict action against those responsible. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, in a strongly worded statement, described the vandalism at Tagore’s historic home as a "matter of national shame". He emphasized that Rabindranath Tagore, the revered poet and composer of the national…

12 Jun

Ranjit Debbarma meets army officer over migrant issue

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

With the May 18 deadline drawing close, Tipra Motha Party MLA Ranjit Debbarma has stepped up pressure on the Assam Rifles to expedite the deportation of illegal immigrants in Tripura, in line with the Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) recent directive. The legislator met with Brigadier Manish Rana on Wednesday and submitted a detailed memorandum calling for immediate and decisive action. The MHA’s directive, issued on May 19, 2025, instructed all state Chief Secretaries, Union Territory administrators, and border forces to identify and deport illegal migrants—specifically Bangladeshi and Rohingya nationals—within 30 days. With 22 days already elapsed, Debbarma expressed serious…

10 Jun

Tripura CM Manik Saha: The income of farmers in Tripura has doubled since 2016

Banasree SarkarTripura

According to Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, the state's farmers' income has doubled since 2016. Speaking at an administrative camp held at the Tufania Lunga Tea Garden in Bamutia, West Tripura, the Chief Minister stated that the state's farmers now earn Rs 13,590 per month, compared to just Rs 6,580 in 2016. With 4.74 lakh farmers, agriculture is the primary industry in Tripura. "To enhance crop quality and boost productivity, artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies must be used," he stated. The Chief Minister stated that by making sure that different benefits reach the last mile, the current state government…

09 Jun

Farmers’ monthly income in Tripura rises from ₹6,580 to ₹13,590

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday announced that the state has successfully doubled farmers’ income over the last eight years, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national target. Speaking at a public programme at Tufanialunga tea estate in West Tripura, Saha revealed that the average monthly income of farmers rose from ₹6,580 in 2016 to ₹13,590 in 2024. The state, home to over 4.74 lakh farmers, has seen tangible benefits from various state and central government initiatives. Tripura farmers have received ₹2,272 crore under the PM-KISAN scheme, along with ₹446 crore in credit under the Kisan Credit Card…

09 Jun

Tripura teams up with AIIMS to revamp state healthcare

Banasree SarkarTripura

In a bold drive to modernize its healthcare environment, the Tripura government has created a strategic relationship with New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to transform Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital into cutting-edge medical institutes. A high-level AIIMS team, led by Director Prof (Dr) M Srinivas, came in Agartala on Saturday to kick off the program. The session, conducted at the Tripura Institution for Transformation, is regarded as a key first step in building the groundwork for extensive healthcare changes in the state. According to official sources, negotiations centered on utilizing AIIMS' expertise to…

07 Jun

Tripura’s booming agarwood industry secure room to develop, according to the World Bank

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A three-member World Bank delegation visited Kadamtala in North Tripura on June 6 to evaluate the state’s booming agarwood industry and explore avenues for international support under a broader project focused on non-timber forest products. Led by consultant Dan Altrell, along with Erick Z Soruco and Sushanta Paul, the team toured agarwood processing units and engaged directly with local growers and traders at the Kadamtala agar market. The officials also held detailed discussions with senior forest department authorities to understand the region’s agarwood activities and challenges. District Forest Officer (DFO) of North Tripura, Suman Malla, stated that the World Bank’s…

06 Jun

In Tripura, 1.1 lakh farmers covered by Vikshit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Vikshit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, launched on May 29 to benefit 1.72 lakh farmers in Tripura, has already reached over 1.1 lakh farmers in just seven days, according to the state Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department. The campaign, which will continue for 12 working days, is holding 72 daily gatherings across all districts to promote awareness, share knowledge, and address farmers' concerns. “As of today, we’ve connected with 1,01,389 farmers. We are on track to exceed our target well before the deadline,” a senior official said. The campaign was inaugurated at Shalgara village in Gomati district by Agriculture and Farmers…

04 Jun

Tripura’s iconic Kharchi festival returns with full fervor

Banasree SarkarTripura

Tripura is gearing up for one of its most significant religious and cultural celebrations—the Kharchi Puja—scheduled to commence on July 3 at the revered Chaturdasa Devata Temple in Khayerpur under the Old Agartala block. As the week-long festival approaches, elaborate preparations are underway to ensure its smooth and vibrant observance. Kharchi Puja, a century-old tradition, is dedicated to the worship of the Chaturdasa Devata, the fourteen ancestral deities of the Tripuri people. Over the years, the festival has evolved into a major event that attracts thousands of devotees and pilgrims from across Tripura and various parts of the country. A…

03 Jun

Schools in Tripura used as shelters for flood victims

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Over 10,000 people have been shifted to safer locations in Tripura following relentless monsoon rains that inundated low-lying areas and triggered widespread flooding across the state. Several schools in Agartala, including Ambedkar and Vivekananda Schools, have been converted into temporary relief camps. Ambedkar School is currently sheltering 130 families (464 people), while Vivekananda School houses 220 individuals. The state administration has ensured uninterrupted access to food, clean water, electricity, and medical care in these makeshift shelters. Special arrangements have also been made for children’s nutrition and elderly healthcare. “We have been staying here for three days as floodwaters entered our…

02 Jun

Major drug bust in Tripura, ₹7 crore worth of Yaba tablets recovered

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 70,000 Yaba tablets worth ₹7 crore in Tripura’s Khowai district on June 1. Two individuals were arrested in the joint operation, which took place in Teliamura town. Officials intercepted a WagonR vehicle bearing registration number TR 01-BL-0337 and discovered the tablets concealed within the car. The accused have been identified as Shamal Majumdar from West Tripura and Malaya Debnath from North Tripura. Both were taken into custody and handed over to the DRI for further investigation under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.…