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Massive drug bust in Maheshkhola: 1.06 lakh yaba tablets seized, two arrested      

Massive drug bust in Maheshkhola: 1.06 lakh yaba tablets seized, two arrested      

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, law enforcement officials conducted a raid in the Maheshkhola area this morning, resulting in the seizure of 1.06 lakh Yaba tablets, two motorcycles, and four mobile phones. According to reports, West PS received confidential information around 12 PM from a secret informant regarding illegal activities involving a suspect named Mohammad Babul Mia, a resident of Maheshkhola. Acting swiftly on this intelligence, a police team was formed, and a targeted operation was carried out. During the raid, authorities apprehended two individuals-- Shiban Hossain from Bishalgarh and Sanjay Mia from Chandni Mura. However, the prime…
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BJP to celebrate two years of governance in Tripura with J.P. Nadda’s rally

BJP to celebrate two years of governance in Tripura with J.P. Nadda’s rally

The BJP-led government in Tripura is set to celebrate its second anniversary with a grand rally at Swami Vivekananda ground on March 9, where BJP national president J.P. Nadda will address party workers and the public. BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharjee announced the event, stating that Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and other senior leaders will highlight the government's achievements over the past two years. A nine-member committee led by senior minister Ratan Lal Nath has been formed to ensure the rally’s success. Bhattacharjee emphasized the state government’s efforts to combat crime, particularly under the NDPS Act, revealing that 4,276…
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Agartala secures ₹116 crore for smart waste management under CITIIS 2.0

Agartala secures ₹116 crore for smart waste management under CITIIS 2.0

Agartala has secured a ₹116 crore project under the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate & Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) initiative to enhance its waste management system. The project aims to integrate smart solutions for a cleaner and more sustainable urban environment. The agreement was finalized on March 3 during the Asia-Pacific RRR Regional Conference in Jaipur, in the presence of Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, senior ministry officials, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), and the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-U). Representing Tripura, Dr. Shailesh, Municipal Commissioner and CEO of Agartala Smart City Limited, attended the…
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Tripura BJP celebrates two years in power, JP Nadda to join March 9 event

Tripura BJP celebrates two years in power, JP Nadda to join March 9 event

BJP National President JP Nadda and National General Secretary (Org) B.L. Santosh will visit Tripura on March 9 to attend the two-year anniversary celebration of the BJP-led state government, Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha announced on Monday. The grand event will take place at Swami Vivekananda Maidan in Agartala from 11 AM to 1:30 PM, marking the completion of two years of the current administration. Addressing a party meeting, Dr. Saha recalled how CPI(M) and Congress had attempted to create confusion on March 2, 2023, after the election results, by claiming that the BJP would not return to power.…
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Biplab Deb calls communism a “machine that destroys youth and women”

Biplab Deb calls communism a “machine that destroys youth and women”

Former Tripura Chief Minister and Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb has launched a scathing attack on the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], calling Communism a “machine that destroys youth and women.” Speaking at a BJP party event in Bishalgarh Assembly Constituency under Sepahijala District on Sunday, Deb accused the Communists of dividing people along religious and caste lines and suppressing opportunities for youth and women. “That’s why whenever I come to Tripura, I warn people about Communists,” Deb said. “They never allow young people to become self-sufficient and never allow women to work. We can’t allow the ghost…
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Pradyot Kishore Debbarma urges tribal unity in Tripura ahead of 2028 elections

Pradyot Kishore Debbarma urges tribal unity in Tripura ahead of 2028 elections

Tipra Motha Party (TMP) supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarma on Thursday urged Tripura’s indigenous communities to stay united, alleging that attempts are being made to divide them along tribal lines. Speaking at the Youth Tipra Federation’s first plenary session at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan, Debbarma emphasized that the unity of Reangs, Tripuris, and other tribes is crucial to achieving their common demands. Debbarma cited historical examples, stating, "When Tripura was a princely state, we defeated the Mughals because we fought as one. Today, we must do the same." He asserted that only the youth could resist the conspiracy to divide the Tipra…
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Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha urges support for One Nation, One Election

Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha urges support for One Nation, One Election

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has emphasized that the implementation of the One Nation, One Election initiative will play a crucial role in strengthening democracy, increasing voter participation, and reducing economic burdens. Speaking at a discussion at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan, Dr. Saha highlighted the positive impact of the initiative, stating that frequent elections disrupt governance, education, and development. He pointed out that businessmen were once seen as adversaries of society under the previous Left Front regime, but under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, their role is now respected. Dr. Saha stressed that frequent elections disrupt schools, increase costs,…
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Surrendered militants in Tripura end 5-hour blockade after talks with authorities

Surrendered militants in Tripura end 5-hour blockade after talks with authorities

A group of surrendered militants in Tripura lifted their highway blockade on Tuesday after over five hours, following government assurances to address their demands. The Tripura United Indigenous Returnees People's Council (TUIRPC) had initiated a 24-hour blockade on the Assam-Agartala National Highway at Hathai Kator in West Tripura district from 8 AM, protesting against the non-implementation of promises made during their surrender. The agitation disrupted vehicular movement, prompting intervention by authorities. Following discussions with District Magistrate Vishal Kumar, the blockade was lifted around 1:30 PM. District Superintendent of Police Kiran Kumar confirmed that a meeting has been scheduled for March…
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Mimi Majumder highlights BJP’s role in women’s progress in Tripura

Mimi Majumder highlights BJP’s role in women’s progress in Tripura

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha President Mimi Majumder stated that women in Tripura overwhelmingly support the BJP over the Left Front, citing the party’s efforts toward women’s empowerment and financial independence. Majumder made the remarks while addressing a Mahila Morcha mass gathering in Khowai District on February 24 under the 25 Khowai Mandal Mahila Morcha. She highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has introduced several welfare schemes aimed at empowering women, including: Mudra Yojana for financial assistance to women entrepreneurs Lakhpati Didi for boosting rural women’s income 33% reservation for women in Parliament and assemblies “We had a…
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Tripura starts using AI to identify tax evaders: CM

Tripura starts using AI to identify tax evaders: CM

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said the state has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify tax evaders and will take action against them. While addressing GST 'Jaagrookta Abhiyan' at Prajna Bhavan, the chief minister said the tax collection plays a key role in accelerating development in the northeastern state. "Of the state's annual budget of Rs 27,800 crore in the 2024-25 financial year, its own revenue stands at Rs 3,700 crore. Only Rs 10,000 crore remained after meeting the non-plan expenditure- salary, pension, loan and interest of loan. The state needs to pay 25 per cent of…
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