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29 Jun

Tripura’s Child Care Institutions Can Be a Model for Other States, Says Union Minister Annapurna Devi

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Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi, on Monday lauded Tripura's model of Child Care Institutes (CCIs), saying that the state's CCI model can serve as a template for other states to emulate.On the second day of her three-day visit to Tripura, the Union Minister visited the Saksham Anganwadi Centre, a Child Care Institution and the newly constructed Working Women Hostel at Abhoynagar in Agartala.She interacted with children at the Anganwadi Centre and the Child Care Institution, reviewed the facilities, planted a sapling on the institution premises.Speaking to the media the minister said, the environment created in Tripura…

27 Jun

Tripura Man Arrested for Allegedly Beating Two Minor Daughters to Death After Domestic Dispute

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A father allegedly beaten his two minor daughters to death with a wooden planks following an argument with his wife on Saturday at Ultachhara Bru Rehabilitation Village under Gandacherra subdivision of Tripura's Dhalai district.The 34-year-old accused was reportedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.Police said the tragic incident happened after the man and his wife had a quarrel after consuming alcohol at their home.The accused, identified as Lalchunaoma Bru, has been arrested by the police, and an investigation has been launched into the incident.According to police sources, the deceased children have been identified as 13-year-old…

27 Jun

Tripura Global Pineapple Festival gets underway in Delhi

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The three-day Tripura Global Pineapple Festival 2026 began at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday, showcasing the state's world-famous GI-tagged Queen Pineapple and highlighting Tripura's growing agricultural potential before national and international stakeholders.The inaugural event was attended by Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar, Tripura Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath, Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee, senior government officials, farmers, entrepreneurs, exporters, and representatives from the agriculture sector.A major highlight of the festival was a special message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who congratulated the Government of Tripura, the…

26 Jun

Tripura Farmers’ Income Doubled in Decade, Says CM Manik Saha

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday claimed that the average monthly income of farmers in the state has more than doubled over the past decade, rising from Rs 6,580 in 2015-16 to Rs 13,590, attributing the increase to a series of government initiatives aimed at strengthening agriculture and improving farmers' livelihoods. Addressing a programme at Bamutia in West Tripura district, the Chief Minister said the state government has implemented several proactive measures to boost the agricultural sector and improve the socio-economic condition of farmers. "A farmer's income in Tripura has increased from Rs 6,580 in 2015-16 to Rs 13,590…

26 Jun

One Dead in Agartala Apartment Explosion; Govt Panel to Submit Probe Report in 7 Days

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The Tripura government has constituted a high-level inquiry committee to investigate the explosion at a multi-storey apartment on Ramnagar Road No. 4 in Agartala that claimed one life, even as Chief Minister Manik Saha indicated that preliminary findings suggest possible negligence on the part of the Tripura Natural Gas Company Limited (TNGCL). The explosion occurred at around 12:30 pm on June 25. Subhrajit Chowdhury, who sustained critical burn injuries in the blast, succumbed to his injuries during treatment at GB Pant Hospital on Friday. According to an order issued by the Urban Development Department, the inquiry committee will be headed…

26 Jun

Superspecialist Forum Challenges AGMC Policy, Seeks Consultation Before Private Practice Curbs

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A forum of superspecialist doctors has opposed the Tripura government's decision to prohibit private practice by faculty members and medical officers at the state-run Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GB Pant Hospital, arguing that the policy was introduced without adequate consultation and is unlikely to improve healthcare unless long-standing systemic issues are addressed.In a letter addressed to AGMC and GB Pant Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Bidhan Goswami, the Superspeciality Doctors' Forum stated that the government's decision had been formulated and implemented without sufficient consultation with stakeholders directly involved in patient care.The forum, comprising 14 superspecialist doctors, pointed out that…

22 Jun

TREDA plans solarisation of government offices across Tripura to expand clean energy use

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Tripura has set an ambitious target of adding 11 megawatts (MW) of solar power generation capacity during the 2026-27 financial year as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen renewable energy infrastructure and reduce dependence on conventional sources of electricity.The initiative is being spearheaded by the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA), which is working to expand the use of solar energy across government institutions and remote parts of the state. At present, Tripura generates around 35 MW of solar power.TREDA Director General (In-Charge) Debabrata Sukladas said preparations are underway to meet the target and that several projects are already…

22 Jun

Tripura Jal Board project under AMRUT 2.0 lauded for empowering SHG women in water quality and service delivery

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The Tripura Jal Board (TJB) has been awarded the prestigious SKOCH Gold Award 2026 for its innovative water management project implemented under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, marking a significant achievement for the state's efforts in improving water governance and public service delivery.The award was presented at a ceremony held on June 20 at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in New Delhi. The recognition was given for the project titled “AMRUT Mitra under AMRUT 2.0 Scheme / Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance within Agartala AMC Area.”Mihir Kanti Gop, IAS, Chief Executive Officer of the Tripura Jal Board, received the…

21 Jun

CM Saha: Rs 529 Cr in Farmers’ Accounts via Paddy Procurement, Village Growth Key

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More than Rs 529 crore has been directly transferred to farmers in Tripura through government paddy procurement, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday, highlighting that increasing farmers’ income remains one of the state government’s major priorities. Addressing a programme at the Tripura State Agriculture Research Centre in Arundhatinagar following the release of the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), Saha said improving the financial condition of farmers is essential for the overall development of villages and the state. “If farmers’ income rises, villages will progress. When villages progress, the state will develop,” the Chief Minister…

20 Jun

Youth Groups Seek Inquiry Into Cough Syrup Trafficking Case in Tripura

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Members of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and other student and youth organisations staged a demonstration outside the General Post Office (GPO) in Agartala on Friday, demanding a comprehensive investigation into the alleged use of postal channels for transporting narcotic substances. The protest was organised in the wake of two recent seizures of consignments containing banned cough syrup at the Agartala head post office, which have raised concerns over the possible misuse of the postal system for illegal drug transportation. Addressing the gathering, DYFI leaders questioned how prohibited substances could allegedly pass through a government-run network despite existing…