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15 Jul

TIDC targets record profits with new industry push

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Industrial Development Corporation (TIDC) has set an ambitious target of earning ₹13 crore profit in the fiscal year 2025–26, as part of a larger drive to position the state as an emerging hub for industry and entrepreneurship. The announcement was made by TIDC Chairman Nabadal Banik during a press conference held on Monday. The announcement follows a remarkable growth trajectory in the past three years. TIDC's profit rose from ₹4.02 crore in 2022–23 to ₹7.33 crore in 2023–24, and further to ₹9.87 crore in 2024–25. This steady growth, Banik said, is the result of proactive policies and focused…

14 Jul

Tripura girl found d*ad in Yamuna: Family had moved to Delhi for daughters’ education

Banasree SarkarTripura

The tragic death of 19-year-old Sneha Debnath, a student of Delhi University whose body was recovered from the Yamuna River nearly a week after she went missing, has left her family and native village of Sabroom in South Tripura devastated. Sneha, a second-year student of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College under the Delhi University, had gone missing on July 7. Following the intervention of Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, a joint operation by Delhi Police and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was launched, leading to the recovery of her body from the Yamuna on Sunday. Her father, Pritish…

14 Jul

B*dy of 19-year-old DU student recovered from Yamuna river

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A heartbreaking chapter closed on Sunday as the body of Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old student from Tripura who had been missing for six days, was recovered from the Yamuna River near Geeta Colony in East Delhi. A second-year B.Sc. Mathematics student at Delhi University’s Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, Sneha had vanished on July 7, prompting a massive search operation across the city and its riverbanks.Originally from Tripura, Sneha was living with her family in Delhi’s Paryavaran Complex. According to a complaint filed by her sister, Bipasha Debnath, Sneha had left home early that morning to drop her friend Pitunia…

12 Jul

TSECL launches ₹603 crore smart meter project in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd (TSECL) has announced plans to install six lakh smart meters across the state by March 2027, aiming to curb power theft, improve billing accuracy, and enhance overall electricity supply. So far, 88,748 smart meters have already been installed under the ambitious project, which is being implemented in alignment with the Centre's Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and backed by funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project, with a total estimated cost of ₹603 crore, represents a major leap toward creating a smart grid system in the northeastern state. Speaking at a press…

11 Jul

Kharchi Puja in Tripura comes to a grand and devoted end in spite of the intense rain

Banasree SarkarTripura

Kharchi Puja, one of Tripura's most respected traditional events, ended magnificently and solemnly despite heavy rain. The Tripuran people have a particular place in their hearts for Kharchi Puja, which is comparable in cultural significance to Durga Puja and the Tripureshwari Festival of Matabari. Thousands of devotees attended this year's fair, which started on July 3 and ended on July 9. The public was nevertheless quite excited, and the number of people visiting the temple grounds did not decline in spite of the intense downpour. This year's closing ceremony was graced by notable figures, including the mayor of Agartala Municipal…

11 Jul

“Politics won’t feed us”: Tripura workers reject bandh

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Defying a nationwide general strike called by central trade unions, Tripura residents chose to prioritize their livelihood over political protest, keeping life running almost normally across the state. The strike, which had been planned and promoted by Left-backed labour outfits for over a month, failed to garner mass support in the state, particularly in the capital Agartala. Shops, offices, educational institutions, and government establishments across Agartala remained open on Wednesday. Although vehicular movement was slightly reduced, there were no significant disruptions reported throughout the day. “We have families to feed and we have to work. If we sit at home,…

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…