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21 May

New era for Tripura tourism as Taj Group steps In with heritage hotel plan

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday announced a major boost to the state’s tourism sector with the signing of a lease agreement between the Tripura government and Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), part of the Taj Group, to convert Pushpabanta Palace into a five-star heritage hotel. Built in 1917 and once serving as the Governor’s House, Pushpabanta Palace will now be transformed into a 100-room luxury hotel with four exclusive palace-themed suites. “This is a proud day for Tripura,” said CM Saha. “Our long-cherished dream is now becoming a reality. This agreement is unique—no such lease deal has been…

20 May

Tripura launches conservation study on endangered Bostami Turtles

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura government has approved funds for a year-long scientific study of the rare Bostami turtles found in Kalyan Sagar Lake, located near the famous Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Gomati District. The study will be conducted by the Turtle Survival Alliance Foundation to assess the current status of the turtles, which are listed as “Extinct in the Wild” by the IUCN. Despite this, a surviving population continues to thrive in the sacred lake, drawing interest from environmentalists and devotees alike. Gomati District Magistrate Tarit Kanti Chakma said, “The Forest Department and the District Administration consider the conservation of…

19 May

Tripura CM flags concern over IAS officers avoiding return after deputation

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has raised concern over a growing trend of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers not returning to the state after completing their central deputation. Addressing a public gathering at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Civil Service Officers’ Institute in Kunjaban on Sunday, Saha disclosed that he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the matter. Without naming specific officers, the Chief Minister stated, “It becomes a problem when they are reluctant to return. Some even get involved in indirect lobbying to extend their stay outside the state.” The upcoming institute aims to…

17 May

Tripura hosts workshop on AI for governance in Agartala

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a significant step towards digital transformation, the Tripura government has begun integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into its administrative processes to enhance transparency, accountability, and service delivery. This initiative was spotlighted during a Sensitization cum Capacity Building Workshop on AI for Good Governance, held in Agartala. The workshop was inaugurated by Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha and organized by the Department of Information Technology in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division of the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Chief Secretary Sinha stressed that AI could be a game-changer for governance, noting its role in improving public service quality.…

15 May

Tripura sees record surge in CBSE pass rates

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura has recorded a major leap in CBSE results this year, with Class 10 pass rates rising to 86%, a sharp 26% jump from last year. Class 12 results also improved significantly, reaching 71%, up by 21 percentage points. Special Secretary of Education Raval Hemendra Kumar announced the results at a press conference at the state Secretariat. “The performance of Vidya Jyoti schools has been exceptional, with 15 schools securing 100% pass in Class 10, up from just one last year,” he said. Suraj Basu of Belonia Government English Medium School topped the Class 10 list with 496 marks (99.2%),…

14 May

Tripura Power Minister links recent blackouts to deliberate acts of sabotage

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Tuesday alleged that an “organised vicious circle” is behind a series of deliberate acts of sabotage targeting the state's power infrastructure. The claim comes after widespread blackouts hit Agartala and nearby areas earlier in the day. CCTV footage from Kamarpukur locality showed a man on a two-wheeler tampering with a transformer, which led to an immediate power outage. The incident is among at least 21 cases where transformers across Agartala were deliberately damaged. “There is no shortage in power generation or supply in Tripura. These are clear acts of sabotage aimed at disrupting…

13 May

Tripura’s healthcare gets major boost with 432 new nursing posts

Banasree SarkarTripura

In a major step toward improving healthcare services in Tripura, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Monday announced the recruitment of 432 nursing staff—332 on a permanent basis and 100 under contractual terms. Speaking at the International Nurses Day celebration at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala, Dr. Saha, who also holds the Health portfolio, emphasized the critical role nurses play in the healthcare system. “Nurses are the first to attend to a patient and often the last to offer comfort—they are the trust of the dying,” he said. The Chief Minister noted that 153 nurses have already been appointed this…

13 May

432 nursing staff to be recruited in Tripura

MohiniTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Monday announced that the state government has initiated the recruitment of 432 nursing staff—332 permanent and 100 on a contractual basis—to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. Speaking at an event celebrating International Nurses Day at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala, Dr. Saha, who also holds the Health portfolio, emphasised the vital role nurses play in the healthcare ecosystem. He noted that 153 nurses have already been recruited in 2024 and said, “Necessary allocation from the Finance Department has been received to appoint 100 more nursing staff on a contractual basis.” Highlighting the…

12 May

Tripura power bill dues soar to Rs 475 crore as half of consumers default

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More than half of a total of around 9 lakh consumers of the Tripura government-run power utility TSECL have not paid their electricity bills for several years, an official said on Monday. Only 4,32,045 consumers, mostly from the urban areas, paid their electricity bills to the Tripura State Electricity Corporation (TSECL), the official said. This trend has led to an accumulation of pending bills amounting to Rs 475 crore till now. In tribal areas, most consumers skip paying electricity bills despite repeated appeals. This resulted in the accumulation of pending bills, the official said. "The state has 9, 27,838 consumers.…

10 May

Minister Ratan Lal Nath urges Centre for Agri University and railway aid

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath has urged the Centre to establish a Central Agricultural University in the state and introduce railway-based support for transporting perishable farm produce. During a meeting with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on May 9, Nath proposed integrating Tripura’s College of Agriculture and College of Veterinary Science to form the university, aiming to boost agricultural education, research, and consultancy. Nath highlighted challenges faced by Tripura’s farmers, including labour shortages affecting paddy cultivation and flood-related crop losses, particularly during the August 2024 floods which damaged most farm machinery distributed in recent years.…