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18 Jun

Only Pink Autos Allowed in Agartala, Says Tripura Govt

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major move to address growing traffic congestion in the state capital, the Tripura government has banned outstation auto-rickshaws from entering Agartala city unless under emergency circumstances. At the same time, the government has introduced a new rule requiring all auto-rickshaws operating within the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) area to be painted pink for easy identification. The decision was announced by Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Choudhury on Tuesday. He said the initiative is aimed at streamlining city traffic and resolving long-standing disputes between local auto drivers and those coming in from other subdivisions. “Most autos operating within the city…

17 Jun

GB Pant Hospital begins an organ transplant program run by the Mohan Foundation

Banasree SarkarTripura

The Mohan Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital on April 17, marking the official start of the organization's organ transplant program. Vincent Debbarma was named Tripura's state coordinator as part of the rollout, and he assumed leadership on June 1. He is presently receiving specialized training, and the Foundation's operations are supported by a unique office space in the hospital. "To increase its presence in the state, the Foundation plans to hire a second transplant coordinator in the upcoming weeks", according to an official. In the final week of June,…

17 Jun

Tripura’s pineapples reach Delhi for the first time

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major boost for Tripura’s horticulture sector, farmers from Bishalgarh subdivision in Sepahijala district have airlifted their first consignment of pineapples to New Delhi, marking a breakthrough in national market access for the state’s prized Queen variety. The 150-kg consignment, sourced from Baidyardighi, is set to be served to VIPs and international guests, showcasing the premium quality of Tripura’s produce. The effort was made possible through collaboration between a Farmer Producer Company, ICCOA Bangalore, and the Department of Horticulture. MLA Sushanta Deb, who flagged off the shipment, praised the government’s focus on market linkage, saying earlier farmers had to…

16 Jun

Turtle Survival Alliance starts a year-long study on Bostami turtle

Banasree SarkarTripura

In order to assess the survival condition of turtle hatchlings, a team from the Turtle Survival Alliance Foundation and Gomati District Magistrate Tarit Kanti Chakma visited the hatching location at Kalyan Sagar Lake, which is close to the famous Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Gomati District, on Sunday. The crew came here to conduct a year-long assessment of the turtle population and offer the state government professional advice for long-term protection. One of the 51 holy Hindu Shaktipeethas, the Tripura Sundari Temple is a sanctuary for the environment as well as a major place of worship. The temple is located…

16 Jun

Tripura Congress to start door-to-door campaign from June 22

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee has announced the launch of a statewide public outreach campaign from June 22, as part of a nationwide initiative by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), aiming to rally public opinion against the BJP-led government both at the state and central levels. Speaking at an organisational meeting held at Congress Bhavan in Agartala on Sunday, Tripura Congress President Asish Kumar Saha said the campaign will focus on critical issues such as rising unemployment, the deteriorating law and order situation, inflation, and crimes against women. Party workers across all blocks will carry out a house-to-house campaign,…

14 Jun

Tripura govt focuses on border safety and vigilance

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha chaired a high-level administrative meeting on Friday to address rising concerns about illegal infiltration, especially of Rohingya migrants. The meeting, held at the state secretariat, was attended by Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, Director General of Police Anurag, Home Secretary Abhishek Singh, the Inspector General of BSF, and senior officers from central security and intelligence agencies. The agenda centred on reviewing the current security mechanism and enhancing surveillance at sensitive border points. According to sources in the Chief Minister’s Office, officials noted that infiltration cases have dropped over the past three months, based on intelligence…

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…