Tripura

05 Mar

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

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

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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04 Mar

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

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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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03 Mar

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

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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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28 Feb

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

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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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27 Feb

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

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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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26 Feb

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

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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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25 Feb

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

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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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24 Feb

Tripura starts using AI to identify tax evaders: CM

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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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24 Feb

NFR completes statutory inspection for electrification of Agartala-Sabroom section

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The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has completed the statutory inspection for electrification of the Agartala-Sabroom section, marking a significant milestone towards modernizing railway infrastructure in the Northeast. The inspection, conducted under the supervision of Principal Chief Electrical Engineer (PCEE) Sandeep Kumar, is a mandatory step before launching full-scale commercial operations under 25 KV electric traction. NFR had previously conducted a successful trial run of an electric train from Dharmanagar to Agartala on February 8. The electrification project aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and minimize environmental impact. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma…

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22 Feb

Tripurasundari Temple redevelopment set for April 7 inauguration by PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate the redevelopment of the historic Tripurasundari Temple on April 7, pending final confirmation, Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy announced on Friday. During an inspection of the temple’s ongoing beautification project in Udaipur, Gomati District, Roy stated that all departments have assured completion of construction by March 20. The redevelopment is being carried out under the PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme. "PM Modi has approved this project, and we hope he will inaugurate it. Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has invited him, and a tentative date of…

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