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10 Feb

50,000 Y*ba tablets seized in Tripura’s latest drug bust

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Tripura Police arrested one person and seized Yaba tablets worth ₹2.50 crore in Bagbasa, North Tripura district, on February 9. North District Superintendent of Police, Avinash Rai, confirmed the arrest and the seizure, stating that law enforcement acted on a tip-off about a large consignment of contraband being transported in the area.“Based on secret information, our team intercepted a Mahindra Max vehicle suspected of carrying illegal drugs. The Sub-Divisional Police Officer and DCM immediately rushed to the spot and conducted a search. We recovered 50,000 Yaba tablets with an estimated market value of…

08 Feb

Tripura conclave brings business proposals worth Rs 3,683 crore

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The Tripura government on Saturday said that 87 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) valued at Rs 3,683 crore were signed in the business conclave that concluded on February 8. Addressing the 'Destination Tripura: Business Conclave-2025' here, Chief Minister Manik Saha urged investors to set up industries in the northeastern state. "Though Tripura is the third smallest state in the country, it has enormous resources to offer for setting up industries. Natural gas, tea, rubber, bamboo and agar are the resources which could be used for commercial purposes," Saha said.

08 Feb

‘Skill Uday Tongai’ program launched in Tripura to empower students

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday launched the ‘Skill Uday Tongai’ skill development training programme at the Tripura Institute of Technology (TIT), Narsingarh, aimed at empowering 80,000 school and college students. During the event, several other educational initiatives were also inaugurated, including: State MIS Portal for better academic monitoring, Career Guidance Programme for 70,000 girl students from 983 schools, NSDC Programme for 7,000 college students, English Employability and Entrepreneurship (EEE) Programme for 1,600 students. Calling it a "transformative initiative," CM Saha emphasized that skill development is key to shaping Tripura’s future workforce. He also inspected Drone Technology and honored…

07 Feb

Tripura hopes to garner Rs 600 cr investment proposals in 2-day business conclave

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Tripura Industries and Commerce Minister Santana Chakma on Thursday said the northeastern state is expected to receive investment proposals worth Rs 600 crore during the two-day business summit. The state is set to host the business conclave commencing on Friday to showcase Tripura's potentiality in the service sector, she said. "The programme 'Destination Tripura: Business Conclave' is expected to attract proposals amounting to Rs 600 crore in IT, healthcare, education and skill development and tourism. Over 100 investors and entrepreneurs are likely to join the conclave," she told reporters here.

05 Feb

Tripura: Inspector General, BSF meets CM Manik Saha, briefs him on border security

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Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF) Ashwini Kumar Sharma, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister of Tripura Manik Saha on Tuesday. During the meeting, which took place at the CM's office, the IG provided a detailed briefing on the operational situation along the state's border areas. Sharma outlined the current security challenges and ongoing efforts to strengthen the border protection framework. Emphasising the importance of a robust security mechanism, he assured the CM of the BSF's commitment to maintaining peace and preventing cross- border threats. The discussion also covered the latest developments in border infrastructure and…

04 Feb

Over Rs 8 lakh worth of contraband seized by Tripura BSF

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura successfully foiled multiple trans-border smuggling bids along the Indo-Bangladesh border, seizing a large quantity of contraband items worth over Rs 8 lakh. In a series of operations, the BSF seized 88 kg of Ganja, 470 bottles of Phensedyl, and 50 kg of sugar, valued at Rs 8,90,308. Additionally, four cattle were also confiscated. In collaboration with Railway Police, BSF personnel apprehended three Indian touts from the village of North Kaiyadepha in Sepahijala district, located along the Bangladesh border. This operation was part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal cross-border trade.Earlier this week, another…

01 Feb

Tripura CM hails Union Budget

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Hailing the Union Budget, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said it was a blueprint for a developed India. In a post on social media, he said the Budget looked after the farmers, the poor and the middle class. The Budget also addressed the needs of various sectors, including education, healthcare, and start-ups and innovation, the CM said.

01 Feb

THRC takes action on Dhalai Riot after property loss

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The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) and the District Magistrate (DM) of Dhalai to submit a detailed inquiry report following allegations of mob violence, looting, and arson. The complainant, Rakesh Sarkar, has raised concerns about the destruction of his property and inadequate compensation following the incident. Sarkar, a resident of Haripur 30 Card in North Gandachara, Dhalai District, filed a written complaint to the THRC, detailing the events that unfolded after a violent incident during a large-scale event, ‘Ananda Mela,’ on July 7, 2024. A young man, Parameshwar Reang, was injured in…

31 Jan

Opposition parties on Tripura urge Finance Commission to directly fund TTAADC

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The opposition CPI(M) and Congress urged the 16th Finance Commission to ensure direct funding for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).Speaking to reporters after attending an all-party meeting hosted by the Finance Commission in Agartala, senior CPI(M) leader Bhanu Lal Saha on Thursday said his party has "categorically demanded" direct funding to the TTAADC as it has its own expenditure and development process. Saha, the former finance minister of Tripura, said the CPI(M) also demanded the revival of the Planning Commission.

31 Jan

Tripura set to open first liver transplant unit at AGMC

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) is set to launch Tripura’s first liver transplant centre, marking a major milestone in the state’s healthcare sector. The initiative will be spearheaded by the Mohan Foundation, a Chennai-based organisation specializing in organ donation and transplantation. The upcoming unit builds on AGMC’s success in kidney transplants, with two procedures performed in 2024. A specialized team from Mohan Foundation has arrived to train medical professionals and educate the public about organ donation procedures. Dr. Shankar Chakraborty, Medical Superintendent of AGMC and GB Pant Hospital, emphasized that the partnership with Mohan Foundation would streamline the organ…