Tripura

11 Nov

Congress leaders urge Government to address airfare crisis in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Congress leaders condemned rising airfares and reduced flight services on November 10, calling for immediate government intervention to ease financial strain on travelers. The party’s focus was on the Agartala-Kolkata route, where fares have surged from Rs 3,500-6,500 to a staggering Rs 13,000-15,000 for the short 327-kilometre journey. Accusing the BJP-led government of neglecting passenger welfare, the Pradesh Congress Committee’s statement read, “PM Modi’s promise to make Tripura a ‘HIRA’ state remains unfulfilled, as air travel has become unaffordable for middle-class families.” Flight connectivity has dwindled, with Indigo discontinuing two flights in October, while Air India suspended two in…

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09 Nov

Tripura’s fisheries sector faces Rs 1,350 crore loss amid flooding crisis

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura’s fisheries sector has suffered extensive damage, with losses estimated at Rs 1,350 crore due to recent flooding, according to Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das. The minister, speaking at a state-level review meeting on Friday, reported that a comprehensive loss assessment has been submitted to the Central government, which has assured support following a review. The review meeting, the second of its kind this year, focused on evaluating the fisheries department's progress at district and sub-divisional levels, identifying challenges, and finding ways to bolster fish production in the state. “Flooding in August severely impacted fish farmers, and we are actively working…

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08 Nov

NCC cadets in Agartala learn about armed forces careers with Assam Rifles

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a bid to inspire young minds toward a future in the Indian Armed Forces, the Assam Rifles conducted a comprehensive lecture for NCC cadets as part of the Combined Annual Training Camp at Agartala’s Netaji Subhash Regional Coaching Centre (NSRCC). The session aimed to guide cadets through the steps to join the armed forces, providing detailed information on eligibility, selection processes, and career paths in the Indian Army, Air Force, and Assam Rifles. According to an official statement, the lecture emphasized the military’s vital role in safeguarding national security and underscored values of dedication and patriotism. A total of…

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08 Nov

Truck driver and assistant jailed for 12 years in Tripura drug bust

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A truck driver and his assistant from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have been sentenced to 12 years in prison by a Tripura court for smuggling banned cough syrup. Additional District and Sessions Judge Debasish Kar in Sepahijala district handed down the verdict on Thursday, also imposing a fine of ₹1 lakh each on the defendants. The sentencing follows a police operation conducted on June 4 of the previous year. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted the truck, registered in Uttar Pradesh, at the Bishalgarh bypass in Sepahijala. The vehicle, en route from Agartala, was found to contain a large stockpile of…

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06 Nov

Tripura Finance Minister announces ₹78 crore for TTAADC development projects

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy announced on November 6 that a substantial grant of Rs 78 crore from the 15th Finance Commission will bolster development initiatives within the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). This funding, released by the Central government, aims to accelerate infrastructure and welfare projects across tribal regions in the state. Speaking to India Today NE, Singha Roy highlighted that the state government has also allocated an additional Rs 30 crore to the TTAADC outside the state budget to support ongoing development work. “We have multiple demands, especially for the TTAADC, to ensure projects are…

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05 Nov

Tripura force successfully avert a troop to entered illegally in India

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Security forces in Tripura detained five individuals, including two Bangladeshi nationals, for illegally crossing the border into India through Jalkumba village in the Sabroom area. The arrests were made after Border Security Force (BSF) personnel detected the group entering Indian territory. Sabroom Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Nityananda Sarkar confirmed, “Five persons—three Indians and two Bangladesh nationals—were arrested for illegally crossing the international border. An FIR has been lodged at Sabroom police station.” According to Sarkar, the three Indian citizens had previously traveled to Bangladesh to visit a close relative but became stranded due to unrest in the country. With conditions…

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04 Nov

CM Manik Saha celebrates Bhai Dooj with women workers

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha celebrated Bhai Dooj with women BJP party workers at his residence on Sunday, marking his second consecutive year of joining the festivities alongside party members. In a statement to reporters, Saha expressed that while he has always celebrated Bhai Dooj at home, participating in the celebrations with BJP workers has added a new dimension to the experience since he joined the party. Bhai Dooj, a festival honoring the bond between brothers and sisters, is celebrated across India under various names. In Bengal, it is known as Bhai Phonta, while in Maharashtra, it is referred to…

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31 Oct

Cyber crime police station coming to Tripura soon

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura will soon establish a dedicated cyber crime police station to tackle the rising challenges of cybercrime, DGP Amitabh Ranjan announced on Wednesday. Addressing the press, Ranjan emphasized that with insurgency in Tripura effectively curbed following the mass surrender of NLFT and ATTF militants, the focus has shifted to addressing urban crime and enhancing community policing. “The Chief Minister wants state police efforts geared toward community policing, law and order, and curbing urban extremism,” he noted. In a strategic shift, the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), previously deployed for counterinsurgency, will receive specialized training to meet new threats. "We plan to…

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30 Oct

Tripura govt has decided to invest 1.50cr in Ayurveda

Banasree SarkarTripuraTripura CM

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha stated on Tuesday that the state government has sanctioned Rs 1.50 crore for the purchase of Ayurvedic medicines. It should also be noted that the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Foundation has expressed interest in constructing an Ayurvedic college in Tripura. CM Saha stated that there was a time when Ayurvedic medicine was inextricably related to nature. Foreign students used to come to India to study at institutes such as Nalanda and Takshashila. However, we are now proud to send our children abroad to study. PM Modi has established the Ministry of Ayush to brings all…

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30 Oct

Tripura CM highlights Ayurveda’s historical significance in healthcare

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha announced today that the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Foundation has expressed interest in establishing an Ayurvedic college in the state. Speaking at the State Level Ayurvedic Day event at Pragna Bhavan Hall in Agartala, Dr. Saha also revealed that the state government recently allocated Rs 1.50 crore for the procurement of Ayurvedic medicines to be distributed free of cost to the public. Highlighting the historical importance of Ayurveda, Dr. Saha noted, "Ayurveda was once intertwined with nature, attracting scholars worldwide to institutions like Nalanda and Takshashila." He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Ministry of…

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