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26 May

Sudhangshu Das Urges Timely Central Funds, Stronger Support for Fisheries in Northeast

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Sudhangshu Das has urged the Centre to revise the funding pattern under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) for Northeastern states from the existing 60:40 ratio to 90:10, saying the present model places financial pressure on small and marginal farmers in the region. Das raised the issue while addressing a regional review meeting held in Aizawl. The meeting was attended by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister of State George Kurian, ministers from Northeastern states and senior officials. The Tripura minister said the unique geographical and economic conditions of the Northeast required a more supportive funding structure under…

26 May

Cabinet Clears 81 Govt Job Vacancies Amid Push for Efficiency and Recruitment Drive

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Tripura has announced a five-day work week for government offices and expanded use of virtual meetings as part of measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption amid rising global crude oil prices. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Manik Saha. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Cabinet spokesperson Sushanta Chowdhury said all Saturdays and Sundays would now be observed as government holidays. Under the new arrangement, government offices across the state will function from Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 6:00 pm. Earlier, only the second and fourth Saturdays were official holidays. Chowdhury said the…

26 May

Four Police Personnel Arrested in Tripura Phensedyl Tampering Probe

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Four Tripura Police personnel were arrested by the Crime Branch in connection with a Phensedyl seizure tampering case, sources said. All four accused, including Inspector Ajit Debbarma, SI Rajendra Reang, WSI Sampa Das and ASI Sachindra Debbarma, were produced before the Khowai District Court on Monday. The Crime Branch has sought five days police remand from the court for further investigation. The investigation of the case is being led by Crime Branch DSP Pousadhan Rupini, assisted by Inspector Raghulal. According to police, during a mobile patrol on May 20, police personnel intercepted a white Eeco vehicle and recovered codeine-based Eskuf…

25 May

Concerns Rise Over Weak Rural and Priority Sector Lending by RRBs and Private Banks in Tripura

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The latest banking data presented at the 154th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting in Tripura has shown strong overall credit expansion during the financial year 2025-26, but concerns continue to remain over weak lending performance in agriculture and priority sectors, especially by Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and private banks. The SLBC meeting was convened by Punjab National Bank, the convener bank for Tripura. According to the agenda notes presented during the meeting, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) recorded a major rise in Annual Credit Plan (ACP) achievement. The total ACP achievement of PSBs increased from Rs 2,72,190.95 lakh in September…

25 May

Tripura Crime Branch Arrests Inspector, Three Others for Alleged Manipulation of Seized Contraband in Khowai District

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Four police personnel, including an Inspector, have been arrested in Tripura in connection with the alleged tampering of seized narcotic substances at Teliamura Police Station in Khowai district, officials said on Monday.According to Tripura Police sources, the arrests were made by the Crime Branch following directions from Director General of Police Anurag, IPS. The case was registered as Teliamura Police Station Case No. 025/2026 dated May 24, 2026. Police said the case has been registered under Sections 305, 306, 316(5) and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 21(c) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic…

19 May

Tripura Govt Expands Women-Led Entrepreneurship Push Under Samriddhi 2.0

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced that more than 13,000 small enterprises will be developed across different blocks of the state under a major entrepreneurship initiative aimed at boosting rural livelihoods and women’s empowerment.The state government has earmarked nearly Rs 38 crore for the programme, which is expected to promote self-reliance, strengthen rural economic activity and generate large-scale employment opportunities.The Chief Minister made the announcement while launching the Samriddhi 2.0 programme at Rabindra Bhavan in Agartala.Addressing the gathering, Dr Saha said women-led empowerment initiatives are bringing major social and economic changes across Tripura. He stated that increasing participation of…

19 May

Police Launch Probe After Abduction Case in Agartala City

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Police in Tripura have arrested four persons, including a Bangladeshi national, in connection with an alleged abduction and ransom demand case in Agartala, officials said on Monday.The accused have been identified as Rabil Miah, Iqbal Hossain, Jakir Hossain and Nishab Miah. According to police, Nishab Miah is a Bangladeshi national and a separate case has been registered against him for illegally entering India. Officials said the incident took place on May 16 in Agartala city. Investigators alleged that a person was abducted from the Office Lane area and later threatened during captivity. The victim was subsequently released, but the accused…

18 May

Four Dead After Speeding Stone-Laden Truck Overturns in Tripura

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A stone-laden truck overturned nearly one kilometre before the CRPF camp in Dhalai district on Sunday, killing four persons on the spot and seriously injuring four others. The deceased have been identified as Rabindrajoy Tripura, aged 48, and Mujida Tripura, aged 58, both residents of Naiharam Roaja Para. The other two deceased are Bakhak Joy Tripura, aged 40, and Narojoy Tripura, aged 27, residents of Rajmoni Roaja Para in Gobindabari. According to reports, the truck was travelling from Chawmanu to the Biju Border out Post carrying stone chips for ongoing infrastructure work near the international border. Sources said the accident…

18 May

Viral Cash Display Video Lands Tripura Police Constable Under Suspension

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A police constable, constable Piyush Debbarma, has been placed under suspension after a video clip of his wife, Nandarani Debbarma, displaying wads of cash at their residence at Bhatkhaori village under Salema Police Station in Dhalai district went viral on social media. Police said that a case has been registered in this connection and four people, including the woman and her husband, have been called for questioning’ to know the source of money. Police said the video is old and no cash related to the video was found from the house of the woman. Police sources claimed that during questioning,…

13 May

Tipra Motha Delegation Seeks Clarification from PWD Over Alleged Tender Ban on Tribal Contractors

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Tipra Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma on Tuesday expressed concern over a reported Tripura government order restricting contractors registered under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) from participating in certain Public Works Department (PWD) tender processes. A delegation led by Debbarma met PWD Chief Engineer Rajib Majumder to discuss the matter. The delegation included Tipra Motha MLAs Philip Kumar Reang and Pathan Lal Jamatia, along with Members of District Councils Suraj Debbarma, Jiten Debbarma and James Debbarma. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Ranjit Debbarma said contractors holding licences issued by the TTAADC had recently been directed not to…