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29 May

Tripura Visit: Tribal Affairs Minister Evaluates Implementation of Central Schemes

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Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey on Thursday attended a review meeting on the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes at the Circuit House in Kailashahar, Unakoti district of Tripura. During his visit, the Minister interacted with tribal leaders and reviewed the progress of various flagship schemes including Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, PM Vishwakarma, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, PM Gram Sadak Yojana and PM Fasal Bima Yojana. Earlier, he visited the historic Unakoti archaeological site and inspected several development projects in Kumarghat subdivision, including a TRLM agarbatti manufacturing unit, rainwater harvesting centre, Panchayat Resource…

28 May

Tripura Tea Auction Centre Nears Completion, Operations Expected Next Month

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The Tripura Tea Auction Centre is likely to be made operational within a month, Tripura Tea Development Corporation (TTDC) chairman Samir Ranjan Ghosh said. Chief Minister Manik Saha had laid the foundation stone for the state's first tea auction center at Gurkhabasti in West Tripura district in March 2024. At present, the country has seven tea auction centers. "We have set a target to operationalise the first tea auction center at Gurkhabasti within a month," Ghosh said. He said that efforts to set up a tea auction centre in the state has been continuing for a long time and now…

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…