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31 Aug

PMNRF provides Rs 50,000 to serious flood injury victims

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In response to the recent devastating floods in Tripura, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned financial assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha announced on Friday that the relief package includes Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives and Rs 50,000 for individuals with serious injuries. Dr. Saha expressed his gratitude through a Facebook post, thanking PM Modi for the swift and compassionate support. “I am deeply grateful for the assistance! My sincere thanks to Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji for the PMNRF ex-gratia relief of…

30 Aug

Former Tipra Motha chairman offers aid to flood-affected families

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In response to the devastating floods that struck Tripura from August 19 to August 24, former Tipra Motha chairman Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has pledged financial aid of Rs 50,000 to the families of those who lost their lives. The floods, which began on August 19, resulted in the tragic deaths of around 31 individuals due to landslides and drowning, with over 100,000 people displaced and seeking refuge in relief camps. In a voice message, Pradyot announced that the aid would be provided from his personal funds, separate from any government or Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) resources.…

29 Aug

Tripura police and BSF capture eight in cross-border crime bust

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Police, the Government Railway Police (GRP), and the Border Security Force (BSF) have apprehended eight individuals involved in illegal cross-border activities. The operation led to the arrest of five Indian touts and three Bangladeshi nationals for their roles in facilitating unauthorized border crossings. According to Officer-in-Charge of the GRP, Tapas Das, the arrests were made late last night in the Narayanpur area near MBB Airport. The three Indian touts—Suklal Sarkar, Pradip Sarkar, and Biswajit Acharya—were apprehended after being on the run for some time. Das confirmed that these individuals were implicated in a human trafficking case, assisting Bangladeshi nationals…

29 Aug

Tripura CM announces Rs 4,000 aid for flood-affected construction workers

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

To support those affected by the recent devastating floods, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has declared a one-time financial aid of Rs 4,000 for construction workers who have been unable to earn due to the natural disaster. The announcement, made via Facebook, outlines that this aid is intended to alleviate the financial burden endured by workers whose livelihoods have been disrupted since the floods began on August 19. The severe flooding has impacted Tripura for approximately eight days, creating substantial economic hardships. Dr. Saha emphasized the plight of the construction workers, acknowledging their struggle amid the widespread devastation.…

28 Aug

Major drug bust in Tripura by Assam Rifles, Yaba tablets seized

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Assam Rifles seized 120,000 Yaba tablets valued at Rs 19.2 crore in Salbagan, Agartala, on August 27. The operation also led to the detention of an individual and the seizure of a Bolero vehicle. According to Assam Rifles, the successful operation was launched based on credible intelligence. The seized drugs, along with the detained individual and the vehicle, have been handed over to the Tripura Police for further investigation and legal action. The operation highlights Assam Rifles' ongoing commitment to combating drug trafficking and illegal smuggling, even amidst their critical involvement in flood relief and rehabilitation efforts in Tripura.…

27 Aug

Bangladesh inundates with floodwaters, with villages in neighboring Tripura being washed away

Banasree SarkarTripuraFloodwaters in Tripura

The floodwaters from Bangladesh have entered India and inundated several villages in northeastern state of Tripura, officials said. The flood started when heavy rainfall caused rivers in Bangladesh to spill over, drowning many villages such as Burichong, Shahidul, Panchra, Hyderabad, Shankuchail, Rajapur, Nabiabad, Bhapiradla and Panchpilar. These villages were badly affected as the floodwater gushed through the region. Floodwaters made their way near the Indian border as things continued to worsen. They crossed the border and went via border gates 184 to 188 in the Buxnagar area to enter Tripura. Numerous villages are currently under water in Tripura's impacted regions…

26 Aug

The Department of Telecom has manages to restore internet services in Tripura after the floods

Banasree SarkarTripuraTelecom Recovery

The Department of Telecommunications is leaving no stone unturned to restore phone and internet services in the flood-hit state of Tripura. In spite of all the odds, networks including as Vodafone, Reliance Jio, Airtel, and BSNL have restored almost 94% of service. Communication has been restored, which has been of great assistance to rescue crews, government authorities, and the general people during this ongoing crisis. Particularly from August 19 to August 23, the state of Tripura experienced torrential rains that had never before occurred, wreaking havoc. There was never before witnessed floods and widespread inconvenience due to a deluge. Massive…

26 Aug

Joint Operation by Tripura Police and BSF Nabs 12 Bangladeshis and 3 Indian Brokers

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura police and the Border Security Force (BSF) have arrested 12 Bangladeshi nationals and three Indian touts involved in illegal activities across the Indo-Bangladesh border. In the first operation, West Agartala Police apprehended five Bangladeshi nationals—Sohel Rana, Nurman Ali, Hamim Ali, Litan Ali, and Salim Riyaj—who had entered Tripura illegally. Officer-in-Charge Paritosh Das confirmed that the detainees, originally from Chapai Nababganj, were found with mobile phones, and a case has been filed against them. Efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the touts involved in facilitating their illegal entry. In a separate incident, Lefunga Police Station Chief Sahadeb Das reported…

24 Aug

Indian Army dismantles 27 WWII mortar bombs in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Indian Army, in collaboration with local authorities, safely detonated 27 unexploded mortar bombs from the 1971 war. The controlled explosions were carried out on August 20, 2024, at the 3 CRPF Battalion Firing Range as part of a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) initiative. The mortar bombs were discovered on July 18, 2024, while laborers were digging a pond at Dulal Nama's residence. The initial find included 12 bombs, with an additional 15 uncovered during further excavation. Given the potential risks to nearby residents, local authorities quickly enlisted the assistance of the Indian Army’s Counter IED (CIED) team. Responding to a…

24 Aug

Due to floods, the agriculture and power sectors suffered losses of over Rs 600 crore

Banasree SarkarTripurasevere floods

The state's severe floods has caused losses to the agriculture and power departments totaling more than Rs 600 crores. Speaking on the matter, Power and Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath claimed that the heavy rains had seriously damaged the agricultural industry. “In agriculture, 68,826 hectares of land have been either fully or partially damaged, with a production loss estimated at 2.43 lakh metric tons. The preliminary report puts the total damage at Rs 532.25 Crores, and this figure is expected to rise,” he said. The Minister further stated that significant losses have been incurred by 1,41,406 farmers. "Landslides have destroyed…