Category: WEST TRIPURA

• AGARTALA
• JIRANIA
• MOHANPUR
• Khumulwng

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday asserted that the overall development of the Janajati (tribal) community remains one of the primary goals of the government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ​ 

The festival of colours, Holi, was celebrated across the Northeastern region on Wednesday, with Governors and Chief Ministers participating in the festivities and extending greetings to the people. ​

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday assured all possible support to the parents of a 19-year-old girl from the state who was allegedly brutally assaulted in Gurugram, officials said. 

Amid concerns over a possible fuel shortage due to the recent war-like situation in the West Asia region, an unusual rush has been observed at petrol pumps across the state over the past couple of days.

Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on Tuesday called upon NCC cadets of the state to act as ambassadors of unity and contribute actively to social awareness initiatives. He also urged them to spread awareness among villagers on health and cleanliness.

Students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) have warned of launching a larger protest after alleging prolonged delays in the disbursement of post-matric scholarships for the 2024–25 financial year.

Dasarathbari ADC Village under Melaghar police station is witnessing growing dissatisfaction over the functioning of two Anganwadi centres that are currently being managed by a single teacher.

Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy announced that the Budget Session for the financial year 2026–27 will commence on March 13, 2026. 

The Indian Army’s Albert Ekka Brigade of the Red Shield Division, under the aegis of the Spear Corps, successfully organised a state-level mega ex-servicemen rally at the Agartala Military Station on Monday. ​

Emphasizing Tripura’s crucial role in safeguarding national security and maintaining regional integrity, Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu on Monday called upon the state’s youth to actively consider joining the armed forces and contributing to the nation’s defense.

The Higher Secondary examinations conducted by the Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) were held peacefully across all centres in the state on Monday.

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will be the chief guest at the convocations of two central universities -- Mizoram University and Tripura University -- on March 7 and 8, officials said on Sunday. 

A migrant worker from Kailashahar’s Chandipur Block is facing a devastating family crisis after his wife and nine-year-old daughter mysteriously went missing. The incident has raised serious questions about alleged police inaction.

A theft incident near the MBB Club area in Agartala has caused concern among local residents after an iPhone was reportedly stolen from a woman’s residence.

Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath today participated in an organizational meeting with all booth-level workers of the 14-Wakhinagar–Bodhjung Nagar constituency, ahead of the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council elections.

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha visited the sacred Tirumala Venkateswara Temple today to seek divine blessings for the welfare, health and prosperity of the people of Tripura.

Tripura has witnessed a remarkable 332 per cent increase in the area under floriculture over the past seven years, with farmers earning higher returns as the state government steps up initiatives to promote floriculture, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Saturday. ​

The budget session of the Tripura Assembly will commence on March 13, with Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu scheduled to address the House on the opening day, officials said on Saturday. 

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday asserted that democracy thrives on transparency, responsibility and accountability, stressing that elected representatives must remain answerable to the people and uphold the highest standards of public service. 

Minister of State (MoS) for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Y. Naik, on Friday, inaugurated a 15-kilowatt grid-connected rooftop solar power plant at the Gomati District Magistrate's office in Tripura's state capital of Agartala,

Representing the state under the aegis of the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM), the SHG members showcased a vibrant array of traditional handicrafts, handloom products, and authentic local delicacies at the 17-day national-level fair.

Anurag Dhankar, Director General of Police of Tripura, on Thursday reiterated the unwavering resolve of the state police and allied enforcement agencies to confront the growing menace of narcotics in the region.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that working for the welfare of the people remains the core objective of his government, asserting that citizens repose their trust in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its performance and development-oriented governance. 

Emphasising the Northeast’s untapped economic potential, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and several other key portfolios, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday underscored the transformative role Tripura could play as a trade gateway to Southeast Asia.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday announced that the state will soon roll out an Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy, billed as the first such initiative by any state in the country.