Category: AGARTALA

In a collaborative effort, the Sadar Sub-Divisional Magistrate and officials from the Food Department conducted a sudden raid on Maharajganja market today, uncovering a series of irregularities.

Dr. Saha today announced that the Central government has sanctioned Rs 77.15 crores under special central assistance for the construction of a G+4 storey science building at MBB College, a prominent degree institution in the state.

In a major crackdown, the RPF and GRP jawans on Thursday detained at least 9 youths of Bihar state with 52 Kgs of Ganjas from Agartala railway station. The detained youths were supposed to travel to Delhi from Agartala through Tripura Sundari Express.

To commemorate the birth anniversary of poet Subramania Bharati, a pioneer of modern Tamil poetry who penned songs to kindle patriotism during the Independence movement, Tripura along with the rest of the nation will observe ‘Bharatiya Bhasha Divas’ on December 11 next.

Salaries of eight police officers, including five sub-inspectors, in Tripura have been “held up” as they failed to dispose off targeted number of cases allocated to them, officials said on Thursday.

The Minister of state power and agriculture welfare minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday claimed that the government has set a target for zero unemployment rate in the state, while the state presently records only 3.0% unemployment rate.

In a significant move aimed at supporting the families of individuals who fell victim to political violence before March 9, 2018, the state government announced that 15 people have been granted government jobs under a special welfare scheme.

The Union Ministry of Culture of the Centre has approved Rs. 40 crore for setting up of Thematic Galleries and Planetarium here at Agartala Science City under the Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPoCS).

He disclosed that the government has initiated the recruitment process for a total of 1,980 Group-C posts, with 10 individuals receiving their offers today as part of the ongoing phased recruitment efforts.

The aftermath of Cyclone Michaung has plunged Tripura into chaos, as heavy rains persistently lash the region, affecting the lives of its residents.

Central government has taken a landmark decisions for the overall development of the state by approving Rs 717 crore for the implementation of five people-oriented projects.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha expressed confidence on Thursday that BJP would surpass the vote margin in both of Tripura's Lok Sabha seats compared to the previous year in the upcoming 2024 election.

On the occasion, Chief Minister said that although civil defense was given legal status in India in 1968, this was recognized in Tripura in 1971 during the India-Pakistan war centered on the liberation war of Bangladesh.

In a successful operation near the Bangladesh border at Sonamura, Sepahijala District, Tripura, the Assam Rifles intercepted a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing 20,000 Yaba tablets on Wednesday.

In a disturbing incident on Tuesday night, BSF personnel Surendra Singh Bhaduria sustained injuries during a patrol along the Indo-Bangladesh border in the Nath Para area of Amjadnagar in Belonia.

Neermahal, a once-thriving tourist center in the state, now stands as a stark example of neglect and deterioration with visitors expressing disappointment and frustration over the dismal conditions.

In a chilling incident at Hazari Bari area of Kalyanpur Haludiya ADC Village, a housewife named Jessmi Debbarma met a tragic end as an assailant took her life and buried her in the ground.

In a significant legal initiative, Lok Adalats are set to convene across all district and sub-divisional court premises in Tripura excluding the Tripura High Court on December 09.

A fervent call for quality education echoed through the streets of Murasingh Para as students from Nishikumar Murasingpara 12th Class School staged a protest, disrupting traffic to spotlight the acute shortage of teachers in critical subjects.

The arrest follows a thorough investigation into multiple complaints of theft over the past few months with the police meticulously working to unravel the criminal network responsible.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday unveiled the statue of Dr B R Ambedkar in the premises of Tripura Legislative Assembly to mark ‘Mahaparinirvan Din’ on the occasion of 68th death anniversary of Ambedkar.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government is working to deliver the benefits of various flagship projects of the central government to the people of all sections.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday inaugurated the newly built Ground Water Treatment Plant of 8 MLD capacity under the AMRUT scheme here at Agartala Ushabazar area.

Paul also urge immediate appointment of more doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other supporting staff in Manughat Community Health Centre and Dhumacherra Primary Health Care which are currently operating with only 3 and 2 doctors.

In a significant crackdown on cross-border drug trafficking, the Tripura Police arrested a Bangladeshi youth identified as Arian Hossain for illegally entering India and engaging in drug smuggling activities.