Category: tripura

In light of the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, the Tripura government has launched a 24×7 emergency helpline to support students from the state who are pursuing education in different parts of the country.

Airport Director Kailash Chander Meena informed that enhanced security protocols have been implemented at the MBB Airport, which is categorised as a hyper-sensitive installation due to its proximity to the Bangladesh border.

As part of their nationwide programme, opposition Congress on Friday organised a 'Jai Hind Tiranga Yatra' in northeastern states in support of the Indian Army’s determined action under ‘Operation Sindoor’, targeting terror hideouts in Pakistan. 

The Tripura Frontier of the Border Security Force (BSF), jointly with state police, on Friday apprehended 11 more Bangladeshi nationals, including four women and four children, officials said. 

The Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB) has secured the leading position in terms of business, growth, and diverse performance among 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India, registering a net profit of Rs 104.91 crore in the last financial year (2024-25), a top bank official said on Friday.

Amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, security along the northeastern states' borders with Bangladesh was further tightened, and numerous precautionary measures were taken, officials said on Friday. 

The Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF), in a joint operation on Thursday, recovered eight pistols and 16 empty magazines from an express train after it reached Agartala railway station from Punjab, officials said. 

The Central Agricultural University (CAU) is set to hold its fifth convocation ceremony on May 11, 2025, at the campus hall of the College of Fisheries in Lembuchhara. This was announced today by Professor A.B. Patil, Dean of the Fishery College, during a press conference held on campus.

The second National Lok Adalat of the year is set to be held across Tripura on Saturday, May 10. The initiative will be conducted not only at the Tripura High Court but also in all district and sub-divisional court complexes across the state.

The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has sought the expertise of the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) after significant cracks and pavement damage emerged along a newly-constructed stretch of National Highway 208 in Tripura.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha claimed on Thursday that if Pakistan further tries to escalate tensions or create any fresh troubles, India would finish it, asserting that Indians are safe due to the bold decisions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the ‘Saharsh’ curriculum has been launched in the state to keep children free from the burden of studies.

Governor and also the President of Indian Red Cross Society Tripura State Branch Indra Sena Reddy Nallu Inaugurated the 'World Red Cross Day -2025' & Blood Donation Camp at Indian Red Cross Society Tripura State Branch at Agartala on Wednesday.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday chaired a meeting with the officials of the Tripura Jal Board to ensure that every household in the urban areas of the state are connected with pure drinking water.

In a concerted effort to strengthen disaster response capabilities, Tripura today participated in a nationwide civil defence mock drill. The exercise in Agartala was held at the Umakanta English Medium School Ground under the West District administration.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that India's 'Operation Sindoor' is a "befitting response" to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives and other such dastardly acts on Indian soil.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday announced that the state government is planning to deploy ‘special executives’ as tourist police in all the tourist spots in the state.

As tensions escalate sharply following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April last, the Tripura government in accordance with the direction of Union Home Ministry will hold a comprehensive civil defence mock drill in the eight districts of the state on May 7.

In continuation of the Election Commission of India's emphasis on fostering greater and regular engagement with different stakeholders, ECI has initiated interactions with National and State political parties.

Addressing the gathering in the programme, minister Sushanta Chowdhury said that the government is focused on enhancing livelihood opportunities and revenue generation through tourism in the state.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded tourism infrastructural development project work covering Chabimura, Fatik Sagar and Amar Sagar and said that Tripura, which is free from insurgents, has huge potential in the tourism sector.

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today announced that the state government is planning the deployment of special executives as tourist police in all the tourist spots and informed that land has already been identified for the Ophthalmology Institute in Agartala city.

The Tripura unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the opposition, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy over its "Save Constitution" campaign and slamming the CPI(M) for alleged recruitment scams during its long tenure in power.

In a coordinated crackdown, the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) detained two women from Bihar at Agartala Railway Station in the early hours of Tuesday for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large consignment of cannabis to Punjab.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the state was now free of terrorism and with the implementation of several ambitious projects, tourism was flourishing.